SexySlim

Thank you!

Hi losers! I took some during pics this morning. The before pics are 2 weeks before my surgery, right before I started the pre-op diet. The current pics are 13 weeks out (as of last Wednesday). Before I was 288.0 lbs and now 241.0 lbs (47 lost). I was in a size 20W (very fitted) and now I can wear a 18 Regular. I just want to be a size 14, I don't ever remember being a 14 in my life. I'm a tall amazon queen, so I will see how 200 lbs looks on me first and then assess from there. Happy losing!

Wow I could have written this myself! I have a PhD, I've always thought as myself as beautiful on this inside and out, I just could never get a hold of my weight issue. I think I went on my first diet in 6th grade. Getting this surgery is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself and I would do it 1000 times over. Best $5500 I ever spent

That's good that you still had a loss after that weekend. One of my best friends came to visit and I ate a lot of not so healthy things. But we were active. We went horseback riding, sailing, and walking around DC to the monuments. I was down 2.2 lbs last week. I think I only officially worked out once, but so far this week I've worked out everyday. My NSV last week was I was able to buy some size 18 regular Bermuda shorts. I was really happy about that. I got my first "wow you've lost a lot of weight" comment at work yesterday. That really made me happy too. My total loss is 47 lbs. So close to 50!

Moms will always have their say. You just still gotta love 'em. Mine is the opposite. Last week I went out and got some new bermuda shorts because I want some summer clothes that fit. I went to NY & Co thinking I won't be able to fit the 18's yet. So they fit and I was sooooo excited! I told my mom I'm finally in a regular 18 and down 45 lbs. Her reply: well don't overdo it, don't get too thin. Whaaaaaa??? So now an 18 is thin!!! I told her I just want to be a 14 so I have 2 sizes to go. She was still negative. Needless to say, I will not discuss my weight or size with her ever again. She came to my house last night and said look at you skinny lady. I said thanks. This morning I told her I'm 3 lbs. away from 50 lbs. I guess I'm excited and want to share with her, but better prepared for the backlash. We have to remind ourselves we made this decision for us and nobody else. So keep up the good work!

Hey good luck with your surgery. I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. NP Chapter Spring '99. When is your walk? Make sure you're at least 6 weeks out, you may have serious fatigue. I did the Komen walk earlier this month. I lost 4 lbs that week

I'm not sure if they do anything different but my surgeon did stitch over the staple line. Maybe that makes it tighter by reinforcing it?

The Mexican surgeons have more experience than the US surgeons, in general, when it comes to WLS. I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly and would do it 1000 times over again. This was my first surgery so I can't compare it to anything, but I had no pain and only nausea for one night. Of course I was worried about the possibility of having a complication once I got back, but I didn't. I stuck to the prescribed diet and let my new stomach heal. Worrying about a complication is normal where ever you have your surgery though.

I absolutely love Zumba! I can't really remember my first class but I'm sure I wasn't that great. The main thing is it's a fun dance class. People are so into it that they don't have time to look around and judge you. As long as you are still moving to the beat, you are burning calories. Keep going!

Awesome you are so close to onderland!!!! I lost 4.0 lbs this week making my total 44.8 lbs. I had my first Zumba class Monday at the new center and absolutely loved it! This is the third instructor I've had and she was the real deal! I can't wait to go back tonight. I wore my black pencil skirt to work yesterday and I was literally swimming in it. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle the clothes thing. I don't want to invest a lot of money until I'm at goal. For my casual clothes I have been shopping at the cheap stores and buying maxi dresses. I think this weekend I will take my "during" pics and compare them to my before pics. I haven't been measuring so I will be using the pics instead. Keep up the good work!

I was sleeved on 3/28 and I'm down 41 lbs. That includes 10 lbs lost on the 2 week pre-op diet. I am 5'11" and my start weight was 288. I consider myself a slow loser as well.

Wow awesome! You look great and you are glowing

Oh wow I had no idea she lost 55 lbs! I feel like I'm a slow loser as well, but I'll take a slow loss over no loss. I had my visit with my PCP this morning. I thought he was going to freak out that I went to Mexico but he told me he had a patient that went to Mexico for the band years ago. Of course she had complications and the insurance would not pick it up. I'm thankful we haven't had any. He ordered the bariatric blood workup for me and wants to see me back in 4 month. My cholesterol is still high, but I know it's because of genetics. My BP is low, but he said not low enough for a concern and to just eat salt. I do feel normal and I'm living a normal life. Sometimes I miss food, well I guess the amounts, but I'm happy with my loss. I'm down 1.8 this week for 40.8 total I'm still wearing the same size, eventhough it's very loose. My elliptical was delivered last Friday and I've worked out on it twice and am going to Zumba class tonight.

+1 to the group. I'm down 41 lbs and still wearing the same clothes. My 20w work slacks are loose but I can't fit an 18 yet. I can tell I'm losing but would like to buy some smaller clothes. I think it's because I'm tall idk. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm no expert, but I suspect your calories are too high for your height. How is your diet? Are you eating mainly protein?

I can so relate! I was talking to my mom last night and told her I'm almost at my 40 lb mark and so happy. I said I want to be a size 12 or 14 (I'm 5'11"). She said I remember that time you were drinking those Protein shakes and you looked emaciated. I was like whaaaa. I said I never got under 200 lbs or smaller than a 16. She said well you don't need to be smaller than a 16. *crickets* Celebrate your success and ignore the nay-sayers!

Hey sleeve sis! I look forward to your blogs every Wednesday. I'm down 4 lbs this week (technically 3 with the gain last week). 39 total. I did the Komen race for the cure Saturday so I think that was all the cardio I got in and once on the Wii. My eating was so-so last week and I did eat a hot-n-now donut from Krispy Kreme. It was soooo good. I'm trying to just save my sweet treats for the weekend and be good during the week. This week I got tired of protein shakes in the morning, so this week I'm doing Chobani with granola, and the granola is actually keeping me regular, so I think I will stick to it.

I remember having that same feeling! You are in great hands with Dr. Kelly. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

How about one of those pedal things. Like the bike without the seat. You can have it by your couch and pedal as you watch tv. I'm sure that has no weight limit. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I did a quick search and only found some that go up to 400 lbs. Can you make time to walk outside in a hilly area? Hills are great cardio! Sent from my iPhone using VST

The scientific answer to why is because our bodies like to adapt and don't want us to be thin. Our bodies think we are in a famine and are holding on to our precious little fat cells. But keep doing what you are doing and your body will eventally drop the fat. I consider myself a slow loser as well, that's why I would always give up on diets. With our new sleeves, we have the tool necessary to finally reach our goals. Keep up the good work and switch it up sometimes to shock your body.

Congrats! I love the elliptical! I ordered one from Nordic Track and is should be coming this week!

What's your BMI? I think he only gives the pre-op diet for larger patients. He didn't give me one, my BMI was 49 but I did my own pre-op diet and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I just did protein shakes then a regular dinner. It was supposed to be just meat and veggies but it was bad food, but I still lost and stuck strictly to the 3 day pre-op diet. That's very important. Most important in fact.

Oh sorry. How about a makeover at the makeup counter. That's little and I think they only make you buy one product. New workout clothes/sports bra. New iTunes. Jewelry. Charm bracelet and get a new charm after every mini goal. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Oh I just remembered another one. When I finally get to goal (been trying to get there my whole life), I want a professional photo shoot.