wendilin

Just a few days ago, the 28th. Was in the hospital overnight. Feeling ok, very sore on the right side, must be where the biggest incision is, feels like I got hit by a baseball bat when I move just wrong. If I'm still, no pain. Having a really bad reaction to the adhesive, you can see the square outline of the pad they used, plus a few circles from the monitors. As far as food and drink, it's a challenge to get enough in through the day, I focus more on nutrition and less on Fluid. I do a Protein drink for two of my six planned meals, usually first thing in the am and mid afternoon. I've had cream of wheat, yogurt, chicken broth, sugar free Popsicle today was good. Really tired yet, still taking the liquid meds for pain. Wishing I could do more physically but I don't want to push it. Heaviest weight is around 320 Weight first day of bariatric program was 303 Day of surgery is was 254 Haven't weighed yet, going to wait a week or so to get rid of fluids from the hospital. Good luck to you all! Wendilin

I feel the same, my surgery is Wednesday. I've been able to lose 40 pounds on my own, so I'm questioning if I really need it. But then I think that I do need it, but then I worry ......hope all goes well for you tomorrow! Wendilin

Congrats! Wendilin

I'm on the 28th too! Sent from my SM-T520 using the BariatricPal App Me too! 28th at 2:15. Wendilin

I requested the Facebook group also. Wendilin

Like lolly I meet my surgeon on the first to get my date. My clinic only has a two day prep diet, so it can go pretty quickly. So excited to stop preparing and start doing. I'm down 34 from my first appointment in March, doing well I think. We'll see as I am spending the first week of September on vacation in Breckinridge with my hubby for our anniversary. Best of luck to you all, can't wait to see where we all are next September! Oh, I live in a little town just outside Green Bay, wi. Wendilin

In March I was 303 at my first appointment, I am down to 283 and not having surgery till September. Still have well over 100 to go, hope I do as well as all of you! Wendilin

I put vinegar and a little baking soda in the Water when I cook them. I also put in food coloring so it's easier to tell hard boiled from uncooked. Wendilin

When people ask me my goal weight I tell them simply "healthy". I'd be happy to lose anywhere from 50 to 140 pounds so I don't really have a number goal in mind, just healthier than I am now. Congrats on your progress, you have a great curvy body! Wendilin

Thanks for reaching out to the forum, there are some amazing people here that can be a good support. My surgery isn't until September so I can't comment on that. Best of luck with your journey, it is quite the life changing experience! Wendilin

@kat27641. Try putting an ice cube in it while shaking, I used to do that when I did slim fast shakes. Wendilin

I order through the Vitamin shoppe online, good deals plus they are generous with the coupons and offers Wendilin

I'm in Wisconsin, using aurora bay care in Green Bay for my team. I live half hour south of GB, work in the fox valley. Wendilin @@martm22 how are you doing in your first month? Wendilin

@@Ruin's Angel, you are in a tough spot. If it were me, I would get a second opinion, you are in charge of your health and if you aren't getting the information you need with your current team, shop around! I'm early in the process and have my mind made up on the sleeve and all my care team agree. Hope you get answers! Wendilin

I lost ten in 5 weeks, hit my pre op goal! Have to be careful that I don't lose too much or I may disqualify myself. Good job new me! Wendilin

@@JLRS I am in Brillion, not too far. I'm going through aurora bay care on Green Bay hoping to have surgery in September. Nice to see other sconnies on here! Wendilin

Very good advice @@Inner Surfer Girl Wendilin

I have PCOS and am on metformin, 1500 mg extended release. Have lost 11 since my initial on March 7th by cutting out most carbs and soda. I met with my nutrition program and was cautioned to be careful to not loose too much or I won't quality anymore. I can lose 38 and still be ok, hard to think that I may be able to do this amount as I've tried for years to lose. I guess the big thing for me was to get the crap food out of the house, no candy, snack cakes, crackers, chips, Pasta, all that stuff. I eat lots of meat and eggs, found some good bread for sandwiches for my lunches at work, lots of fruit and vegetables to fill in the gaps. I keep cheese and sausage on hand for snacking. Lots of Water. I rarely exercise, still have my McDonald's breakfasts a few days a week, just in moderation. Good luck with your weight loss goals, it seems so daunting but when you feed your body fuel instead of garbage, it makes it much easier from my experience. Wendilin

I sat down and made a list A- Z of why I wanted to do this. I showed by psych, my NUT, and my program RN. They all thought it was great and may suggest it to others. It's got a lot of non-health goals mixed in, like zip lining and cute clothes along with the he obvious health ones. Wendilin

I have the Caribbean cooler, hubby likes it. I do the cappuccino, have the fuzzy navel but not my favorite. Wendilin

Best of luck @@Crochet Queen! Love your name, I'm a hooker too! Wendilin

Stacey, powdered Peanut Butter. Wendilin

I have been trying shakes also, I've used fitmiss vanilla chai with skim milk. Got three different nectar brands, the island punch which hubby likes, Cappuccino which i love, and fuzzy navel which is ok, but gets frothy. Wendilin

In had mine yesterday, was easier than I thought it would be. I had to do that 344 question test, talked about my life, weight loss in the past, why I chose surgery, support at home, where I turn for stress relief, my personal goals, etc. took less than an hour and she cleared me! Wendilin

snickers the torti, Twinkie the fuzzy orange, and Kelly the golden husky mix Wendilin