Weigh2Go

Thanks!!!

I met my first major goal - getting to onederland!!!! I stalled just over 200 for over 3 weeks - so for those of you stalled & frustrated, hang in there! I'm almost 4 weeks out & have released 48 lbs. I'd say lost it but I don't want to find it ever again Getting back in the ones for the first time in over ten years has given me a much needed boost of confidence.

You look great - proud of you!

Hang in there - the first couple weeks are the most difficult -you'll start dropping weight soon.

My parents were anxious about my surgery also. Now that I am 4 months out & 50 lbs down I am so glad I did it anyway. Spent time with my parents this week & they both are so proud & have said it was a good choice. You'll want some help that first week - once you are out of surgery your parents will chill out.

Congrats!!!! I am stalled right above the Onederland mark --- frustrating --- but it inspires me to see your achievement

It gets much better! I am 3 months out - you will eat again - you just won't need to eat large amounts because you will fill up so quickly. I still crave sugar but don't binge on it anymore. Hang in there!

I was crazy addicted to regular coke. Have not had it since surgery. Now when I want something other than Water I pick crystal lite tea or sobe water 0. Hang in there!

God wants us to be around to witness to others. When I was trying to decide if I could take thus step & have surgery - I was praying about it while driving (eyes open 'lol) & said I need you to show me this is what I should do - & "Voice of Truth" came on the radio as soon as I said it. I also got a call from my mom who was not really for the surgery saying she had been thinking about it & changed her mind. Anyway - it was scary to take the step but it probably saved my life. I am so much healthier already & am only 6 weeks out. Take Care -

You have done so well with your weight loss - it has been so inspiring to read your posts. Praying for you!

I am glad I had the sleeve - I feel like now I eat they way I only wished I could before. I like it because I'm not hungry like I was on "diets" and I have control over my food decisions - whereas before if something sweet was in the house it called my name until I ate it. It is really a blessing. If I had diabetes I probably would have done the bypass - nothing wrong with that surgery but I didn't want to worry about dumping.

Congrats to everyone on their progress so far! I am doing good - have 4 lbs left to make my goal.... glad the number on my scale keeps dropping! Start of Valentine's Day Challenge - 222 Valentine's Day Goal - 208

A friend told me tonight in conversation that she admires Oprah because "she lost her weight the right way" which I took as a jab so I told her Oprah also gained most of it back the wrong way. I noticed in general my friends that have weight to lose have not been around as much & thinner friends have been more chatty towards me.

Just prayed for you & will be praying for you ad you heal. I hate this happened but am so glad you went to get it checked out. Keep us posted!

Great topic. I am new at this (finishing my 3rd week sleeved) - my thoughts are that I had the surgery to help me jump start a healthier life - one that I plan to continue after I get my excess weight off. I do drink one protien shake each morning to jump start the day since at this point I can't eat much.... but other than that I have changed my eating to "real" foods that are high in protien. I feel better than I have in years - and I think a lot of that comes from simply eating better quality foods (and no longer drinking cokes). I always tried to find a way to cheat my way to thin through crazy diets - and in my opinion the protien shots and the like are a way to not eat healthy but try and meet the protien requirements without really changing ones lifestyle to eat clean.

I am finishing up my 3rd week & am on soft foods. I like greek yougart, soups, chili (but really chew or blend it), I also like ovengold turkey from the deli with laughing cow light cheese. Just don't eat much at a time!

This will be my first challenge In honor of Valentines Day my goal is going to be -14 by 2/14. CW: 222 Valentines Goal Weight: 208.

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Thanks for all of the great info everyone. I'm almost 3 weeks out and am getting used to this new way of eating. I just started walking again with my nike+ chip. If you have a ipod or iphone you can get the nike+ chip kit at most sporting good stores (I got mine at d**k's Sporting Goods). It is good motivation and they have a C25K program on it as well. If any of you are on it already friend me - my id is Renee, Ph.D.

You look great!

Congrats! That's great!

Family kept my kids for a week & that was a blessing. They had fun - I healed & was fine by the end of the week.

I felt the gas also when trying to drink. You'll be better in a couple more days - hang in there!

Thanks everyone! I am doing soooo much better now. Tomorrow is a week out & I can drink protien shakes (sipping & slowly) and it is much easier to get liquid down. Popsicles kept me alive those first days & gatoraide with protien elixir. I have "released" 17 lbs!!! I don't like saying "lost" because it sounds like I want to find it - like I lost my ring or whatever. Anyway - thanks & I am so thankful for all of you!

So I am on day 4 after being sleeved. I can not get much down. For example - I can only drink 1 oz every hour - had protien elixir w Water 2x and some gatoraide. Probably only 12 oz total today. I feel pressure everytime I drink. I had a great doctor who said my surgery went perfect. Just wondering if this is normal. Hoping my stomach will allow more liquids in the days to come. Would love your thoughts.