Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Congratulations! I'm from NJ too. I had my surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital. I'm 3mths post-op and down 64lbs. My starting weight was 448 and now I'm 384.

What is your goal weight? I can eat anything now. Don't know why but I don't do well with eggs. I'm cool with that! What kind of Protein are you drinking?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey phat diva! Im using syntha 6 the chocolate which when I was on pre op, I had to do a double check on the label. It taste just like quick! I find it a bit too sweet now though, must be my taste changing! As far as a goal weight, I cant really wrap my head around a weight, as it seemed so impposible before. I remember saying my goal was 400lbs, which I almost hit pre op. Then I went to 300, now Im guessing 280. That might be still too high but I guess the notion of me saying 220 or even 250 is so insane!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations! I'm from NJ too. I had my surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital. I'm 3mths post-op and down 64lbs. My starting weight was 448 and now I'm 384.

What is your goal weight? I can eat anything now. Don't know why but I don't do well with eggs. I'm cool with that! What kind of Protein are you drinking?

Exactly the same, before surgery 320 lbs now 215 lbs, i don't do well with eggs too haha im 8 months post op

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Phil!!

First things first!! Congratulations on your sleeve and success so far!! :)

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and the detailed information. I am not yet sleeved, but working on the process of 20lbs weight loss prior to surgery. I got a Precor elliptical yesterday. I worked my rear off!!

Wishing you wellness,

Sannah

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sannah, awesome profile picture. Have you started your pre op because thats when most of the weight came flying off ! Did your doctor pick 20lbs or did you pick that number yourself?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sannah' date=' awesome profile picture. Have you started your pre op because thats when most of the weight came flying off ! Did your doctor pick 20lbs or did you pick that number yourself?[/quote']

Thanks!!! banana phone!! :) working on pre op!! Doctor said between 15-20, but 20 is best!!

I have an insurance medically supervised weight loss of 6 month. Two more months to go, doc sai loose this 20 now. Then a 3 day liquid diet right before surgery.

Any tips?

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome Phillip thanks for sharing your story! I'm in the process of everything and will get my date in a few weeks- excited! I love reading everyones stories, especially fellow 'heavy weights' lol. Your doing great so far!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations!!!! I started at 489 lbs and currently at 263. Life is so much better!!! Thank you for sharing and cant wait to hear about your conitunued weight loss.

Joe

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Awesome story. Congrats. Welcome to your new life. This is a great place for info and support.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations! Welcome to the other side! Enjoy the ride....

:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I remember saying my goal was 400lbs, which I almost hit pre op. Then I went to 300, now Im guessing 280. That might be still too high but I guess the notion of me saying 220 or even 250 is so insane!

Great job on the weight loss before surgery and now comes the rest of the journey. Yes, you can get way down there. Just set small goals and chip away till they add up to the total big loss. It can be done and I believe because I am in the same boat. Good luck and keep us posted.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats PHILLIP GREAT JOB

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good job Phillip !!!! Keep setting your goals and you'll keep meeting them ..

God bless.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Great story. I too started my journey being over 500 pounds. Welcome to the club and good luck.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats and welcome to the losers bench :) Check out the NJ GROUP of you haven't already! Also, RWJ Hamilton or NB?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×