Ms skinniness

Everybody on this site have talked about plateaus since 3 weeks out. It is normal and while you are in a plateau, you body is adjusting in inches. 4 days is nothing. If you haven't taken any measurements, then this is the time to measure yourself. You have done a great job losing and your body has it's own agenda on weight loss. Trust that the process is happening. CONGRATS! You are a success!

Yes, it is totally normal to worry about this stuff. The way I handled it was, I just did it. Kept myself busy up until the AM of the surgery. Then I was kinda freaking out and wanting to run away. But I didn't. I had the procedure and have had no complications from the surgery. This is the best decision I could of made for myself.

Now that is a dream come true! Congrats! Let us know when your in a size 6. I bought 1 pair 2 weeks ago that are size 6 and I got them on. But I haven't wore them yet. I kinda don't believe I'm in a size 6. LOL

Since week 1 I was able to get in 6 ozs of yogurt or sf pudding. But when I eat more dense foods like meats It's more or less 3 oz. That's all I need and I am really full. Earlier it was smaller portions. I didn't eat dense foods until around 4 months out. I love my sleeve!

I wanted to run away when in the hospital getting checked in. I was ok as long as I was busy but having 2 nd doubts. Going through with the surgery was a hard decision to make, but it was the best decision I have ever made and I wish I could of had this procedure year ago. I love my skinniness!

Webchickadee is totally right. You have lost 21 lbs! That's really big. You might be a slow steady loser which is actually better that a fast loser. Sit back, follow the rules for the sleeve, and take in the scenery too? It's an amazing journey.

Totally normal.. You are lucky you had one, i didn't have one for almost 2 weeks post op...

I have a muffin top below my belly button and the incisions were made above in the upper part of my torso. There's no healing going on down there.

I hate it when my allergies are acting up. I always get a runny nose when eating in restaurants. Now I get a runny nose when I'm full. Oh and the sneezing also hinders me. Our stomach's are certainly more sensitive now.

So now it's time to start strut en your self and they will ask questions because you have made a drastic change to your body! You are lookin good now, and take in the compliments and I wouldn't hesitate in sharing your experiences. You have made a great change so keep up the great job!

Be careful of the seeds in the fruit. The seeds could get stuck in your staple line.

You've done an amazing job! Keep it up!

Is it fat or skin? I will probably need a tummy tuck down the line. I hope my tummy and skin will adjust as time goes on, but if it doesn't, then I might get a tummy tuck.

This is a nightmare for you. Sending healing energy your way. I'm picturing your blot clot getting smaller and smaller and just going away! This is a mental exercise you can do in addition to medical interventions. Use it through out your day. Will be thinking about you so please keep us posted as to how your doing.

You could be just fine. I take Colace 500mg and nothing really happens. I agree with Webchickadee, sit in the back of the room and excuse yourself it need be. Try and relax.

GT ~ This is so amazing and inspirational to me! I am getting more motivated now. I have been on the sly with worrying about dehydration and not feeling up to par. I am getting there now. I will walk today for sure!

Southern Sleever ~ you look fabulous! Congrats. Lila and Coops when increasing muscle mass, you will gain weight due to increased muscle mass. Having said that, your muscles will help burn calories at a quicker rate of speed too! What a benefit that will be. So happy for you guys, I must get my A$$ in gear and exercise. I'm going to the park today to start walking again. You guys are so inspirational to me! Thanks everyone!

I am so happy. I just stepped on the scale and I weigh 151 lbs. I have increased my calories up to 1000-1200 and actually lost a pound! Wowwwwwww! I was so afraid I would actually gain. I was stuck on believing that I could only eat 900 calories! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I will see my 140's.

I have lost 80% of my weight. I would like to get down 10 lbs and I have pasted my doc's goal. I love my new skinniness!

It's best to follow the doc's orders by continuing to eat pureed food's. The reason for this is that the staple line has not healed yet and so if you eat solid foods it can cause a leak. And to me I don't want a leak. Yes you can puree anything with a blender. Hang in there, it will happen soon.

Bread is what makes us fat! However, I do eat some in small amounts with a sandwhich. I throw 1 slice in the trash and will eat 1 piece. Sometimes it gets dry. I also don't like the carbs it has and some has very little nutritional value to it. It also takes up too much room in my stomach.

I think you should go for it. This is a great thing that you can give to others to assist in their weight loss. I'm going to do some Life Coaching and bariatrics soon.

Coops ~ I did buy a new scale and brought it home bc I thought my scale was malfunctioning! Well I step on both scales at different times and the new one was just 1 lb less that my old scale. So that means I can actually keep subtracting 1 lb from my current weight in but I don't. So I took the new scale back and got my money back. There are days when I weight fluctuates and I'm not getting down very quickly. I don't really care any more because I'm liking my skinniness now. But I am going to take this all the way to the bank. I want at lease 10 more lbs at least.

Working in the ER is really a hard job emotionally at times. But just keep walking past the scale and tell yourself it's broken. LOL Your diet seems fine. It is hard to get additional calories in when your stomach is most likely a bit swollen still. Let us know what your NUT says and enjoy today. You are fine.

This sounds so good right now...... Yum!