Sassygirl06

yep, its normal....you will get there! the best you can do it put that stinking scale away for a long time!

wonderful! you look great

I wrote on one of the forums about 3 months ago, pretty much the same thing. I said that I wanted to cry for her, that person that I see in those pictures. It is really hard to look at them and not be sad, but you have to just move on and put it out of your mind. you are a different person now, so live it up! By the way, the way that you are losing is exactly how I would lose. Only right after my TOM. So needless to say, I started looking forward to getting my period every month! haha!

I am a year out and cant really take carbonation at all still. I have had a beer since surgery, but it took me about 1.5 hour to drink it, and of course it was flat and warm by then. knot very enjoyable. I do not recommend it at all for those of you that are in your early months. you will not like the feeling it gives your sleeve! you could always put some in your mouth like a mouthwash, swish around and spit it out...lol!

I wouldnt weigh in for at least a week-or even 2.....watching the scale does nothing for you, but make you sad and depressed. when you finally do get on it after this time...you will be giddy!

hang in there! each day gets better and better!

I used the weight I was when I went to the doctor for the first time. although I do know that I weighed a lot more then that.

really wonderful! So happy for you...your story made me smile

the answer to if you can have them both at the same time is yes, it will be cheaper too. the recovery time is about 6 weeks till you feel normal again. I would think about doing it around the winter holiday. havent had the surgerys yet, so I am going off of my research that I have been doing. good luck!

when I was on my pre op liquid diet I cheated with a 6 dollar burger at carls jr.....It was so bad! but I got right back on the horse, and didnt fall off again....you will be fine!

looking great! what a difference 4 months can make!

you can do it! and if you dont lose as much as you need to with the sleeve it is an easy convert to the bypass. welcome to the site!

I changed mine when it started falling out. I went shorter in the back with a a line cut forward. I would definately cut it shorter, no bangs, but get some highlights in there, at least 2 different ones to blend in, and add definition. also if you part it in the middle or the side, with it hanging down it will cover that thin spot on the side better. it will also help you look younger if you dont have it back in a pony tail or bun....also stop breakage when you put it back in the pony tail. good luck!

Well today I had a protein shakefor breakfast, I just finished a cabbage salad with tomatoes, feta cheese, pepperchinies, and mushrooms topped with a ceasar dressing for lunch.....and for dinner I'm not quite sure yet....but last night I had a small piece of bbq chicken with a side salad. I am trying to be so good right now so that I can lose these last 29 pounds so that I can have plastics in January!

I wonder if having the band prior to the vsg has aided to the complications? I am sorry to hear about you issues that have been happening. I know that without those complications I had issues for the first 2-3 months with getting anything down and keeping up with the liquids. Hopefully they will be able to fix the problem soon, and you will be on your way to a healthier you! ((hugs))

there are plenty of people that start bigger then you. you can do it!

sounds like a great nsv! ;D

My first drink was just a shot of whiskey...haha,, I was buzzed in about 2 minutes!

beautifully written! you are doing great. sorry about the loss of your friend and the tornado. about the other friends that you have lost, im not sorry that you weeded out the junk...for a true friend would support you through the good and the bad. I have been fortunate not to lose any friends since my surgey, however I only have a few really close friends that I know I can rely on no matter what. I just celebrated my one year on the 16th of this month too! I posted new picts on my profile for it cause the old ones I had on there were from like 30 pounds ago. you are so correct about living life now instead of surviving, or just getting by.....what a difference a year can make in the life of a sleever! congrats on your surgiversary!

yup...I drink without any problems. I dont do the beer or the mixed drinks with soda, but I can handle anything else. Be warned that you will be more sensitive to the effects and a lot faster, like withen a minute or 2. Also straight shots warm the belly really bad, but it doesnt hurt...kinda weird cause you can feel exactly where your new tummy is. dont do it to much, dont want any secondary addictions, as well as there are alot of carbs and empty calories in them. they have a new brand called skinny girl....havent tried it but it is low carb and calories.....a lot more money. good luck!

Go for it! Cruises are soooo much fun! I loved mine. I would definatly hit up the thrift stores. They have great stuff year round, and with how fast we go through clothes it just makes more sence to pay less for the clothes until we reach goal. I also hit up the Kohls 80% off rack, where I can get some brand new stuff for less then the thrift store prices. Have fun on that cruise!

No time is better then now! go for it!

did the doc's give you a reason for your not being able to breath on your own? It really sounds to me like you are overly sensitive to the medications that they gave you, even the percocet.....I would be really sceptic about going over there for the surgery when you needed this much follow up care for this simple surgery that you just had. fyi, if you have complications from the vsg, which was preformed by a doctor that was not in your network(or an approved surgery through your insurance) you will be on your own paying for any follow up care that your require. I wish you the best in any decision that you make.

So sorry! thank God you didnt ignore it, or blow it off as normal pain....otherwise who knows what could of happened! ((hugs)) and praying for a fast recovery for you!

the stalls are going to happen no matter what. it is hard to deal with when you are in them, but they are common, and does not mean you are not going to lose again. your body needs time to adjust to everything. you will be fine, just put the scale away for a while and start measuring yourself with the tape instead. you will make it through! ((hugs))