treequeen

My head is in the same place... I just see me. I struggle trying to understand what other ppl saw before versus what they see now... I probably don't give the proper response to compliments most of the time...I just don't get it. They say I look younger..though I always looked younger than my actual age... I see myself looking older now...I also don't get it when they say they barely recognize me...What is that about? I look the same... just thinner... same hair, same freckles, same quirky personality...

Sometimes I feel great and sexy, and other times I still feel fat. I am still in the obese catergory, so I think I'm allowed to still feel fat sometimes. The flapping arm fat really doesn't help with the feeling sexy.

We'll get there. One step at a time. Step one, knowing that we are healthy.

I absolutely would do it again. It hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns but honestly I've never been happier or healthier!

Great Job... You'll be to goal in no time!

Thanks everyone... I was very excited to fit into that dress... can't remember the last time I wore that size!

I'm 4 months also and I get the left shoulder pain from time to time... My surgeon has zero concern about it.. I brought it up at my 3 month visit...I'm sure it's nothing to worry about

I just wanted to share my excitement as I hit the first major milestone of my journey... Next stop.............goal!     

46#s since surgery 8/15 96#s all together

Sassygirl and I seem to be having the same experience... Aug 15th surgery and down 44#s since... I actually don't come on here very often because I don't want to feel discouraged by others losing faster than me. (I'm very competitive lol). We are doing fine though... I would never have lost any of this weight before, so I'll take whatever I can get.

245 today... I lost a pound that I had gained.... I have been having headaches since last saturday... had to call off of work today I never used to get them...

Now I feel like a really slow loser.... Surgery August 15th, 2011 Down 37 since surgery 87 since I started my journey

Been stuck this week... TOM does that....I think my hormones have gone hay-wire. I'm going to doc this evening to see if there is anything to my "near stroke experience". Still not eating much. It's been an interesting week.

Thanks for your concern everyone... I will be getting things checked out... never fails that things happen on the weekend. I seem to be back to normal though...

As far as meds.. I am only on ursodiol as a precaution against gall stones. I have always been very healthy (obesity aside). I was at work... where I stand all day. The boss let me do light duty after the flashing lights started so I was folding cloths. The lack of coherient speech was only a few minutes.. the ppl who saw me said I looked spaced out... and I definatly felt distant... I will keep you all updated if there is anything to be concerned about. Thanks again.

I left work early today cause I just didn't feel Right. I had flashing lights in front of my eyes (even when they were closed) that made it hard to see... so i went on a break, took aleve and drank something... The lights went away about half an hour after they started but I had a headache then... next thing you know.. someone tried to have a conversation with me and I got very distant feeling (like far away and disconnected) and the words wouldn't come out right. She got very worried and I was afraid I was having a stroke. So I told my supervisor. I sat down and started eating a Protein Bar in case it was a sugar thing... my mgr took my blood pressure which was normal.... and I decided to punch out.. I stayed awhile cause I was afraid to drive... I got home and took a nap but my head still doesn't feel right... I can speak clearly now though.

I can tell you as a person who didn't have breast surgery before the sleeve, that I am definatly considering it much more than I was before now that I've lost weight. First thing to go were my boobs and I didn't have much to begin with... and I'm not even 3 months out yet. It is so noticable that some girls at work have mentioned it.

I'm down a few #s.. I didn't set any short term goals..My inital goal is 220#s cause that is where I spent most of my highschool years. I've got 30#s to go. I did make a few food mistakes over the past couple days... really mad at myself but getting back on track.

I guess there is some negativity for all of us who have to be around other ppl. I don't really have close friends and I'm not in a romantic relationship so I don't have much to lose.. However, I am starting to notice issues with co-workers who have insecurities. Biggest issue there is that I've already ended up in the manager's office because of it. One girl in particular talks behind my back (literally) and loud enough that I can hear some of it... but I can't prove anything cause the people she talks to are her friends and won't rat her out.... so she says I am paranoid and making things up and that I am mean... I am the farthest thing from it. Another woman always inquires about my progress then makes a jealous comment...Like I should feel guilty or something.. People just don't make sense. They all just need some happy pills.< /p>

No warning.... I am not a fan of change especially when it comes to techy things...Now I have to learn it all over again. I can do it... was quite a suprise though.

I have Never been thin either.. I am now the smallest size i've been in over 10 years. One of my fears was what will happen...how will I be... I don't know how to be a thin person.....But, I've decided to be an ego maniac... I've had low self-esteem forever and I deserve to spend some time with a big head instead of a big body for awhile. As far as cloths, I hated my entire wardrobe..I never felt designers make flattering, youthful cloths for large women...Now, I can fit in smaller sizes (not all normal sizes yet), I am enjoying the couple things I found that make me feel sexy..I shop on clearance racks and @ thrift/consignment stores and I try to find things that I can easily adapt with a belt or what have you to shrink with me. I took my old cloths to a consignment shop that specializes in big sizes. Ego and Cash! That's what I'm talkin about!

I weigh every day... I guess I should pay attention to my weekly loss, but I just follow my totals... 30 since surgery 80 all together. I am now halfway to my initial goal. I still can't get in much more than 600 calories or 3oz of solid protien.

I am supposed to get at least 1000 calories in... I am striving for that (one day I will get there). I think you shouldn't have to worry if you stay at or under 1200 calories...That is where my surgeon and dietician recommend staying. Even MFP yells at me for not getting close enough to that.

you've got me beat.. I am about 2.5 months out and get 500-650 calories...35-60 carbs... I have lost 30#s since surgery. I'd up the calories but it doesn't seem possible. If I follow the rules, the food just doesn't have all that many calories and it just doesn't fit... Would need to add a meal or two or drink high calorie drinks to make it happen. But alas, I am following the rules. Don't drink your calories. and 3 meals a day.

I'd have no idea how to set a goal as slowly as I'm losing..

I haven't gotten any obvious male attention yet, I do get what I want to percieve as more smiles and idle chit chat... which I'll take over getting completely ignored... As far as telling... I am a very vocal person and have no secrets. Everyone at work knows about the surgery and most have been supportive...but now that I am almost 80 #s down, I am starting to notice some negativity from a few of the ladies who aren't happy with themselves. It seems like they want to drag down my new found confidence. I of course will prevail over thier petty BS.

Hypochondriaic time.... how often did you have shoulder pain? I still get it like when I was in the hospital and the gas pain was all in my left shoulder.. it isn't constant, but shows up and is annoying and confusing. I hope all goes well for you.