New Girl

[Erica 6]

Hi, everyone! My name's Erica and I am 6 days post-op. I feel pretty good.

I am a married, homeschooling mom and writer. I was an average kid and a thin teenager, but things got out of whack when I had a Norplant placed just before I was married 15 years ago and I've been steadily gaining ever since. Finally, at 373 pounds and a BMI of 53.5, enough was enough. I lost 13 pounds on my pre-op diet and go back to my surgeon on Thursday to see what I've lost since last Tuesday. The post-op diet is going pretty well; I start pureed foods tomorrow. The hardest part for me, so far, has been getting enough Water, but I'm getting better.

[Ellody 9]

Welcome to the group. Great people here. You are in the right place.

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[jenneliza 257]

This such a supportive place. Welcome!

[BBdoodle 483]

Welcome....it was hard for me to drink the required Water and Protein. Since you can only sip and not take big gulps it took me from 6 am to 11 pm to get all my minimum of 64 oz. of water and 64 gram of protein in. Now that I am 13 wks post op it is cake to get it all in. Each day gets better and better

[kiwiladydee 402]

Hi Erica,

Water is very hard for me too. I gave up on Protein shakes. .

[Krystyneh 55]

Welcome to the group I'm still pre-op I have 11 days until surgery and I'm struggling getting enough Fluid. Do u sip Water a lot? That's what my surgeon told me to do after surgery

[theresa 13]

Welcome and good luck to you.

[Erica 6]

Wow! Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! I'm really excited to have found this place!

[my3stars 88]

Welcome to a great group of people!

[Lilitu 1]

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Kiwiladydee Please Please Please:

NEVER GIVE

[Lilitu 1]

Kiwiladydee Please Please Please:

NEVER GIVE UP