mamasez

I'll hit the big 5-0 next month, and man oh man, is it different losing weight now than in my past! I am exercising but not at the intensity level I did in the past. The years of doing heavy aerobics, running with weight on me, wearing cheapo high heels and such have caused aching knees & feet so the exercise changed due to those factors as well as my age. I am sure the losing & regaining large amounts of weight has messed up my metabolism as well. I am just over 7 mo's post sleeve op, have lost 84 lbs and slowed to what feels like a crawl. But, truth be told, I have not been as strict w/ low carbing, sweets, etc as of late. Reading ur post helps motivate me! Thanks for posting & hang in there. If we eat right (protein first!) and move our bodies, we WILL be successful!

Yay!!! What a relief to see those scale #s going down again. We try to be reasonable, celebrating the NSVs as they come, but we honestly do love it when that scale shows a lower #. It's sooo energizing! Congrats!

I am 7 months out, can eat regular cheeses and cottage cheese, but milk based protein shakes make me very sick to this day. I don't love the taste but supplement my protein intake with Isopure Zero Carb ready to drink "clear" drinks. They are pricey, but cut my hunger big time. Good luck! Leah

You are going to be THE best fitness expert on the planet! Congrats on meeting ur goals!

U look like a million bucks and i'm sure u feel like it too. Congrats on ur success!

Can't answer all your questions, but wanted to say congrats on your success. I have rehabbed two homes & it's a great workout. Congrats on adopting your kids, too. Leah

Congratulations, Pookeyism! You have a terrific attitude!

Soooooo happy for you! You must be on Cloud 10!

Hope things are looking up for you. I am almost 7 months out & the past few weeks I haven't lost, teally. Actually, I have lost & gained .5 of a lb the past few weeks. Haven't been as careful about what I have eaten, but still tracking calories and carbs, trying to continue the Protein first rule. I have kicked up the exercise (I do much better when I exercise first thing in the morning) so am hoping that will get my pound #s down. I have continued to go down in clothes suze, but not dropping poundage. Just wanted to let you knowvy ou are not alone in the ongoing struggle. We must continually remind ourselves that eating right and exercising is something we must continue to do because we are worth the effort. So sorry about your brother. Forgive my typing... on my phone. Leah. P.S. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF! You are stronger than you know.

Praying for u!

Yes, one day at a time is what can help keep u sane. My hubby was deployed (navy) for 7 months when we'd only been married for 3 months. Then there were several other short and long trips out to sea after that as well. He also had many trips away for special ops that weren't sea related. It was hard and I was lonely, even with support from my military friends. I found thst working out helped with my stress and the feelings of depression and the unknown when he was gone to the persian gulf in desert storm. Find something to keep yourself busy and maybe journal your feelings. I will keep you in my prayers. Leah

I never had motion sickness pre-op, but I do now. After my surgery last Oct, it was really bad. It has gotten better but it is still there, especially when riding in my hubby's pickup truck. It isn't as bad if I sit in the back seat. I can't even watch people on rides at the fair or six flags theme park.... makes me feel woozy! I think it will get better as time goes forward.

You look so different in the now pic, from the then pic. Dramatic difference! I know you are feelin fine!

I don't get a rash, but do get d-word (bathroom problem).

I am praying for him!