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Hi, I will be traveling to the Columbus Ohio area Nov 22 to 24th. I would love to meet up with local sleevers. Im will be 11 weeks out at that point, and I have not meet anyone that has been sleeved. Message me if coffee or tea sounds good. Melissa

Getting ready 3shakes, small meal ,all clear on Monday the 18th the 19th here I come, Omy !

Just wondering if ya'll saw this and had any opinions. I'd link the the original but there's an annoying video that auto plays on that site and it bothered me. Celebrate it. So this is my first year ever that I carved a pumpkin and I'll be taking my five year old twins to trick or treat. To minimize the candy, we're only hitting the dozen houses on the block where we personally know the neighbors. Trick or treat is weird if you didn't grow up doing it. The idea of knocking on strangers doors and asking for candy is just bizarre to me, but it's totally normal to Americans that grew up with the tradition, I guess. We're also handing out goldfish crackers and candy.…

Well, Halloweek was pretty awesome! Since I got my new job as a biology tutor, I thought it'd be fun to dress up every day this week, and that's what I did! <3 Here are all my costumes: Monday, Pirate: ' Tuesday, One eyed, One Horn, Flying Purple People Eater: Wednesday, Sailor Girl: And Halloween!! Deadmau5 ("Dead Mouse") Happy Halloween!! <3

In honor of Halloween today and for fun i decided to post this irish legend of the jack o lantern Enjoy! According to Irish folklore a man nicknamed stingy jack was well known for his drunkeness and quick temper.The Devil came to collect Jack's soul at a pub on all Hallows Eve. Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack even…

Hi all...I need to buy a new scale. What type (digital or not) and what brand should I go for?? I love the huge scale at my Dr office but thats not an option lol. Thanks xo (Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341, Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!!

Or in other words, how the mighty fall. Oh hard times! Self image, weight, perception, I am pretty, I am thin I am ugly, I am fat, My own worse enemy. I slip a little then I trip myself all the way. food, my enemy, my nemesis! My lifeline my love! I must eat! I mustn't eat! I never want to eat again. I want to eat all the time... Day by day as I consume, I am consumed. I am an inspiration, I am a sham. I am hanging on so fragile and scared. I want to live, this is not living.

Just curious to who has watched it and/or not . I just started watching it on tlc last night and could very much relate. It showed the struggles of someone that heavy through 7 years and the ups and downs and everything revolving around bariatric surgery. So if you haven't watched it I suggest it.

Hey all - Just had an endoscopy. It's the last thing on my journey to surgery. I submitted my paperwork to insurance today also. My surgeon's nurse mentioned something about H. Pylori and how they tested for it during the endoscopy. I'm just wondering - how many of you actually had it? Here I thought I was almost done and now the possibility of having to wait longer (I've already waited 6 months) has me a little bummed. Thanks all.

I have been doubting my own weight loss. Sounds weird I know but true. I've watched the scale creeping down over the past six months yet wasn't seeing much change in my clothing sizes. Then I figured it out the other day. When at my heaviest I could not wear any of my jeans couldn't even button some of them( think I blocked that out). I wore only stretchy roomy clothes. So instead of being the size 22 I had in my mind, I was actually more like a size 26. So the fact that my 22s are almost too big to keep wearing now actually feels like more of an accomplishment ! I went back to look at pre op pics of me from Christmas last year(the ones that sealed my decision to have t…

4 wks ago we drove down to Ca to help out with my MIL. I knew she had Parkinsons right away. The following 2 weeks, we took care of her. My FIL asked us to move in to help with her, him (he's 90) and the house. We agreed. We'll move our whole lives 16 hrs away and move into hubbys old bedroom. Then MIL was in the hospital with a colon infection. Afer a week, we drove home to pack and move. She seemed to be getting better. She was talking and asking to go home. We spent a week at home (Oregon) and left yesterday, 4 days before we were scheduled to leave. Hubby had a feeling we should go early. Stopped 1/2 way there for the nite. Got a call this am that she had died. Hub…

This has happened faster then I thought it would. My Ex-boyfriend called things off because of the surgery. His lose at this point of the game. Tonight Im going out with a guy I have known for several years and he is cool with the surgery. I cant believe Im going out to eat and on a date just 5 weeks out from surgery. The outfit was easy to pick, It's the only one that fits me after dropping 46 pouns. Do you have any thoughts on what to eat this soon after surgery at a fancy place. Thanks,

Post op day 13. Had to talk to on call surgeon this weekend. Two sites infected. Red, warm, pain, swollen, no fever or pus. Glad I insisted they see me today. Staples taken out, had reaction to adhesive tape, very bad. The two sites open up after staples removed and pus came out. So now packing wounds 3 times a day,ouie. Got cleared for purée, taking whole pills and all of vitamins. They stated they were disappointed in my loss of ONLY 15 pounds, but because I stayed in hospital longer, am constipated, started my period, have a post op infection nuns cannot walk much due to my broken leg....they will excuse it THIS time. Wtf? Really? Oh and my brother died the night befo…

I've gotten into the habit of going into my closet on Sunday evenings and trying on clothes. I'm actively loosing weight so I never know what's going to fit. And when I wasn't doing it weekly I missed out on wearing some things. So today I'm standing in front of the mirror wearing a formal dress (have an event in early December) and my son comes in and says "aren't you a little old to be playing dress up?" Which I promptly reply - NOPE. Anyone else play dress up?

I lost like crazy for the first 5 days then nothing. I haven't put so much as a crumb of food in my mouth, besides three protein shakes & 2 yogurts each day. Maybe too few calories?

I can feel the heat already from the flaming I am sure to get ... In all my post VSG weight loss years, I've had my best losses when I carefully monitor my nutrition and don't exercise. As soon as I exercise, the loss slows down dramatically and if I do only cardio, it comes to a complete stop. I think one of my (many) errors I made early on in the journey was actually to start exercising too soon. I should have focused on letting the honeymoon period get the bulk of the weight off first, and then started exercising. This is my body, I have to live in it, and I am observing what works for me, I'm not preaching this practice to anyone, just conversing about this cu…

Hi, I am considering lapband and have met with Dr. Follwell and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with him. Thanks so much! super nervous!

I'm new to his so if this question has been asked, i apologize. I had my lapband & plication surgery 4 days ago and I've followed the suggested liquid/protein requirements carefully. Why am I having severe heartburn? Has this happened to anyone else?

My surgery date is Oct 21 Lapband with plication. Has anyone had the Lapband with plication procedure?

I am 7 weeks post op and was able to eat a slice of pizza is that normal?

Hey !!! Nov.1 it will be one year since my surgery. I have lost 107 pounds . ( I'm doing the happy dance ). Now it's time for skin removal . I'm so excited .????

I have a question for everyone who had the lap band already. I just went to the first initial meeting this past Thursday. I have an appointment to see the surgian in september. In the meeting they said I had to have six consecutive visits (6 months, once per month) with my pcp just to talk about what I'm doing to lose weight. I don't understand this, for the whole reason I'm getting this done is because nothing is working for me. Is this really the case or is it just to see if we are dedicated? AND if this is the case why do they have me meeting with the surgian so soon?

I'm so frustrated and almost mad! I had no idea I had any heart problems until I started my approval process last November. In those monthly PCP visits, my doctor diagnosed atrial fibrillation and sent me to a cardiologist, who recommended a procedure which would involve stopping the heart and shocking it back into normal rhythm. I asked if there were alternatives and he put me on medication which had me doing well. Now here I am, almost 3 months out from my surgery and 60 pounds lighter, and now my PCP is talking about a pacemaker. I have to go back to him this afternoon to get the results of wearing a Holter monitor last week and since he wouldn't tell me the result…

What do you tell people that tell you that you have lost enough weight when you tell them you still have a goal to be 20lbs smaller sometimes I get really discourage with all the negative comments such as your getting to skinny etc.....

I just ordered from them a few pieces of clothing- they sell used clothing online that looks new, sometimes even is new with tags. They sell Plus, Women's, Juniors, girls and boys (sorry Men- nothing for you yet!). Not bad- I spent $45 for 2 skirts and Land's End winter sweater, and two tops from Dana Buchman. You can also sell your like new or new clothes back to them for some spending $$ on their site, or convert to cash. Worth a try- I've got lots of great size 26/28's to get rid of! Has anybody else tried this way of budget shopping for your shrinking self, and what did you think? Registering gets you 20% off your first order and $50 order gets you free shipping…

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Does keranique shampoo help w hair loss

Ok, Can you you have sexy before and after surgery? Just asking!

Today at work someone brought in a beautiful carrot cake (my drug of choice pre-surgery) for someone's birthday and it was the first time since my surgery 6 weeks ago that I was seriously tempted. I could not believe all of the garbage, manipulative, justification and flat out self sabotaging thoughts I was having. Like the addict i am, I was sitting there at my desk literally obsessing and fighting with myself about how I needed to have it. My first thoughts - go for it, you have been super good- why not? Which progressed to thoughts about ways to sneak a taste, move the cake out of the way and accidentally touch the frosting with my thumb. Slice it for others so I …

Hapifork - $100 http://www.hapilabs.com/products-hapifork.asp Don't ask me how i found it, i have no idea!

I don't know how I did it but my new profile pic is sideways... Can't see how to rotate it - any advice??? Thanks :-)

Hey everyone. I'm working on my next short film. It's a 15 minute twisted comedy with a "Hangover" sense of humor. We made the pitch video this weekend and I'm trying to figure out if it's funny or not - if it's not then it's not going to work and I'll need to re-shoot it. Your opinions and thoughts matter! Please let me know! Is it too much to read? overwhelming? Just trying to make it better. http://igg.me/at/badbuddhafilm/x/27179

Hello VSTers... This past labor day weekend.. I took a short vacation and visited San Francisco and met with a friend who has not seen me in person for over 2 years.. (she did see my weekly update pictures though..) I’ve been overweight/obese for as long as I remember.. and being invisible is my specialty.. but not this weekend! This is going to be one weekend that I will always remember.. First, I walk to my terminal in airport.. all worried that I was not going to fit in the plane seat.. and a pretty young teen walks up to me and says.. “You look pretty..” I had the biggest smile when I said thank you.. Second, I fit my seat…I actually had a little wiggle room!…

I put up this subject cuz I feel like we beat our self up all the time but there has to be something good that happen during the time we were overweight. Let me start off... 1. I had my last 2 kids being fat 2. I was fat when I got married 3. I enjoy my food 4. Nothing was hanging on my body 5. My hair was super long & thick 6. Didn't have dry skin. 7. Big boobs 8. Big butt

Hi I am no stranger to trying to loss weight, 5 years ago had the lap band placed, what a mistake, had to have it removed now after being frustrated with the office staff and the insurance company, I am now going on 2 week post surgery for the sleeve procedure. The weeks after surgery not so bad. The worst part was that my body system was not completely clean. So I felt like it was purging all food out of my system, having to run to the bathroom was no joy. My surgery was on August 19,2013 and as of today I am down 15 pounds and I am feeling good

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Went to Layne Bryant to try on this adorable military jacket they have out with their fall line.. Well I tried on a 22, way too big so figure I'd definitely be a 20. Try on the 20.. TOO BIG! Tried on the 18, fit perfectly! Down from a size 24 to an 18 in 5 weeks. Not too shabby!!

I wonder, am I the only one who finds that "My Body gallery" really depressing? I always feel worse after looking at it, not better, not uplifted. Because I type in my goal weight and the women still look a little soft and chunky. and since I am a solid 30 lbs away from that, I still look chubbyfat. I typed in my current weight, and yup, those women look like they are walking the fine edge of chubby and fat. Then I typed in my pre-op high, which is over 100 lbs heavier than I am now, and I SWEAR TO YOU, I saw no difference between one of the pics there and the pic at my current weight. They looked the SAME to me. If you had shown me those pics and asked me to say h…

Fwd: Please read this to the end. My name is God. You hardly have time for me. I love you and always bless you. I am always with you. I need you to spend 30 mins of your time with Me today. Don't pray, just praise. Today I want this message across the world before midnight. Will you help? Please do not cut it and I'll help you with something that you are in need of. Just dare Me! A blessing is coming your way. Please drop everything & pass it on. Tomorrow will be the Best Day of your Life. Send this to 14 friends in 10 mins. Why do we feel sleepy in Prayer, but stay awake through a 3 hour movie? Why are we so bored when we look at the HOLY BOOK, but find it easy t…

Any fellow Sleevers attending ?

so I have been in bad pain all day my stomach and my side has been killing me... I'm not for sure what caused it because I really haven't ate anything today that would make me sick.. so I'm really not for sure to do in this case I tried to call the doctor on call and nobody picked up. . and it really scared me me earlier... and it starts from my stomach where I had the surgery and ends at the top of my leg my side kinded hurts top... I'm only 5 months and there's anybody know what can cause me to hurt that bad.. I am going to see how I feel tonight then if I still feel bad I just go to the emergency room tomorrow.. I just don't want to be kept... last time I got sick and …

Ok...I know how to use a computer and down load things. Why can't I down load my pics on before and after site...I browse, click on picture and can't seem to grab it and get it to stick on the before and after...probably so easy too. Thanks for your help!!!

I am 3 months post op and feel like I can eat more before I get that full feeling is this normal so soon post op? Makes me nervous ill b able to eat more

Yeah...I broke a step on my deck today. As if I didn't already feel fat, it had to be confirmed by a step collapsing underneath me on my way to work. What a great way to start my day :-( In all fairness, the deck is old and needs replacing but still, it didn't collapse on my thin family members and probably never would have. My knee is so swollen and bruised, I can barely walk. So, have you broken anything that wouldn't have broken if you were of normal size??

I must confess that when we first met I had a preformed opinion about you.... And those thoughts I had? After I tasted, yes they were true! Sour, off putting, there is something wrong here! tastes so bad it must be good for you! We had barely meet but I knew we must go our separate ways... I'm sorry to say this, but you were easy to replace. A love affair with shakes will do that, you know. I must confess as the time wore on I gave you little thought quite honestly. By chance (and a bit of desperation) we met again. But I still wasn't willing to take you as you are.. I hid you under layers of sweetness. But then something funny started happening! I began to lo…

Hello all, Im Brooke!!. Im preop, and i live in tennessee!! anybody.in tennesse??... ..

Hi everyone: Today, I attended a workshop at work regarding the power of unconscious bias, and how it affects all of us in our daily lives. Of course, many of us are probably already aware of the biases we may possess—but there are some that can surprise you! There's a website for Project Implicit, created at Harvard, that allows you to take 10-15 minute interactive tests to judge your unconscious biases on everything from gender to race to—wait for it—even weight. You may have to enter your email to participate, but the tests are free, and very interesting! https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html Try it out, and let me know what you thought, what …

Hello Everyone, I made a blog and its to document my life after the surgery and I would love it you checked it out! Maybe give me a few pointers on my topic which is mentally hungry! Meaning I am not hungry but my brain is lol http://mommyblog90.blogspot.com/ Thanks