chunkymonkey123

How is everyone doing?? My surgery was on June 17. I am down 45 lbs. Went from a size 2xl to Medium Pant size 20 to 14-16 I'm so happy with my results so far !

Our bodies are still healing ! I’m sure you’ll be down some lbs in a few days ☺️

Day 4 post-op already down 7 lbs 🤗 So exciting ☺️

I had my surgery on June 17. Just trying to get my protein in . I start my full liquid tomorrow. The pain is like a 3 from a scale of 1-10. I only have a little bit of gas . What did u all drink during full liquids? Are we able to have any soup as long as it’s blended and strained?

Yay ! Good luck to you

I am scheduled for June 17th . So excited & nervous !

HI everyone, I have been pondering weight loss surgery for a couple years now . I am currently enrolled in a program at my local Kaiser and am about to finish the nutrition classes which are required to qualify for surgery. I am 5'6 and weigh 242 lbs. I've always been the chunky girl not too big but definitely not skinny. I guess I am just scared that I won't be able to keep up with the requirements of the surgery such as living the healthy lifestyle or committing to exercise 5 times a week. Also I am scared of the excess skin. I don't know if surgery is the way to go but at the same time I don't want to keep gaining weight. I am pre-diabetic and have a fatty liver I know this may be the beginning of more severe problems to come. Any input is welcome :)

Best of luck to you !

Wow we have the same stats I am also 5'6 and weigh 241 currently . I've lost 10 lbs since starting my pre-op program.

So glad you are doing so well. How much have you lost so far?

Thank you so much for your input 😊

Thanks for your reply I am 41 years old.

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited I was approved for surgery by Kaiser yesterday. I went to an orientation and am now enrolled in their 12 week Options program.

I honestly don't mind losing slow ! As long as I lose, I've heard if you lose slow you will have less excess skin.

Have you still been losing weight ? I have had problems losing weight for years due to my hypothyroid, I am hoping that after surgery this won't be the case.

Thank you for the replies, I as well think that even if I lose weight I will eventually gain it back.

So I am starting the process for WLS through Kaiser. I won't be starting their 12 week nutrition class until June 20th. So it will be a couple months before I actually have surgery. The doctor wants me on a 1500 calorie meal plan and to start exercising starting now. My question is did losing weight before the surgery ever make you feel like , you didn't need the surgery after all??? I currently weigh 250 lb. and my BMI is 41, I am 5'6.

Thank you ! I am sure I will need some help along the way.

Thank you I am super excited .

Hi everyone I'm new here I'm 37 years old and getting the surgery in June . I was wondering if there's anything I should be doing NOW to prepare for the surgery should I try to get toned to avoid excess skin? Should I try and lose weight? I just feel like I should be doing something Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't really mind not being hungry... as long as I reach my goal weight ! I honestly can't wait til I get this surgery ?

Omgosh I cant even imagine not being hungry lol

Thanks triplethreat for all this good info! I honestly can't wait til my surgery I know it will be life changing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've heard different experiences some people say they get full quick others say their hunger doesn't change. I'm just curious as to how your meals will change. Ive heard that you are supposed to only have 3 meals a day and avoid Snacks and I'm a big snacker so that worries me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App