Your starting weight is similar to my own. Based on what you have written, two things stand out as differences in our journeys. First, my nutritionist warned me that I was so petit I should stay to...

As you are looking for percentages, I had lost 83.3% (60/72) of my goal by the 6 month mark

As many of you have experienced, prior to the sleeve I hated having my picture taken. I didn't actually hate pictures, but comparing what the camera saw with what I saw in my own mind was a trial. ...

For about 6 - 8 weeks after surgery, you can expect to feel exhausted. Your body was just traumatized. It could be your blood sugar, but follow your surgeon and nutritionist's plan on calories,...

I had this happen twice, once at the beginning and once just recently (9 months out). Both times were medication related. In both instances I was getting too much of my prescription medications...

Call and get the exact requirements for your policy. I had BC/BS also and was able to access this through their site, though it wasn't easy to find. If the requirement is not detailed in your policy,...

My surgeon said that is one of the first symptoms of weight loss people feel. Not weird at all :)

You look great!!!!!! Congratulations!

I experienced something similar at about the same time. As a result I was told that it was okay to eat a high protein snack in between meals as long as my portion control stayed down (I was only...

I can't say I've definitely experienced the same thing because I don't have the graph, but I can say that I've noticed my weight loss plateauing or stalling whenever we have a long period of eating...

Sorry you had to learn what you can and can't do this way. I went through the same thing. On a separate note, my nutritionist recommends eating in front of the TV when I'm distracted so I don't eat...

I'm so sorry. I had a hard time with the liquid diet but I did find some things I could tolerate. It sounds like you are struggling with this. Try sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, chicken or...

Fantastic job!!!

Congratulations!

My nutritionist advises that I could take extra b12 for this.

First the nutritionists and surgeons all disagree as to what is liquid. Mine told me all of it counts no matter what form it takes, including protein shakes; however, they did tell me to keep the...

You look wonderful!

You can (and probably should) eat meat. Very soft fish, canned tuna or chicken, etc. I also did a lot of cream soups at that stage, just strain any large chunks out. I did quite a few of the...

Heck, my PCP is who referred me for the surgery. I think it just depends on your physician, your relationship with the physician, and your reasons for getting the surgery in the first place. My PCP...

RoxFC has hit the nail on the head. There are two issues - addictive personalities and healing. My surgeon also said no alcohol for at least a year. I am 7 months out and have had a few sips here...

My nutritionist had me on 400 - 600 net calories until month 5. Even now, I'm on 600 - 700 net calories at 7 months. Please note I said net calories, though. I'd hate to get people mad because...

I tried eggs and cottage cheese first - they were no go's as they wouldn't stay down. Tuna salad (just tuna and a little mayo) was the first thing I was able to keep down. Then, surprisingly, a...

I couldn't tolerate lettuce. Even now I can only eat a very small amount. I like turkey jerky as it's much softer than beef jerky. I also ate a lot of string cheese early on. Refried beans too.
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I took naps for about 6 - 8 weeks after. I wasn't "exhausted" but I was very tired at the end of the day and listened to my body.

I had surgery in the States, but was required to finish one protein shake before they would release me from the hospital.