Sassygirl06

You don't need anybody to reprimand you....you are doing a good job of it already. You know what you need to do. As for eating crap....every once in a while it is ok to indulge... I am a firm believer that if you tell yourself you CAN'T have something, then you become obsessed with that thing until it sabotages you. Moderation is the key. Don't indulge everyday, but don't deprive yourself of something you really want. Have a little and then cut it out and stay on track. Just keep trying! You will get there!

Sounds like you are having the time of your life. Who would have thought your life could begin in your 50's! Congrats! live that new life!

That was really difficult for me too. I was a royal pain in the ass when I couldn't eat real food. I don't know how my family put up with me! It seems like forever while you are in the middle of it, but soon enough you will be able to eat again. stay strong!

My skin did very well in most places. My tummy was stretched out by babies, so there was no hope for that, but I just had a tummy tuck to fix it. My arms look really good, and although my thighs are a little wobbly, it isn't bad enough for me to get them fixed. Make sure you drink plenty of water as this helps keep your skin moist, and helps it bounce back better. Good luck!

I just added a picture of my tummy as of today. The swelling has gone down a lot. I can't believe how small my waist is so far! Can't wait till I can get my boobs done! I already feel like a completely different person! I love it!!!

From what I have read the real difference is the amount of weight loss in the beginning. After around two years both surgeries pretty much even out with the weight loss. I didn't want the bypass because of the malabsorption. I wanted to lose weight to be healthy, and malabsorption is not a healthy thing. I am more then two years post op and I have lost 30 pounds more then the doctor expected me to lose with the sleeve, and I couldn't be happier. Make sure to do your research, but ultimately the decision is yours and yours alone to make! Good luck!

I felt that way when I first started. It helped me to realize that everyone in the gym is there to improve on the way their body looks. A lot of people in the gym feel the same as you. It is hard to get out of your own head, but you can do it. Try making a new friend or two there. It helps to have someone with you to workout with that helps with you being accountable for going to the gym, and also people feel better about things when they have a friend backing them up. Good luck! You will do fine!

It looks like you are eating a ton when lettuce is consumed....but try putting a cup of lettuce in a blender and just chop it up...you end up with 1/4 or even less of a cup of lettuce. That is why you can eat so much of it.

Yes it does go away...and my skin has never been so soft in all my life.

Lots of water, and mineral oil. You don't get cramps with it, and it lubes everything up so it just slides out, instead of having to push.

I started off walking around my towns beautiful lake 2 times, which equals about a mile and a half....I did that 3 times a week. I would also play the Michael Jackson wii fit game called the experience with my kids. It was absolutely fun as heck, and I would be covered in sweat at the end, plus had quality time with my kids! After I got into better shape I started hiking this 2 mile trail that was a moderate level of intensity. I would hike that 3 times a week....then I entered into a 6 week boot camp at a kickboxing gym. There was a contest with that and I one first place for overall improvement ( I didn't feel guilty for winning, or like a cheater because losing weight wasn't a factor for the contest) so I won a free membership to the gym. I was doing their moderate level kickboxing class 3 times a week for one hour each class. All of these things added up to me losing my weight and meeting my goals. I think the most important thing for you to do in exercise is to find something you enjoy, and stick to it. If you hate it you are less likely to do it. Also, try to get a workout partner. You are more apt to stick with it if you have someone counting on you to go exercise. Start off slowly so that you can build up your strength, and make sure you get enough Protein in so that you are able to build healthy fat burning muscle! Good luck!

Absolutely fabulous! The look on your face says it all! Keep up the great work...I have no doubt you will achieve all your weight loss goals very soon!

Yes, proton pump inhibitor....basically a med that shuts off your acid pumps. The acid in your sleeve can cause you to feel hungry. When they are shut off your stomach calms down and you lose some of that hunger.

Yes I had popcorn by 3 months out. It is a slider for me. I can keep eating and eating it, so be careful not to over indulge!

Wow! 27 pounds in less then a month! Do you realize how incredible that is? You should be thrilled! Keep up the great work!

Try to stay calm. You aren't going into this lightly. You have been prepping for this for a while, and now you are finally here. It is normal to get the jitters prior to anything major like this. You will do great, and you are making the best choice for your health, and for your future! Good luck! You will do great!

Is it close to your Tom? I always would put on a little water weight prior to my Tom. Then after I would have it I would drop all of that weight plus an additional 5-10 pounds! I came to look forward to my Tom! Lol I guarantee that those pounds aren't real...that it is just fluid retention. good luck!

Are you taking a ppi? I know once I started with a good ppi the hunger went away. It is normal to stop losing around the three week mark and to not lose for a few weeks while your body adjusts. I didn't lose any weight my second month out at all. Then I lost 9 pounds my third...and pretty much lost between 8-10 pounds a month for the next 6 months. I know it seems like forever when you are in the middle of it, but once you get to the end you can't believe you are there already! just stay positive! Good luck!

Yes, I will. I remember when I was first starting this whole thing and I wanted as much info as possible, and I wanted to hear from people about their sleeves, and tummy tucks, and everything. I figure it's my turn to help out those who are just starting out on their journey...to let them know that yes, it is possible to achieve your goals in weight loss, and be happy in your own skin again! I am just so thrilled right now, even with the pain...I am on cloud nine!

Not gonna lie...it hurts pretty bad. It's much more pain then the sleeve. I had to ask the doc for better pain meds because norco wasn't cutting it! He gave me Percocet and it has been helping me a lot more. It is pretty easy to move around once you are standing, but getting up and down hurts bad! They want you to walk around like the hunchback. With all of that being said....I would do it all over again! So worth every bit of pain!

I am two years post op. I will be very honest here. For a while (about 6 months)...I was drinking a lot. It was easy for me to drink away my feelings. I was addicted to food. It was involved in everything I did. When I woke up in the morning I thought about food, when I was eating my breakfast I was wondering what was going to be for lunch....and so on. With the sleeve I was no longer able to eat away my feelings, but a few shots could fit easily, and it numbed me. I was partying a lot. When my oldest daughter said something to me about my drinking to much it hit me hard. I realized that I needed to get myself in check. So I started addressing it in therapy. I am one of the lucky ones who saw there was a potential for an addiction, and so I did something about it. So yes, it is very easy for sleevers to get a cross over addiction. I caution all sleevers to take this very seriously. Drinking on special occasions can be done, but I highly recommend being very careful not to indulge past that. Good luck!

I attached a photo, but I guess it didn't work. I am going to upload to my gallery on my profile.

I had a tummy tuck on 9/10....I am still really swollen. Pretty sore. There are a lot of wrinkles on my new belly due to the binder, but I am thrilled with the results so far! Can't wait for my boobs to be done next!

I would think that as well if he didn't give me a discount for scheduling both procedures. The extra money went to the surgery center, and not to the doctor. As for the statistics I did my research very well and did not chose hastily when it came to my health. When he gave me the different sites to prove those statistics it put my mind at ease that I was choosing a doctor that cared more about my health then anything else.

You need an extra 500 calories a day to maintain your breast milk supply. It sounds like you are on the right track to getting back down to pre pregnancy weight...you are only 25 pounds away....that is not bad at all! I would enjoy this time period where you are able to eat those extra calories, but make those calories healthy ones for extra potent, rich milk. Once you decide that you are going to wean, I would slowly start reducing your calorie intake every 2-3 days, until you get back to your sleeve calorie range. Good luck to you! And congrats on the new baby!