BluebonnetMagonlia

Thank you 2 everyone! On my way the my first mini goal of 175lbs.... Working my sleeve to its advantage! Operation Sexy 2012 in full effect

UPDATE....size 14 jeans fit PERFECTLY!

I am about 15 weeks post op & have holding between 201-203 for about 3 weeks..So this morning just as a whim...I stood on the scale & it read 195.2.... So stepped back off & looked at the mirror 2 make sure it really was me & I was awake & stepped back on it again.,,,195.2....I have been doing the happy dance all day...???? Total of 54 lbs gone...

I know when I ate & drank...it made me feel totally stuffed , just wanting to burp so I can breathe... So I take my time & eat , wait 30 min & then I drink..I will admit that I didn't understand why we had to do this until it happened to me....Basically it makes for a happy sleeve Operation Sexy 2012 in full effect!

I have been in a stall for about 3 weeks, but I have notice inches coming off, but I will admit not seeing the scale move was internally driving me crazy!!! But I did enjoy buying smaller clothes even though the scale held steady at 214 lbs... I kept going to the gym and working out, eating my Proteins first, drinking my liquids, etc.. just trying to stay positive and encouraged and BAM! I did my 8 wk post op weigh in and the scale read 210 lbs... down 22 lbs since surgery 39 total weight lost!! So my bottom line is that inches will equal pounds and inches will get you in a smaller size before the scale catches up with you Operation Sexy 2012 in full effect!

U look fab!!!! Congrats

My best friend bought me a pair of size 14 jeans after surgery as my "motivation" jeans and I called her and told her abt the size 16 and she is to excited for me....We r going thrift store shopping n a couple of weeks...My size 20 are kinda loose even with a belt... But I find skirts seem to work better for work right now...I did try watermelon fr the first time today & it was delicious!!!! Thank you all for the encouraging words.....it really feels good to have a team around me!

Thank ya ladies.... That daggone scale just will not move! But I am using this pic as motivation b/c I can see how stalking the scale can discourage you.... But I am gonna keep my spirits up!

I have been tearing my hair out stalled at 214 lbs. for the past two weeks, but I started trying on clothes last night and I realized that I may need at least some new jeans or capris. I started this journey wearing a size 22, these jeans I bought today are a 16... back atcha scale... This has motivated me to keep eating right and going to the gym and making it happen. Operation Sexy 2012 in Full Effect !!!

I ate an egg roll from PF Changs.... Daggone appetizers!!! I love our confessionals... Helps me get back on track.... Now the questions is....do I confess to my NUT @ my appt this week ?

Oh thank you for posting this..I am day to day with my regrets...I am at a stall & sometimes I think wow...I am only eating a small amt of food(mushies at that) and this is all the weight I am going to lose....I can't believe I went through all this to wear a size 18 from a 22 .... And other days I am in my happy place.... The positives for me...my pain didn't last long, i had one day of bad gas...now since I have to, I am taking my needed Vitamins.... It seems as though i am gonna spend my life reheating food b/c I get full so quick...maybe it's b/c my tummy is still a little swollen, I don't know.... My emotions are all over the place....ahhhhh!!!! Ok..back n my happy place!!!

Hey 2/6 sleevers..I celebrated my 4 week post op today with a big ole turkey burger with french fries and a large sprite....Ha Ha Ha Just Kidding...lol lol ... I enjoyed my tiny helping of mashed potatoes. I had my proteins and my liquids today. So I am satisfied. I have reached a stall point; I have been at 216 since last week. But I am pretty sure I will get back to losing if I just keep with the program. Just stopping by to say Hey to my buddies...GL everyone on your journey

Yeah... Just asked one question & it's off to races it went! But I think i am gonna delete my account here.... Clearly I am new & wanted some clarification but I will just rely on my dr from here on,...Good luck bedhead on your journey! You are one of the nice ones

So let me get this straight... I am the one being rude! Great Observation....so I will take ure advice & relax

Wow....didn't mean to misuse a word... Forgive me for being new "here"... I will seek advice from another place as to not mis handle words "here"

For seasoned Sleevers .... Is it really gonna take me several hours to eat a slider once I am completely healed.

2/6/12...15lbs

OMG..I hope all is well, I had to spend the night Tuesday night b/c I was severly dehydrated. So am back on clears until Friday, then back on full liquids for the next week. I did meet with a dietician during my stay and she really put things in prespective for me. Today was a better day, I actually had energy this morning, something that hasn't happened in over a week. I will send well wishes your way!!!! This is a journey for us, I know that, Whew!!!

You are not alone, I had the same kind discomfort the other day...I started on cream soup and OMG my shoulder and my back hurt worse than ever, but I took a gas x and walked around my house and (this may be to graphic but we're all family) My great aunt told me to put a pillow on my stomach and lay with my butt to the ceiling and face down in the bed and rock..and after about 5 min..Great Release!!!!! After that I slept like a baby Today I did something different I took a Gas X about 15 min before I ate and after I was finished eating and so far no gas...I have been resting a lot, and I am taking full advantage I want to heal and get as much rest as I can We will get through this...Operation Sexy 2012 in full effect!

Ok.... I am 11 days post op & for the past few days on strained soups I get gas immediately & have to take a gas x.... Is there a resolution for this ? Is anyone else experiencing this.

Oh yes..the breath is awful...I have to continue to brush my teeth and keep the listerine strips close....I have my 8 day check up today and I got my staples out..Yeah!!!! I have noticed the when I get up in the morning my energy level is at 0%..I take my Multivitamin and drink some Protein and I start to get better...I tried some pureed food last night..NOT A GOOD THING!! and oh boy my dr was like oh no ma'am FULL LIQUIDS ONLY.....I am not drinking the Protein shakes right now because the preop diet just overwhelmed me with the shakes a day....I am drinking Isopure, Water, Popsicles, and Jello. My dr told me I can't start pureed food until Week 4. So I am still on liquids for now. I weighed in today at the dr and I was 221.5..10.7 lbs since surgery and 27.5 overall...But overall I am headed in the right direction.. My motivation jeans are still not where I want them to be..still a little snug...but I know its coming

Still on liquids as well...wondering if I can try a little crushed cracker with my strained cream soup.... Any suggestions?

I am learning the true size of my new stomach... I am soo looking forward to mushies too... I am down 20 lbs since beginning liquid diet.. So I am sitting @ 229. I will be glad when I get these staples out... They r itchin like crazy!!!!