coops

Hi Stacy,
I am just over half way there and I use my before and after pics to keep me motivated, especially when I am in a stall ... I am real slow loser but I am losing...
Here goes, hopes this helps...
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this was the day I went in to hospital 2nd July 2010

this was the end of June 10

last week

side view!!

this is this week at 32 weeks post op, my most recent pic
Like I said, I still have a fair bit to go, but when I look back and am pleased with the progress so far... I look forward to sharing goal pics!!

I'll say the same vote for me as well.

Same vote for me.

yes to sleeve4me
and no to lipstick

Some people responded to this a few pages ago. Seems like most are saying yes to sleeve4me and no to lipstick.

That is lovely Coops, this self-acceptance thing is so difficult sometimes! 216.6 this morning, up a pound from yesterday...

Yesterday was my 5 year anniversary of my sleeve...each year I think about writing a progress report but I never do cos I am not at goal... I don't feel like a failure now, as I once did. I don't know what is stopping me to be honest.
I am starting to think that after 2 years of being at this weight I have pretty much finished my weight loss journey. But then that stubborn side of me says, NO! Keep on keeping on...
Anyway,the last 5 years, really have been incredible - cliched to the max but I've lost the weight and found myself!

I too never reached goal. I am 5 years out now. My closest was a pound away from my surgeon's - now that is 6lb! I have been bouncing around the same weight for two years. My body is just being really resistant to lose any more!
Unlike you I am only 5'2', so each pound, I feel, make a difference... I haven't given up per se, but I am happy where I am. As you said, healthier fitter and as a pure bonus I look better... but there is still that yearning to reach a 'magic' number!
Even after the first 6 months I had to work for every pound lost, so now I guess I am just a bit bored!
I will keep on keeping on though... good luck to you and remember this is a great place to come for advise and motivation.

Yesterday was my 5 year anniversary of my sleeve...each year I think about writing a progress report but I never do cos I am not at goal... I don't feel like a failure now, as I once did. I don't know what is stopping me to be honest.
I am starting to think that after 2 years of being at this weight I have pretty much finished my weight loss journey. But then that stubborn side of me says, NO! Keep on keeping on...
Anyway,the last 5 years, really have been incredible - cliched to the max but I've lost the weight and found myself!

Yesterday was my 5 year anniversary of my sleeve...each year I think about writing a progress report but I never do cos I am not at goal... I don't feel like a failure now, as I once did. I don't know what is stopping me to be honest.
I am starting to think that after 2 years of being at this weight I have pretty much finished my weight loss journey. But then that stubborn side of me says, NO! Keep on keeping on...
Anyway,the last 5 years, really have been incredible - cliched to the max but I've lost the weight and found myself!

This is such an interesting post - and has really given me food for thought - excuse the pun.
I too have been struggling to lose the last few pounds - and I also feel that my body is storing it for some unknown reason. I have been this weight - well, bouncing up and down the same 7lbs - for over two years.
There is a big part of me that is happy with where I am now... healthier, fitter and looking ok. Then, there is voice that says: 'Hang on! You're not at goal! You still have weight to lose... why are you sooooo happy? Get a grip!'
The way I was looking at it was that, my journey is like climbing up a huge mountain.... my goal being the summat. When I was at the bottom of the mountain I would look up and think 'Wow! That is going to be hard work... I wonder if I can do it?' I also used to dream about the view...what would it be like to reach the top? To get to goal?
So now, 5 years later, I still haven't reached the summat. But I am very close. I started to think 'The view is pretty good up here... I can see lots of beautiful things, much better than at the bottom'. Then that turned into, 'Well, I am sure the view at the top can't be any different to here... I mean, it is just up there.... I can see the top so what can change?'
Now, reading this thread I can see that, actually, the view does get better... that life at the top of the mountain can be sweeter and the views do get better...
Thank you all for opening my eyes to a different perspective. Those of you who said the last 25lb made the biggest difference have really encouraged me.

Yesterday was my 5 year anniversary of my sleeve...each year I think about writing a progress report but I never do cos I am not at goal... I don't feel like a failure now, as I once did. I don't know what is stopping me to be honest.
I am starting to think that after 2 years of being at this weight I have pretty much finished my weight loss journey. But then that stubborn side of me says, NO! Keep on keeping on...
Anyway,the last 5 years, really have been incredible - cliched to the max but I've lost the weight and found myself!

I too never reached goal. I am 5 years out now. My closest was a pound away from my surgeon's - now that is 6lb! I have been bouncing around the same weight for two years. My body is just being really resistant to lose any more!
Unlike you I am only 5'2', so each pound, I feel, make a difference... I haven't given up per se, but I am happy where I am. As you said, healthier fitter and as a pure bonus I look better... but there is still that yearning to reach a 'magic' number!
Even after the first 6 months I had to work for every pound lost, so now I guess I am just a bit bored!
I will keep on keeping on though... good luck to you and remember this is a great place to come for advise and motivation.

I too never reached goal. I am 5 years out now. My closest was a pound away from my surgeon's - now that is 6lb! I have been bouncing around the same weight for two years. My body is just being really resistant to lose any more!
Unlike you I am only 5'2', so each pound, I feel, make a difference... I haven't given up per se, but I am happy where I am. As you said, healthier fitter and as a pure bonus I look better... but there is still that yearning to reach a 'magic' number!
Even after the first 6 months I had to work for every pound lost, so now I guess I am just a bit bored!
I will keep on keeping on though... good luck to you and remember this is a great place to come for advise and motivation.

I've been around the block Lipstick, I know what I'm about.

Rogofulm, thank you for your encouragement and support, it is meaningful. My success at getting myself "back under control" isn't quite the point I was trying to make, however. I was trying to be very clear and frank with all the sleevers out there who have less time on the sleeve than me about what life and weight management and even what "working your sleeve" actually look like when surgery date is a distant memory.

Here is one very popular post that was started by sleve4me.... perhaps you will remember her from this: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/194493-weight-gained-since-having-gastric-sleeve-surgery/
This little group really helps me to just be honest... touch base, feel safe and not alone in this thing. I love you guys and really wish the best for you all. It helps me whether I'm gaining, losing or staying the same....

@@UK Cathy - yea, off work til Monday, then I think we have two weeks left before the summer holidays... I too wish we were closer, it would be fab to meet up again. I hope your back is ok... a few days rest is probably what is needed.
what kind of training do you do?
I need to up my exercise - I have said it before and did try - was doing ok with the squats and sit up etc but now I've done very little moving for over two weeks! Like I said I need a kick up the bum! We should kick each other ...lol... metaphorically of course!

Like coops I read every single day, many threads, but I don't always post. The weight gain has zapped my confidence a d I feel like I'm back on the gain, lose, gain lose roller coaster but the gains are exceeding the losses so it is going up. I wish re were a bit closer to each other coops then we could meet up and we accountable to each other with direct eye contact. You off work coops?
I pulled my back a bit when my trainer was here last week so I stopped the exercise for a few days, back is fine now but I'm finding it hard to get back into it. I know I'm making excuses to myself and I too need a kick up the bum.
Lipstick lady writes as she sees it and it doesn't go down well with some people. I don't recall the other person. It's true we are not a 5:2 follower group anymore, some try others have stopped but I do think we are a support group. People have shared a lot and I do think we have to be careful who we allow in. If it became confrontational some of those who do post (even now and then) might stop. I do wish we could get hold of some of the people who stopped, Brown etc..
It's going to be the hottest July day for 9 years so I had best go and slap on some sun cream before work.

I have to be honest... I don't post daily as sometimes there is nothing to say... but I do read daily.
I suppose my life is a little stagnant at the moment - no real biggies; well, nothing out of the unusual.
My foot is still infected - still off work. It is better, less swollen and not as painful but still not right. Can't put much weight on it (no pun intended!). Over the last 2 1/2 weeks I've put on 4lb due to total lack of movement. I have a renewed appreciation for feet and everything they allow us to do! I am getting bored and frustrated now and it has only been two weeks!
Will someone kick my a$$ - I need a good talking to so I can get back into the 5:2. I am going on holiday in 5 weeks (there is a big gang of us going) and I don't feel beech ready at all!
Regarding others joining... I am not sure to be honest. I don't know lipstick lady... but the posts I have read from her seems harsh? Sleeve4me is a long termer too isn't she? If I have the right lady, she used to be lovely... but again, not sure... I suppose I will be happy with the majority.
Keep well all... hugs from across the pond x