PreciousCargo

My headaches are caused by being dehydrated. The doctor said to stop focusing on eating and worry about my fluids. I get a lot of my Protein from drinking milk which counts towards my Fluid intake. It is challenging every day to drink but it has helped my headaches.

I am 3 years out I have been having problems with sugar also. Crazy is it not. We have went through a lot to get here. Time to get back to basics. It is easier to say then to do. My husband tells me I eat to fast and I am sure he is right. I need to slow down and be aware of what I put in my mouth,

I put on about 10 pounds over the last couple months. I lost 5 of it in the last 3 days by just increasing my activity.
I say back to basics and a new exercise program.
Those 12 and more...outa here!

I remember once I had to have a belt extender. Boy was I embarrassed. Our having an attendant ask me how much I weigh because the weight capacity was 300 pds. Now 144 pds lighter I don't even have to care about those things any longer. Great job you have done!!

I remember once I had to have a belt extender. Boy was I embarrassed. Our having an attendant ask me how much I weigh because the weight capacity was 300 pds. Now 144 pds lighter I don't even have to care about those things any longer. Great job you have done!!

I remember once I had to have a belt extender. Boy was I embarrassed. Our having an attendant ask me how much I weigh because the weight capacity was 300 pds. Now 144 pds lighter I don't even have to care about those things any longer. Great job you have done!!

So the scale is SLOWWWWLY moving again!! My workload is so heavy right now, I truly can not exercise the way I used to. So I am being extra vigilant with my food intake. I am being a good girl with my Protein, Water, and Vitamins. But I also had some Oreo Cookies today (4 of them) :ph34r: ......Pray for me.......
P.S Still on the fence about getting the Sleeve?! DO IT ASAP!!! you can thank me later

In January of 2012 I had my weight loss surgery. Initially I lost 134 pounds. Recently I gained 10 pounds back due to ignorance. I use to be on this site constantly looking for support. It does help to read others success stories. Giving praise or advice to each other provides that support. Anyway, I named this post accountability because we do need to be responsible for our actions. It is great to have the surgery and be successful. But what happens when all the glory subsides. You became relaxed in your diet, old habits begin to creep, etc. Yes, due to a recent job loss I allowed the depression to set in and begin those bad habits. Eating Cookies, chips, etc. I had to set down and reevaluate myself. I will not allow myself to regain another pound. To lose ten pounds is nothing compared to the 134 pounds I had initially lost. I remember those numbers on the scale 288, 262, 233, etc... I still have restriction when I eat, but it is the grazing that is becoming harmful to my continuing success. When I was going to the seminars prior to weight loss I remember meeting a gentleman that had the gastric bypass surgery and regained all the weight and more, 425 pds. Holy sh-t! No, it will not happen to me and don't allow it to happen to you. Stick to the program, it is not a quick fix. I am a food addict, like those that are addicted to cigs, etc. it gives me pleasure to eat and eat. But I remember barely being able to walk up those stairs now I can run up the stairs. Going to a store and buying a large shirt, I use to wear a 3x. It is great to hear the praise when I meet someone on the street that doesn't recognize me. So, I would like to hear from those of you that had the surgery and how you have remained on the path or have you ever regained a few pounds. I agree it is not a quick fix and you will slide back into old habits if you allow yourself. Good Luck!!!

In January of 2012 I had my weight loss surgery. Initially I lost 134 pounds. Recently I gained 10 pounds back due to ignorance. I use to be on this site constantly looking for support. It does help to read others success stories. Giving praise or advice to each other provides that support. Anyway, I named this post accountability because we do need to be responsible for our actions. It is great to have the surgery and be successful. But what happens when all the glory subsides. You became relaxed in your diet, old habits begin to creep, etc. Yes, due to a recent job loss I allowed the depression to set in and begin those bad habits. Eating Cookies, chips, etc. I had to set down and reevaluate myself. I will not allow myself to regain another pound. To lose ten pounds is nothing compared to the 134 pounds I had initially lost. I remember those numbers on the scale 288, 262, 233, etc... I still have restriction when I eat, but it is the grazing that is becoming harmful to my continuing success. When I was going to the seminars prior to weight loss I remember meeting a gentleman that had the gastric bypass surgery and regained all the weight and more, 425 pds. Holy sh-t! No, it will not happen to me and don't allow it to happen to you. Stick to the program, it is not a quick fix. I am a food addict, like those that are addicted to cigs, etc. it gives me pleasure to eat and eat. But I remember barely being able to walk up those stairs now I can run up the stairs. Going to a store and buying a large shirt, I use to wear a 3x. It is great to hear the praise when I meet someone on the street that doesn't recognize me. So, I would like to hear from those of you that had the surgery and how you have remained on the path or have you ever regained a few pounds. I agree it is not a quick fix and you will slide back into old habits if you allow yourself. Good Luck!!!

In January of 2012 I had my weight loss surgery. Initially I lost 134 pounds. Recently I gained 10 pounds back due to ignorance. I use to be on this site constantly looking for support. It does help to read others success stories. Giving praise or advice to each other provides that support. Anyway, I named this post accountability because we do need to be responsible for our actions. It is great to have the surgery and be successful. But what happens when all the glory subsides. You became relaxed in your diet, old habits begin to creep, etc. Yes, due to a recent job loss I allowed the depression to set in and begin those bad habits. Eating Cookies, chips, etc. I had to set down and reevaluate myself. I will not allow myself to regain another pound. To lose ten pounds is nothing compared to the 134 pounds I had initially lost. I remember those numbers on the scale 288, 262, 233, etc... I still have restriction when I eat, but it is the grazing that is becoming harmful to my continuing success. When I was going to the seminars prior to weight loss I remember meeting a gentleman that had the gastric bypass surgery and regained all the weight and more, 425 pds. Holy sh-t! No, it will not happen to me and don't allow it to happen to you. Stick to the program, it is not a quick fix. I am a food addict, like those that are addicted to cigs, etc. it gives me pleasure to eat and eat. But I remember barely being able to walk up those stairs now I can run up the stairs. Going to a store and buying a large shirt, I use to wear a 3x. It is great to hear the praise when I meet someone on the street that doesn't recognize me. So, I would like to hear from those of you that had the surgery and how you have remained on the path or have you ever regained a few pounds. I agree it is not a quick fix and you will slide back into old habits if you allow yourself. Good Luck!!!

In January of 2012 I had my weight loss surgery. Initially I lost 134 pounds. Recently I gained 10 pounds back due to ignorance. I use to be on this site constantly looking for support. It does help to read others success stories. Giving praise or advice to each other provides that support. Anyway, I named this post accountability because we do need to be responsible for our actions. It is great to have the surgery and be successful. But what happens when all the glory subsides. You became relaxed in your diet, old habits begin to creep, etc. Yes, due to a recent job loss I allowed the depression to set in and begin those bad habits. Eating Cookies, chips, etc. I had to set down and reevaluate myself. I will not allow myself to regain another pound. To lose ten pounds is nothing compared to the 134 pounds I had initially lost. I remember those numbers on the scale 288, 262, 233, etc... I still have restriction when I eat, but it is the grazing that is becoming harmful to my continuing success. When I was going to the seminars prior to weight loss I remember meeting a gentleman that had the gastric bypass surgery and regained all the weight and more, 425 pds. Holy sh-t! No, it will not happen to me and don't allow it to happen to you. Stick to the program, it is not a quick fix. I am a food addict, like those that are addicted to cigs, etc. it gives me pleasure to eat and eat. But I remember barely being able to walk up those stairs now I can run up the stairs. Going to a store and buying a large shirt, I use to wear a 3x. It is great to hear the praise when I meet someone on the street that doesn't recognize me. So, I would like to hear from those of you that had the surgery and how you have remained on the path or have you ever regained a few pounds. I agree it is not a quick fix and you will slide back into old habits if you allow yourself. Good Luck!!!

Thank you for sharing you story. I love to hear the good and the bad. I want to learn from others what can happen if you don't stay focused. I'm rooting for you to get back on the straight and narrow path we have to live by.

18 mos out and I got mad restriction, someday I can eat like crazy and other days I don't touch no food but drink. I have been in maintenance by 9 mos so you are good

I had several complications after my surgery. I was hospitalized for dehydration, continuous vomiting, etc. Everyday is a struggle to drink, take my Vitamins, eat my Protein and Constipation. There are days I feel like I have stretched my stomach and some days I don't want to eat. There is also the struggle of head hungry. When I am depressed I eat and I have realized I can eat a small bag of potato chips compare to a few bites of vegetables. But, this is what I do know... I would do it over again... And every day I am on that scale weighing myself, one pound of weight and I am adjusting my diet. It is easier to lose two pounds compare to the 134 pounds I lost. Good luck to you!!! You got this....

I had several complications after my surgery. I was hospitalized for dehydration, continuous vomiting, etc. Everyday is a struggle to drink, take my Vitamins, eat my Protein and Constipation. There are days I feel like I have stretched my stomach and some days I don't want to eat. There is also the struggle of head hungry. When I am depressed I eat and I have realized I can eat a small bag of potato chips compare to a few bites of vegetables. But, this is what I do know... I would do it over again... And every day I am on that scale weighing myself, one pound of weight and I am adjusting my diet. It is easier to lose two pounds compare to the 134 pounds I lost. Good luck to you!!! You got this....

I cheated on my pre op and still lost the 10 % required for my surgery. Actually the doctor said I had the perfect liver and there were no complications other than my negative reaction to the medicine. I am now one week post op and have been able to manage fine on the post op diet, however my diet isnt normally that others follow. We are all human and mess up, each of us are different. I say we didnt become overweight overnight. Good luck and stay positive.

Today is my 1st anniversary... I felt it important to share my thoughts on my weight loss journey to help others. In November 2009 I began a six month weight loss program required by my insurance for the lap band procedure. My highest weight was 324 pds. By the end of the six months I weighed 290 pds. However, I seemed to have some conflicts with the doctor and decided it was in my best interest to seek another doctor. Well, time got away from me and it wasn't until 2011 that I again began seeking another doctor. During the process I ran into several individuals who had the lap band surgery that weren't successful. I decided to look at other options and decided the vertical sleeve was for me. In June 2011 I went to my first seminar weighing in at 311 pds. I had to start the whole insurance process again which was frustrating especially the psychological part. Finally, I was approved and in December 2011 I became my pre op diet weighing 308 pds. On January 20, the day of my surgery I weighed in at 288 pds. Several people tried to talk me out of the surgery during this process but my mind was made up that I had to do this for me. The surgery was hard, I was hospitalized longer than the usual stay and returned 10 days later for another several days. It was hard adjusting and I was stubborn and didn't necessarily want to conform to this new way of life. However, as of today I weigh 195 pds, which is my doctor's goal. No longer am I considered obese just overweight. I would like to lose another 15 pds and hope to be successful this year in meeting that goal. My life is much better mentally and physically. I have a wonderful partner who has helped me through my journey and provided support when I was frustrated or felt like I was failing. My ways may not work for you but I would like to share with you what works for me. First, I started taking depression medicine which helps me mentally and I don't feel the need as much to eat when I am stressed. I weigh myself everyday and eat accordingly. It is much easier to lose 5 pds than 50 pds. I don't count calories or carbs. I am a vegetarian so I do have to watch my Protein intake because I was losing large amounts of hair after the surgery. I do watch my fat intake, and will allow myself a treat occasionally. I can't eat any sweets that have larger than 12 grams of sugar or I get ill. I have noticed I can eat several Cookies but only a few ounces of vegetables. So, I do try to wisely choice my food everyday but it is hard at times and I still slip up. I eat about five to six meals a day averaging about 1,000 calories. I battle with Constipation everyday and it seems to be a losing battle. Your body functions differently after the surgery. It is important to take your Vitamins. My sagging skin is upsetting but as it was told to me "fat kills extra skin doesn't," so I am learning to adjust to it. My advice to everyone is don't wait any longer, do this for yourself and improve your quality of life. The journey may be frustrating but every pound you lose is a celebration. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

Today is my 1st anniversary... I felt it important to share my thoughts on my weight loss journey to help others. In November 2009 I began a six month weight loss program required by my insurance for the lap band procedure. My highest weight was 324 pds. By the end of the six months I weighed 290 pds. However, I seemed to have some conflicts with the doctor and decided it was in my best interest to seek another doctor. Well, time got away from me and it wasn't until 2011 that I again began seeking another doctor. During the process I ran into several individuals who had the lap band surgery that weren't successful. I decided to look at other options and decided the vertical sleeve was for me. In June 2011 I went to my first seminar weighing in at 311 pds. I had to start the whole insurance process again which was frustrating especially the psychological part. Finally, I was approved and in December 2011 I became my pre op diet weighing 308 pds. On January 20, the day of my surgery I weighed in at 288 pds. Several people tried to talk me out of the surgery during this process but my mind was made up that I had to do this for me. The surgery was hard, I was hospitalized longer than the usual stay and returned 10 days later for another several days. It was hard adjusting and I was stubborn and didn't necessarily want to conform to this new way of life. However, as of today I weigh 195 pds, which is my doctor's goal. No longer am I considered obese just overweight. I would like to lose another 15 pds and hope to be successful this year in meeting that goal. My life is much better mentally and physically. I have a wonderful partner who has helped me through my journey and provided support when I was frustrated or felt like I was failing. My ways may not work for you but I would like to share with you what works for me. First, I started taking depression medicine which helps me mentally and I don't feel the need as much to eat when I am stressed. I weigh myself everyday and eat accordingly. It is much easier to lose 5 pds than 50 pds. I don't count calories or carbs. I am a vegetarian so I do have to watch my Protein intake because I was losing large amounts of hair after the surgery. I do watch my fat intake, and will allow myself a treat occasionally. I can't eat any sweets that have larger than 12 grams of sugar or I get ill. I have noticed I can eat several Cookies but only a few ounces of vegetables. So, I do try to wisely choice my food everyday but it is hard at times and I still slip up. I eat about five to six meals a day averaging about 1,000 calories. I battle with Constipation everyday and it seems to be a losing battle. Your body functions differently after the surgery. It is important to take your Vitamins. My sagging skin is upsetting but as it was told to me "fat kills extra skin doesn't," so I am learning to adjust to it. My advice to everyone is don't wait any longer, do this for yourself and improve your quality of life. The journey may be frustrating but every pound you lose is a celebration. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing!

Today is my 1st anniversary... I felt it important to share my thoughts on my weight loss journey to help others. In November 2009 I began a six month weight loss program required by my insurance for the lap band procedure. My highest weight was 324 pds. By the end of the six months I weighed 290 pds. However, I seemed to have some conflicts with the doctor and decided it was in my best interest to seek another doctor. Well, time got away from me and it wasn't until 2011 that I again began seeking another doctor. During the process I ran into several individuals who had the lap band surgery that weren't successful. I decided to look at other options and decided the vertical sleeve was for me. In June 2011 I went to my first seminar weighing in at 311 pds. I had to start the whole insurance process again which was frustrating especially the psychological part. Finally, I was approved and in December 2011 I became my pre op diet weighing 308 pds. On January 20, the day of my surgery I weighed in at 288 pds. Several people tried to talk me out of the surgery during this process but my mind was made up that I had to do this for me. The surgery was hard, I was hospitalized longer than the usual stay and returned 10 days later for another several days. It was hard adjusting and I was stubborn and didn't necessarily want to conform to this new way of life. However, as of today I weigh 195 pds, which is my doctor's goal. No longer am I considered obese just overweight. I would like to lose another 15 pds and hope to be successful this year in meeting that goal. My life is much better mentally and physically. I have a wonderful partner who has helped me through my journey and provided support when I was frustrated or felt like I was failing. My ways may not work for you but I would like to share with you what works for me. First, I started taking depression medicine which helps me mentally and I don't feel the need as much to eat when I am stressed. I weigh myself everyday and eat accordingly. It is much easier to lose 5 pds than 50 pds. I don't count calories or carbs. I am a vegetarian so I do have to watch my Protein intake because I was losing large amounts of hair after the surgery. I do watch my fat intake, and will allow myself a treat occasionally. I can't eat any sweets that have larger than 12 grams of sugar or I get ill. I have noticed I can eat several Cookies but only a few ounces of vegetables. So, I do try to wisely choice my food everyday but it is hard at times and I still slip up. I eat about five to six meals a day averaging about 1,000 calories. I battle with Constipation everyday and it seems to be a losing battle. Your body functions differently after the surgery. It is important to take your Vitamins. My sagging skin is upsetting but as it was told to me "fat kills extra skin doesn't," so I am learning to adjust to it. My advice to everyone is don't wait any longer, do this for yourself and improve your quality of life. The journey may be frustrating but every pound you lose is a celebration. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your success.

Very Inspirational, and congratulations on your amazing success.

Thank you so much for sharing. I live reading people's journey because in some way or another it hits home. Congratulations on all of your success, and cheers to your healthy future!
Sheena

Today is my 1st anniversary... I felt it important to share my thoughts on my weight loss journey to help others. In November 2009 I began a six month weight loss program required by my insurance for the lap band procedure. My highest weight was 324 pds. By the end of the six months I weighed 290 pds. However, I seemed to have some conflicts with the doctor and decided it was in my best interest to seek another doctor. Well, time got away from me and it wasn't until 2011 that I again began seeking another doctor. During the process I ran into several individuals who had the lap band surgery that weren't successful. I decided to look at other options and decided the vertical sleeve was for me. In June 2011 I went to my first seminar weighing in at 311 pds. I had to start the whole insurance process again which was frustrating especially the psychological part. Finally, I was approved and in December 2011 I became my pre op diet weighing 308 pds. On January 20, the day of my surgery I weighed in at 288 pds. Several people tried to talk me out of the surgery during this process but my mind was made up that I had to do this for me. The surgery was hard, I was hospitalized longer than the usual stay and returned 10 days later for another several days. It was hard adjusting and I was stubborn and didn't necessarily want to conform to this new way of life. However, as of today I weigh 195 pds, which is my doctor's goal. No longer am I considered obese just overweight. I would like to lose another 15 pds and hope to be successful this year in meeting that goal. My life is much better mentally and physically. I have a wonderful partner who has helped me through my journey and provided support when I was frustrated or felt like I was failing. My ways may not work for you but I would like to share with you what works for me. First, I started taking depression medicine which helps me mentally and I don't feel the need as much to eat when I am stressed. I weigh myself everyday and eat accordingly. It is much easier to lose 5 pds than 50 pds. I don't count calories or carbs. I am a vegetarian so I do have to watch my Protein intake because I was losing large amounts of hair after the surgery. I do watch my fat intake, and will allow myself a treat occasionally. I can't eat any sweets that have larger than 12 grams of sugar or I get ill. I have noticed I can eat several Cookies but only a few ounces of vegetables. So, I do try to wisely choice my food everyday but it is hard at times and I still slip up. I eat about five to six meals a day averaging about 1,000 calories. I battle with Constipation everyday and it seems to be a losing battle. Your body functions differently after the surgery. It is important to take your Vitamins. My sagging skin is upsetting but as it was told to me "fat kills extra skin doesn't," so I am learning to adjust to it. My advice to everyone is don't wait any longer, do this for yourself and improve your quality of life. The journey may be frustrating but every pound you lose is a celebration. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

This was very helpful!