mermaidgirl

I figured this would be a good place to chronicle my experience and steps. It feels comforting to know that I found a community with other people who have done the same thing, as well are going through it now. My journey has been a long one, I started this process back at the end of 2014 and having surgery next week. A mixture of turning 26 / finding insurance / anxiety and many other things have made this quite the long journey! I am sorry for rambling! I am very excited to be here but a bit shy. I have surgery on June 8, 2016 in Tampa Florida. I have been put on a two week diet of 2 8oz Protein drinks a day, 1 4oz solid protein and 1/2 of leafy green vegetables a day. I find this diet restrictive and confusing, however I never gathered the courage to call to see if I could eat a more variety of vegetables. Currently I am drinking Isopure Protein Drinks, I have tried Pure Protein and Lean Body but both made me extremely nauseous after drinking them multiple times a day a few days in a row. I've been enjoying ISOPURE quite a bit. For the stats from what I read last CW: 289 GW: 150 149 pounds to go! I decided to make a bullet list and give myself small goals along the way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh man! I've been super neglecting of this place here! Since the start of October I've been on forced over time for work requiring between 10-15 more hours per week. Due to this it's been very stressful and I end up working 12 hour shifts. Still weight is going in the right direction and I am proud! SW: 289 CW: 210 GW: 150 I am .3 pound away from losing a total of 80 pounds which is excellent! Good luck everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been awhile since I did an update! I had a stall for about 3 weeks that had me freaked out. Things have been going well, work is still keeping me permanently exhausted. Getting ready to go to a wedding in October and it's nerve wracking because I need to find a nice dress since I'm a bridesmaid. SW: 289 CW: 229 GW: 150 I've lost a total of 60 pounds and I'm super proud. I'm starting to be able to fit into clothes I had a few years ago and cleaning out my closet. I'm also able to put on some rings that did not fit for the longest time. Some other things I've noticed is I feel more comfortable laying down than I have in a long time. A lot of people I work with say I look great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love this post. Whenever I feel struggling with slow weight loss I read it and feel better. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hit a mile stone today, I have lost a total of 50 pounds since my pre surgery diet! Things are going well, I may look into FMLA for work. HW:289 CW:239 GW:150 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! That's great! Shocked me at first haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It has been awhile since my last update! I went through a stall for almost a week but in the past 2 days seen a 3 pound change so I'm back on track! HW:289 CW:249 GW: 150 Officially 40 pounds down since having to go on the pre-surgery diet. 99 pounds to go till my "goal weight"! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My biggest NSV is to be able to find a pair of knee high boots in a normal store. Another is to ride Dragon Challenge at universal Orlando! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had 3 weeks off and while I was fine during my time at home, work is really stressful and I got really bad stomach aches and couldn't focus Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's absolutely wonderful! I am eating puree at the moment and I absolutely hate it! The texture is so off putting. Tuesday will be my last puree day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Figured I'd give myself a little bit of an update. SW:289 CW:254.8 GW:150 NSV: pair of shorts are falling off of me! As I go ahead moving on this journey, I do not know if I want my goal weight to be 150. I will see how my body goes and find a weight that I will be comfortable with. Going back to work is really hard, I've been having intense stomach pains that only happen there. It might be from the anxiety I feel about my job in general. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had my 2 week appointment a week late! It went really well. HW: 289 CW: 259 GW: 150 Lost 30 pounds since I started the pre-op diet! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Interesting. That may have to do with the random extra bill I got for them. Thank you for the heads up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wonderful! I have a fit bit and I really enjoy it. For some reason they gave me my 2 week appointment... 3 weeks after surgery lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I reside in Wesley chapel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Feeling good! Accompanied my parents to a winery and stares at things. (I'm not a drinker anyways). Moving on to pureed food is interesting and I get bored of eating! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took a look in the forum using the search function however I could not find an answer specifically. I saw that the long Fiber strings of celery are bad for after surgery. My question is what If the celery is ground down to a very fine puree? Thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Some chicken breast and low fat mayo mixed together with some pickle Water Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Thank you. What do you love most about this journey? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Hope I edited this correctly! I have not found a favorite part yet as I am only two weeks into it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look so happy and beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today was a horrible day. Family got together for the holiday with a nice cook out. I felt so left out and longing for the ability to partake. It was not even fattening foods for the most part. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I too love binge watching reality tv. It drives my family nuts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Been over a week past my surgery. Protein drinks are starting to make me feel nauseous. The glue around my tummy is starting to peel and I'm having a horrible time resisting the temptation to pick at it. HW:289 CW:264 GW: 150 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App