Starting My Journey 5/28/16

[shelbys mom 70]

Today is my one month surgiversary! I'm down a total of 27.1 pounds, 28.5 inches, and 3.2% body fat. I have 47.1 pounds to lose. I'm not there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday! I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and posting pics.

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@ThatKaylor Girl:

How is your vision doing if I may ask?

I started my Pre-Op diet today. One week until I go under the knife! I'm down a little bit since my bariatric class (from 224 to 221) and hoping to get below 220 by my surgery date. I go for pre-admission day Wednesday. It's beginning to feel real! I'm including a copy of my pre-op diet for anyone who is interested. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1466456936.770497.jpg

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[ThatKaylorGirl 33]

sha_sha_lucas, I am exercising fiercely lol

I've slowed down in my weight loss considerably, but am seeing the fat melt away still. I went in today for a check in with the doc and started with 100 pounds of fat down to 76 pounds of fat now. I've lost 30.2 pounds on the scale, now down to 194. I have been drinking my coffee as usual and have had a ton of energy. I built a gym in a building at my house and typically do 5-10 miles on the exercise back 4-5 days a week. I've also been doing strength training. I would suggest more Protein if you want more energy. It was hard to get motivated to start working out, but once I started I became addicted. Good luck! Let me know how you make it!!! I'm pulling for you!

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[ThatKaylorGirl 33]

northcountry1, I'm so glad you're doing well! Isn't it nice for things to run smoothly? I wish you well in your weight loss!

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[sha_sha_Lucas 6]

sha_sha_lucas, I am exercising fiercely lol

I've slowed down in my weight loss considerably, but am seeing the fat melt away still. I went in today for a check in with the doc and started with 100 pounds of fat down to 76 pounds of fat now. I've lost 30.2 pounds on the scale, now down to 194. I have been drinking my coffee as usual and have had a ton of energy. I built a gym in a building at my house and typically do 5-10 miles on the exercise back 4-5 days a week. I've also been doing strength training. I would suggest more Protein if you want more energy. It was hard to get motivated to start working out, but once I started I became addicted. Good luck! Let me know how you make it!!! I'm pulling for you!

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Thank you.. I have increased my protien intake...but will the heartburn ever stop.

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[ThatKaylorGirl 33]

My heartburn has been bad lately! I found out it's from eating too fast and too big of a bite. I'm down 3 pounds since my doctor's appointment Wednesday. The fix? More food! I feel like I'm a little piggy now, but it worked!

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[ThatKaylorGirl 33]

I'm loving myself more and more every day. this has been such an amazing journey. Now down 32 pounds to 192.2.

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[Tami_Lynn 77]

I hope none of this happens to you! From what I have searched, it is not typical? I am 6 days post surgery. I'm 54 years old and I must say that this surgery was far more difficult than I anticipated. I've read where other people go back to work after one week and I'm thinking NO WAY!!! My goal was to return in two weeks and I just don't see it happening. I was nauseated the first couple of days but that has subsided. I feel very tired, my incisions are very sore, I am experiencing gas pains in the chest and abdominal areas. I feel extremely bloated. There was a 10 lb weight gain post surgery that is starting to subside. I did not have a bowel movement for four days. Prayers would be appreciated! One positive note is that I do not feel hungry. That part is TRUE! I hope that I can move around more tomorrow to alleviate the gas. It's just not lady-like to even talk about that subject. Good luck to you!

Amilou, how are you now?

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[AmiLou 41]

Tammylynnwoods, 60 days post surgery and I am doing much better! I take Prilosec daily to address the reflux issues I was having. I've lost 32 lbs which is not bad considering I was a self pay with a lower BMI than most. I went back to work at two weeks. I did just fine. I guess my age made it a little more difficult initially. Surgery changes your life and you adjust.

[Mangolicious 27]

Looking good! Keep up the hard work.

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