andreanoelle

only 2 more pounds and then I'm no longer considered obese! overweight I can handle! lol...32 to goal!

Lol...ironically, that is the guy that I was dating but we just decided to end things. Too many differences. So...back on the market! I'm ok with it, we were just different people with different personalities.

That's really amazing, Deb! So happy that you're having great success too! I love the happy stories that everyone has to share, and the fact that so many of us are changing our lives for the better! Keep plugging away and we'll be there soon!

Officially at 75 pounds lost. Woooo!

Awesome NSV (non-scale victory...) Blood pressure last week was 120/70!!! Had been much higher than that earlier! Woo hoo!

Hey hon! I've been stuck FOREVER! lol...I've been fluctuating between 170 and 175 for over a month...but like you said, at least we're not going up. If I maintain over the holidays and start losing again right after, I'll be good. Happy New Year!

I haven't stopped weighing every day...I can't help it...but plus I think it kind of keeps me focused on being healthy. I think if I don't keep it near the front of my mind then I slip into old habits...but that's just what works for me. I couldn't go until Thurs without weighing! But, if that's what you need to do, good luck!!

Hey hon! I'm doing wonderful - especially today! Hit the milestone of 175 which officially means I'm no longer obese!! Words can't express how grateful I am to be this happy and healthy...so I'm sure to be in a good mood all day today! Fill me in on your progress...how are things going??

Hey Deb, If you have time, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me some of the typical foods that you are eating now that you're a little farther out...my body is really stalling on me, and I am curious what others are doing who are still steadily losing weight! Any thoughts?

Hey sleeve4me! I was messing around on the site today and saw that our surgery dates are only one week apart - want to be friends? I'm looking to form a group of support people online for when I'm having questions/doubts/excitement about this whole process. If you're interested, let me know!

Hey LovinLife! I'm looking for friends on this site who are having surgery right around the same time as me...mine is set up for Aug 20...want to be friends? I think it would be cool to have a network of people around to go to with questions, etc. so we can share experiences. Thanks!

Thanks for the add! My surgery is Aug 20th, so coming up pretty quickly! I start liquids on Friday and am a little nervous, but more excited to finally be getting to where I want to be in this whole process! Are you nervous or more excited?

Whew...stall FINALLY broken...it has been months since the scale has moved. I'm just so happy that I could dance! Lol...

Hey guys! I'm on the other side! Got my sleeve! I'm relaxing at my parents' house right now...they're being great...and am honestly not in too much pain. Kills when I cough cause one of my incisions is pretty tender still, but I'm not even on any pain meds. So...just thought I'd update you and let you know that I made it and am super excited to start this whole process!!

Thanks for the encouragement!! I've really only gone down a pound or two since the end of November, and it's just rough because I'm not used to it!! But, I'm trying to be patient and stay with the plan...hopefully it will work! Congrats on breaking your stall!

Haha...ok, I won't hold my breath too long. How about patiently waiting for your body to adjust to its new weight? But excitedly waiting because you're so close. I'm starting an 8 week fitness challenge today. Measurements before and after. And I go to Vegas in about 8 weeks, so it's perfect timing. I'm excited because more cardio is really the thing I need to kickstart this process. Eek!!

Thanks for the kind words hon. I have definitely slowed down. Same 5 pound range since Jan. But I've been carbing it up so I know why. Trying not to beat myself up and focus on my accomplishments but I struggle with that. Just so close to goal that I want to be there now! Lol

What do you guys think is a reasonable amount of time to expect until I hit goal?? I want to be realistic about it and set a goal that I can accomplish...I have 21 pounds to go...

I'm there! I'm there! Woooo! 175! No longer obese!! I'll take overweight vs. obese any day. I feel great!!

I'm with you - slow going now at this point in time. I have 21 pounds until a normal BMI, and I'm getting excited because it's so close, but am also frustrated at how slowly I've been losing compared to before. But, sticking to what we know works for us will get us to our goals! In a few months we'll look back and laugh at how we were worried about not hitting goal, right? Lol...have a great day

Hi there! Thanks for adding me as a friend! Congrats on your loss to date...keep it up!

This is my first time with a major surgery! I had my wisdom teeth out, but for some reason, that one didn't make me nervous at all! I don't have any kids, and so I really haven't experienced a major medical change ever. So....I'm nervous. I am really excited because I haven't been struggling with the idea of giving up my old life too much. Does that make sense? I'm really ready to move on to a healthy me, even if that means lots of hard work. I've started an exercise program, and it kicks my butt, but I love doing it. Do you ever freak out that maybe this isn't going to work? That in a few years you'll be back where you are now? I really feel different this time, but I have self-doubt sometimes. I couldn't handle having people know that I had surgery and even that didn't work! Thoughts? Well, I will keep you posted on how the liquid diet this week goes...it's protein shakes all week for me! I'm sure I'll get quite sick of them, but I'm excited to start losing this weight!

ugh...stalling...i know that this happens, but it's more frustrating the last week or so than normal...i just want to be in the 170s...

ugh...stalling...i know that this happens, but it's more frustrating the last week or so than normal...i just want to be in the 170s...

Hey! Thanks for being my friend...lol. I'm just always looking for more support people - congrats on your loss so far! -Andrea