leal536

What is YOUR health worth? I started at 5'1" and 267. People said I could do it on my own as well and told me all the "reasons" not to have WLS. Well, I ignored them all and have lost 95 pounds since January 2016. I am off BP meds and cholestral meds. I was already taking Vitamins and minerals (D3/Calcium) so it was not an issue to increase them to the place my new body needed. I have more energy and vigor. I am more active. I am looking forward to another 25-35 pound loss in the near future. I have not experienced any of the issues your nurse mentioned in your post. I do get a bit gassy just before I know I need to have a BM (about 1X per week) but that is totally manageable!! I have had nothing but great compliments about my weight loss and would do this again in a heartbeat. In fact, wish I had done it when I was 30 instead of waiting until I was 63. Not saying my life would have been better in general but I would have been healthier and I think not have some of the health issues I have now - all due to being overweight for so many years. You go girl and be a shining example of what good health is about. This is not about looking good in a bikini but looking good health wise.

I am 4 weeks post op. Down a total of 47 pounds: 19 post op and the rest pre op. I had a vertical sleeve.

I understand your dilemma with the protein drinks. Cannot tell you how much money I have wasted trying to find some I can stand! So what I do is this: I add stuff to mine to make them more palatable such as, a teaspoon of sugar free instant jello cheesecake pudding mix and ice (blended); instant decaf coffee crystals, a teaspoon of sugar free instant jello fudge pudding mix, a couple of ice cubes blended (mocha frappe!). If you can have fruit, frozen cherries or blueberries blended in tastes good. I am using the Premiere shakes but they are so thick that I cannot drink them straight! Haven't found a powder that I can stand.

If you like cilantro, try steeping it in your chicken broth, then strain! Gives it a different flavor with no extra calories or carbs,

Was just sleeved on 1/19. Going home today. I am feeling great. Haven't had a chance to weigh yet so don't know what I have lost. Sounds like every one is doing well.

Just had my surgery today! Feeling great????

Thanks for the encouragement. I have had major surgeries before and cannot imagine this being any worse! So, I am trying to give myself pep talks and write in my journal a lot.

Ok people, I am 8 days from being sleeved. I am starting to get real nervous! I so want this tool to help me lose weight. By the same token, I am nervous about getting surgery! I have has surgeries before so I know there is always a risk but I have been following my doctor's requirements very closely. I have lost 20 pounds since my surgery was scheduled and still have 8 days. I stopped smoking 12 days ago - YAY!!! I think I am doing well but... I read all sorts of blogs - this one as well as 3-4 others. Everyone says pretty much the same thing - everything goes just fine, they feel OK afterwards and are up walking. I don't know why I am getting a case of the nerves at this point. There, I have vented a little. Looking forward to this really I am.

So sorry to hear this. Did the medical professionals tell you why?

I am being sleeved on 1/19. I am currently on pre-op liquid diet and haven't "gone" in 3 days. Bothers me some but I am not uncomfortable. Think I will get some miralax or something to help clean me out good! Also, even though I am just drinking liquids and eating steamed veggies as approved, I am not losing any weight. Possibly because I need to eliminate?

Ah - you will do well. Everyone who has had the surgery is so encouraging. I am 12 days from surgery yet. Getting a lot of questions written down. They are all for After WLS!! I am sure my bariatric center has print outs but I want to make sure I get all of them answered. None are really critical but things I have picked up from several different blogs I am following.

Interesting where do I get this broth from? I bought it at a local grocery store in Olympia WA. Just checked online and it is EXPENSIVE to buy on Millie's website. Amazon was even worse!. It is made in Bellevue WA so it is likely that is the reason it was easy for me to find. I think you could make your own though. I tasted like a beef broth with some spices in it. But it was not spicy hot. Maybe even just at taco seasoning to beef broth for the flavor. I have some beef broth and might try that!

I looked it up. Sounds good. Sounds better than sipping regular chicken broth all day. Let me know what you think I want to order some. It is good! It will be a great change up from chicken broth. Oh, not really spicy though.

Today I start my 2 week pre-op of all liquids and salads/steamed veggies. I found an interesting broth the other day: Millie's Spicy Tortilla Vegetable Sipping Broth. Gonna try it today. Hope it is as good as it sounds.

Praying for you and your healing and success.

Are you in the research phase or have you had surgery already? I am scheduled for surgery on January 19th. Starting to have bizarre dreams about it! I am scared/nervous the closer it gets but am also eager to have this tool to help me lose the weight I have been struggling with for so long. I am in Washington State.

I am Jan 19. I live in Washington State. I am headed to Tijuana Mexico for my surgery. My nephew and 2 cousins had theirs at the same surgery center. And, none of the insurance hoops to jump through! When in January? I am the 19th in Tijuana.

I am Jan 5th too! Mine will be in Tijuana. I am getting nervous and so very excited! I can't even sleep!

I am having surgery on the 19th of January. I am also excited and nervous. Right now, I am on a pre-op of liquids with one meal. Would be better if I had NO meal!!! I am struggling a bit with the weight loss, hence the need for surgery! My best to you for a good recovery and success in 2016.Hi Leal we share the same surgery date. You are on your pre op diet already my dr recommended 1wk for me but the way my liver hurts I started today. Also with mines I cant have any meals gonna be tuff but I know I can do it.Goodluck! I had my surgery scheduled back on Dec 8th. I followed Atkins induction for 2 weeks, now 2 shakes a day with 1 300 cal meal. Next Tuesday I start a full liquid diet for 2 weeks just before surgery: 3-4 Protein shakes, Water, clear broth, SF Jello, crystal light. I WILL GO INTO THOSE TWO WEEKS WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE!!! And I know I will likely have 3-4 weeks of liquids post op for healing so that could be 6 weeks of no chewing! I WILL HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE!

I am having surgery on the 19th of January. I am also excited and nervous. Right now, I am on a pre-op of liquids with one meal. Would be better if I had NO meal!!! I am struggling a bit with the weight loss, hence the need for surgery! My best to you for a good recovery and success in 2016.

You are going to do just fine. I am sure that I will feel the same way though on January 18!

This is precisely why I decided to forgo having my insurance involved and am doing a self-pay. I figured it would take me a year or so more before I could have the surgery if I had to jump through all those hoops when I could self-pay and schedule the surgery right away. Of course, the cost is exorbitant here in the US so after much research and talking with 2 cousins and a nephew, I decided to have my surgery in Mexico where they had their surgeries.

I had a really hard time with all the food as well and I haven't had surgery yet! I am in the pre-op stages and boy it was really HARD! RNY stands for Roux En Y or gastric bypass (I think!)