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He gave me a nicotine test a week prior as well. Blood test. I was smoke free for almost 2 months by then. He told me about it prior. He still is on my dad about smoking after surgery but my dad did quit for over a year. It can cause further issues, he just wants to make sure. He's strict for good reasons. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery July 18. It was the best choice I ever made! Good luck!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Metz was my surgeon and he's amazing. He did my parents gastric bypass too! When is your surgery? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon advised me to only weigh myself once a month that way I'm not discouraged. It makes a difference and makes it more exciting! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Great job, you look amazing! Keep up the great work!!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Nice job! Congratulations, that is awesome!!! It feels so good to do well and feel healthy! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much, how very sweet of you! He definitely needs any prayers he can get! God bless and merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family! ♡♡♡ Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Haha right?! Can't wait for this year to be over! Hope your son is ok. Good luck and happy holidays to you and your family!!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! Good job as well and keep up the good work too! Happy Holidays! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! It's been a rough few months but we're getting thru it and staying strong and healthy! Happy Holidays to you and your family! Hope the new year brings you great things as well! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday was my 6 months post op. I had the gastric sleeve on July 18 and have lost 72+ lbs already! (Only allowed to weigh myself 1x month per surgeon so last weigh in was December 5) I think I would have lost more had there not been a lot of medical issues going on with my boyfriend but I stayed on track and am so proud to be where I'm at already! I don't think of it as dieting anymore, it's my new lifestyle and I love it! I feel so much better and am so happy I made the choice to save my life and have this surgery! I can't wait to see what a year or more brings my way, I'm truly blessed and lucky! Here's a picture of comparison from last year, August 2015 and yesterday , my 6 month post op! For once I'm so proud of myself! As tough as it was, it was worth it and feels so good to be healthy! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Good job! You can definitely see the difference! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I live in centennial. Was sleeved on July 18, 2016. By Dr. Metz. Looking for support groups in our around the area or others to chat with that are going thru the same. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Really? My surgeon was saying to try to stay below 100 g protein because I went over 1 day and I was worried so I asked. I did the fast track program because it was self pay and so after originally meeting with the surgeon, I had my surgery within a month so I'm still learning a lot way after the fact of surgery. Thanks for the response and helpful advice!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App I am not sure how long you were at this weight, but once you are morbidly obese for a long time, it changes your body. You have denser bones and more muscle mass. The amount of just lean mass I had with my last DEXA scan is basically what my total weight should be with a normal BMI. That is a long winded way of saying that I have a LOT of muscle mass. I started at 370/365 and I had been over 300 pounds for 17 years. Carrying that amount of weight for that long, your body has to adjust to carry it. Another reason to increase your protein goals is because it increases your calories and energy levels without leaving room for a lot of extra calories. Honestly you can get in 110 grams of just protein for less than 600 calories if you are eating fish. Example swai is 70 calories for 4 ounces and 4 ounces is 15g of protein. If you mix it up with higher calories protein like beef, pork, chicken. It is pretty easy to pull off. So even if you don't want to increase calories, you can increase protein and keep your calories low. Only thing is, you can't get that much protein in with 3 meals. I eat 4-5 times a day to get my protein in. There is some flexibility to how you eat and you have to find something that works for you. Like you I went from pre-op to surgery very fast although I used insurance. I didn't really lose any weight pre-op, I lost all my weight post-op. My program, the advice is okay, but I found a lot of it to be lacking, so I supplemented it with athletic science nutiriton and advice from a local university professor. My surgery buddy that I met at the hospital that had surgery the same day I did and started off weighing more than me, has lost less weight than I have. So I think the way I eat is effective for me. I have managed to lose over 150 lbs, not damage my metabolism (it is as high or higher than a normal woman my age), and maintain enough muscle mass, that I am smaller physically now than I was in HS but I weigh a good 30-40 pounds more. I've been overweight since I was 5 almost 30 years ago but haven't been in the 300's till about 5/6 years ago. Makes sense what you're saying tho. I will have to try and up my protein and see if that helps any. Thanks so much for your advice and help!!!Mindy Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App