Hello to all :)

[nannon12 0]

Looking for someone to go through this journey with who understands exactly what I'm going through! Surgery date was august 26th I'm now 7 weeks out and 35lbs down! Goal weight is 175.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

who understands exactly what I'm going through!

nannon12

welcome, welcome, welcome

get a tall glass of Water, and join us

allllll of us know what you are going through with weight loss!!!!

we've all been there done that

"throw" any and all questions our way

you'll get good answers, information, and lots of support

we're all a wonderful bunch of sleevers

35 lbs down????

thats great

keep up the great job

good luck

kathy

Edited October 15, 2013 by proudgrammy

[ohboyherewego! 12]

My first post right here!!! I'm getting very very EXCITED. I'm doing some pre op stuff this friday and Saturday. Should have a date right after that. Think it will be first week of nov. I haven't been given a pre op diet yet. I'm afraid I AM letting myself enjoy my favorite meals to excess right now. I keep reading that is sabotage. Currently I am 267. 5'7". I have always "carried my weight well" and I lied myself into believing it was ok because it was "in the right places". THOSE PLACES NOW RUNNETH OVER! lol I am SO happy and excited. I was having some worries but after seeing so many wonderfully happy successful stories I am just anxious to get started. How long is the pre op diet??

[nannon12 0]

The pre op diet was 7 days for me.. The first 5 days were to eat nothing but Protein and veggies and then the last 2 days were straight liquid and then drink the stuff to clean you out. And I had my surgery and for 3 days After surgery I was still on liquids and the 4th day out I got to have mashed potatoes! And I have a diet to follow for eight weeks to get my tummy back to regular food! After surgery make sure you walk! Recovery was a breeze for me I went back to work quick. I had my surgery on a Monday and went back to work that Saturday. I just couldn't lift anything over 10lbs. I went in weighing 275 and 7 weeks out I'm down 35 pounds. It gets easier eating. But still only can have like 5 bites depending on what I'm eating! Listen to your body for sure, if you ignore it you'll be sick trust me haha.