ladycook9713

Bump. Mine is ladycook9713 for anyone who wants to add me.

Dr Smith was my surgeon! I got the sleeve on 3/25. You're in good hands!

It was GNC Amp extreme 60 in chocolate And sure you can add me! My username is ladycook9713

I was told 48 hours after surgery for a shower. And it was a couple weeks before a bath. And no restrictions on stairs other than take it slow, and don't be climbing a ton of them.

Oh! And chew chew chew chew chew!! Make sure you don't get back into a habit of chewing a couple of times and then swallowing.. Make sure you chew eat bite up really well! And smaller bites.

I use My Fitness Pal for tracking my weight only. I don't track what I eat in any form besides in my head. I'm conscious of what I've eaten through out the day and make my choices based off that. "I probably shouldn't eat this because I had XYZ earlier" If that makes sense. I don't think that tracking everything I eat is something that I could do long term. I want to make this a regular part of my life and I don't want to obsess over everything tiny thing I eat. I've come to the conclusion that I can only eat a small amount and that I need to make those tiny little meals count. I had a Protein shake that I enjoyed pre-op but didn't like anymore postop because I couldn't stand milk.. but I haven't tried milk for a while. So who knows.. it could be ok now.

How long did it take you to lose the 93lbs?? U look amazing congrats!!!! I've lost 80lbs in 3.5 mo and 93lbs from my heaviest. And thank you! I feel so much better now!What is your secret? Because I'm 3 mos post op and only lost 50 lbs. I would love to know what you did so I can speed my weight loss up like that. Help a sista out...lol I think I could scream right now. I had a whole big reply typed out and I went to link my blog and I must have hit the wrong key, because poof it was gone....RAGE! lol What I eat and what not is on my VSG story, I'm going to start updating it more often. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/333750-perfectly-imperfect-ashleys-vsg-story/

How long did it take you to lose the 93lbs?? U look amazing congrats!!!! I've lost 80lbs in 3.5 mo and 93lbs from my heaviest. And thank you! I feel so much better now!

At first I started out eating low carb, but found I wasn't happy doing that. So I've started eating carbs as well and I feel like a normal human. For Breakfast I may have a Fiber one bar, yopa Greek yogurt with granola topping, 3 pieces of bacon, or Protein oatmeal. (I've had other things but those are my staples) lunch I'll have part of a non breaded chicken breast. Or steak...I usually stick to a protein source for lunch. Same for dinner. For a snack I'll eat some sort of fruit. Grapes, watermelon, kiwi. I've also had crackers or beef Jerky. I've also eaten things that weren't so great for me. I've had French fries, a hamburger, fried chicken tenders, ice cream, sno cone. I've not been perfect. But I don't over indulge. I'm only able to eat a few bites of it and then I feel full. I am able to eat bread (toast, rolls, buns) without ill affect. But eggs, milk, and tortillas are a no-no for me. (Although I haven't tried eggs or milk since the first month. They could be ok now) I don't do Protein shakes. Or Protein Bars.

Awe!! Thank you so much! Blushing!

Down 93lbs! I feel amazing!

I had surgery at 9am, leak test at noon, discharged at 2pm.

Thanks so much!

Long overdue update! I'm around 3.5 post op now, and once I was able to start regular foods I felt so much better! I did end up on the doctors office once and received IV fluids and Vitamins. Getting Water in is much easier now, but I'm still hitting my water goals the way I should. I am now down 93lbs as of today. 3.5 months out. AMAZING! I have great restriction. I listen to my stomach and stop when I get my full feeling. I haven' thrown up since I was able to start regular food. Here's a new pic of me.

223.8! I'll go check in for the next challenge! Thank you!

I eat a Fiber One Oats & Chocolate bar every day and it seems to help with my cravings. My hair is starting to come out as well. I struggle with getting all my water in. My surgery date was March 25th and I've lost 76lbs as of this morning. 89lbs from my highest weight.

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My office encouraged the use of straws. Some don't. It won't hurt you to try it out and see how it works for you.

I have an IUD. Had it before surgery and I'm 3 months out and still not pregnant! Lol

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231.6 for me

All your incisions will be above your belly button. So you should be able to wear your regular underwear. Loose shirt or gown will work for after surgery. A couple days after surgery I started wearing my compression tank top again. It made it to where my belly didn't move as much so my incisions didn't hurt so much when I moved.

http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/health/2014/11/17/man-sues-after-losing-his-legs-following-gastric-sleeve-surgery/19196693/