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12 days out! 24 lbs down!



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Hi everyone!

For those who don't know me, I got sleeved on April 28 at Florida Medical Center @ Ft. Lauderdale. My doctor never made me do a pre-op diet. On the day of surgery, I was on my highest weight which was 253.. My height is 5'7.. 12 days out and I have already lost 24 lb.. My weight this morning was 229!

First two days were pretty hardcore, my abdominal area hurt a lot more than I thought it would. I felt very bloated. I started walking about three hours after I got out of surgery. I barely could take deep breathes or cough because my left side hurt too much. Third day, no pain at all.. maybe a little around the incisions. Now I'm feeling great!

I have been following my post-op diet very strictly though. Getting my 64 oz of Water down, consuming 70-80 grams of Protein (I use Isopure, which is carb free). I am trying to avoid carbs as much as possible. At most, I am probably consuming about 10 grams of carbs per day.

On the first 8 days I was walking around two miles everyday.. Lately I've been feeling a bit weak,, but besides that I am feeling AWESOME! Clothes isn't tight anymore:001_cool:

I already know that this is the best decision I have made.. I regret not having it done before.

Feel free to ask anything and thanks for reading!

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Wow...I'm 12 days out today too and I'm only down 12 lbs. I say only....hell I'll take it!

How many calories are you getting in now? Are you on mushies yet?

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Your are doing great. Some people don't stick to the program (and I dont' mean you Goodlife), but you're doing it up right. Good luck on your continued success.

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That is so awesome!! I'm scheduled for my sleeve on wednesday. I will be happy with half your success!!

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What a great start!

Congrats!

~Lori

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My husband was sleeved on April 21 and he has lost 28lbs. already. Men tend to loss weight faster than women (I think), and he has not followed his diet like he should...what I mean is he doesn't eat or drink cream of wheat, milk, soy milk, smoothies, etc....The only thing he would drink is Isopure (mango peach), Water and broth...he loves it. He sucks on Rice Crispies all day. He skipped mushie foods all together and went straight to soft foods. He has his check up on Monday, May 10th and the doctor told him to stay on soft foods 3 weeks. I am working hard to get my weight off and its just falling off him, the best part is we are doing it together. I am 3 months out and have lost 36 lbs.....I know he is going to catch up with me real soon.

Good luck to you victorbeatles, you are doing great!!!!

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This is very encouraging! Thanks for sharing and KEEP POSTING! Can't wait for my schedule date!!

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