Well, today I hit my first goal of 50 lbs lost forever! I am so excited. It seems after 5 months, the weight loss has slowed down dramatically. Although I get frustrated at times, it is ok. At least the scale moves eventually. This week I really started focusing on getting in more protein (at least 75gm per day). When I went for a checkup last week, that is what the doctor said. Make sure to eat protein first (2-3 oz), then vegetables, then carbs if there is room (most times there is no room for carbs). Don't get me wrong, I eat carbs (yogurt has plenty), but at mealtime I have to focus on protein.

I had my bloodwork done prior to my doctor appt, and I am happy to report that all areas they check had decreased, meaning I am healthier. I'm doing fine with all my vitamin levels and I don't take my heartburn medicine any longer. I'm still hoping to get off my blood pressure medicine soon. Doc said everything was fine. I have discovered that I have to be careful of those slider foods (a bite here, a bite there), as they can be dangerous with all the calories.

So I am very happy these days. I feel so much better, and I am down 4-5 clothes sizes! I have 36 lbs to go and am confident my sleeve is the right tool to help me get there!

Blessings to all of us on this journey!

Thank You, God Bless!!

Hello, I read a reply of yours on Bruiser's Blog dated 5/14.....I would like to know where you bought the Isopure Grape Water? My day is coming real soooon. Your reply was quite informative thanks!!!!

You're six days ahead of me! Congratulations! Hope you're doing well...I didn't have not one single dose of pain meds until yesterday afternoon when we were coming home. I took 1/2 dose of the liquid Lortab (yuck!) before the journey, just in case. I took the maximum dose of Children's Tylenol last night before going to bed, again, "just in case". But haven't had any problems. How about you??? Are you doing okay? Is your stinking mouth still dry??? Probably most of mine is because I'm a mouth breather, but...it's nasty! :-)

Let's stay in touch---I'm so glad I chose Dr. Kim! The information and support he gives you prior to the surgery is great. I could nearly tell the nurses what they were going to tell me! (And I probably could have if I wasn't so groggy from the knock-out juice I got during surgery! Ha!)

I've been sitting up almost 3-1/2 hours, so I think I should probably go let a little sleep take care of healing. Good luck! Praying for you!

Congrats on your surgery today!

Thinking of you today. Hope you are doing well.

Congrats

Good luck today! Hopefully you'll have an easy go of it!

Good luck! I will be sleeved by Dr. Kim on 5-2..... Wishing you a speedy recovery
Michelle

Congratulations!! Good Luck on your NEW Journey, wishing you a Speedy Recovery........