TheSkinnyCow73

fantastic NSV and yes these are the things and motivate us

Yayyyyyyyy! Party time!

The NSVs keep me going especially when the scale isn't moving. As LilMissDiva says, I don't wear a scale around my neck! People see the clothes you wear, not the number on the scale!!

I had this NSV the other day too! I was AMAZED!

Awesome NSV!!! I bet all of us ladies remember the day we realized our boobs stuck out further than our tummy's I was sooo happy when this happened!

I am a slow loser too..... almost 2 months out and only lost about 16 lbs. Disappointed doesnt describe how I feel sometimes. I have to admit that I am not exercising as much as I should or could either. But, life goes on and a loss is still a loss, right? The 16 that I have lost will never be again is how I think of it!
I too have been told that they see it in my face (i would rather hear someone say, wow! your ass has gotten super thin! A girl can dream right!! ) and I can tell in my pants and shirts too. My work pants actually fit nicely and I am not having to stretch out the XL tshirts anymore to keep them from clinging to my belly area.
I will take the slow over nothing.. and with that, I am going walk the puppies for 30 minutes!
Keep your head up and Keep Rockin' your Sleeve!!!
Amy

Ha! Ha!
As I am sitting here at my desk (constantly fidgeting making sure "everything" is tucked in, covered and looks appropriate) I realized something..... my stomach isnt sticking out further than my boobies anymore! I dont know when this happened but woooohooooo anyway!!
It might be raining in Houston today but not on this NSV parade! It's definitely the little things that keep me going!! LOL

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hit onederland this morning too!! It feels like I slept with a coat hanger in my mouth...I cant stop smiling!!

I did it! I broke through that ONE-derland door!! And it was on my two month surgiversary this past Friday. I had not been under 200 since the end of 2006. I have lost a total of 40.5 lbs. (that includes 10 lbs on pre-op) and feel amazing. I can't say enough great things about the sleeve and my new way of life. What a blessing!
"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." (Hebrews 11:1)

I wanted to update my scar outcome....
Dr. Rodriguez wasnt able to use the scars from my band removal but I will say that his 4 cuts are far more nice and clean looking than the 6 cuts Dr. Primomo did here in the US!
Keep Rockin' that Sleeve!!!!

The SkinnyCow73
Cute One, with your stomach and drawer, i can totally relate.
is it "legal"if it i jump in with my NSV too?
When I came home from the hospital 12-15-11 - i called my mom, after WLS i came home losing about 2 lbs. - my mom said to me - ok, - now look, are your underwear too big on you? i just thought that was funny.
Guess what they are most definitely big on me now.
kathy

Here is a pic of my face at the end of last March. Here is my face today. I have lost around 78 pounds. I hardly recognize me! lol. Just having a feel good moment.
 

I have been in a stall for about 3 weeks, but I have notice inches coming off, but I will admit not seeing the scale move was internally driving me crazy!!! But I did enjoy buying smaller clothes even though the scale held steady at 214 lbs...
I kept going to the gym and working out, eating my Proteins first, drinking my liquids, etc.. just trying to stay positive and encouraged and BAM! I did my 8 wk post op weigh in and the scale read 210 lbs... down 22 lbs since surgery 39 total weight lost!!
So my bottom line is that inches will equal pounds and inches will get you in a smaller size before the scale catches up with you
Operation Sexy 2012 in full effect!

The hospital is unbelievably clean! Everybody is nice. My surgery is tmrw. Pray for me guys. Trying to send pics of the hospital. It's 100% cleaner than any US hospital I have been too. My room has a sleeping area, a separate living area. And a huge bathroom. Amy you were so right!!!

I absolutely love your post. Talk about inspirational. I think you have the best attitude regarding being sleeved. You get it. You have found what works for you and are living the life. Your life. You are not a slave to food, the scale or opinions.
Congratulations.

Sorry if they are sidways, I don't know how to turn them....
Fat picture was 10 months ago on day of surgery..........
Skinny Picture was last week at Dr appointment.

Adding the sugar free coffee syrups, sugar free pudding powder, and crystal light packets were all easy, no to low carb and quick.
I loved the white chocolate SF pudding powder mixed with Chobani or Fage plain fat free. I'd freeze it in ice cube trays and have little servings of "frozen yogurt".
I never ate the premixed ones with fruit because of the carb and sugar counts.
I use it for a sour cream substitute in all my recipes, and make chicken, tuna and egg salads with it and the dry ranch or italian dressing packets. I ate tons of the chicken, tuna and egg salads through my losing stage. Even today, over 2.5 years out, I use greek yogurt in all of my recipes for myself, my family and any potlucks or socials that I attend. No one ever knows that I use Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream. When asked for recipes, people are shocked because most hate it. But, it's a great substitute and it cooks/bakes really well.

Question: "Oh you're not eating?" Answer: "Nope, not much."
Question: "Oh, that's all you're eating?" Answer: "Yep."
Why would you ever need to explain? Why would you need to make excuses to people -- especially those who are basically at the status of "co-worker."

Yes I really try not to get grossed out, but I can't help it. I guess it's because I get so full on just a few bites I CAN NOT IMAGINE eating all that food anymore !!! But I try not to judge, they can't help it, they don't have sleevie.

I can't eat with anyone right now. My husband used to eat so slow I thought, but now he disgusts me. I'm wondering where his table manners went.

Has anyone post surgery watched your family eat? I'm watching my mother eat a sandwich and the size of the bites she's taking and how fast she's eating is really making me nauseous. No wonder I was fat if I ate like that. Has any one else felt like that? Omg.

I find myself to be the opposite of Libbe for some odd reason. If I go too low with my carbs I stall out. That isn't to say I haven't gained and lost the same two pounds for a week or two either- but eventually it starts coming off again. I have no problems getting in my Protein and since adding fruit back into my diet my energy is 10x what it used to be. Play with you stalls to learn what works for you and you'll do great

WOO HOOOOOO!!!! Good job!!!
(5 1/2 weeks here, and in a stall. I'll take your encouragement to heart!)

I never thought I would get here! I have been right above 200 pounds for the past 3 months. I thought that the scale was mocking me! But I got on the scale today and what did it say??? thats right! 198.6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant believe that I finally got a one before my weight! The only thing that would be better then this is getting to goal! For those of you still hovering over that onederland stage, just keep your chin up, you will get there soon!

Finally! After almost a 3 week stall it broke this morning and I am at 198.2!!!!! It is WONDERFUL in ONEderland!!! These 13-15 pounds that I have been dealing with for about 4-5 months (when I actually tipped 199) have drove me craaazy!
I am here to tell everyone that the stalls DO break and as frustrating as it was DURING the stall, stepping on that scale and FINALLY seeing it MOVE is soooooo REFRESHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
So everyone that is about 5 1/2 weeks out.... tie a knot at the end of your rope and hang in there, this too shall pass if you are in a stall!!!!
ALWAYS KEEP ROCKIN' YOUR SLEEVE!!!!
XOXOXOX!
Amy