Myaiku_Kuraitani

I put myself on a schedule for my meals, water and vitamin intake. Sometimes I'll add a snack between the times I eat dinner and lunch. I even prepare my meals the day before so I don't have to worry about what I'm making the next day. I just don't prepare breakfast ahead of time. I like my breakfast fresh off the stove. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I wouldn't hesitate to call the sooner you know, the better. It could be approved already. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I get hungry around that time but all I do is ignore it. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

They submitted and two days later I got a call telling me I was approved and they scheduled my surgery right then and there. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

You're welcome [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm not a big coffee drinker. I was told to avoid it since it's a diuretic. I avoid anything with caffeine in it. Tried Crystal Light with that stuff in it and got a bad migraine. I'm not going through that again and Crystal Light has only like 5 grams of caffeine in it. Now I just get the fruity flavored ones... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Beans, especially in the light Progresso soups. I didn't snack much but I'd have low fat shredded cheese. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

2 months... All I eat is shrimp and scallops. I'll eat other meat too like fish, chicken and turkey. Shrimp is the easiest for me to get down without any consequences. Everything else feels heavy in my pouch. My diet has been strictly seafood and vegetables ever since I was allowed to eat solids again. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I only stall out during that time of the month then start back up three days after it stops. I usually lose 1 pound every other day. Sometimes I'll lose a pound the next day but it's usually just every other day. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Like the person above said, the lighter you are, the slower the weight loss. After all, slow and steady wins the race I hear. [emoji846] I wouldn't rush it. Just let it do its thing. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 179 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

It lasted a few weeks but I was able to do most normal things 4-6 weeks after surgery. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 179 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Good luck [emoji846] And welcome. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 179 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

When I get full I get that tight feeling in my stomach, I burp a lot and I get chest pains. The best way for me to avoid those uncomfortable feelings is to use containers that are way smaller than the plates I currently have. If I use a plate of any size, I'll end up making myself sick. That feeling of discomfort doesn't leave me until 45 minutes or so from the time I put the fork down. Now I just eat enough to get me by. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 179 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

About 26 lbs. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I had my share of food funerals lol. I gained some weight from that and re-lost the weight even though they did weigh me and took note of that but they didn't send that information to my insurance. They just recorded the losses and sent those in. I had the same mentality but snapped out of it. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I got rid of all of my clothes I couldn't fit. Donated them all. I did it this when I realized they wouldn't stay on my hips and kept falling down my legs. I donated them all because I told myself repeatedly that once all this excess weight is gone, it's not coming back, ever. I did keep one pair of size 20 jeans to compare with my smallest size... When I get there. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

That's so cool. I wanted my surgeon to do that but I completely forgot to ask about it the day of my surgery. It would have been cool to see my own insides. Wanting that isn't weird at all. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I watched My 600 lb Life. Watched it pre-op, would have watched it in the hospital but I preferred peace and quiet over noise then. I watch it here and there now. I take watching that show as a learning experience and it makes me think of what could have happened to me if I gave up on my health or didn't go through with the surgery because there was a lot of people telling me not to go through with it just because they knew someone who had a lot of complications or regained all their weight back. Thing is I'm not them and they probably didn't follow the rules when they should have. I said once this excess weight is gone, it's not coming back. Okay, I'll stop with my rambling now lol ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I coughed here and there but mine eventually stopped. Did they give you an incentive spirometer? That could help. If it happens rarely then I personally wouldn't be concerned. If it was more frequently then I'd be asking some questions. Any time I wonder about something that's going on with me, I call my doctor without a second thought. If anything they can tell you more than what I could. Usually it is normal to cough because like you said, it gets everything out and helps prevent catching pneumonia. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Depends on what insurance you have... Mine took about 2 days. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 180 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Sounds like you're a little anxious. And you're welcome. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 181 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm post op... Just wanted to congratulate you on getting your surgery scheduled. Congratulations! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 181 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX