Jolie_KeMi

I regret not getting it sooner. Since losing the weight I have become more social, so I go out more & yes I drink. I used to be able to drink...I mean DRINK! But now I can only drink 2 cocktails and I feel pretty good.
The next day I try to drink an extra 16oz of Water and 10 extra mins working out. That makes me feel a little better about it.

I'm in my later twenties.... and you are doing this at the right time!!! I wish I would have done this 5 years ago.... or not gained the weight- whichever one! :-P

I'm not your age but I'm filled with happiness at the idea of you getting to live your adulthood in good weight and health. (A teeny weeny bit envious too).
Good luck in finding buddies your age here-- I'm sure there are many!
P.S. I can't be my age without saying...be careful to follow Drs. directions... when you're young and carefree sometimes you're not as diligent w/Drs. orders. Excuse my advice.

I'm 29 and my bmi is 34. I'd love to get down to 135, this is my goal weight. Surgery is scheduled in 3 weeks. My 30's are going to be the best years of my life!!!

You are still bloated from IVs and anethesia and your stomach is still very swollen. Be patient - it will happen!

Hun, I hear you totally. YOU HAVE NOT FAILED. you have come a long way already!!! you can make more effort to get where you want to be and use your tool to help. Get back to keeping track of all that enters your body and amp up that workout. you can do this. Pick a small goal. Try to lose 3lbs in the next month with your changes you can make now. Its not too late!! Get back to basics. I will be joining you to get my last 5-10lbs off. :-) Keep us posted

blame ? failed ? good gravy Marie ! 92 pounds lost in 7 months and you consider that failure ???
*smack smack* wake up ! You must be dreaming because there is NO way that you or the sleeve has failed !

Thank you everyone for the responses. I'm sure some of the goodies will go away, but if I could get to goal and reverse some of the damage I have done to myself internally, I will be overjoyed! I just want to get outta these plus sized clothes. I'm sick of paying that extra $10!!

Hang in there Ren!! I am also struggling with getting in my liquids, but I have gone back to drinking Protein shakes and noticed a little bump in my weight loss. Next week I am going to try (and I repeat TRY) to go back to the basics and adopt the mushies, crystal light, and Protein Shakes. I cant go all the way back to the broths tho...ICK!
Have you been working out? I have JUST started working out...I'm blaming the holidays...but I am doing 1hr on the bike. I dont have enough energy to do any more than that, so we'll see how this works out.
You will be OK Sleeve Sister!

Sunshine:
I am almost 3 months post-op and I definitely feel hungry throughout the day. I also have late night cravings, which is KILLING ME!! When I feel hungry I just try to drink Water until I dont feel the hunger or cravings anymore, but it is getting worse.
I feel your pain. Any help or insight on this would be great.

Seeing the bone structure in your face again & that darn collar bone!!
...and all of those HORRIBLE compliments! It's tough man...really tough!!

First, take a deep breath.
Second, go to youtube and review some of the VSG videos for inspiration.
Third, pray, take a relaxing bath, drink some warm Soup, take a walk, play with your kids, read a book (or listen to one on tape)
Fourth, write down a meal plan. Look at your doctor's instruction. Google "liquid Diet" for help. Make sure you have those items on hand.
Do anything to keep your mind straight right now.
Even though I am preop too, these things help me relax.
YOU CAN DO THIS!