Madelyne Bonthron

4lbs is still good. We all have weeks we dont lose. Plus for me i tell myself when i only lose a lb or two that if it wasnt for this sleeve i wounldnt be losing weight i probably would have gained more by now. 30 lbs since april is really good and should be proud

Thank you for the info.

You look amazing may i ask what is your routine? Exercises,gym drinks?

With only being 4 wks out i would talj with my doctor and also i am pretty sure they will tell u to go back to soft easier foods to digest. Vegetables for some people takes time before your stomach with except it

I thought i had read some where that u can get a card showing that u are unable to eat alot so u only get charged what a child will eat. If there is a card where could i get one i cant see paying full price for 2-4 bites. Esp when my 2 yr old eats more then me

I thought i had read some where that u can get a card showing that u are unable to eat alot so u only get charged what a child will eat. If there is a card where could i get one i cant see paying full price for 2-4 bites. Esp when my 2 yr old eats more then me,

Thank you for your reply. Ya my family oncr in while likes all u can eat places. And i cant see paying full price

The protein shakes are u having a hard time with it because it makes u feel to full or just the taste?. As far as taste designer whey and champion whey make very tasty drinks. I want something that is actual suppose to taste exactly wht it is suppose to like example strawberrys should taste like strawberry not something nasty.lol. but if thats not the issue and its that u can only get in so much just focus on lil sips i used a lil pill cups the hospital would give to put your pills in. It took me a few months for me to actual be able to drink a glass of anything but protein shakes did take me a alot longer. As you lose more weight your energy level will increase i started out at 330 lbs

I would love to share my experience with you i am almost 6 months post op and lost total of 90 lbs so far. I live atound buffalo ny and have family in canada u can inbox me if u want to chat

Yes hun this is totally normal. Ambulate as much as possible and take pain meds before pain levels gets to high. Your body will heal faster being relaxed. Happy mothers day and congrats

100% would do it all over again. Love my second chance

The va will be able to help you just talk with the social worker. What VA are you going to?

Congrats on your progress. As of right now i am down 93 lbs from nov 19,2013. I am hoping to hit my 100 lb weight loss soon

So crazy. Really thank you for all the time you took to talk with me. I need to get re focused and look at the big pic. Not just the honey moon phase. Cant thank you enough

I am concerned that today i was able to eat a whole hamburger with only small amt of mustard and ketchup. This was first time i ever ate a whole burger since surgery. I am almost 21 wks post op and lost 91 lbs. I am worried i took in to much food at one sitting. If took me abt 20 mins or so to finish it.

See i told my doctor how much i was taking in and he said that was good keep it under a 1000 and i do exercise usual 3 times a wk. But i better talk to a nutritionist that deals with what we had. I dont want to shut down. I try do everything possible lose weight but dont want to hurt myself either. Thank you for all your help. Okay so to sum it up then basical that lil burger was not a bad thing me eating the whole thing at my stage? It just was weird cause it was the first time ever i finish that amt usual i take 3 bites and done. But i did take my time and i didnt hurt, or feel sick in anyway. So i feel better abt it. But now i real need to look into this whole calorie thing. Big thank you guys

In the begining i didnt feel a fullness only a pressure and i knew i had enough. And the hamburg was the size of one u would get in a happy meal so it wasnt real big hamburg. And no it was not from McDonnell either.lol. it was a home made one. My biggest problem is i dont eat many small meals which i need to change. But when i do eat i never take in anymore then 800 calories in 24 hrs.More days its usual 650-680 cals . But i was lil scared cause that was first time i could finish a hamburg even of that size. In no way do i want to push or expand the amt of food i can eat

Start: 254 Now: 248 Goal:245 I really hope i can lose those 3lbs finger crossed.

I am a nurse and even with all the things i have seen i new i needed the sleeve in the worst way. So i got to know my doctor well and also talked with patients i would see walk in to get a feel for my doctor. I have 5 kids from 14-2 yrs old. I weight 330 lbs and my health was getting very bad. I wanted to be around for my husband and my kids. I had lost all energy to want to play with them or do anything for that matter. I have lost 91 lbs in 21 wks and i feel amazing. This was the best decision i made for my family and I. I hope this help

No nail polish:). So they are able to check capillary refills if necessary

Well basical i am like an open book i have told tons of ppl and even strangers in begining. Like if we went out to eat and i only take 2 bites they say do u not like and i say i had weight loss surgery. Too me its not a secret: ). Esp when ppl at my work are very over weight and seen my progress i have no problem telling them everything

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I had same problem i was in size 22 pants with starting weight 330lbs. My pants size didnt change i think until i lost almost 60lbs and i went to size 20 and now 81lb loss i am in 18 losely. I hope this helps. I think our hips are last to get the message we lost weight but the first to put it on:)

Hey you earned it:) people that have never been in our shoes will never know how hard we have worked to get this weight off and to tone our bodies