MissDonni

A year ago today I sat in the prep area waiting for my surgery to begin. Today I am 150 pounds healthier and happier. I finally got back into my clothes I wore 8 years ago. It's so great to go shopping in my own closet!! Although I am not at my goal weight yet I am very happy with where the last year has taken me. :-). I feel like a caterpillar that turned into a butterfly :-)

For the first few weeks after surgery my doc and nutritionist told me it's not about calories it's about protein. I needed to hit at least 60 grams of protein a day. I think I started focusing on calories around the 6 month mark and even then they told me worry more about reaching that protein because it helps you heal and gives you energy. I put protein powder into my yogurts and pudding to give it a different flavor and to make sure I was hitting that goal

I was in your shoes. I was the "healthiest" obese person. If I continued on the path I was on I would have developed all those things within a year. So I decided surgery would help me. As I sat in the waiting room hooked up to all the pre op ivs, I turned to my family member and said if they don't take me in the next hour we are outta here because the second guesses kicked in. Almost a year later I am very happy I did the surgery. It's not easy some days. I miss some of my old habits but I love my new habits and healthier Active life :-)

Sorry to hear you've had some health issues and having a hard time. But how awesome that you lost 22 pounds in a month?! When was the last time you can say that?!! For nausea, my nurses told me sniff a alcohol wipe. It will make you feel better instantly. I mixed new whey protein with isopure and lots of ice and just kept sipping throughout the day. At one point I had a timer set. During puréed foods I had a lot of blended fish and ricotta cheese. Amazon sells unflavored protein powder you can shake into your blender to add some more protein. I know how you feel about the regret and was it worth it. I remember very vividly my first few days after surgery thinking ... what did I do? Was this worth it? Could I have tried one more diet? And the answer a year later and 146 pounds lost is yes!! I am two weeks away from my 1 year anniversary and how I feel, how active I am now, all worth it. You are doing awesome!! I wasn't walking as much as you after surgery. Keep your head up, every morning say it is only going to get better :-).!! Feel better!!

Congratulations!! That is the best feeling in the world to go shopping in your own closet. I loved finding clothes I purchased years ago and finally got to take the tags off!! I agree on the vacation clothes. Wait until two weeks before so they won't be too big :-) congratulations again!!

Congratulations on your success!! That must feel so great To be able to shop at any store. Give it some time and you won't have those feelings. It will be your new normal!!

@b.Annie - i can totally relate!! only 5 people knew I was having/had the surgery and I didn't tell anyone else. It's no one's business. Luckily no one has come out right to ask me but I see them questioning how I lost the weight so quickly. Love the pounds disowned!!

Ahh gotcha. I thought I revision on the sleeve surgery. Your story is very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!! Good luck with everything!!

Congratulations!! You look amazing!! May I ask why you are having a revision surgery?

Very inspiring thank you for sharing and congratulations on the success!!

Congratulations!! Awesome!!

I was at a stall beginning on day 17. I was so scared and nervous that I was doing something wrong. Everyone told me judo that stress and keep doing what I have been which is following the plan and walking. Your body just needs time to regulate to its new normal. Give it a few days and you will be fine and losing weight quickly!! Good luck!!

That is amazing!! Congratulations!!

First congrats on the 35 down!! That's amazing in 2 months!! Think of the last time you have lost 35 pounds in 2 months. I know that's never happened for me. Second, pictures do not do anyone justice so be happy that your son had a wonderful party and great memories :-) My surgeon stressed the importance of walking. Slowly first, 5 minutes about 6 times a day and work your way up to a solid 30 minute block of time. Make sure you get at least 60 grams of Protein in and at least 40 ounces of Water. Also stop stressing. I remember feeling the same way around that weight loss number and a few weeks later the pounds just melted off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! You look amazing!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! This is wonderful news and you look amazing!! Btw We had surgery on the same day!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish they would have told me my eyes will still be bigger than my stomach and even though I have this great tool with me, it is up to me to use it correctly. The surgery is not on my brain and it really is mind over matter. I felt very prepared for the actual surgery. Between the support group meetings, meeting with the doctors, and reading books I knew what was to happen. And after surgery my nutritionist was my new best friend. She had me progress thru the stages at a slower rate then my doctor recommended but I am grateful for that because I didn't have any aversions or intolerances. Oh and I liked the Protein shakes also!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At my initial my doctor said I should lose about 50 to 60% of my excess weight. I have lost about 50% now at the 7 month mark and are losing more just at a much slower rate. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use Colace and liquid Fiber. Also be sure to drink those 64 ounces of Water a day

Don't be discouraged!! Look at how far you have come!! That is an amazing accomplishment!! I am also 7.5 months post sleeve and lost 105.4 pounds and have many more pounds to go and I have stalled also. My support group leader suggests it's just a bump in the road and to continue doing what I am doing and the weight will come off once my body stabilizes again. My surgeon suggests I up my exercise 30 more minutes a week to give it another kickstart.