Two months & 50 pounds gone

[jv0904 3]

I am now two months post surgery and 50 pounds down! Before i had surgery, I think I read every post, article and piece of information I could find on this site. So, in good spirit I wanted to pay it forwarded by sharing my experience with those of you who are brand new to the sleever or are considering it.

My surgery was March 11, 2013. On the day of surgery I was at my heaviest weight ever. I weighed 299 pounds. The first few weeks following surgery were rough. I was addicted to food and I think I was in withdrawals. I know that sounds silly, but I missed food. Also, I was SICK of shakes. I'm not a big milk drinker anyway, but the think, milkly shakes were about to get the best of me. But, I pushed through! The first week, I lived on shakes and broth. The next few weeks, I added cottage cheese and refried Beans. I tried a few other things, but they made me so sick that I stuck with what i knew!

After four weeks, I started feeling better and began experimenting with foods other than the usual. At about 6 weeks, I finally started feeling "normal" and could eat normal foods. It's nice to be able to go out to eat with the family without panicing that i would get sick. Now, I eat a variety of things. I'm not very good with the Protein shakes, but I like Protein Shots (found at Walmart in the pharmacy section). My favorite is the fruit punch shot mixed with Crystal Light fruit punch and Water. I know it's missing many of the Vitamins of the shakes... but it's better than nothing!

Also, I'm finally to the point where i enjoy exercising and moving. It's amazing how much more energy I have! My husband and I work out at the gym at least 4 mornings a week before work. On the other days, I go walking. I also have a work buddy who I walk with during our lunch break and I'm learning to park in the back of the parking lot, take the stairs, and tricks like that to get some extra exercise in.

One of the best things I did pre-surgery was to adopt my puppies, Willie & Si. They are my best walking buddies - they keep me going and make sure I take them for at least a little walk every single day. Plus, it's fun watching them grow as I shrink.

I've gone from a size 22/24 to an 18. I picked up a 50 lb bag of dog food today and I can't imagine carrying all that extra weight on my body again. When I see myself in the mirror every day, it's hard to see much difference. I compared these two pictures for the first time and WOW! I know it's not a full body shot, but I remember how "fat" I felt on the day of pre-op pic when I adopted my dogs. I was wearing windpants that were about to bust. Now, comparing that photo with a photo I took this afternoon, I can really SEE a difference! I still have quite a ways to go, but it feels good to SEE the work paying off!

[Yoli3925 67]

Congratulations!

[MIJourney 490]

You're shrinking and the pups are growing!!!

You really look great and sounds like you feel great too!

[Lisha73 97]

Congrats.....you look amazing..and I am so glad that you shared! I have my last visit with my surgeon tomorrow...and my surgery is scheduled for next Thursday!

[stacey77 3]

^{You look great!! Congratulations to you!!}

[Chelenka 827]

Awesome! Love the puppies too!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

[nonadona 3]

Thank you! New to the site, still have 1 more dr visit before I can get my insurance approval and surgery date. Reading you post made me feel less anxious.

You are doing great and look terrific. I hope in a few months I will be where you are now.

[anniemay 150]

Congrats!

[Evolving 973]

I am now two months post surgery and 50 pounds down! Before i had surgery' date=' I think I read every post, article and piece of information I could find on this site. So, in good spirit I wanted to pay it forwarded by sharing my experience with those of you who are brand new to the sleever or are considering it.

My surgery was March 11, 2013. On the day of surgery I was at my heaviest weight ever. I weighed 299 pounds. The first few weeks following surgery were rough. I was addicted to food and I think I was in withdrawals. I know that sounds silly, but I missed food. Also, I was SICK of shakes. I'm not a big milk drinker anyway, but the think, milkly shakes were about to get the best of me. But, I pushed through! The first week, I lived on shakes and broth. The next few weeks, I added cottage cheese and refried Beans. I tried a few other things, but they made me so sick that I stuck with what i knew!

After four weeks, I started feeling better and began experimenting with foods other than the usual. At about 6 weeks, I finally started feeling "normal" and could eat normal foods. It's nice to be able to go out to eat with the family without panicing that i would get sick. Now, I eat a variety of things. I'm not very good with the Protein shakes, but I like Protein Shots (found at Walmart in the pharmacy section). My favorite is the fruit punch shot mixed with Crystal Light fruit punch and Water. I know it's missing many of the Vitamins of the shakes... but it's better than nothing!

Also, I'm finally to the point where i enjoy exercising and moving. It's amazing how much more energy I have! My husband and I work out at the gym at least 4 mornings a week before work. On the other days, I go walking. I also have a work buddy who I walk with during our lunch break and I'm learning to park in the back of the parking lot, take the stairs, and tricks like that to get some extra exercise in.

One of the best things I did pre-surgery was to adopt my puppies, Willie & Si. They are my best walking buddies - they keep me going and make sure I take them for at least a little walk every single day. Plus, it's fun watching them grow as I shrink.

I've gone from a size 22/24 to an 18. I picked up a 50 lb bag of dog food today and I can't imagine carrying all that extra weight on my body again. When I see myself in the mirror every day, it's hard to see much difference. I compared these two pictures for the first time and WOW! I know it's not a full body shot, but I remember how "fat" I felt on the day of pre-op pic when I adopted my dogs. I was wearing windpants that were about to bust. Now, comparing that photo with a photo I took this afternoon, I can really SEE a difference! I still have quite a ways to go, but it feels good to SEE the work paying off![/quote']

Damn!!! U look great!! Congrats!!

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[vegasneon 181]

I hope you keep taking pics of you and the pups. It is cool seeing you get smaller while they grow bigger!

Congratulations on the first 50 lbs!

[browniejan 20]

Thank you so much for sharing. Makes me feel good. You look great.