Hi Anna! I have a question. I am 2 weeks post-op but am having trouble getting all of my protein and water in. I was wondering if you had that problem and if so, what did you do? I started the puree diet today and I feel like it is more than I can take in right now. I'm trying my best to get everything in but I don't think its going to happen. I appreciate your advice.
Cheryl

Good morning Anna! I came home from the hospital on Tuesday. I'm not really having any stomI'ach/surgery related pains but I am having horrible gas pains. I've been walking around at home and that helps some. Also, this morning when I sip on water or a protein drink I have some awful pain whick feels like gas pain coming up. Other than that, so far so good.

Hi Anna! Yes, I'm still scheduled for my surgery tomorrow. Can't wait! I just returned from a wedding in Gulf Shores that was on the beach and I had so much trouble walking. I felt so embarrassed to have that much trouble walking in the sand. I kept thinking, next year will be different. Thanks for the hospital tips. I'm excited and a little bit nervous. Everytime I get kind of nervous I tell myself nothing will be as bad as the way I feel now. Congrats on your blood work numbers. Its amazing the good things that I've seen this surgery can do. Please say a prayer for me on Monday. I will let you know how I'm doing -- and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Thanks again.

Thanks Anna! I'm glad you mentioned about the protein drinks. I was thinking about stockpiling what I was going to need but I'll just buy a little at a time. 75 pounds in 5 months is awesome! I hope I have as good a result as you. Thanks again.

Hi Anna,
I live not far from you and my surgery is going to be done on September 24th by Dr. Gachassin. I was hoping that since you have already gone through the surgery you would be willing to answer some of my questions as they arise. I have been overweight all of my life and now I can barely walk because of knee problems so it is past time to do something. I'm a little nervous because I know it will be such a life changing experience. Is there any advice you can pass along?
Thanks!

I have not gone to any of the support group meetings. I still feel too fat to be around skinny people. Maybe in a couple of months, I'll make a meeting. This last month, I've only lost about 10 pounds, and I'm not happy about it. I think that I'm just not eating enough. Been exercising every single day for the past month, so it is really discouraging for me. I am losing inches. Funny story, I put on some black leggings to go walk in the park this morning, and they fell right off of me! I had to scrounge around to find something to wear. Even my drawstring pant can't be pulled any tighter. I think I need to get new clothes. I am still excited about exercise. I either go walking or go to the gym. I even went to Zumba last week! I enjoy the park because I like having a 'finish line' to my walk. Treadmills and bikes are boring for me. I hope that you can find an exercise that holds your attention. I love the way it makes me feel, even the soreness the next day. It makes me feel like I have accomplished something. Let me know how you are doing. My next appointment is Sept 26th, I really hope to get to the 100 pound loss by that time.

After I postponed an spot then they had to postpone I finally made it in! I was pleased with the inches lost but I had also lost 9 lbs muscle ! So ive upped the strength training! I'm around 62 lbs myself but still have like 50 or so lbs to go!! But I'm not complaining that's so much better than I ever thought id be at 4 1/2 mos out!! I wish exercise excited me ugh!!!! I don't like it or at least have not found a particular one I like yet so I switch it up a lot!! Oh well!!! So glad things are going good for you! Saw amber and I was not taking enough vitamins ugh more pills but.... my blood work was good all normal!! Sorryit took me so ling to reply I was away and wanted Dr spot to be able to share with you! Did you make any of the support group meetings??

I'm doing well. Been exercising more, I'm at the point where I can't wait to get out and exercise every day. I have worked from home for the past year, and I actually applied for a regular job today! I'm ready to be out in the world again. I'm pretty much stuck at 62 pounds, but am going to see Julie at the exercise place on Wednesday. I can't wait to see how many inches I have lost. I can really tell in my clothes.

How are you? Did you see the doctor this week? How did that go?

How are you doing??

Hey Anna,

I agree, Amber does not know what it feels like to be big so I will stay on the sight too. I do appreciate her assistance in my weight loss but
I have really enjoyed the sight and get a lot from it.
Yes the Alaska trip was awesome. the mission sight is incredible and needed where it is located in Kenai, AK.
Um tracking my protein was hard but I brought my protein powder and tried to drink it at least once a day to boost my
protein. I ate what we made at the mission. I would skip rice, potatoes and try to get a bit more meat. I did notice while on the trip I started to lose my hair. I knew it was coming but had not experienced it yet it hit hard while on the trip. In the shower and in the hair brush. Oh well the weight is still coming off and I still have a hair won't complain.
God was really showing off in Alaska it was beautiful and so much wilderness. I live in the country but not that much country there no roads to some of those places you must fly in. CRAZY
Oh well thanks for remembering me. I had an appt. with Doc. today but had to cancell our flights got delayed in AK, and Washington coming home then a three hour drive back home OH yeah and we get home and the AC is out so we didn't rest well laST night so i called and cancelled. I will see him in two weeks now. Hope it all goes well when I go.
Hugs, Sandra

p.s. give me an update on how you are doing? Protein, weight, and over all feeling about your sleeve.

about the meeting: Anna it's a long way for me to drive for a 6 p.m. meeting. i live 2 plus hours away. So no I probably wont be there. But you should def. go. I think it would be a huge asset and a tool to hear other people with their success stories and advice.

Its great to hear you are getting rid of the meds!! Yes my blood pressure went high after the surgery ( I don't have Hugh blood pressure) and it caused some real problems! But got it level.and now doing pretty good! Still don't have my exercise where it should be but I will get to it right!!!
Didn't have any idea it was you when I first wrote lil oh well good to hear things are good and the weight is coming off great too I see!! Way to go!!

hey Anna,
I had my surgery march 20th. We just missed each other at the hospital... lol also had dr. Eschete!! Small world. Looks like you are doing good. I don't live in Lafayette thank goodness the food is too good. but I was also self pay..... have insurance but they didn't cover it either. blue cross. I guess they would rather pay for the high blood pressure meds. or sugar problems or whatever else came from being very over weight. oh well.... I'm really glad I did it. Regretted it the first three days but since then it's been pretty good. How had your journey been? How are you feeling?