Charlotte

Today marks 10 weeks since recovery day. Weight 275.2lbs and down 29 inches so far. This was one of my goals to reach am so happy to be here. Next goal is 225lbs by Easter. Then in the upper onederland numbers by end of June.

The gym I go to (Anytime Fitness) the machines all have a place to put in your weight, they are all computerized. I use myfitnesspal.com also and it seems to track my fitness weight training and cardio just fine. I also use jfit on my droid phone.

Wow it has already been 9 weeks and I still marvel at the changes my body is taking on. I weighted in this morning at 280.6 that is so awesome that puts me down 56.4 lbs. WOW. I have lost 23 inches over all and am feeling so wonderful (other than a stupid cold right now). The doctor told me not to except large weight loss numbers now that I am further out but they keep coming off and I am so thankful for that. I am still off all medication until the 16th when I see the heart doctor. I don't feel like I need them anymore but that will be up to him as to weather I get to stay off them. I feel great even while at the gym. So I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for good news Thursday. I have only one regret in all of this is that my mom can't be here to see it. I wish I would have had the sleeve done years ago it would have saved me so much grief over the past years. Step by Step Day by Day with Jesus is all I can hope for. I thank Him for so much and for making it possible for me to have this surgery. Oh yeah this is such ego boosting for me, I bought a dress last year for Valentines Day through a catalog. When it got here they had sent me a size 22, no way was I going to fit in that thing being at a size 28. I didn't even send it back I was so upset. I just hung it in the deepest corner of my closet and forgot about it. Today looking for something to wear that didn't fall off, lol, I noticed it hiding there, so I took it out and laid it on the bed. Yeah right, I though, that thing is still way to small for me. I kept staring at it. Oh what the heck I tried it on laughing the whole time but slap me silly it fits and fits good. Will wonders never end, I hope not. Have a Happy Valentines Day and Good losing all.

I can't drink milk because it effects me that same exact way. It might not be the sugar it could be the milk.

Welcome to the loser's bench. Congrat's on your surgery and the weight you have already lost. I am 10 weeks out today and there are still some smells that bother me but not near what they did after surgery, thank God. I loved your story you did great. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

Our bodies are amazing they change with every passing day after VSG. We just need to give them time to adjust to all the changes. The weight will and does come off. You stated that you went from couch to 5k, so you could be building muscel which weights more than fat. You lowered your calories but if exercising you need more for the body to burn it. You could be retaining fluids as well. There are so many reasons that you are not losing weight but I bet you are toning and losing inches. If your not measuring yourself maybe you could start. This is a much better way to gauge what is going on with your body. I am only 10 weeks out and have had a few set backs even to the point of gaining 2 pounds early on, I started measuring, increased the calories (900-1100) and drink a lot more Water (8-10oz), I don't just go by weight anymore either. Making me a much happier person during the no weight loss times. Keep up what you are doing and the weight will and does come off, just give your body time to adjust to all the new things gong on with it. Before you know it you will be in onederland, Best wishes and happy losing.

Here is the shake list if you cab't get it to work send me your email and will send it that way.

I would like to join the challenge. SW 337 CW 280.4 GW 255

You can do this, just take one day at a time and if you have to start from all over with just liquids then mush and then food. You have come to far to let this set-back get you. I have to ask myself do I need this food or do I crave this food and why. It doesn't always work but I am starting to make good choices about the food I'm eating. We are here for you and only want the best for you. Will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you all for the great comments. Gotta Love those sleeves........

Dorrie; Have since stopped weighting everyday. I now only weight once a week on my day after surgery days (Tuesdays) today in fact. It just made me crazy to weight all the time. I appericate your responce. Good-Bye fat and hello skinny YAYYYYYYYYYY for both of us......

Had my surgery December 12,2011 in Las Vegas Neveda with Dr Atkins. They have support groups, Clothes exchange and you can get your supplements from them also. Call and check with them. Surgical Control Weight Center 1-702- 313-8446 they are good.

I was sleeved Dec 12, 2011 I also had type 2 diabetes before VSG. I was in the 140's for the first few weeks until I started using www.myfitnesspal.com and I could see how much sugar I was taking in. I try to keep my intake around 35 gm a day and my numbers are now in the 70's but not higher than 120. I have 1 more A1C check before the doctor will remove it (Diabetic) from my file, can't wait for that day.