[dfarris]

I just found this site and wish I had known about it much earlier. I am a year out post gastric sleeve procedure; have lost nearly 100 pounds in that year and gone from a size 22 to a size 4. The procedure was great; no complications and two days post surgery I felt good enough to actually do some light cleaning of my horse stalls. I couldn't believe the recovery was so fast. I had to adjust a little regarding slowing down my eating, cutting out the fast food; small portions, etc. But as my surgeon advised, the surgical procedure is a tool and you learn to use it. Before my surgery I had asthma, chronic bronchitis and was bumping up against Type II diabetes on my blood work. I'm now asthma free and off of all medications, normal blood work, and thrilled with life. God bless the Bariatric Surgeons! PS for the people who are struggling in finding good things to eat after the surgery, this was my special treat. A slice of really good Reggiano Parmessan cheese with some fresh raspberries or strawberries and a butter cracker. Yummm. Or low fat fruit yogurt with some unsalted soy seeds added. Also you discover some days you can eat and digest chicken or beef; other days you can't. No real rhyme or reason but don't get discouraged. Just honor your body and on the days you cant eat the chicken, eat the cheese!

[molly4220]

Congratulations on your weight loss, you've done really great. This is such a awesome site. Yes after you've had the surgery, you have so much energy i can't believe all I have and it seems it only gets better.
Good luck!
Judy

[DocSanae]

Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss.
(((((HUGS))))) May your surgery go well.

[decker1976]

Welcome and thanks for joining us. You've done a terrific job with the weight loss. A size 4!!! Visit often:-)

[RC59105]

Welcome! My name is Rebecca.
C O N G R A T S to your success at becoming a new improved you!

[dfarris]

Thanks for all of your welcoming posts. Reading all of your summaries is so inspirational. I don't think anyone realizes how "lost" you sometimes feel in a bigger body until you've managed to take some of the weight off. My surgery support group has been awesome; lots to learn from the people that have gone before; and lots to share with the people who are coming after.

What are some of the favorite Snacks or Meals that you each have?

[Angie718]

thank you for your post and congratulations!! That is great!! I am so happy for you!! I can't wait to have my surgery on the 28th of this month. God bless!

[dfarris]

Wow your total loss is amazing. Congratulations. I'm now one year out and noticed a little thinning of my hair; I'm trying to get more protein in to compensate. Did you experience that at all?