mrs_ross26

I haven't felt like I'm losing much. Doc says I will lose slower because my BMI was 42 at surgery. I'm 48 down right now....was 46 down in this photo. If you are starting this journey - take progress pictures!!! I have a whole new motivation, now!

I think, generally, we lose slower if our BMI is lower.

Thank you, everyone! I'm in love with my tool! [emoji7]

I thought so too, for the first month. Now, I'm sad - I have to gag them down!

Did you receive yours, yet? I've heard mixed reviews about jet.com. I need something I don't have to GAG down...ugh!

Last night, I could not warm up. My BONES hurt so bad, I was so cold. I took a hot shower and was literally shivering standing under the hot water. I used to be the "hot one" in my office where I work and now I keep my vent covered and a sweater on. The a/c is only set on 74 but I am just freezing! I go for my next dr. appt this Friday and I will ask but wondering if any of you veterans have already had this question?

Great job! I was thinking about starting the C25k, too. I used to hurt so bad just trying to take a 1 mile walk and now I'm 1 month post op and zipping through a 2 mile walk with ease! I've never considered myself EVER becoming a jogger but I'm feeling hopeful now!

What app do you use? I'm on my pre-op diet alternating between 800 and 1200 cals per day and MFP keeps giving me fits for not enough calories. I know at first, I won't be able to get in that many calories and it will bug me.

Are you getting enough calories? Myfitnesspal app is a great tool. My nut asks for 100g of protein and 100g of carbs per day. What is your nutrition plan? Are you sticking to it? Hang in there. Everyone says stalls are normal.

Happy sleeve day!

THAT, TOO!!! lol

I can't wait to take family photos... Shop in my own closet... Ride a bike without fearing I'll end up on youtube (lol).... Do naughty things with my husband... Shoot hoops with my kid... Fit my jewelry box full of rings that are too small...

Don't forget to shop for post-op foods and have them ready and waiting so it's one less thing to worry about. My local grocery store does deliver, so I have that IF I forget something but I don't want to have to use that service if I don't have to. I'm curious though how I will feel. My friend who was sleeved went shopping - like shopping shopping - the day after she came home. She felt great - I hope I have the same luck!

I am so bummed! My surgery is scheduled for one week from tomorrow - 4/25. I had my Pre-Op appointment this past Friday, started my "blended liquid" diet on Saturday. Saturday woke up with a bit of a rash. Thought it was spider bites. Woke up YESTERDAY with the rash having spread a bit and wasn't itchy. I decided since I'm having surgery soon, I better get it looked at and get on something if I need to so it can be GONE for surgery. The ER doc told me I have SHINGLES!!!!!!!! I'm 34yo and have the darn shingles. They don't hurt, I'm not having ANY symptoms other than the rash. I'm waiting for my surgeon to call me back now to find out if this is going to delay my surgery. What a journey - I've come so far, I'm in THE HOME STRETCH and now THIS. BAH!

How did your surgery go, Seatle? I did my ten day blended liquid diet and the day before my surgery was supposed to happen (would have been yesterday) - the surgery coordinator called and said they prefer to wait. Which is fine with me because this stupid shingles rash HURTS! So, now my surgery is scheduled for May 17th. NOT TOO far out. It will be ok

I confirmed with my PCP yesterday. BUT good news - she said they should have run their course by Sunday which is two days before surgery. The lesions won't be gone but she said I should still be able to have surgery and that she would call my surgeon to let him know her opinion (for what it's worth). I have my fingers crossed!! I'm taking my meds and hoping they DRY UP FAST!

Wow!! You are doing AMAZING!! Way to GO!

I finally got my surgery date - this journey has went much better than I thought it would. 4/25 is my day. Just trying to prepare and have everything I need ready.

Hello Ladies - hope everyone is having a nice spring time. Mindi, been thinking about you!

Mine is 4/25! I like that - golden ticket! That's how it feels!

April 25th [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319] Insurance approved today. So so so excited finally! I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop for months and find it can't happen but I finally get to join the losers bench [emoji12]

I've wondered this myself - I'm resisting the urge to have the "food funerals". I really want to be in a better mindset and understand (or trick myself into understanding at least?) that there is no point in a food funeral because I've had plenty of it all and that is why I'm in the shape I'm in now! I've instead started to look for healthier options when going to favorite spots. My husband and I have been deciding ahead of time - hmmm, what will we get to share when we come here after my surgery so I have a few bites? Look to the future - a healthier future!

I read posts like this and I'm hopeful that by the time I ring in 2018, I might be close to my own goal. Congrats!

My list of Vitamins for after bypass is as follows: *500mcg B12, 1x daily *Chewable Multivitamin, 2x daily *325mg Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), 1x daily *Chewable 600mg Calcium w/ Vitamin D, 3x daily *2000IU Vitamin D, 1x daily (this is special and in addition to me because my bloodwork showed low Vit. D) I haven't had a chance to talk my dietician so thought I'd reach out to you veterans! Are there any of these I should avoid taking together? Should I spread them out to 4 times a day? Any one know if any of these might upset my stomach that I should take at night? Am I making this harder than it needs to be? I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go through this huge life altering thing! Help lol

I'm wondering this, too. I want to use this app but have no idea how to set the goals.