peacequeen

3 months today..that's all..just wanted to shout it! wooooo hooooo! woot woot! This morning's total.. down 47 pounds (That's including losing the 13 leak pounds twice.lol)

favoredone,,,this is so funny..I thought Willow was talking about me so I was searching this post and thought I was losing my mind till I re read your original post. I have 6 sisters as well..and a brother..LOL All this time we've talked,,I musta missed it!

sleeved & hopeful...Like what kind of problems?

That's precious.lol Kids say the cutest things. I had pain for a good month..not related to my leak..dr said there's alot of tugging and such when pulling the stomach out. Then there's the swelling...I think the pain is to be expected after such an ordeal.

Yay! Sounds like a wonderful time,,I look forward to camping, cooking out, hiking,,all that good outdoor stuff I've missed out on for so long.

Oh snap! momof4! I posted on a bad day,,,please don't think you can't do it..we can kick this fat in the big ole booty! I don't know what I did but I whined for nothing,,well not the biggest loss but not only did I lose the 3 pounds,,I lost another pound..I don't know what's up with that...it was 1 day. I don't weigh everyday,,I just had a feeling yesterday morning so I weighed..maybe the Saturday weigh ins should be just that,,weigh in on Saturday..ONLY! It does help,,if you want to join the weigh in, momof4 we can help motivate each other.

That's not much better..get well soon,,you'll be in my prayers!

I do inclined walking everyday on my treadmill and I work out on the home gym. Guess I'll mix up my eating routine and see what happens. Thanks yall. I can't figure out myfitnesspal..it seems a bit complicated for me. If I had someone to show me how to use it, it might be a good tool for me.

I've been more than positive over the past few weeks. I'm trying to stay that way but after reading for the 3rd time how "you'll just melt away"..it's just not happening for me. This is the hardest I've ever had to work at losing weight. I don't have regrets but I'm not jumping for joy either. I've always been a hard worker and I don't expect things to come easy but I don't understand why I'm not melting away. I lost 5 pounds last week just to gain 3 back this week...I'm just feeling really discouraged this morning,,maybe it's the rain.

I pray that you don't have a leak, hope to hear from you soon. God bless...

I'm having issues as I'm losing weight..the sagging skin on my stomach and arms look horrible. I'm doing crunches for my tummy and weights for the arms..I'm just not seeing myself in a positive way and I'm working so hard at it. Nothing seems to be lifting. My body looks like it's melting..literally. I can't say I would want to sport short tops, bikinis,,lingerie or anything that would show my stomach or arms. I know it's about my health but I think mentally it's having an effect on me. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to afford surgery to fix this. Does anyone else feel this way?

I'd love a nice pair of black leather boots but would also like to wear short sleeved tshirts and shorts.

Excercise is very hard but once the weight starts coming of,,it does get easier. I'm looking for different excercises besides walking and swimming,,if anyone has any ideas.

I'm 11 weeks out, I've lost 43 pounds and 2 sizes in tops and 1 size in pants. I had some complications so 13 pounds of that, I had to lose twice. I can do fast paced walking..haven't done in years. I'm sleeping better, more motivated,,etc. You have to look at the little things,,the nsv's (non scale victories) How much have you lost? If your clothes are fitting looser, you are probably losing inches!

I have a list of medical problems but the toughest is myasthenia gravis. Does anyone else here have a muscle disease? I'm looking for a buddy who has similar problems that I can discuss excercise with.

Thank you so much for taking the time to post all of this. I really appreciate it! There's so much great info here

Gosh, I hope she doesn't mind me doing this but not everyone reads personal statuses. Sleeve 4 me has always been an encourager and a ray of light on these boards and she's going to have cardiac stress tests tomorrow. Let's band together and send prayers and best wishes for her. I'm sure she needs comforting right now and we are like a family,,so let's be there for our sleeve sister.

A nature photo shoot. It takes me away to another world and food is the last thing on my mind..just wish I could do it more often.

Exactly the way I feel..you've put it into words. Gosh I thought I was the only one who felt this way. I just went on a mini vacation with my sons and we had to eat out the whole time we were there,,it was very difficult for me. I really didn't want to ask the boys to share with me (even though one offered once) so I'd buy off the menu for myself and there would be so much left over,,and then I felt like I over ate and hated the way I felt,,physically and mentally. I felt a little like I did pre sleeve..I hate that feeling of guilt, shame and feeling stuffed. I either threw up or felt like I would everytime I ate. I'm not too good at the sleeve life yet,,I'm trying but it's so hard,,kind of depressing. I'm usually an up beat person but I'm feeling more and more down everyday..or maybe I won't feel this way tomorrow. The mood swings are getting to me. I sound like a mad woman to my family and probably to you all as you read my post.

You can do it!!!!!!!!

I'd love to have a list of your foods! Congrats on your success!

Maybe I am jealous,,I don't know. I am disabled so I can no longer work..that is tough luck. You say very hurtful things,,why? I mean,,what is your point in being here? Do you want help or do you already have all the answers to your own questions?

Not perfect but my attitude has changed a great deal. I'm more positive and happy.

fluffy you are doing awesome,,I'm so happy for you!!!!

I don't know why you are going through what you are but I know it's so hard to live out of a suitcase let alone try to watch what your eating. Be easy on yourself and now that you are aware, just try to take baby steps and get back on track. 50 pounds is awesome,,you're doing really great!