MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
I know what you mean about not being hungry, I'm still on the 2...

MichelleS61 wrote 1st Surgical Victory 6 years ago

Got on the scale this morning 1 week after surgery and I was down to 249 pounds, been a couple of years since I was last below 250, not a big difference in clothes yet, guess its because I'm 6' tal...


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

Why are all the protein shakes so sweet, I managed a chocolate premier protein shake day 1, had a vanilla one yesterday and the only way I could drink was by blending with an equal amount of milk, at least the milk won't hurt, I bought the Splash produ


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Congratulations, my surgery took longer than expected but I haven't...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

Started full fluids today, had a quarter cup of plain oatmeal with 1/2 tsp of brown sugar, (only 2 gr of sugar) sat really heavy so didn't have anything other that a 8 oz of diluted juice, have manged to drink about 16 oz of water and have almost finis


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Glad to hear you are doing well I've had more issue with pain but...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

I came home yesterday they checked my blood work at 6am surgeon was in by 9 and it was okay you can g home today. Same for my roommate.

Had surgery at 2 and wasn't out of recovery until 6:30 typically for me surgery took longer than expected bu


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Good luck I'm going in for my RNY tomorrow, and am nervously...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
I have a really stupid question? how do you add another Blog Post I...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Good luck Surgery Twin I'm on Monday too.

Kathy S. wrote 6 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!? Here are some links to information you may find helpful: http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weight-loss-surgery-journey/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosptial-stay-what-to-pack/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-care-after-weight-loss-surgery/ We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

I've been at the Optifast 2 weeks now and am really struggling with not eating anything, I'm down 20 pounds and at the back of my mind I think hey if I can lose 20 pounds why am I putting myself through this whole surgery thing.

I've got a litt


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
It would be a lot easier if your family was more supportive, but you're...

Lipster101 wrote 6 years, 1 month ago
Wishing you luck and success!

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

Well it’s day 11 on Optifast, I’ve gotten used to the taste to some extent, and I seem to have worked out a schedule that doesn’t leave me hungry or have my blood sugar diving too low. I’m still taking Insulin with each meal and at bedtime but


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Be careful with the shoulder, you don't want too push to hard and...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Glad to hear you're cleared for surgery and on your way, my wait was...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

Am I the only one who is saying goodbye to my favourite foods? I wasn't required to lose weight before my surgery, the main focus was to keep my blood pressure/asthma/diabetes under control, unfortunately I'm managing to keep my blood sugar numbers goo


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years, 2 months ago
So sorry to hear this you seemed so ready, it's taken a long time for...

MichelleS61 wrote 6 Weeks to go 6 years, 2 months ago

Occured to me I'll be in surgery 6 weeks from now, I'm trying to cut down more on food, so maybe I won't be so hungry when I start Optifast in 3 weeks.  Funny how when you read the different forums...


MichelleS61 has a new goal: #1 survive 3 week on Optifast starting Feb. 5, 2018 6 years, 2 months ago
Not eating with others and making my husband cook his own meals for starters
About Me
Lindsay, XX
Location
25.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/26/2018
Surgery Date
Jan 10, 2018
Member Since

Before & After
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Before Optifast
284lbs
Face definitely has changed
197lbs

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