PrettyLilButterfly

YAY you!! Congrats!! The waiting pre-op is always the killer! Frustrating, but so worth it!

I'm one month shy of 2 years post surgery. I want to say it "HIT" me just last month. I looked in the mirror and had that "OMG I'm thin" moment. It was beautiful. I will say, most days, I still feel like the fat person in the room. But someone will comment with "hey skinny" as i walk the halls..and i giggle knowing I AM!! I am healthy and happy and loving my life.
And Pasquini, I'm with you as far as the food goes. To me, it just doesnt matter. When asked where I want to eat or what I'm craving.. I just give a blank stare. I don't crave, I don't want. food is what I need to fuel my body, not what I need to make me feel better. Honestly, food is always the furthest thing from my mind. I just nibble now and then because my wittle tummy wants nutrition. I never in my entire life thought I'd feel that way.. NEVER. I'd be eating meal 1 thinking of meal 3. YIKES.
Anyway, congrats to both of you! it's truly a proud moment..Life will never be the same...and for that I am grateful.

I'm one month shy of 2 years post surgery. I want to say it "HIT" me just last month. I looked in the mirror and had that "OMG I'm thin" moment. It was beautiful. I will say, most days, I still feel like the fat person in the room. But someone will comment with "hey skinny" as i walk the halls..and i giggle knowing I AM!! I am healthy and happy and loving my life.
And Pasquini, I'm with you as far as the food goes. To me, it just doesnt matter. When asked where I want to eat or what I'm craving.. I just give a blank stare. I don't crave, I don't want. food is what I need to fuel my body, not what I need to make me feel better. Honestly, food is always the furthest thing from my mind. I just nibble now and then because my wittle tummy wants nutrition. I never in my entire life thought I'd feel that way.. NEVER. I'd be eating meal 1 thinking of meal 3. YIKES.
Anyway, congrats to both of you! it's truly a proud moment..Life will never be the same...and for that I am grateful.

I was what I call a closet eater. I would eat very little in front of people..but once they weren't looking, oh man. I would start nibbling. I wouldn't consume mass amounts, it was just the fact I would eat a second meal when no one was around.
I'm blessed I have that under control now. I am able to eat 6 mini meals and that keeps my happy. And since it's only 5 bites a meal, I dont worry about it. i've lost what I wanted to and have maintained where I'm at for about 2 months now.

I am going through the same thing. Granted, I've been with my partner going on 7 years...but it's not the same. At 250lbs, I was like you, lights on nothing held back. I was so confident and proud. And now....I can't even stand the sight of my body in the mirror. I feel like a shrivled piece of fruit
I often think I wouldn't be able to be with anyone else. If her and I split up, I don't know that I would let anyone see me... but the fact is, they need to love ALL of me for me... not just me with clothes on!!
i'm proud of the new me and love me.. and you should be proud too! Let it all out girl!!!

I LOVE The Premium shakes from Costco/Sams club. They are 30Grams Protein I believe and under 200 calories. They are SUPER delicious. They have chocolate and vanilla. I love to add cinnamon to the vanilla, tastes like rice pudding.
They are a reasonable price too!

Height = 5'3"
Highest weight = 250
Surgery weight = 217 (thanks to preop liquid diet, lost 22 lbs)
Surgery date = Lapband -9/26/2011
Sleeve Revision - 12/26/2012 (was 171 going into this surgery)
Today's weight = 137 (down 102 lbs)
Goal 139 - Met in June 2013.

Looking fabulous darling!!

Height = 5'3"
Highest weight = 250
Surgery weight = 217 (thanks to preop liquid diet, lost 22 lbs)
Surgery date = Lapband -9/26/2011
Sleeve Revision - 12/26/2012 (was 171 going into this surgery)
Today's weight = 137 (down 102 lbs)
Goal 139 - Met in June 2013.

Congrats on your wonderful success and fromb being ONLY 5 LBS From your goal!!! WOOHOO!!

Marvelous darling!! Simply marvelous!! keep on trucking!!

Hello
Checking in on my fellow New Mexicans Albuquerque here.
2 years total post op (year one was lapband, was sleeved in December 2012.).
Down 100 lbs and loving life !!!
Hope to hear from you.

I was what I call a closet eater. I would eat very little in front of people..but once they weren't looking, oh man. I would start nibbling. I wouldn't consume mass amounts, it was just the fact I would eat a second meal when no one was around.
I'm blessed I have that under control now. I am able to eat 6 mini meals and that keeps my happy. And since it's only 5 bites a meal, I dont worry about it. i've lost what I wanted to and have maintained where I'm at for about 2 months now.

Loose clothes are a must! I couldn't fit into anything. My mom had to run to Walmart for sweats!!
I also packed a kindle to read. you don't sleep much when you're in there!

take it as a blessing in disguise! It's your time to get your new life started. It'll be great! no worries darling

Grr the website won't work for me but i do know i've lost one of my kids!! my youngest is 102 lbs.. wow..that's kind of..wow...YAY ME!

Grr the website won't work for me but i do know i've lost one of my kids!! my youngest is 102 lbs.. wow..that's kind of..wow...YAY ME!

First of all, congrats on the upcoming surgery!
Secondly, my emotions sound just like yours on a daily basis! With removing the need/want for food, I guess all our other emotions are on high! I'm sure part of it is because you're on liquids only right now. Oh lord was I grumpy! I was so angry with everyone because they could eat.. I glared at my family and they ate dinner. UGH. Then I'd get upset at myself for feeling that way, this isn't their fault. I made the choice to start a new chapter in my life.
Just take it one day at a time darling. Keep up the praying ( I say my serenity prayer EVERY morning and anytime I find myself feeling an unwanted emotion). Just pray for patience and guidance. You'll be fine! It sounds like your husband is supportive, that is great and will keep you focused!!
Good luck !

The portions are beyond ridiculous. I order Apps or A-la-cart most times. I tend to order alot of kids meals as well. I've only had 2 restaurants deny me. I do love the leftovers, but when you're out of town and don't have a refrigerator in your room, not so easy. In those cases, I find the smallest A-la-cart or app I can.

off the top of my head it's
IM SEXY AND I KNOW IT......

off the top of my head it's
IM SEXY AND I KNOW IT......

Oh i do love this thread!!
Best would maybe be this weekend. Saw an aunt/uncle of mine I haven't seen in a year. Ran up to them, threw my arms around them to hug me and they both stared. My aunt looks at my uncle and says "who's that".. haha.. Once I reminded them I'm their NEICE, she repeated over and over "OMG I didn't recoginze you, you look so beatiful".
Worst thing I got was "wow, you look sick. Your face is all pale. You look like a cancer patient" (let me tell you, I was LIVID!!!!!!!!).
Another bad one was when I took the kids to meet their dad for the weekend and he tells me "Hey i'm selling weight loss Protein shakes, did you want some".. umm.. hey jack@ss..i've lost 80 lbs..I dont need to buy your product!
of course I love all the "hey skinny mini " and "hey skinny B!t..." or "hey sexy mama". I actually was called a milf the other day...(giggle). ME? What? aww shucks..

It was amazing! I had the greatest time ever!! the floors...well..umm..ahem...haha we haven't bought the wood yet. I'm putting it off. But we have a few more events the next 2 weekends. After that, I will buckle down and do it. Get it out of the way!

I never really took a lunch, have always eaten at my desk. So that stays the same.
At home, I cook for the kids, then go on a cleaning frenzy. My laundry baskets are ALWAYS empty, my house is spotless. I've rearranged almost every room/closet.
I decided just today I need to clean out my desk at work. It's filled with Snacks (mostly healthy), but I just don't touch them. I'm looking at my desk now..and I have 1/2 a sandwhich I took 2 bites out of, half a Protein Bar I nibbled on and a few grapes. food just doesn't matter. I LOVE IT! I no longer spend all my time wondering what I'm going to eat.
Now I have to figure out what to feed the kids!!

I never really took a lunch, have always eaten at my desk. So that stays the same.
At home, I cook for the kids, then go on a cleaning frenzy. My laundry baskets are ALWAYS empty, my house is spotless. I've rearranged almost every room/closet.
I decided just today I need to clean out my desk at work. It's filled with Snacks (mostly healthy), but I just don't touch them. I'm looking at my desk now..and I have 1/2 a sandwhich I took 2 bites out of, half a Protein Bar I nibbled on and a few grapes. food just doesn't matter. I LOVE IT! I no longer spend all my time wondering what I'm going to eat.
Now I have to figure out what to feed the kids!!