seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I got a Job !!! GREAT WEEK -  I have officially been out of work since 5/17....I actually got fired on 4/4 (yes less than 2 days away from surgery)  On my bosses last day....but I then had 6 weeks of short ter...

seanbear66rn lost 22 lbs since Apr 12 12 years, 5 months ago

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I am Really Happy !!!! -  Today I stepped on the scale and I was 238....I started at 282. I had surgery on 4/6...I feel so much better than I did with my band !!!! 

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I should know how to do this !! -  I forget how to update my health tracker avitar to show progress in weight loss. I am down from 282 to 238 since 6/4...would like to see my little weight lifter move 

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
first successful meal out at a restaurant -  I went out to a Mexican restaurant during "mushy stage" It went very well !!!! It was nice to go to dinner with my husband !!! 

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
mushy stage and protein shakes ?? -  I am in the mushy stage and I am eating almost all protien. I am drinking 2-3 protein shakes a day. I get in at least 1500cc of fluid so that is not a problem.....curious if this ...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
1st week GREAT ! Start second week...not so much - I had a great 1st week. I had energy and no problems. On Sunday I crashed...diarreah...No energy...ARRG...anyone have a similar situation.

seanbear66rn lost 18 lbs since Mar 17 12 years, 6 months ago

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
what to add to the unflavored protien -  My Dr wants 5 shakes a day....but did not tell me what I could drink and get the protien....is a thicker liquid OK ?  I am having no trouble getting everything in.   Thanks for an...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Having trouble recognizing Full -  I am having trouble figuring out "Full" pacing myself. Just having trouble with when I am full

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Quick Question ? -  Any reason I should not add sugar free ovaltine to my shakes? It is very low calorie...just curious.

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
The excellent and the tragically upsetting -  I was sleeved Friday !!! A little tough in the hospital due to an awful rash. It was not a biggy. It is exciting things are going great great feeling good.....The upsetting. I got...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Home...and no pain ? -  I had the surgery Friday and have no pain today at all. I am more comfortable then if I had done an abs workout. I am getting fluids in. I cannot tell what is full...so I am just ...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
grumpy, scared ,tired excited !! -  Grumpy...because of the liquid diet Scared....because surgery is on Friday....and all of the changes post surgery tired....because I am working crazy hours until Friday E...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
A week and a day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -  I am ready for the 6th. I have been very good with my pre op diet. Down 17 lbs since I started it...Had all my food funerals. I CANNOT WAIT TO GET AWAY FROM MY JOB !!!!!! Not appr...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
killer headache while on preop diet !!!! -  I am on the modified pre-op diet. I am dong 2 protein shakes and 1 meal a day. I have had 8 oz of coffee down from approx 64oz a day. I started decreasing my coffee intake 2 weeks...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
April 6th...is THE DAY..Any surgery buddies ? -  I  had one person who was interested .....anyone else??

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Got a call from my surgeons office.... -  and I was scared that my surgery I am having on teh 6th was cancelled or screwed up.....The administrative assistant called....to ask if I wanted to have my surgery tomorrow.........

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Bariatric vitamins which brand the best? -  I am looking to get vitamins for my upcoming surgery on April 6th ....need pointers...and sorry if this question is asked A Lot !!

seanbear66rn lost 7 lbs since Mar 05 12 years, 7 months ago

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Preop done..!!! all on schedule - Well preop is done and I phased in the liquid diet early...I am already down 8lbs. THE BEST NEWS IS.......My boss who I did not have a great relationship with ...gave her notice an...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
day one liquid diet -  I am on day 1....1 month til surgery.....so far I am not totally crazy....

seanbear66rn wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
The wait is on... - I have a surgery date of 4/6/2012. I must say I am much more nervious about this surgery. I am a little freaked out they are taking 85% of my stomach...Although I am sure the part ...

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Surgery Buddy -  I am having surgery on 4/6....anyone having surgery then ? Looking for recovery partner !!

seanbear66rn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Protein Supplements -  I am gearing up for my surgery. I am trying to figure out what protien supplement to stock up on...I have got unjury, and nectar. ......Thanks ....
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