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She's amazing!!! Anyone else use her? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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6 months post op! Before and after pics
dawnmac3903 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Down 75 pounds and soooo happy!!!! Finally made it to Onderland!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Boston/ Massachusetts peeps! Looking for a group of sleevers in my area!
dawnmac3903 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hello! I was sleeved on April 13! I'm trying to get a group of Boston people together to hang out , talk, swap stories, progress, recipes, etc. I've found since I had my surgery that a lot of my friends have become distant and stopped including me in stuff because they think I can't eat or drink. This app is great and all, but I figured a group meeting together sort of like our own support group, would be great! We could plan outings and stuff like that?! If anyone is interested, let me know!! Thanks .... Dawn Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
3 years 4months later 144 pounds gone
dawnmac3903 replied to Katsjune172013's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Amazing!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Average calories after surgery?
dawnmac3903 replied to shelly.s's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I very rarely count calories. I make sure I get 100 grams or more of Protein daily. I've lost 75 pounds and I'm 6 months out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm 6 months out and I don't count calories at all. I only count Protein grams 80-120 per day because I workout. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I FINALLY MADE IT TO ONEDERLAND!
dawnmac3903 replied to jessjames's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Me toooooo!!!! So excited! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Before and After- 3.5 years out
dawnmac3903 replied to erp's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Amazing transformation!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
VSG Post Op Day 5
dawnmac3903 replied to VSG_Brandnewkindame's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This will pass! It will all be worth it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Sleeved 6/29/16 and Im only 45lbs down
dawnmac3903 replied to keyyzzVSG36's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Only?!! That's fantastic! I am 5 months post op and down 65 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Don't panic. I was slow to lose in the beginning also. Now I'm 5 months out and down 65 pounds! It will happen! Just make sure you drink your Water, get your Protein and walk walk walk Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Can I have bread and if not why?
dawnmac3903 replied to kcirym2vp@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5 months post op and will only eat a half of a slice of whole grain bread. It expands in your stomach and can make you sick. I had bad experiences with bread and rice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Before and after! Sleeves on April 13,2016! Down 60 pounds and several inches! I feel amazing !!!! Anyone on the fence about this surgery, just do it!! I wish I did it sooner! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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What NSV do you hope for post op?
dawnmac3903 replied to Kelly84's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm looking forward to going to amusement parks and not having to worry about not fitting on the rides. I'm looking forward to traveling more, buying cuter clothes, actually wearing a bathing suit!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
11 months post opt. Gastric Sleeve
dawnmac3903 replied to Csnow82's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Amazing!!! Congrats!! Very handsome Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm 7 weeks out and have lost 39 pounds so far! I stalled at weeks 3 & 4 but the weight is flying off now!!! I wish I had this surgery sooner!!! I have been 100 percent on plan with counting Protein, taking Vitamins and getting fluids. Thank the lord for this miraculous surgery. I couldn't lose an ounce before this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I lost zero pounds week 3 and half of week 4!!!! Then the next 3 weeks I lost 20!! The 3 week stall is very real. You will get through it. Just keep getting your Protein , Vitamins and water!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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7 weeks post op success!
dawnmac3903 replied to dawnmac3903's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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One month post op! Down 25 pounds but freaking out because weight loss has slowed !
dawnmac3903 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my surgery on April 13, 2016. I lost my first 19 two weeks out. In the last 2 weeks I've only lost about 5 pounds and I am freaking out. I'm back to work half days because I'm a mail carrier and my job is very active. I'm back at the gym 5 days a week. Only eating mushy foods abd liquids still. I get all of my Protein most days and all of my Water and then some. I know it's normal and that 2-3 pounds a week is still a great accomplishment considering I couldn't lose an ounce no matter how hard I tried before surgery. But I'm so scared that once I'm actually able to eat a little more, that my weight loss will stop! I think my body is broken. I get soooooo much exercise with my job that I think my metabolism is screwed up so bad that I simply will never get to that magical place we all want to go called Onederland!! My heaviest weight was 295, pre op weight was 265, current weight 240. I get so frustrated that I'm just gonna stay in the 240's, I cry and cry! I'm more depressed now than I was at 295 as crazy as that sounds. I'm so afraid that I'm just gonna stop eating all together. I'm going away for the 4th of July weekend and I wanted to be down at least 50 pounds by then. I'm going on a romantic vacation for my 5 year wedding anniversary in September/ October and I really want to reach Onederland by then. I'm going to support groups and talking to my nutritionist and she says I'm doing great and I'll get there but I know my body and my sucky metabolism!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
One month post op! Down 25 pounds but freaking out because weight loss has slowed !
dawnmac3903 replied to dawnmac3903's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@@darima77 I have my Protein shake in the am and I add chia seeds and natural Peanut Butter to it. It comes out to 350 calories . Then I eat a Greek yogurt, then a string cheese, some cottage cheese , for dinner usually like half of a turkey burger . After the gym I drink a light muscle milk! It adds up quickly. Lately I've been getting around 1000 calories, because of my activity level and the weight is coming off a lot easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
One month post op! Down 25 pounds but freaking out because weight loss has slowed !
dawnmac3903 replied to dawnmac3903's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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One month post op! Down 25 pounds but freaking out because weight loss has slowed !
dawnmac3903 replied to dawnmac3903's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Great news everyone!! I'm now 6 weeks out and down 30!! Steady losing about 3 pounds per week. Sometimes more!! It's so true , the stall is real!!! Once you're over it, the weight starts falling off. I actually started getting more Protein and eating more calories because I'm so active, and IT WORKED! I was also not having regular bowel movements so I started taking the stool softeners they send me home from the hospital with and now everything seems to be moving great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Trust me, the stall passes! I'm losing like crazy now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Great article in today's Boston Globe about VSG
dawnmac3903 replied to Margie122's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Margie22 cool! I live in Revere and work in Cambridge. I had my sleeve done at Tufts. Do you know of any good post op support groups in the area? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm 5 weeks out now and can hardly eat anything. Everyone is different. I can't eat anything too tough or crunchy. I'm mostly still on soft foods . Fish, turkey burgers, Soups, etc . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App