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Sure... I am 5'9" I currently weight 166... My goal was at the top of my normal range at 170. I started this journey at 315lbs, so I've lost almost 150lbs in less than 1 year.

Sure... I am 5'9" I currently weight 166... My goal was at the top of my normal range at 170. I started this journey at 315lbs, so I've lost almost 150lbs in less than 1 year.

Ok I have a question I never thought I'd ask.... Has anyone else felt like the weight loss isn't gonna stop? I met my goal months ago and I'll be a year out next month but all of a sudden I'm loosing again? I don't want to lose anymore I'm already 5lbs below my goal and I eat all the time! Seriously I'm eating every two hours because I just get hungry that fast... Has anyone else felt this way or am I alone out here?

Highest weight 315... Day of surgery 285... Today 168! Two pounds below goal... That's a total loss of 147lbs... My one year is October 20...

Ok... Stop and take a breath... How far out are you? I was pretty upset when I was about 2 weeks out as I had gone out to eat with my family and was still on liquids. It was a stupid idea and I cried through most of dinner. Now I go out to eat with my family every weekend I always order a kids meal of like steak or grilled chicken. I normally can not finish the whole thing. As for your full feeling try and eat slow and chew really well... I actual will hiccup and that's how I know I'm full but it didn't start happening till I was a little farther out... Maybe a month or two. I am 8 months out and I eat pretty much anything I want at this point. I am in my goal range and I have lost 100lbs since my sleeve in October 140lbs all together. I felt the same way in the beginning about how little I could eat, but I wouldn't change anything now. Good luck and you will be able to eat a bit more as the swelling goes down.
Smiles!

Ok... Stop and take a breath... How far out are you? I was pretty upset when I was about 2 weeks out as I had gone out to eat with my family and was still on liquids. It was a stupid idea and I cried through most of dinner. Now I go out to eat with my family every weekend I always order a kids meal of like steak or grilled chicken. I normally can not finish the whole thing. As for your full feeling try and eat slow and chew really well... I actual will hiccup and that's how I know I'm full but it didn't start happening till I was a little farther out... Maybe a month or two. I am 8 months out and I eat pretty much anything I want at this point. I am in my goal range and I have lost 100lbs since my sleeve in October 140lbs all together. I felt the same way in the beginning about how little I could eat, but I wouldn't change anything now. Good luck and you will be able to eat a bit more as the swelling goes down.
Smiles!

Hi Paramedic!
I have been through Flemming County many times! Welcome to the group!
Amanda

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

I really want to thank everyone for their wonderful comments! It really makes a girl feel good. For those of you getting closer to your sleeve dates... I was totally nervous too but it was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made and I would do it again tomorrow and if I can do it you guys can too, just stick to your Dr's diet plan and try your best to drink as much water as possible the first few days home from the hospital and don't let the stalls get you down they happen to everybody. Good luck everyone and I can't wait to see your pics soon as well!
Amanda

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

I am ready to shred my Lane Bryant and Avenue cards!!!

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

Ok so when I started I was 315lbs....I am now down to 198lbs with 28lbs to go till I make my goal and I am 5' 9". Some of my latest NSV's are....

Some of my old shoes fit again...
Some of my old clothes from High School fit again...
The bath towel goes all the way around me...
My lab coat at work has gone from a 3X to a M...
I can cross my legs so easily now...
I can wear clothes in the juniors department...
I can wear things from Victoria's Secret....
Goodbye Lane Bryant and Avenue.....

Some of my struggles are.....
Getting 70g of protein a day it is more like 50-60g...
Drinking enough water...
Dying for a coke from Mcdonalds...
I cant' see the weight loss in myself/ mirror... (This is my big one)
I still feel larger than everyone around me...

Thanks for reading.....
Amanda

Well after starting this process at a weight of 315lbs I stepped on the scale this morning and there it was 199.6!!!!!! Finally below 200!!! I haven't been below 200lbs in I can't remember when. I am doing a happy dance all day long there is no breaking this good mood!
Amanda

Well after starting this process at a weight of 315lbs I stepped on the scale this morning and there it was 199.6!!!!!! Finally below 200!!! I haven't been below 200lbs in I can't remember when. I am doing a happy dance all day long there is no breaking this good mood!
Amanda

Well after starting this process at a weight of 315lbs I stepped on the scale this morning and there it was 199.6!!!!!! Finally below 200!!! I haven't been below 200lbs in I can't remember when. I am doing a happy dance all day long there is no breaking this good mood!
Amanda

Sounds like we have similar jobs and demands... I work as a quality control chemist at a pharmaceutical factory, and I took off for three weeks. I was a little tired at the end of the day but it want I big deal.

just tell them your stomach is giving you issues and you are having a procedure to fix it. be vague and say you don't know what they are doing exactly. that's what i am gonna say. i don't put misleading info in but purposefully leave info out

I was sleeved in oct of this year and I just had mirena put in yesterday... I was worried about the effectiveness of the pill in such a small tummy...and I don't want any babies right now. LOL

Wow anyone who is still up feeling guilty and typing about it at 2:15 am must be feeling guilty! Girl, it's not like you ate the WHOLE pizza. Just think where you came from. . .from eating the whole pizza to eating a couple of pieces. . . shoot that is really good. . . what do i do when i get the craving? Nothing, i eat my craving. . . my sleeve prevents me from eating the whole thing, but heck, i'll eat my cravings or i'll go crazy and probably hurt myself with overstuffing if i'm not careful. . i went through years of secret eating and hiding food and bingeing. . . not anymore! those days are over and i'm going to live my life. . good luck and live your live and love yourself!

Sleeved 10-20-11 and down 34lbs!

I have lost 84 lbs so far. At 281 I still have 130 lbs to lose. I have been REALLY been having problems keeping warm. I knew this would be an issue when I was thin, but I still have a lot of weight to lose. Before my VGS my body temp. was excessively hotter than anyone else. I was always hot when everyone else was comfortable. I just figured it was because my blood pressure was high then and it is normal now. It is interesting to find out about the effects of Ghrelin. Thanks for the info.
As far as sleep patterns thus far. Before surgery, I had undiagnosed apnea. I snored horribly. I never got deep rest, waking every hour or so to adjust sleeping position. Now I don't snore. I tend to only need 6-7 hrs sleep. I no longer need a 3pm nap. I never have remembered dreams, so I dont know about REM sleep before and after.