MINI-Me

Coops - go for it. If the 18 is baggy, the 16's may be a bit roomy as well. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C ON G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !

It takes a while ... and, as soon as you get the current eating stage figured out, your surgeon moves you on to another phase. Just take it a day at a time. Follow your plan and if something doesn't feel right or you are unsure, call your surgeon. We're glad to help answer questions, but your surgeon can give you the best medical advice. Congratulations on your new tummy and new life!

I think we all want the best for our kids and worry that they will make the wrong choices - whether it be eating, drinking, making the wrong friends, etc. For me, I think honesty is the best policy. I became pregnant with my first son out of wedlock. I raised him on my own until he was 7 and I married my husband. I have been very honest with my boys about the "dangers" of sex and the emotional needs/destruction that can come when you have it too soon. Since obesity runs in my family, we have been very open about being overweight as well. We don't harbor on it, but talk about the genes the boys need to fight if they want to be healthy adults. (My father's passing away in 2009 due to obesity issues kicked my butt in gear to investigate WLS.) I have never put them on a diet, but try to have healthy choices available to them. The younger they are, the easier it is to monitor their intake. That's a lot of rambling ... sorry. My point is to be honest, provide healthy choices, and help guide your children towards a better life. That's all we can do as parents.

You've had some good advice about the cause. I found a heating pad on the shoulder helped to relieve some of the discomfort.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The support of this board is overwheleming at times. I am so blessed to have my Sleeve Sisters and Friends. I can hardly believe it ... I never in my wildest dreams thought I could get to this weight. I really hoped for a size 10 & here I am in 4's and 6's. Believe me ... anyone can make goal if I can. I had my doubts along the way with horrible stalls and worries about "what if's". I'm normally the one in the group who has all the issues and problems. (You know the one I'm talking about.) This is so unreal. I haven't weighed this amount since maybe 6th or 7th grade and 5 inches shorter than I am now. LOL!

You would need to check with your STD Carrier and see their requirements. Sometimes there is a waiting period of x days before benefits kick in. Also, many have a pre-existing clause that may exclude obesity.

Awesome job Bill. Life is good without all the "insulation", isn't it?

Welcome! I'm sure it was an emotional roller coaster waking up and not having the surgery you knew/researched/understood. While I'm surprised the surgeon didn't talk about options & complications pre-surgery, I'm glad he was able to contact your daughter. The frist few weeks are going to be a big adjustment for you, but you'll be very happy with this surgery. I know I am. Best of luck to you. Keep us updated on your progress and let us know what questions you have.

Do you work for a company that qualitifies you for FMLA? If so, they cannot legally let you go for missing work for qualified medical time. Best of luck on your investigation and research. I was one of those who really thought "I'll be the failure", but here I am at goal wearing 4's and 6's in less than a year. WOW!

BigDawg, So excited for you. You are at the threshold of changing your life. Don't be surprised if the first week or so is a little harder than you expected. It may be fairly easy or it may be hard (I was one of the unfortunate ones that had a rough 1st week.) But, know that around day 4 or 5 things change for the better. Keep us posted on your surgical progress and how you are doing. Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!!!! MINI

I got dropped somehow, so I'm adding me back in ... SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda...................275.................187..............177..............10 Cherice95405.......248...............177............164...............13 Coops ...............238................191.............177................14 Cwalker...............250.................180..............170..............10 Daisy....................237...................138.............130...............8 DJackson.............229.................229..............215.............14 HollyW.................259..................233............215..............18 Ibejjo...................249..................249............229................20 Juliarh...................230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes................239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.............225.................210..............199..............11 Laylasmojo.........242.................180...............170..............10 LeslieH..................212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva...........235..................234.............220..............14 Meriteri................240...................187.............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252..................225................199..............26 MINI-Me...............203..................124.6............125..............0 & holding! Mommy2Girls.......275.................240..............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK........317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj......203.4..............167.1..........155...........12.1 Sailorgirl.................240.................220..............200..........20 Secret Surgery34..........205.........179............165...........14 Sleeve 4 me.........166..................166.............156..............10 Sweatinitout..........245................170..............160...............10 Yolanda240...........236.................203..............170..............33

That is awesome news!!!! I just finished packing up the last two bags of old clothes over the holidays. Hubby bought me tons of new clothes ... I left the tags on them & hung them in the closet. Now, it feels like I'm shopping everytime I get dressed. I know it's silly, but I just love trying on my new clothes. I love size 4 and 6. Who would have believed a year ago I would wear these sizes - I was hoping for a 10. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine and 4 or 6!!!!!! No more roller coasters for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree ... myfitnesspal.com is great. And, they do have an android app - haven't tried it, but imagine it works pretty well.

I soooo know what you mean chilo!

Congratulations on your decision and looking forward to following your progress. You are going to be a LOSER very soon!

:D I DID IT, I DID IT, I DID IT!!!! As of this morning, I am 124.6. I am below my "ultimate" goal of 125. Now ... to stay there! SN............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Avilda..............275.................187..............177..............10 Coops ...............238................191.............177................14 Cwalker..........250.................180..............170..............10 DJackson..................229.................229..............215......14 Ibejjo...............249..................249............229................20 Juliarh.............230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes............239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.........225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH...........212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva.......235..................234.............220..............14 MINI-Me............203...................124.6..........125..............0 & holding Mommy2Girls....275.................240..............228..............12 Moni luv..........190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK....317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj..203.4..............167.1..........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl...........240.................220..............200..............20 Secret Surgery34..........205........179.......165.........14 Sleeve 4 me...166..................166.............156..............10 Yolanda240.....236.................203..............170..............33 Sweatinitout....245................170..............160...............10

Love it, love it, love it ... congrats on your decision and your new date. You are going to do GREAT!

I like the Vegas idea ... cheap fares & lots to do!

2011 for me is all about MAINTENANCE. Something that has always alluded me. So, while I still want to see 125.0 (125.8 today) ... I plan on getting there and staying there. So, my Valentine's Goal is to get to 125 and stay there! I have a nutritionist appointment on the 18th with a nut who specializes in WLS. I have heard mixed feedback on here about nuts (I only had the 1 appt prior to my surgery) so not really sure what to expect. But, we'll see. I will share what I learn ... SN............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Avilda..............275.................187..............177..............10 Brendasgonnalose..335.....236.............225...............16 Cwalker..........250.................180..............170..............10 Drysdale .........202.................186..............174...............12 Ibejjo...............249..................249............229................20 Juliarh.............230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes............239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.........225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH...........212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva.......235..................235.............220..............15 MINI-Me...........203..................125.8...........125.............0.8 & holding Mommy2Girls....275.................240..............228..............12 Moni luv..........190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK....317..................283.............267..............16 PamelaAM . . . .250. . . . . . . . 200. . . . . . .190. . . . . . . .10 pattimomof3nj..203.4..............167.1..........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl...........240.................220..............200..............20 Sleeve 4 me...166..................166.............156................10 Yolanda240.....236.................203..............170..............33 Do we have everyone listed? I think we may have lost some people in the various posts of copy/paste.

Sorry to hear that you had a bad day. Hugs to you!

Well, I almost made it ... 125.8 today. Guess I'll keep 125 for the Valentine's challenge & try to keep it at 125 for maintenance.

I would be interested. Maybe a 3 day weekend. As long as it is continental US, I don't mind traveling.

That is really awesome. Good to hear that you are shopping Goodwill. Don't get too attached to those new clothes - my bet is that they will be hanging on you in another 5 weeks.

Welcome! Look forward to hearing more about your journey.