Getting to Know You...

ktpie76

Where is everyone from? Surgery date or still planning?
I am about an hour south of Chicago. My surgery was 9/19/2013.

Im Katie btw.

EmeryRuin

My name is Vanessa and I was sleeved on December 17th. I'm from NC.

amylhatch5

Tri-cities Wa. Sleeved October 30th 2014. Started at 280, down to 224 in a little over 2 months. Everything is going great. No complaints! Best thing I have ever done for myself! Feel free to add me

bethannewagner

Nashville, TN. Sleeved on 12/23/14

cmchandler74

Hi! I'm Cathy from Mobile, AL. I just finished my last weigh-in today and I have my planning appointment for my surgery scheduled January 8.

ktpie76

Such a pleasure to meet you all! It is a wonderful decision but tougher for me mentally then I expected it to be. We all have demons we face or we wouldnt even consider it right?

tarnyacuff

Hi I'm tarnya from the UK. 14 months out and still loving my sleeve.

loobz12

ktpie76 wrote: »

Where is everyone from? Surgery date or still planning?
I am about an hour south of Chicago. My surgery was 9/19/2013.

Im Katie btw.

loobz12

Hi I'm Louise I'm from the UK I'm having my sleeve Jan 11 6days into my pre op diet of 2eggs 3small pieces of fruit and a piece of chicken or fish with green veg roll on the 11th sooo excited x

iobxgirl

Hi everyone. I'm still in the beginning. I'm under the 6 mo. program with insurance. I've taken a few classes so far. I expect to have surgery in May sometime. So, for those of you who have had the surgery...what would you recommend doing PRIOR to surgery? I'm on MFP and I'm watching my calories, protein etc. What did you do or wish you would have done (or known about) prior to surgery? Thank you for your insight!

iobxgirl

Oh, I'm in Maryland.

loriloftness

Hi! I'm in Minnesota--land of frozen tundra. I had my sleeve on 11/19/14. Have not regretted a thing. Surgery went well and recovery even smoother.

wkmadden

I'm Kirsten and from NSW Australia. Surgery on 19th Jan. Currently on 2 week pre-op diet of optislim and vegetables

Theory13

Hi everyone! I am from Michigan and my surgery is in two days! (Monday, 1-12-15). I have been on MFP for YEARS and have gone up and down even prior to being on here. I'm so excited that I am doing something that I know will aid me in finally getting to my goal and staying there. Great to see you all and hopefully we can stay in touch and keep each other motivated! Please add me! Thanks

tarnyacuff

Hi there I'm tarnya 44 from the UK 15 months out of my sleeve surgery and still very much loving it. I'm not a militant born again health nut I am sensible try the best I can yet still enjoy the rubbish in far smaller doses with excersise chucked in for balance x

WLloyd16

Hello. My name is Wendy. I was sleeved on 8/14/14. H.W. 275. S.W. 255 C.W. 192.4. I am a stay at home mom with three teenagers living in Michigan. I am 40 years old and have been over weight since I was a teenager myself. I have tried so many diets and diet pills that I have lost count. I am excited to finally have something that will work with me and help me succeed. Feel free to add me.

afmom

Hi, I am Michelle from Gulfport, MS. I was sleeved just eight days ago on Jan 5, 2015. I have struggled with my weight most all of my life and 5 years ago I had lap band and lost 110 pounds, but ended up with complications that caused the band to not work. Over the years I regained most of the weight and began to have more problems so the band needed to come out and my surgeon was able to convert it to a sleeve. I am excited to get a second chance and learning to a new healthier way of life!

amylhatch5

Welcome to the group!

ktpie76

This is wonderful!

hkknh

Maryland - surgery is on 1.26.15. I am really anxious.

ktpie76

hkknh-You are gonna be great! What are you nervous about?

jacqbult

ktpie76 wrote: »

Such a pleasure to meet you all! It is a wonderful decision but tougher for me mentally then I expected it to be. We all have demons we face or we wouldnt even consider it right?

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I lost on a regular basis I would be happier...darn head hunger.

jacqbult

Opps, I am from MI and had surgery Nov 24th....

lorilbuckner1

Hi there! I'm Lori from Michigan and I'm scheduled for Feb 16th! Will be starting the Pre-Op diet in a few days. I've been on MFP for a couple years but new to groups!

aliibambam

Hi I'm Ali I'm from Miami. Got my surgery 1/14/15. I'm on week 2 of liquids. It's really hard to adjust but I don't regret it. I've lost 25 pounds since preop diet. Any tips for me???

amylhatch5

Once you start eating foods take SMALL bites. I didn't realize it was that important until I kept getting food stuck and threw up a couple of times. It's not fun, so make sure you only swallow a small bite at a time. Lol

kaferrell

Hi! I'm Karen, living in Okinawa Japan. Got sleeved on 1/16/13, lost 100 lbs, plateaued last year during the move overseas, now refocused and ready to continue my journey.

kaferrell

aliibambam wrote: »

Hi I'm Ali I'm from Miami. Got my surgery 1/14/15. I'm on week 2 of liquids. It's really hard to adjust but I don't regret it. I've lost 25 pounds since preop diet. Any tips for me???

Hi Ali! Congratulations! As hard as it is, follow all the doctor's instructions. Get in the protein! I liked Isopure Zero carb protein drink if you want a change from the thick, milky protein. It's whey protein, but it's clear, no carbs and a 20 oz bottle is 40 g of protein. It's palatable if you drink it very chilled. Post op, I found that soup made my tummy very happy. Pho broth is the best, if you like it. Once you can start with solid food, nibble when you start. You may not be able to eat some things right away so sample slowly to make sure nothing gets stuck. Get your walking in- you'll heal quicker. Don't go hard, but try to walk a little every day. You can friend me if you like-I'll answer any questions you have along the way.

kaferrell

afmom wrote: »

Hi, I am Michelle from Gulfport, MS. I was sleeved just eight days ago on Jan 5, 2015. I have struggled with my weight most all of my life and 5 years ago I had lap band and lost 110 pounds, but ended up with complications that caused the band to not work. Over the years I regained most of the weight and began to have more problems so the band needed to come out and my surgeon was able to convert it to a sleeve. I am excited to get a second chance and learning to a new healthier way of life!

Hi, Michelle! Congrats on your sleeve! Looks like we have 2 things in common-the sleeve(I was sleeved 2 years ago) and I'm a proud AF mama, too!

herecomesthesun99

Hi! I'm Erin and I was sleeved on 1/28/15. I live in Texas.

hmires

Hi...I'm Holly from Arizona. I had surgery 1-9-15 and have lost 40 pounds so far. I know that is good...but I still wish it was faster. Lol. I get so bummed when I weigh and don't lose anything...or gain for no reason. Water I'm sure...but I want the numbers to keep going down! I have already had a stall (lasted 1 week) where I lost NOTHING.