AnewMe@28

Hold up can we just take a moment. I am stuck on the 11 babies part. WOW!!! I have 2 and I praise anyone with more than that. All the schedules and homework and just making sure they are okay. WOW!!! my hats off to you. I do want to try Zumba. I watch the info-mercial all the time. I seriously sit and watch info-mercials as if they were real shows on tv. LOL my hubs says I am weird but funny thing is he now sits and watches them with me, LOL so the jokes on him. You have inspired me. Not for the 11 babies, LOL but to try Zumba.

Definately time for some new spandexy type pants. Too funny, but hey I think you would be much happier buying for weight loss than for weight gain. #priceless & #so worth it. This story has made my day.

Yes indeed. I agree you must nip this in the bud right now. A week ago (listening to people saying I was thin enough) I let myself gain 7 lbs. from 173lb to 180lb. OMG!!! I know I was freaking out. But a quick analysis of what I was doing (snacking, eating any and everything I wanted, and whenever I wanted) showed my problem. I simply went back to basics, cut out all snacking and got plenty of Water & Protein. Happy to report I am 172lb today, so all is not lost. Just pick yourself up and get on the right track. (I say pick yourself up because if you are like me I felt like I had fallen down in a hole or something when I saw the 7lb increase.) But you have caught yours early on. You will be turned around in no time.

I had mine installed 2 years prior to my sleeve surgery. I did not have any problems with it during surgery or recovery and now that I am almost a year out I am continuing to be problem-less with my Mirena. I don't understand why you would have to have it removed... I think the nurse may be confused. Make sure you talk to your surgeon and your GYN.

Ok, I am sorry. I feel like screaming at this lady. After she learned that I had wls, she told me a couple months ago her daughter was going to have lapband surgery. I told her to encourage her daughter to research all wls as she might find a different option. I was not pushing either type, just know your facts and stats. Well she blew that off and I was like well I was just trying to help. Fast forward and girl has had the band for like 2 to 3 months now. And she thinks it is not working. I know this because going down the hall the lady tells me that the daughter had the surgery and she wanted to know how fast should the daughter be losing. I responded that I did not have the band surgery. (now get this) She shakes her head, "Well they are all wls, right?" I wanted to yell and scream, "Uh no no no lady they are not. I was trying to save you and your daughter from the possiblity of this grief a few months ago. But you would not listen or tell her." But of course I did not say any of that. She went on to tell me that she thinks her daughter just needs to exercise more. I simply stated that maybe that will help, but I really don't know the in's and out's of the band surgery. I want to help. She has already had the surgery now. Who knows she may do fantastic. I don't know. I just wish she would have had all the information before surgery. But then again she is a grown woman and she is responsible for her own choices and making her own decisions. I can't really be upset with her mom. I guess I just feel a certain way about how her mom handled me telling her to do more research. It's like you can see the tragedy up ahead and you try to warn people but to no avail.

Hmmm. When is enough enough? This is the same exact question I was pondering for the last couple weeks. I got down to 173lbs and like you I could wear 6's and some 4's. I was happy with the size clothing not too sure about the lbs. And listening to all the commments floating around I started to wonder should I go any lower or not. My aunt actually commented that I looked like a druggie, I was getting so small. Well I let myself start to eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted. I didn't weigh myself for like a week and a half. And boy could I tell. My jeans started getting tight. I finally got on the scale and it read 180lbs. Holy cow a 7 pound increase. You talk about a sinking depressing feeling. Right then I knew I was not ready to stop losing and to heck with what others said. All I could see was 298lbs flashing before my eyes. Now I know I could not ever get back up to that weight but seeing that 7lb gain was enough to scare the crap out of me. But I am the one who has to put on either the big girl panties or the little cute ones. And I am happy to report the with a couple days of monitoring and eating correctly I am down to 174lbs. Whatever you decide to do just make sure that YOU are happy. Don't listen to others, Listen to you and your body. That is one lesson I have learned and learned well.

I don't drink them myself, but I believe there are several members that drink them with no problem. What does your doctor say?

I must say I am so happy for you on all fronts, especially about coming to know our Heavenly Father God. All your blessing are life-changing things, but that one is everlasting life changing. Enjoy it all. Love and Honor.

Ok I love this entry. I must say I felt you on everything that you said. I think we all should write a letter like this. It is a end/goodbye to a long long long relationship for most of us. And with any goodbye we must have closure. I think your letter has provided that. You have encouraged me today. Thank you.

Yes Ma'am, those shoes are FIYAH!!! You look fantastic.

Congrats!!!! Let's all do the happy dance. These moments are what make this journey even more worth it.

I felt your happiness through the screen. I am so happy for you and him. Congrats, and yes do hold on to that wonderful feeling.

Well I don't know if you have these stores close or not, but I like Burke's Outlet & Citi Trends. I found a Referee outfit out of Burke's for under 5 bucks. And I went in Citi trends and I got a multicolored one-piece and a red and white nurse's ensemble. They were boh 10 bucks and big hits. Now that you remind me I have to head back to these store. I saw a maidenly wench and a policewoman, two pieces I am sure we can have a blast with. Nothing like a little dress-up and role play.

I did not want to see mine, but my hubby and my mom did. I was so zonked out I would not have even remembered looking at the thing. But hey it is worth a shot to ask.

AAAWWWWW!!! That is so awesome. Out of the mouths of babes. Just saying.

I like to think so, but my hubby says its because I have chicken legs. I am smaller on the bottom than on top. I have always had big girls (DD and up). But they are even balancing out as I am down to a C cup. Praise the Lord. If I had my way I would be a non-existent Cup. LOL.

My ultimate goal when I started this thing was to be in a single digit size in clothing. I didn't really know what number weight I wanted to be. So I am thrilled beyond my wildest dreams.

Thanks you guys. I am constantly amazed everyday with this sleeve. It is amazing. And it is so nice to have others to share with that understand your happiness. My sleeve birthday was Dec 14, 2010. I started at 298lbs and today I am at 175.6lbs. I want to share this gift with everyone I know that is struggling just as I did with losing/keeping off weight. I swear I thought I had missed the meeting on "how not to be fat." I spent countless dollars on products and different gimmicks. I am so greatful to have this tool. Now I feel that I can/am doing it and without fear of failure. People dont understand unless they have been there through the hope of success with a new product/method and then ultimately, the failure. Tearing up now I must stop. I just wanted to share. Let's all rock on with our sleeves.

Okay so I'm in the Goodwill with my mom and son, I was in search of the perfect shade of grey slacks. Well I pick up a size 8(which can I say I am thrilled to be able to fit), a size 6, and a size 4 that I knew no way in the world I would be able to fit. But hey my son said, "mom they look like they could fit you." I was thinking "Mmmhhmmm I don't think so." Well sleeve family, I could not wait to get online to tell you guys that I not only got in the 8's, but I even got in the 6's -very comfortably might I add. But HELLO can you hear me, HELLO, I say, I even got in the size 4's. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I love my sleeve. I love my sleeve. I was in the dressing room jumping up and down. saying OMGosh I can actually fit a size 4 in slacks. And these were labeled from the "Express" store. I don't know how many of you have that in your area mall. But as a person who was tipping the scales at 298lbs I could only look at their clothes never try on or even wear, as it was made for skinny chicks. Oh side note the size 6's were labeled from Talbots. Some of the women will understand why I am saying what store the clothes are coming from, as some stores clothes run smaller than others. So to wear a size out of a particular store is an incredible thing. Sleeve-Land is an Incredible Thing.

I think you handled that very well, if I do say so myself.

WOW!!! You look Great.

She is so CUUUUTTTTEEEE! I am so happy for you. Wish nothing but blessing for you all.

This is a truely great topic, I love it. A big shout out to all the supportive spouses/partners out there. And a special big one to my hubby. Way to go Mrs. Lopez.

I had my sleeve done Dec. 14, 2010. Thank you so much

I mean WOW!!! You have done fantistic. Let's have a hand clap for that. I think you are doing wonderful and GOOD LUCK, not that you seem to need it, cause you are doing great.