aliandrews

Hey I am 4 weeks post op and have lost 24 pounds. I am 5'1".

Hey I am 4 weeks post op and have lost 24 pounds. I am 5'1".

I had a c-section also and thought that hurt worse than the sleeve did. I got up the first time after having the sleeve and was shocked that it wasn't more painful. So, don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Hey I am 4 weeks post op and have lost 24 pounds. I am 5'1".

I was worried about the permanency of it also. It really hasn't been that bad. My stomach is smaller, but I can still eat what I want in moderation. I can only fit in about 3-4 oz, but I am satisfied. I was really scared up to and the day of surgery, but everything turned out great. I have thrown up on occasion. A few times some things have not agreed with me. It only happens sometimes. I can't seem to drink milk anymore. My stomach doesn't like it anymore. I can't tolerate things that are extremely sweet. If I take more bites than my stomach will allow, then I will feel sick. I don't do that very often.

35 also and never felt good about myself until now.

Not obese! According to my wii anyway!
I hit Onederland and under 30 BMI today
7 weeks post op- it's been at least 12 yrs since I was this weight.
We just got back from Orlando and I guess all the walking and heat paid off
Sleeved 5/23/13
High 253
SW 226
CW 197
Goal 160
So excited!!!!

I love this post. THis makes me want to keep going to goal. I have lost 105 lbs and get discouraged that I may not lose anymore. It has been over a year for me. I know I am being silly. This post is really helpful.

The comment about Mexico is a rather low and unnecessary blow, don't you think?

Don't worry, you will get to where you want. It will take its time. Not everyone will lose the same way.

35 also and never felt good about myself until now.

I'm a slow loser. I'm also 4'11" and pear shaped. I'm on my 5th week and have lost 17 pounds. I have to keep looking at the positive points like I lowered my steering wheel a notch, I can walk the entire flea market (and its huge), My heels are up to 3", I'm exercising more which I never use to, my dresses have gone from a 28 to a 16 and I haven't been this weight since 1997 when I was 24.

Nope, not weird, but awesome. You go girl.

OK hold on, i know that you may find the topic title weird/odd, but i promise you am not a *****/freak.
but it is true, i kissed myself today, and i find this to be a NSV that is worth sharing.
First, before i go into the subject, let me tell you a little about myself.
I HATE MYSELF!

I HATE MYSELF!

I HATE MYSELF!

I HAVE ALWAYS HATED MYSELF!

DID I SAY, I HATE MYSELF?

IN CASE I FORGOT, I HATE MYSELF.

This has all changed today as i was washing the dishes. This past valentine, my husband has gave me a mirror as a gift, this mirror is heart shaped and my husband decided to glue it on the wall that i face when i am at the sink, when he glued it, he said and i quote: " this is for you to always remember how beautiful you have became and have always been". well, it was a sweet thing from him to gift and say BUT i have always ignored mirrors, because i have always seen a reflection of someone who i never thought i was, i acted different than what i see in the mirror, i act as if i am small but the mirror has always showed a big reflection which i hated!

Well to make this long story short. Today, as i was washing the dishes, i take take a look at the mirror and look back down BUT i looked back at myself right away because what i saw has pleased me!! I saw a beautiful 20 year old woman who is the exact reflection of my soul, i thought i looked beautiful, and i questioned myself: is this really me? I teared up and all of the sudden without paying attention to what i am doing, I kissed the mirror and stood up and smiled (but whats wrong with complimenting myself) UGH, i confess it felt weird but for the first time i love myself.

This made my day, and i sure could not leave it at that.

I walked swiftly to my husband in the living room and told him that he is a very lucky man to have me. HAHAHAHA he was weak. BUT i was very happy, and in a very good mood all of the sudden.

I am sure this has happened to someone else, kissing the mirror/liking what you see... it happens right?

I find it okay to compliment myself, because what i went through was not easy, what i gave away to be at this state of body was not easy, it is okay to like what i see even for a moment right?

Sorry for this long post, i thought i had to share, please give yourself credit, you deserve it.

i really love oikos.

Maybe you want to look into the jillian Michael total body revolution. This 90 day challenge completely transformed my body. And wow you will really sweat. Hope this works for you.

When I first started out, I could only fit in maybe 1-2 oz. Since I am a year post op now, I can get in between 4-6 oz. I try to eat every 2-3 hours, so I don't necessarily take in that much at a time. I usually have my 3 main meals (4oz) and 2 small Snacks.< /p>

Guilty. Did it today, lost two pounds. No joke. I consider it less OCD and more of just a marvel because I'm only pooping every three days, so it's quite the event.

I finally broke through this week -- I am down 1.4 pounds not much but I was ecstatic!

You have to put in the effort also. Remember your sleeve is only a tool. The sleeve will work. You are not a failure. Don't give in because it is too early to say that. Eat your Protein first and remember to get in your fluids. Stop eating things that you shouldn't. If you do, then you will set up yourself for failure later. You are definitely going to lose weight because you can't eat the amount you used to, but you need to do it right. Try to eat the right things instead of the wrong things. Message me if you have any questions. I had the surgery a year ago and have lost 106 lbs and am still losing. I have messed up along the way, and I have learned from it. Good luck.

23 days until I leave for Tijuana. I was running out of time to tell her and it was stressing me out so bad keeping it a secret. My mom is one of my best friends and I just did not want to stress her out or make her worry with the fact that I am going to Mexico for surgery. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Things went way better than I expected. She is 100% confident with my decision and where I am going because she knows me well enough to know that I have done my research. She just hates that I am going to be so far away if something was to go wrong (from one side of the state to the other). I feel so good now. I love my mom.

hun reassurance/help is on the way
there is NO WAY that the sleeve won't work - 85% of your tummy is gone, gone and gone
since your tummy is so small - you should be able to eat only "x" amount (whatever your NUT says)- you should ONLY eat that small amount (ie 1/3 cup)
DON'T eat anymore than your NUT tells you
very important - DO NOT "graze" - which means.....
NO eating between meals - eating here and there during the day when you are not supposed to, basically just plain over eating, eventually "possibly" causing you to gain weight - or not lose !!!!
feeling depressed, incorrectly telling yourself you are a failure - get over it
You are NOT a failure
you showed your intelligence by having the WLS - knowing you must lose weight to get healthy.
you must follow all the basic rules - Water is very important - are you following that ok? if not, you must try harder
stop drinking 1/2 hr before you eat
DO NOT drink during meal (or snack) DO NOT drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat
you lost 13 lbs pre-op, another 20 lbs after WLS - look at the whole picture - you weigh 33 lbs less than you use to. WooHoo!!!
please don't get discouraged
you need to remember you have a long road in front of you while losing the weight - but then.... you must still eat correctly for the REST of your life-but you can and WILL do this for your own good/health and happiness
No one ever promised you a "rose garden"
but you CAN do this - i have confidence in you - i can see you are a winner!!
Stop eating those "nasty" foods
why are they in the house anyways??
if your response is "you have kids and a boyfriend/husband (both? ) - oh well - they don't need all that junk either
clean your kitchen cupboards, pantry - get rid of all "those" things. don't need temptation around
eventually - you will be able to have a "bite or two" of a "goody" - but moderation - and for now i would nix any fattening food
EVERYTHING that the above people/sleevers' (and the ones to follow) have said are true - (we are all very smart )
suggestions are great!!!!
but you must work hard too - you didn't go to bed on a friday night, waking up monday morning with an extra "million" lbs - won't come off in a weekend either
gmnatbat gave many great responses to what the sleeve will do, and what it unfortunately will not do
do or do not there is no try
DO stick to all the rules with the sleeve, do have confidence in yourself - and "DO" tell yourself you are not a failure
the sleeve gives one more amazing thing
HOPE
you now have the chance to lose your weight, and become healthier and happier for the rest of your longer life with your sleeve
take care bud
good luck
my hand is holding up a glass of Water toasting to your success

At this point you aren't even eating regular food. Get Protein and liquids in and make good choices. Choices should be easier now, but you have to choose wisely.

I justed wanted to say that 25 pounds in your first month is awesome! Way to go, hon!!! Woo hooo!!! You should totally be celebrating that victory! Go get your nails or hair done to celebrate!!
And, I agree with everything these folks who've already posted are saying. And I will say that you can see a difference in you based on those two pictures you posted. I struggle sometimes with seeing a change in my appearnace, and I'm down 75 pounds.
Work that sleeve!! Eat clean, eat your protien, drink your liquids, go for a few walks... heck, walk laps at your favorite mall and window shop!! Park farther out.... whatever it takes to get you to add exercise to your day. Best of luck to you! Hang in there!!!

The sleeve:
Restricts the amount you can comfortably eat at one sitting.
Possibly cuts down your hunger.
The sleeve does not:
Make food choices for you.
Tell you when and how much to eat.
Automatically and magically remove fat.
Make you exercise, drink Water, take Vitamins.
Give you motivation.
Keep you from getting discouraged because the fat is not coming off fast enough for you..
Keep you from stalling.
Keep you from eating enough small Snacks to maintain your fat and even gain weight.