Hi, just a note of warning it has been proven that you should wait at least 1 year to have any surgery of this type. I had a good friend she insisted on having it done at 8-9 months out as she was...

Yes, perfectly normal it is major surgery will take time to heal, be patient and kind to yourself

Hi,
I am 7 months out and started losing around month 4. I'm still losing some, and the texture has changed. I too try my best to get the protein and vit's in. I think its just the way it is. So I'm...

cCongrats! we were sleeved 10 days apart..you look great!3

CONGRATS!!! How exciting...good luck and keep in touch:D

Congrats and sending healing prayers. Remeber to take it slow, don't worry about eating just sip, sip, sip and walk around the hospital, house etc. Sleep and relax. It is major surgery so give...

Glad to hear you are doing well! Be sure to keep us posted..

Thinking of you John. Good luck tomorrow...sending healing prayers :)

Pam

Goodd luck...see you on the other side!!

todays menu...
protein drink -160 calories 30 grams protein
lunch- 3oz lean deli ham & 2 tsp pb. (25 grams protein)
that's it so far...then prob a s/f icream tonight (70 calories) 2 protein...

I'm not having all the luck some of the others are with the weight melting off...I'm 5 months (almost 6 months on 8/12/13) and I'm down around 55 lbs.
I started at 231 and am at 176. Don't get me...

I'm not having any weight just fall off...so I'm not worried..lol..

B-eggwhite sausage flatbread from DD (didn't eat the flatbread) only ate 1/2 the egg portion
L-3oz chicken thigh with 1/4 noodles..(1st time having noodles ..yumm)
S-2 tsb pb
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Congrats to you! I was sleeved 2/12/13. I too struggle a bit getting enough protein. One good source is Dannon Light Greek Yogurt. Very good (pineapple and also coconut are my fav's) 15-18 grms...

Love the Dannon light Greek yogurt! Especially the Pineapple and now they have a new coconut van. (not sold in many places.) Love it, breakfast with some Special K Cereal in it for a bit of crunch,...

Heather you look amazing. Beautiful in both pic's with some awesome style! I was sleeved 2/12/13 right after you and weighed 231 now 178. So almost the same weight loss. I took and thrilled, but I...

Jazzie, a huge Congrats to you! We are in the same boat, the weight is NOT falling off but so thankful it is coming off. Enjoy the new ONEDERland..Continued success.

I'm 4 months out and it started a few weeks ago, not horribly but started...I also have short hair but where it BIG..I'm in NY but you would think Texas by my big hair..so lots of products to keep...

At 3 months post OP I eat pretty much the same as I did at 8 weeks for lunch.
I must say I find the Atkins meals (I eat 1/2) so 1 lasts me 2 days...very good. I know they are packaged but the one I...

Today I reach my 50lb mark since starting this journey. I weighed 231 lbs as of Dec 2012 today I weigh 181.
Would I do it over again..IN A MINUTE!
I still need to lose about 30 more lbs..its...

Hi Chrissy,

Just wondering what is your average calorie intake daily? A BIG CONGRATULATION to you. You should be so proud of yourself....

OMG of course he will I've lost 40 and to me I don't see a huge difference but other people do. So happy you will be together again soon. Congrats and enjoy.

SO green with envy!! Enjoy every moment I'm sure you will look so beautiful with all your new clothes and attitude!

So true it is a reminder. I am just 3 months out and grabbing a chip or cracker here and there....old habits can creep back in so easily. Thanks and as we know it will be a life long commitment and...

Hi,
Everyone varies. I am 51 and have an office position. I was scheduled for 4 weeks off and took 6 due to a stomach bug I had 9 days out. I know some folks who went back in 2-3 weeks I think that...