My Weight Loss Journey

[Back2Me2012 23]

Before getting pregnant with my 1st daughter in 2003 I was at 155, curvy, and loving it!! I then gave birth in 2004, followed by the births of my 2nd daughter in 2005, and my 3rd daughter in 2006.. Soon after I went into a major depression while being a stay at home mom due to my failing marriage & abusive ex-husband.. & food was my escape.. I got all the way up to 256..

I'm happy to say that in late 2009 I left the abuser, & began on my journey to finding myself again!! 2012 has been a great year for me thus far: I finalized my divorce finally, and recently graduated from college in August!! Having this surgery approved will mean the world to me, & will absolutely complete my amazing year!! I am currently Pre-op, and scheduled for the sleeve on 12/19!!!! I am very excited to start my 100 pound goal weight loss journey!!!!

I have to start my 2 week Protein diet in 1 week, and any suggestions on which ones are good & affordable would be great!!!! as well as any pre-op & post-op information that may be helpful!!!!! My 3 amazing daughters are & always will be my inspiration to continue making something of my life!!!!! Thanks for listening!!!! I am so grateful for these forums & being able to relate to people who are going through & have gone through my journey!!!! Your stories inspire me daily!!!! God bless you all!!!!

[milky7272 2]

OHYEAH ready to drink shakes are on sell at Harris teeter in my area for 2 for four dollars and thats what I use.

[Back2Me2012 23]

OHYEAH ready to drink shakes are on sell at Harris teeter in my area for 2 for four dollars and thats what I use.

Thanks for the names!!!! & that's sounds very affordable!!!!

[DianaE 128]

Your journey is inspiring! Everything you hyave done so far has required lots of strenght,courage, and faith! You should be so proud of yourself.

I ordered 2 canisters of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (google), which I found, pretty good. I like the choc and vanilla. I still have some left and I am 5 weeks post-op. I also drank slim-fast which is not bad. It all takes getting used to and besides, if you are hungry enough most anything will take good .

Just try to come out here daily when you can and read around on different subjects. This site has been very helpful to me since I dont have much of a support system at home.

GOOD LUCK anf keep up all of the positive changes in your life.

Diana

[Back2Me2012 23]

Your journey is inspiring! Everything you hyave done so far has required lots of strenght' date='courage, and faith! You should be so proud of yourself.

I ordered 2 canisters of unjury (google), which I found, pretty good. I like the choc and vanilla. I still have some left and I am 5 weeks post-op. I also drank slim-fast which is not bad. It all takes getting used to and besides, if you are hungry enough most anything will take good <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.

Just try to come out here daily when you can and read around on different subjects. This site has been very helpful to me since I dont have much of a support system at home.

GOOD LUCK anf keep up all of the positive changes in your life.

Diana[/quote']

Diana,

Thank you so much for the help!!!! By the way, how much weight have you lost so far being 5 weeks post op??? And how was recovery process in the hospital for you??? I'm so scared & nervous!!!!! But I'm very interested in everyone's experiences & opinions!!!!! Truly Grateful for all of you..