Im a day late.....but I hope everyone had a good 4th.. we went to a huge Fireworks display at our fairgrounds.. It was amazing! My daughter was mesmerized..so...
Its been 4 months since my surgery..its been amazing so far. Even with all of my problems, Im so grateful for my VSG. Ive lost 69 lbs so far. Thats so hard to...
Hi! My name is Gwen (Gwen S on OH). I was sleeved on 6/3/08 and I have lost 24 pounds so far. My starting BMI was 56, it was around 51/52 when I had surgery...
I am almost 7 weeks out. Sometimes I don't feel like I am eating enough. Other times I feel like I am eating too much. Should we try to get to 'full' stage...
Hi my name is Bernice (Bernice Y on OH). I was sleeved on 4/9/08 with a starting weight of 346. Today I weigh 280 and have lost 66 pounds so far. I started...
I know what you mean Gwen. Eating has become a chore I keep asking myself: Is this worth it? How long will I have to chew it until it will go down? How much...
Hi Gwen... First off, let me tell you that everything you are feeling is totally normal. I felt the same way post-op. Nothing was the same. Food, just...
Hi Gwen..congrats no ur 24 lbs lost....thats great! yeh it is hard...but i woudlnt be losing without it either...thank goodness for our Sleeves, huh. LisaRN ...
At first, food didnt taste the same at all...just wasnt as good..the things i really loved, tasted kinda icky.. but as time went on....even those foods tasted...
Hi Bernice....havent talked to u in ages.. wow 66 lbs...thats awesome...ur gonna pass me real quick lol Im at 71Â lbs right now LisaRN My groups: Nurses...
Hi my name is michelle and I am hoping to be sleeved in october. I had my meeting with my surgeoun last week and was really hoping for the lap band in august...
Hey Lisa. Looks like you are doing very well!! If I start to catch up, I will reach out my hand and give you a push. Need to keep you ahead! hehe Bernice- ...
It's great to see you have such a great attitude toward your surgery and the lifestyel changes. So many people argue the bougie size which is so rediculous....
">those of you who have a 40 bougie, how do you feel?? Still have ... Hello Heather, I seem to be the only person here who actually has a larger than size 40...
I feel so behind everyone :( I was sleeved on Feb 7, 2008. As of last Friday (7/18/08)I've Lost 52 pounds. My starting BMI was 50 and now it is 42. Let's see,...
Welcome Michelle I only had a 2 wk liquid diet preop...thats all my doc required, which is why I went to him in the first place really...I knew I couldnt lose...
I am working with Dr Alvarez, I may get sleeved on August 30th. I am nervous, I have tried and tried doing WW I have lost 15 lbs since March. I am looking...
Hi everyone, I've been so enjoying reading all the messages, I've decided to stop lurking. I was sleeved on April 24, and have lost 52 pounds so far. My BMI...
I am still learning to listen to my tummy. I had made it about a week without getting foamie, then they came back. Dense proteins are stil hard - tuna used...
When I get hungry, my tummy growls and makes th worst noises, i get a headache and a bit nauseous....ive always done that tho, even before surgery... Now, when...
Thanks Sara, I am really happy with the progress I have made with losing weight and changing my eatting habits. I am eatting healthier and working out and...
Where is everyone?? I have been MIA too. I got brave and decided to get into a craft show....my first ever. I am making diaper cakes and lovie blankets ...
Good evening ladies I finished my 2 weeks of liquids on thursday and was down a whopping 25 pounds in that 2 weeks of liquids. I am on high protien low carb...
I am kind of turned off by a certain person on OH since I think that they are too pushy when it comes to carbs. Maybe I am wrong, but I am going to have carbs...
My Dr's office says in the first about 3 months or so....just concentrate on protein and water..and everything else will take care of its self. I do watch...
Hi Cindy! When I stalled so early (starting 7 days out and only lost 8 lbs for the rest of the month), I asked about carbs and the NUT said not to worry. That...
Carbs can be good carbs can be bad depends on the person and depends on the carbs.....As someone a year out( ex super morbidly obese at 371) i can tell you ...
I totally agree with you Gwen....and ya know, I think I know who ur talking about....no names tho... I count carbs to a point.... I dont write down numbers,...
As an employee of a bariatric Surgeon, I get annoyed by many individuals on OH who think they are so "All-knowing" about the advice to give people. Here's the...
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