Rose1up!

Hi Everyone, Time to post my before and after pics.... making me accountable to the "Surgery Day" group! Haa haaa... I had the gastric sleeve surgery completed on January 6, 2016. I am currently down 25 pounds and boy can I tell you that I can feel a difference in my energy level. I can also fit other tops that I haven't fit for months and months. I am enjoying this new journey and looking forward to more weight loss as each day goes by.

I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery on January 6, 2016. I have lost a total of 25 pounds in a month. It feels great to have this much weight gone and I am looking forward to more weight loss as the days go by.

My surgery took place on January 6, 2016. I have gone to my 1 month follow up today and have lost a total of 25 lbs. It's great that I can fit clothes that I have not fit before.

What a great Before and After pic!!!

@mbig. I had mine done on Jan 6. Im down 25 lbs. It was great losing that much in a month. It took me 4 to 5 months to lose 25 before and it never stayed off. It was hard to hit my target for protein too. I finally hit 80 grams of protein 2 days ago. However, Im not sure how accurate that really is because I never finish my food. Just keep trucking on your liquids and your protein. It will be an everyday thing for the rest of your life. Look into Isopure drinks. They will give you protein and liquid oz. At the same time. One bottle is about $4.59 pricey but you get 40grams of Protein. I get them from The Vitamin Shoppe and you can order them online cheaper by the case at www.bodybuilding.com. Good Luck

Hows the February sleevers??? Lets hear your stories...

@@pr_pitbullgrl - thanks for your encouragement and words. I actually sent Michelle an email about my stall and she said its normal. She said what I needed to hear also. Ive bee. Getting headaches. I think its from my lack of H20 the last 2 days. Im downloading a water alert to help me. Also, I tried a bunch of old tops I have and fit them all. Its nice to see my progression. My body is just trying to catch up from what Ive lost. I also decided to stop weighing everyday. Lol. Hows it going with you??? Missed ya!

@@hmf005 - nice work. Can I ask you a question.... did you have a stall at your first 25 lbs? If so... do you remember how to get pass the stall or how long it took the stall to move?

Im down 23 lbs since my surgery date of Jan 6. I noticed the last 2 days that I gain a lb or lose a pound. But the scale is not moving in my favor of losing a pound a day. I am back to regular food. I actually think maybe Im not losing because of my salt intake. Salt affects me pretty good. Im seeing if thats what causes my stall. Ive heard this type of thing happens to people... where a stall occurs. Im following my nutritions guidelines and taking my vitamins. My fluids is usually 67 to 70 oz a day. Im getting about 60 grams of protein in. I strive everyday to get more protein in. I also walk 15mins everyday and will be starting a regular workout. Any advice peeps???

That's great!

Hows everyone??

Doesn't it feel good to actually eat some form of food? Im happier that Im back on regular food and that I can only consume 2-3 oz and Im full. Its pretty great. Normally... I would eat it all and still be hungry or hungry an hr. After! Right on

@msdiggs. The highest I was able to get during my 2 week full liqiud diet was 76 grams of Protein. Its still my goal to get to 90grams. Its a work in progress. Keep giving it your all. You will be fine!

The worst part for me was 2 weeks of the liquid and full liquid diet after the surgery but I stuck it out. You have no other choice but to stick it out because if you stray from the rules you could hurt your new stomach. You do want to heal properly.

@Scottyg. I had my surgery on Jan 6th with my 2 week appt being on Jan. 19th. As of Jan. 20th I was cleared by my surgeon to eat regular food. I have been eating slowly. I tried raw mushrooms and raw carrots and cooked spinach, mashed potatoes, creamy soup, ground turkey, tofu, cottage cheese, and a veggie burger. All has stayed down nicely. I feel very full at about 2-3 oz. I dont drink anything while I eat as directed by my Nutritionist. I wait that half hour. Im taking my chewable bariatric vitamins too. I drink Isopure drinks for protein. Im always chosing protein first. Thats what we are supposed to do. I do believe doctors are all different because I was surprised I didnt have to go to pureed food then soft food then regular food. Im down 20lbs today. Goodluck to you and congrats to your surgery

Marley... no... to me.. I barely felt it. The needle is like a TB shot needle. Very small. They squeeze your belly and then give you the shot. It barely was felt. I only had one bruise and that was only the size of a small Halo Orange. I got a total of 4 Heparin shots. Thats what they are. @PRPitbull - its going to be a challenge but I got it. Isopure Water has 40grams of Protein. I just got 2 from GNC. Vitamin world sells it. Ill start that tomorrow so I can get more protein.

I was cleared after my 2 weeks which is tomorrow to eat regular food. Im down 17 lbs in 2 weeks. I was informed to start slowly with regular food and know my new stomach. I can eat soft meats but they need to be the size of a pill. Chew, chew, chew. Drink lots of water and keep fluids up. Do not weigh everyday... but weigh every Sunday. Weight will come off. Im cleared to exercise and sleep on my stomach... lol. That will be nice cause Ive been on my back and sides. So exited and things are looking good... going to shed my skin to the woman within!!

That is great! Congrats!!!

9/10 sounds healthy to me Im better each day. Finished 33.8 oz of water yesterday. Total of 76oz of fluids and 78 of Protein. Downside is i didnt drop a pound. I discovered its the beef broth. The sodium is causing me to retain water weight. My surgery buddy is prob about 15 lbs down today with me only down 11 and the liquid diet is so boring. We both had surgery on the 6th of this month. Im going to give up the broth and have decaffeinated instead today so I can see a difference tomorrow.