frananp03 110 Posted January 9, 2017 Fran how are you? How's your journey going? Pam so glad you are home. Hope your healing continues to be smooth sailing. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Mindi and nana I am doing well. Its been 4 months...down 70 pounds. For 98% of the time i am so happy that i did this. For the other 2% of the time i have moments when I just want to eat or drink normally again. I dont worry about anything right now except getting my head right. I get all my Protein in...even if i have to eat tuna 5 days a week. I take my Vitamins and drink 80 oz of Water every day. I walk 3-5 days a week. I want to ramp up my exercise but it is difficult with kids and work. So overall its just my life now. I dont worry about going out to eat or the holidays. I just stick to my plan and keep working on the mental piece as i have a lot to learn about myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atdv84 16 Posted January 9, 2017 Hi!! Cedar Rapids here!! Im 9month post op i did mine at UI! Went awesome im down 75 pounds! Feeling great. Hope your process goes smooth! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindi Lou 101 Posted January 9, 2017 Pam the support groups are the first Monday of every month. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammy915 99 Posted January 9, 2017 I'm so glad to hear everyone is doing so well. Thanks Mindi, I will make the February one Sent from my SM-J320V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nana1222 159 Posted January 9, 2017 Fran so glad to hear your doing so well! I'm so fearful of the mental part I've been teased by it just two weeks out. Keep up the great work! Good to hear from you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nana1222 159 Posted January 9, 2017 Atdv welcome! Your doing great keep up the great work. 2 weeks out here so love to read posts like yours! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindi Lou 101 Posted January 11, 2017 Hey all...how's everyone doing in the wonderful cold and yucky weather? Was super glad to have Abbie at the meeting last night. Wonderful information and love when everyone gets to talk. Hope you all are staying warm and getting your Protein and Water in. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammy915 99 Posted January 11, 2017 I can't wait to eat something crunchy haha, I was,craving a pickle of all things yesterday. I have my first pre op Dr appointment tomorrow. Have a super day everyone Sent from my SM-J320V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nana1222 159 Posted January 12, 2017 Hi all! Doing good here two weeks today since sleeved started purée and loving it! I'm so ready for spring it has been so cold! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindi Lou 101 Posted January 12, 2017 I'm so glad to hear you ladies are doing good. I love that we are all at different stages so we could get different views on our journeys. Stay warm all. I need to ask for prayers if you don't mind. Not surgery related... my older sister has had leukemia for 8 years, she was in remission for a long time...but last year her cancer was active again. She's gone through so much. She has 2 sons ages 13 and 8. My mom and younger sister are taking care of them. Recently she has gone through a muscle deterioration that has caused the hospital to place her in a nursing home permanently. After numerous attempts at physical therapy, they said she has no hope for recovery. She's not even able to feed herself at this point. I'm so scared she's just going to give up. My mom is going to raise her kids. My nephews have been through so much with this. I'm going down there to Missouri for a week to help the family pack up my sisters house, and moms house to get them moved to a place that can be big enough for the boys and mom and my younger sister. Please pray for my sisters recovery. I'm not convinced this is it for her. I believe in my heart she doesn't want to leave her babies. She's only 44. There just has to be more. I'm worried about making this trip in bad road conditions, but I also don't want to miss spending time with her. On a good note I get to meet my new grandson and see my granddaughter. Yay me. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammy915 99 Posted January 12, 2017 Sending healing prayers for your sister. Drive safe Mindi I went to the Dr today and they told me I was losing weight to fast. Maria said I was losing weight like a 500lb patient would. So they added 1%milk and unsweetened apple sauce. Damn cancer Sent from my SM-J320V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindi Lou 101 Posted January 12, 2017 Holy smokes Pam. Adding the milk to Protein and having the applesauce will slow you down some. That's a good thing. But congrats on the weight loss. You better keep bundled up so you don't turn into a popsicle. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammy915 99 Posted January 12, 2017 Hahaha, I was so shocked. Heck I thought I was doing great. The milk tasted so darn good, will try the applesauce after a bit Sent from my SM-J320V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammy915 99 Posted January 14, 2017 Hi guys, I was wondering, did you guys get super cold? I just can't seem to warm up Sent from my SM-J320V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindi Lou 101 Posted January 14, 2017 Yes I'm cold all the time Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites