Dallas Curvy Girl

It happens to the best of us. I am struggling with a stall. I can't find my scale but I guess I am ready to see a big change and it's not happening fast enough.

YOU LOOK AMAZING!

Hello April sleevers, I was sleeved on April 30th so I just made my 2 months post ob. I haven't had any problem with acne but my hubby had to take the scale from me. I was getting upset when it wouldn't move. So he told me to just wait until my 3 month appointment to see how much I have lost. So that really does help. Even though I can't eat much I am making great food choice and I try to eat my Protein first. Well as much as I can get down. Egg whites seem to be my best friend, so I eat those every morning with onions & bell peppers with a cup of orange juice. I really have this love for fruit now as well. Peaches & nectarines are my favorite. Being sleeved is such a blessing and I don't regret it one bit. I don't care what people say about people who have surgery..I just look and them and smile cause I know I made the right choice for me. Oh and to celebrate my 2 months I started Hip Hop Zumba and it's amazing. I can't wait to go back next week. My 3 month appointment is on the 25th this month and I will make sure to let you know about my progress.

WOW!! I am speechless. This is my first time reading your story and I am just so happy to see a very very happy ending. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and the new healthy relationship you are in. God bless you for the courage you have.

Today I officially returned to work and it felt so good to be back. The day was pretty much slow so I caught up on the 256 emails I had received and reviewed the open positions available. I had a normal day but the only thing I encountered was being hungry every 2 hours. I could not believe the way my stomach was acting. Because I just assumed I wouldn't have an appetite. I only packed 1 package of instant oatmeal, 1 cup of chickent tortilla soup and some no sugar added apple sauce. I also brought my caffeine free iced tea with some non flavored protein. Did anyone experience an increase in hunger when they went back to work? Let me know what you did when you returned back to work and what type of lunch did you pack? What did you pack to snack on in between meal? I sipped on my protein all day but I was still hungry. I am still on soups and I won't be able to start on regular foods until June 10th. I need some help with food suggestions.

People are going to talk but until they have walked in your shoes let them say what they want to say. It's all about what is going to make you happy not them. Good luck on your surgery and don't forget to keep me posted on how you are doing.

All I can say is MOTIVATIONAL! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful journey. I can't wait to wear a swim suite without a skirt attached.

I actually talk to a good friend who was sleeved also and she gave me some great suggestion. The problem was that I wasn't eating frequently. I should have at least been eating someting every 2 hours. Well today I was better prepared. I made sure I packed some extra unsweeted apple sauce, Jello and I have my Protein shake to sip on through out the day. I also have my soup for lunch as well. Things seem to be better than yesterday. I can't wait until I am able to get regular foods. I will have more food choices to pack to snack on. I can't wait to have some string cheese, nuts, tuna etc. But until then I will stick to the soups and all the soft stuff. Thanks for all the advice it surely does help. By the way has anyone tried the Total Lean shakes by GNC. The have 25 grams of protein, 170 calories plus 24 Vitamins and mineral & Lactose free. I am drinking the Swiss chocolate with 2 teaspoons of PB2 which is powdered Peanut Butter. OMG! this stuff is so good. It is recommended to have 2 tablespoon which is 53 calories and 5 grams of protein. They sell it at Wal-mart in the section where they have peanut butter. You can mix Water with it to make your own peanut butter. I found a link that give you a little information about it. Check it out and tell me what you think. Again, thanks for all of your help! http://www6.netrition.com/bell_plantation_pb2.html

I can't wait to make my list. Reading #6 & #8 had be rolling. All i can say is you are saying what we all will be saying really soon. I can't wait to see my kitty either. LOL! No tattoos yet but I am going to get one. LOL!

Staci and I so happy that you made it out safely. My prayers go out to everyone in Moore, OK. May god be with everyone there.

There are plenty of recipes out there where you can make your own healthy oven fried chicken. Besides with you making it yourself you will be able to control the calories. Try the oven fried chicken you will be amazed at the great taste. There are always alternatives to those high in calories foods we loved so much.

The only words that I can find to describe your journey is AMAZING!

I experienced the exact same thing. I was not able to get many liquids down especially the protein but I just got in what I could. I watered down everything, especially Gatorade which I loved the most. I couldn't stand the taste of crystal light because it was to sweet. I even tried using the crystal light singles and only putting a little bit in my water but it was still too sweet. So opted for water and drinking Pure Protein mixed with water. It would take me at least 2 days to finish a 16 oz glass. But I just continued to sip through out the day. I went back to work today and I sipped on caffeine free tea with non flavored protein powder. It was ok and I am still sipping on it now. I think it just gets better with time. Things will slowly get better so just hang in there. You are not going through this alone.

I have so much ENERGY! I have started walking 30 minute everday around the walking trail at the park behind my house. So far I have walked 6 days in a row. Talking about a change in habit. I can't believe how I don't think twice about walking. It seems as if it is a part of my daily routine. I am not over doing it, I am just walking at a moderate pace while enjoying the fresh air. I guess you have to know where I have come from to really understand my thoughts on exercise. I am not a workout person nor did I like to walk outside. But I love it now and it seems like my days are not complete if I don't walk. For those stuggling with exercising, try walking it is the best form of exercise ever. It doesn't cost a thing, get you a good pair of tennis, your ipod or mp3 player and just head out.

I see your tickler! Way to GO!

Go to your namer at the top of the screen and a drop down box should come up that says My Tickler. From there you should be able to create your tickler.

Keep the post coming. It really does help with why we made the decision to live a healthier lifestyle.

AMAZING!