CraftyChristie

Hi Linda! Pretty much the same stuff that goes on my facebook page ends up in my blog but if you would like to follow it my facebook profile is at Christie Stearns | Facebook

I'm glad you find my posts helpful!! That is why I try to be so detailed, not only for myself but for others because when I found other's blogs or videos before surgery I felt like it helped me so much.

Well Tiff I have blogs and they aren't terribly popular but they are still fun I really think you would have a great one. Just from this site alone you'd have lots of readers :) Thanks for adding me to your friends and I will definitely catch up on reading what you've posted!! If you are interested my blogs are at...

Health and Happiness (edited, posted the wrong link first)

Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

Deb ~ Thank you! Hubby is doing great and has lost somewhere around 40 lbs now (he hasn't weighed in a while, our home scale is so inaccurate) he is feeling really good, more energy, better attitude

Hey babe thanks for checking on me! I am doing well. I just posted an update but I am down 28 lbs in 3 weeks. I don't really know if/when I stall because i'm not weighing at home. I probably will weigh at some point before my next appointment since it's 3 whole weeks away, but not sure. I do know in my 2nd week I only lost 3 lbs compared to 18 the first week and 7 this week... But I'm sure stalls are coming, they are just a part of weight loss, our bodies need time to adjust to everything. My advice is put away the scale for a good 2 weeks and then hop back on. Use the time to focus on your good new habits, exercise, making some new foods to try, having fun with your hobbies, etc - don't let the number on the scale be high priority

Hey sweetie and thank you! I don't feel like I'm melting but I know it is a good pace! I have carried the weight my whole life but yes I'm 27 so I'm sure that does help. I haven't been tracking the past couple weeks but when I was, my carbs were anywhere from 35grms-60grms a day. I haven't really changed what I'm eating so that's probably where it's at. I honestly don't think lack of carbs is a huge deal, but having ENOUGH protein is. I was really slow going for a few weeks and then I started adding a protein shake back in and poof 6 lbs in 8 days. I think it is helping a lot. Gave me a little more energy too.

Hey y'all... I'm around and doing well... passed my 100 lbs lost now I don't like the new VST so I just don't come around much anymore but you can always see what's new on my blog. http://christies-blog.com

Hi back I was sleeved on May 20th

Hi Barbara! I'm in Northglenn, how about you? Have you already had your surgery? Where and when? I am planning to use Dr. Snyder in Denver

Hi Happy Destiny and thanks for the message! I don't 100% understand this site yet so I hope I am posting this in the right place for you to see it. May 18th - so exciting!! My consultation is not until May 12th, so I will be at least a few weeks past you in having surgery but hopefully we can be a support to one another!! (I posted this on mine too, I don't know which place I'm supposed to post it lol)

Hi Happy Destiny and thanks for the message! I don't 100% understand this site yet so I hope I am posting this in the right place for you to see it. May 18th - so exciting!! My consultation is not until May 12th, so I will be at least a few weeks past you in having surgery but hopefully we can be a support to one another!!

I love the new photo you added!! I would love to add you on Facebook if you are open to it

I understand the fear. Death from complications of this surgery is EXTREMELY RARE these days. The only complication with sleeve is leakage. They test for it at the hospital and if you have one they can fix it right away. They test for it again at your 3 month checkup. If you eat the right foods in between, it is very unlikely to bust a staple and get a leak. There is only like a 0.2% chance. I hope this helps.

Look at your hot new photo!!! Wow!

No worries Barbara, I'm glad you took all that stuff to Goodwill :) Let's keep in touch!

Ok I found you now. Where's a picture of you? Booo

Thank you Barbara I really appreciate that! I actually have quite a lot of stuff already stored away for those sizes as I was wearing those sizes about 3 years ago and I saved everything... it's going to be below that where I won't have anything. I really appreciate you thinking of me though You're so sweet

thank you for asking, I am just about to write the whole update but it went great and my surgery is going to be a week from tomorrow!!!

Thank you for your sweet comment on my 12 week pictures!!! It made my day!

Thank you so much It's hard for me to believe I am an inspiration to people but I am so glad to hear it

Thank you so much for the nice picture comment!!

Thank you so much ladies!! Sorry I haven't been on in a while ~ I really appreciate your messages!!!

Thank you so much!! I am feeling pretty calm actually. I was more nervous before the consult than I am right now. Haha. But I might start feeling it tomorrow :) How are you doing?

Thank you! And great news on your surgery!!!!

Thank you!!

Thanks for your comment about my 12 week photos! We are the same age - 27 My bday is May 7 1983 I'm so glad to have done this at this age instead of waiting til my health got even worse. Do you feel the same? Wishing you all the best!