Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

[greenfamily004 172]

Momto3 - I'm not sure how the FB site was started but it's awesome! It's a private site so our posts are seen on that page only' date=' not on our regular FB - keeps our WLS stuff "between us." The administrators have to approve people to join too. You might research it and perhaps start your own group for your surgeons patients.[/quote']

Tell me more about the FB group. Is it just for us Sept people?

[greenfamily004 172]

Had my surgery on Sept 7. I have lost a total of 85 pounds since preop. 50 lbs since surgery. I went down 5 sizes in pants and now shop in the regular dept instead of big and tall. If feels great' date=' but weird. Would not change it for the world. Still adjusting to the amount of eating, but having no trouble with whatever I eat.[/quote']

Great job Ray!!!

[greenfamily004 172]

Having one of "those" days. Days when I think my stomach may be normal and I broke it (although the amount of food is still the same). Just thought that I would be losing a little faster than I am. Not that I'm totally complaining. Just worried that those few pounds might just be it. Could be the TOM talking. But like I said' date=' it's one of those days.[/quote']

I feel the same way. My surgery date was Sept 12 and as of today I've only lost 29 pounds. I so was hoping I could be like several of you who have lost more weight. I know I shouldn't compare myself but its hard when you hear such success from everyone. I guess this body of mine wants to hold on to this weight as long as it can.

Just playing the waiting game ????

[greenfamily004 172]

So we're all discovering this surgery isn't a magic bullet - DRATS!!! This is actually work - mental' date=' physical, emotional....... Takes a TON of discipline. And let's face it, this is not much fun.

But think back to pre-surgery days. That wasn't much fun either. At least for me, I still obsessed about food, just in a different way. Before, my thoughts focused on the next meal - where would I eat, what would I eat, what was for dessert. then how bad I would feel having eaten yet another fat and calorie laden meal and I would feel miserably overstuffed.

Now my obsession is with grams of Protein, ounces of Fluid, calories. But this feels better in the long run. Most of the time.

I haven't "cheated" at all so far (surgery was 9/10). Started at 265.4 - as of Monday I was at 222.1. I haven't lost as much as I would like to have at this point, but I have to take the blame - I have dome so little exercise. I was doing well at walking initially but that has fallen off since work has gotten much busier. So I do have some control over increasing the rate of loss. And really, it's not that bad as it is.

Adjusting to this new life is interesting. It's a challenge. But everyday, I'm still glad I did it.[/quote']

I'm guilty of lack of exercise too. I did we'll in the beginning but since its gotten colder I don't want to go out and walk. I guess it's time to find inside exercise.

[greenfamily004 172]

I don't really know if anyone ever reads my post since I never get much feed back but I still want to share.

It's been 2 months today since I've been sleeved. I've been blessed to have given another chance at life since I had diabetes. Yes HAD its been in remission since day 3. I've lost a total of 22 after surgery and a total of 42 lbs. I am 30 lbs away from goal.

Hope everyone else is doing good.

That is so wonderful!!!! I can't wait till I can say I'm 30 away from goal.

[namada 37]

Went to the transitional gym at my surgeons office today and weighed in after my work out. I was sleeved September 13th and am down 74lbs as of today. ???? 20lbs before surgery and 54 since. Very happy. Long way to go, but have to start somewhere.

[momto3girls 61]

@namada: Holy moly! That is an awesome amount of weight loss. Congratulations!

[newgrandmother 725]

tip pinkberry is a frozen yogart place they are everywhere here.

as for popcorn i was told not to eat it so i dont, which i could.

[newgrandmother 725]

green we had our surgery the same day and lost the same amount of weight how wierd is that

namanda what is your secret i was sleeved sept 12 and only down 29 care to share

today is a good day for me so far. i made 9 weeks today

[Justine13 264]

tip pinkberry is a frozen yogart place they are everywhere here.

as for popcorn i was told not to eat it so i dont' date=' which i could.[/quote']

I was also told no popcorn (gooey and sticks to inside of your belly- she said eventually she will allow air popped)

So instead I overcompensate with everything else. This bites

[namada 37]

NG - I'm eating around 700 - 800 calories and try to get about 100 grams of Protein a day. No breads or Pasta. My hardest thing is trying to get my fluids in. I've never been a big drinker.

I go to the gym at least 2 times a week. My goal is to really try to up my gym time over the next few weeks. I would like to go 5 times a week.

I figure I have a lot more to lose than the average sleever so I need to really take advantage of the first six months.

[newgrandmother 725]

namada im allowed bread and wheat Pasta my first month was mostly liquids and protien i know when you have more to lose it comes off faster. thank you for sharing with me. my nut told me for my petite hieght i should have no more than 60-75grams of protien so i try to stay close to that so i cant even have the shakes anymore i had one this morning and thats why im over on protien. so how much do you lose per week and have you stalled any?

[Getting There 198]

Tell me more about the FB group. Is it just for us Sept people?

I was referring to a private support group site on FB for patients of my surgeon. It's awesome!

[MDM0927 29]

Namada - that is amazing! I can't believe how much you've lost. I'm quite big and only lost 27 pounds in 2 months, I thought I'd lose faster since I have so much to lose but unfortunately that's not happening

NG - I'm glad you are feeling better today :-)

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[newgrandmother 725]

MDM HEY GIRLIE. I FEEL A LITTLE BETTER NOW IM GOING THROUGH THE I DONT THINK I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL PART