mariamitani 405 Posted August 10, 2013 Wow u look great!! I had my sleeve 6 days ago and I really think I'm doing good. I'm still using my pain meds some but I'm getting a lot better. I still feel swollen in my abdomen and I know that is normal. But how long will it take for the swelling to go down?? All I want is room temp Water. Congrats I'm so happy for you. Every body is different. It took me about a month for it to go down maybe a 2 months. Keep up your Protein ,water ,Vitamins and exercise if you can. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted August 26, 2013 Wow!!! You look amazing!!! Congrats!! I am coming up on 8 months out and am down around 80 lbs but I am struggling lately eating right and staying full. I would love to know what your average meal plan for the week is. I know my stall and up and down is because of what i am eating and i need a good plan of suggestions to get me jump started again!! I am now 175 and have increased my calories from 800 to 1000. I exercise 5 days a week for and hour. Eat Protein first that's what will get you full.If you get hungry again eat cheese stick or cottage cheese. Make sure you dont have heart burn because that can give you the sensation of hunger.Also if you are dehydrated you will mistake that for hunger too. Drink a big glass of Water when you feel hungry but shouldnt be. I have allot of steak , chicken salads . I usually eat whatever is available but in portions. drink 64 oz Water a day it makes a big difference. Make sure you get in enough Protein and take your Vitamins.Good luck and thank you for the sweet comment 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antinette 19 Posted August 26, 2013 You look Marvelouse. Congrats. Keep up the good work. 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stamour1 22 Posted August 26, 2013 105 pound loss 7 months was it hard for u in the beginning im having a hard time and im four weeks out 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Diamond 45 Posted August 26, 2013 Cutie bfore n after 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilly43 20 Posted August 26, 2013 You look fabulous , amazing and inspiring :-) 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettylittleheart 95 Posted August 26, 2013 You look fab! 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkyDinkMe22 376 Posted August 27, 2013 You look fabulous! 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommie4 53 Posted August 27, 2013 wow,just saw this! soooooo inspiring since Im so close! just got one appointment then we see what insurance says. I hope I lose that fast. did you do things your way or follow guidelines by the book?? did you hit the gym asap? you look wonderful and doesn't look like you have much loos skin either, congrats!! 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamingofhealth 223 Posted August 27, 2013 Wow! Amazing job!!! I can't wait until I get a date for surgery so I can join everyone in the losers bench! You look fantastic!!!! <3 Sheena :-) 1 mariamitani reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted August 27, 2013 You look amazing!! Such an inspiration!! I am in my Pre-op stage and seeing your amazing progress has motivated me even more! How did you loose so much in that time? Did you also exercise to get yourself to where you are now? One of my fears is am I going to have a lot of extra skin after.... Definitely working out helps and looking forward to my new beginning! Im gonna be very honest with you because thats what I would want. I do have loose skin not as much as I thought(thank god). I lost the first 90 pounds no exercise. Then when I noticed my arms getting loose skin I forced my self to the gym and started a routine. Each body is different so start exercise early! lifting weights is a great thing to start incorporating in your exercise routine. My arms have transformed from lifting weights. I still have loose skin but they look sculpted and firmer. I do heavy upper body weight lifting 3 days a week and lower body weight lifting 2 days a week. Cardio after the lifting. Ive lost 113 pounds as of today and have 25 more to go. Not sure how my skin will look when I get there. Start exercising early on make it a habit , a part of your new life. Good luck (THE STRONGEST FACTOR FOR SUCCESS IS SELF ESTEEM: BELIEVING YOU CAN DO IT,BELIEVING YOU DESERVE IT,BELIEVING YOU WILL GET IT! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted August 27, 2013 wow,just saw this! soooooo inspiring since Im so close! just got one appointment then we see what insurance says. I hope I lose that fast. did you do things your way or follow guidelines by the book?? did you hit the gym asap? you look wonderful and doesn't look like you have much loos skin either, congrats!! Thank you so much for your kind words I followed my surgeons rules of 800 calories max a day , 70 Protein , 64 oz Water , Vitamins. I didn't start exercising till around 90 pounds was lost. But I recommend you start exercising as soon as you can. I do have some loose skin and lifting weights has made a big difference. Congrats to you on getting the sleeve !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted August 27, 2013 was it hard for u in the beginning im having a hard time and im four weeks out Yes it was. The first 3 months for me were tuff. I was very tired all the time no energy. My stomach was sore and swelled for the first 2 months.I had gastritis and had to take omaprazole for 8 weeks. As the weeks past and I could get in more Protein and calories a day I felt better. It is not easy in the beginning but you will feel normal soon and forget how hard it was in the beginning. The most important thing is Water. sip,sip,sip. Keep water close to you at all times. I still have a hard time getting enough water in! Keep up on your protein very important. Get your blood checked too. Take it day by day. Good luck 1 stamour1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommie4 53 Posted August 27, 2013 Thank you! ya, I am super excited and cant wait to have these appointments over with!! ugh frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites