Ms skinniness

I wish that this was available when i was a newbie.....maybe this can be pinned for easy access....

I wish that this was available when i was a newbie.....maybe this can be pinned for easy access....

This is so true. I have to keep all foods that are sugary out of my house these days. I am so struggling with my head hunger these days..... Anyways, I threw away some girl scout cookies today! It's hard but I've decided not to buy them anymore....... Good job throwing out the spaghetti! Yayyyyyyyy!

I find that the important thing to remember is that whether your a fast loser or a slow loser, the end result will be the same, weight loss......
This is a wonderful journey we're on and we have a lot of learning to do here regarding our triggers to eating bad foods etc. You have done very well in your weight loss and will continue until you reach your goal..... So CONGRATS!

I find that the important thing to remember is that whether your a fast loser or a slow loser, the end result will be the same, weight loss......
This is a wonderful journey we're on and we have a lot of learning to do here regarding our triggers to eating bad foods etc. You have done very well in your weight loss and will continue until you reach your goal..... So CONGRATS!

Wow that is a fantastic transformation! Keep it up! Rock that sleeve!

OMG! This is hilarious! I hate telemarketers with a passion and just hang up on them.......

OMG! This is hilarious! I hate telemarketers with a passion and just hang up on them.......

LOV E IT I HATE WITH A PASSION TELEMARKETERS!!!!!!

LMAO! LOVED this post! i haven't laughed this hard in a while! I can only imagine what the telemarketer must of been thinking.

this is absolutely the hardest part right here. Can you try a different protein shake. I love the Premier chocolate protein drinks from Costco. Other ones I'm not to crazy about.........This will pass soon and you will be ok.

I totally did this too and I'm 20 months out and everything is all about me still.....I love it and if we really stop and think about, everyone's life is about them (me part) so why was it not okay for us before? Since i've been about me, this has also trickled down to everyone in my family and they are learning to take better care of themselves too. What a wonderful trickle down effect....... Keep it up everyone!! You will be gaining in so many different ways........

I am totally in the same boat. I am going on the 4th and am feeling completely the same. I just keep telling myself I may be selfish now...but it is going to be to everyone's benefit in the end. We can do this. I am getting excited to meet the new me.

oh my gosh you sound like me!! I am an RN a mom of 3 grown kids,nana to almost 7! I take care of everyone, and I am now also being sleeved on wed june 5th. I am making my plans, and ruffling some feathers, not intentionally , but doing this for me!!!! Good for you, yeah us!!

I lost like that! My surgeon says it's better to have rapid in the beginning and slower at the end. Which is where I am at now. Congrats on the dancing! I love going out!!

The weight loss all depends on the person. I'm dropping weight like a wild man averaging more than 5 pounds per week. I also workout 7 days a week for at least 45 minutes a day. Today I worked out for nearly 2 hours. Of course the higher your initial BMI is the faster you are going to lose.
I know what you mean about looking in the mirror and seeing a bigger person looking back a you. I've lost 12 inches from my waistline and dropped 2 shirt sizes. My mind still hasn't been able to comprehend that :-)

I actually knew that wls is not a magical cure. I did know that I didn't need all the food I was eating post opt and that the weight would come off sooner or later. I know that this is not the easiest journey for us. we are learning new eating habits and changing our life styles and reaping the benefits of good health, less medications, and we do eventually lose weight and become skinny and sexy. I believe it's all worth it in the end. I wasn't the quickest loser and at times, I was at a stand still and stalled and it did drive me crazy for awhile. But I noticed that I was losing inches during those periods and that became more important than lbs coming off.... You will reach the end result and love it...........

I was having trouble with the idea of having surgery. I then started to think about food as an addiction. I asked myself whether or not a drug addict or an alcoholic who had the option to have surgery would do it, and whether or not their choice to do so would be frowned upon. This helped me with my decision to get the sleeve. This is a GREAT post. Thanks!

I ate the other half of the cheetos! LOL

I find that the important thing to remember is that whether your a fast loser or a slow loser, the end result will be the same, weight loss......
This is a wonderful journey we're on and we have a lot of learning to do here regarding our triggers to eating bad foods etc. You have done very well in your weight loss and will continue until you reach your goal..... So CONGRATS!

I find that the important thing to remember is that whether your a fast loser or a slow loser, the end result will be the same, weight loss......
This is a wonderful journey we're on and we have a lot of learning to do here regarding our triggers to eating bad foods etc. You have done very well in your weight loss and will continue until you reach your goal..... So CONGRATS!

I say I am slow by forum standards, but according to doc and nut I am where I need to be. I work out 5/6 days a week some days I eat 40 carbs some days I eat 80. Some days my calories are less than 800 somedays they are near 1000. I think what people need to remember is our journeys are all individual. I am pleased with MY progress and that is all that matters. Of course the post with someone saying they loss 50lb in 3 months gets attention because pre sleevers hope that will be them and post sleevers are wishing that was them. It just creates a vicious cycle of disappoint. I am not saying that person should not post their success , but people should be realistic and need to understand this process is different for us all. I stopped hanging around the boards because other people's whining about their slow weight loss had me doubting myself!

This is so true. I have to keep all foods that are sugary out of my house these days. I am so struggling with my head hunger these days..... Anyways, I threw away some girl scout cookies today! It's hard but I've decided not to buy them anymore....... Good job throwing out the spaghetti! Yayyyyyyyy!

This is so true. I have to keep all foods that are sugary out of my house these days. I am so struggling with my head hunger these days..... Anyways, I threw away some girl scout cookies today! It's hard but I've decided not to buy them anymore....... Good job throwing out the spaghetti! Yayyyyyyyy!

glad you had that 'talk with yourself"-its hard at first - you are on the right track- get those necessary fluids, protein et al in - - be eating more "normal" soon -
WLS was/is worth it - one year PO - 101 lbs gone forever - GOAL
life IS good - good luck - look forward to a wonderful healthier, happier new year!!!