shayfeisty 27 Posted June 28, 2015 Hey everyone! My journey started a little over a month ago when I decided I wasn't wanting to slowly kill myself anymore. I went in for a consultation in Miami Fl on the last Thursday in May and was scheduled for surgery June 24. I was on a liquid diet the entire time and lost 28 pounds. My highest weight was 398 and the morning of surgery I weighed 370. My surgery went very smooth, my pain was controlled well and my only complication was the dry heaving from the anesthesia for a little over 7 hours. None of my incisions hurt anymore, I do however have severe pain above my belly button where they had to stich something down. I've been drinking propel and watered down G2 to keep hydrated and I can't wait to get to the puréed foods so I can have cottage cheese. I don't know why but I've been craving it like crazy. I attend college in Illinois and am hoping I'm healed enough to appear normal seeing as I haven't told anyone and I don't plan on telling anyone that I had the surgery. How much could I expect to lose by Christmas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle Tarver 62 Posted June 28, 2015 i have no idea, as I am still in the pre op phase. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted June 28, 2015 Congratulations on taking such a big step at such a young age. I can't answer your question because how rapidly you lose weight varies based on so many factors: starting weight, height, fitness level, exercise, etc. I would encourage you to focus on the things you can control: Get in all your Protein, every day (eat Protein first) Staying hydrated, aim for at least 64 oz Fluid a day (edited again due to typo) Get some exercise (walk until you are cleared for other exercise) Stay off the scale (it can drive you nuts) (Edited to add because I sent send too soon:) Even though I am no longer in my twenties I am very interested in seeing college students succeed. Plus, my siblings went to U of I and Illinois State! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BizzyB 119 Posted June 28, 2015 It's really hard to say... people lose weight at such different rates. But if you follow you doctors instructions, I am sure you will be feeling and looking great! Good luck to ya on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkingPeach 1,291 Posted June 28, 2015 @@Inner Surfer Girl pretty much summed it up. It varies from person to person but you should do really well by the 6 month mark...Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElleLB 17 Posted June 29, 2015 That's tough to answer...I've seen a lot of really encouraging stats regarding short term loss, but am trying so hard not to compare my journey to others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
