GrandmaBee55

Start weight: 286.4 Surgery Weight: 220.0 Current weight: 167.4 Surgery was Aug 3, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I made my challenge goal, barely, but I did it through a very difficult season. No matter where you ended, be proud of your journey and keep the end in sight! Happy New Year to everyone! CW: 174.8 Challenge Goal: 175 HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15 SW: 220on 8/3/16 Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was decaf pre-surgery and continue decaf post-surgery. Occasionally I have regular coffee if there is no decaf and I need a warm cup of coffee. However, I then increase my Water intake for the day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was unable to take pain killers due to allergies to so many meds, and I had a terrible Issue with one incision. liquid Tylenol was my best friend and my doctor did change my dose. I tried the binder, but it didn't help. Even my surgeon didn't recommend it. I then tried ice and heat. Some days one worked better than the other. I wore leggings with a yoga band and they were more comfortable than any pants, including sweats. And, I walked! Every hour I was out walking for 15 minutes or so. That was the best thing I could have done to relieve the pain. Best of luck figuring out what works for you. Just know, it gets better each day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved in August and it took about 6 weeks fir me to get me energy back where I could do sustained exercise. I now jog 3-4 miles every other day and do strength training 3 times a week with no problem. My medication includes a Multivitamin in the morning and calcium citrate -- nothing more. I avg about 800 calories a day but have increased my Protein since being on program. I work to get 60 grams minimally and usually get 90+ g a day. Days I don't get my protein, my energy lags and I can't keep up. It was a learning process and everyone is different. Before getting on program and having surgery, I was barely able to walk up a level of stairs without being out of breath and knees aching. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CW: 175.8 Challenge Goal: 175 Only .6 of a pound, but going in the right direction! HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15 SW: 220 on 8/3/16 Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CW: 176.4 Challenge Goal: 175 Down 2 lbs and almost at my challenge goal. Time to beat this one! Have a great week everyone HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15 SW: 220.9 on 8/3/16 Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! I had this experience in October, 10 weeks post surgery. I remember the great feeling of not needing the extension. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Current weight: 178.4 Goal: 175 Getting closer! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@thikkay if you go to the original post there is a link that has the spreadsheet you can open. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CW: 179.2 Goal: 175 1.2 lbs down from last week. Not a great week, but every little bit helps. Hope you all have a great week ahead of you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Id suggest you join the December group. You'll find great support. But check in on other posts and forums too. I'm 4 months out tomorrow and am so grateful to have this new life! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck! Keeping you in my thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I bought capris and shorts 4 weeks ago on sake for our March cruise. They are size 16 and I was thrilled because I was in 24W. I tried them on this week to see how they fit -- mind you, they were really tight when I bought them. Well, now they are already looking baggy and we aren't cruising for 3 1/2 months! Today I just picked up a size 14 pair of white denim capris and they fit but are tight. I'm crossing my fingers they still fit by our cruise, but I can't predict anything anymore. And, I'm not complaining Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon will not perform the sleeve if you have GERD. He only does by-pass if you have a history of GERD. Evidently, having the by-pass has a high rate of controlling/eliminating GERD. I had the sleeve and dealt with reflux for a month after my surgery. Meds helped a little but not completely. I was so glad when it ended Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good morning! Current weight: 180.4 Goal: 175 Not bad! 4.8 pound loss so far--I'll take it! Have an amazing week, everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've made my pizza with a cauliflower crust. Even my husband gave it a thumb up. But I love the cheese idea and am going to give it a try! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was so disappointed at my first post-op appointment. It was 14 days and I had only lost 7 pounds. I was told it is normal because of all the swelling and Fluid retention. They must have been right because suddenly I was dropping about 5 pounds a week. It has now slowed down to 1-2 pounds a week at 4 months post-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said this is common among those sleeved and can last up to a couple years. I am now almost 4 months out and still have this issue. I've started to set an alarm to let me know it's time to eat because I'm never really hungry, but I know I have to get my Protein. I make a high-Protein shake and drink that as I drive to work. I also have a shake that I split for my morning and afternoon snack. That hits my 60 g of protein for the day in case I just can't/don't eat anything else. I still can't eat certain things because of the taste, so I just pass on them. Maybe in a year I'll try again but not yet. Hang in there because everyone has told me it gets better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

unjury has a nice Protein chicken broth. Just make sure the Water is less than 140 degrees or it clumps. The warmth did better than cold. However, I loved SF Popsicles and Jello as part of my fluids. They really helped. You need to try out different types of protein shakes. My NUT gave me samples of several when I was starting because I also wasn't able to keep some down. I also learned I couldn't drink a full shake. I'd make half and drink it slowly. That helped me not end up getting sick. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I barely qualified with a BMI of 41 and no other issues. So many were shocked because I carried my weight well and they couldn't believe I was heavy enough to even consider this. My extended relation was the worse. One, who is also overweight, told me it wasn't worth it because everyone she knew that went through it gained their weight back. I didn't let this deter me. I last 68 lbs pre-surgery. I knew I was ready for this. Yet, the week of surgery I was second guessing everything! And I have had several surgeries, as recent as 4 months prior to my VSG. My NUT told me if I wasn't a little scared she would be worried about me. She said her most successful patients are those that are scared. Good luck today! This will become your new birthday because you are making the brave decision to start you new life! It will be worth it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I purchased items I thought would be my goal clothes, but I just reached goal and the clothes are too big! I'm giving some to charity but there are a couple I'm having altered. Just know you may end up in an XS Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Smells are the hardest thing. But, I tell myself how far I've come and how sick I'd be if I ate like I used to. Just remember how hard you've worked to get where you are. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'd send it back. Sounds as if it had moisture in it. I use Bariatric Advantage and have never had this problem. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am thankful for my family, and especially my DH, for their support over the last year. They prop me up when I struggle and always say how proud they are of me for making a change in my life. I'm also thankful for all the staff at my clinic and friends I've made throughout this past year. You have been my savior in so many ways. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App