fell4falls

I kind of agree with TinkerToyz. If money is an issue, then do what I do...order nothing, and take a couple of bites from my hubby's plate. I don't see the point in paying for a full meal when I can't eat it. A couple of bites from my hub's plate satisfies just fine.

Put on an old pair of pants that were tight to remind yourself how far YOU have come. Look at some of the NSV that you have had. I am a low-bmi having surgery soon and I'm worried about the same thing. I have a friend who had surgery and lost alot of weight quickly and she will be the person to comment on how slow I am loosing.
You are loseing. You've lost alot. You've come a long way. Keep it up. Compare yourself to where you would have been if you did't have the surgery.
And...Be sure to remind me of all of this when I'm having the same problem. good luck.

I kind of agree with TinkerToyz. If money is an issue, then do what I do...order nothing, and take a couple of bites from my hubby's plate. I don't see the point in paying for a full meal when I can't eat it. A couple of bites from my hub's plate satisfies just fine.

SleeveMe81...you already know how I feel about people and their gossipy ways...let em talk. Your business is your business, and NEVER let ANYONE make you feel bad for making the decision to better yourself and your life. You are better than that. And as for those people thinking that wls is "an easy way out" ...I believe it takes a very strong person to say, "I can't do this on my own...I need help." Just saying.

Falls...are you stalking me .....you know how I feel about you dear friend.....you are my inspiration.

June 20 is my bday, too!

I have a really bad sweet tooth too. Unfortunately, I can eat them with no trouble. It's when I eat something high in sugar and high in fat, that will make me sick like that. Once I ate at the Cheesecake Factory, and I had to find a couch in the mall to lay down for an hour.

I have the most amazing friend. She was so excited and open and told everyone about her decision to get her sleeve. It was because of her courage and strength that I have decided to embark on my own journey. I will be meeting with the surgeon in a few weeks and I am so excited, ready to embark on the road to a healthier me. I even found out my insurance does cover it!!! That said the one thing that I have struggled with is deciding if I was going to tell everyone or not. My husband is very supportive and so is my awesome friend, but after a lot of thought I have decided I am not telling anyone, with the exception of some friends and anyone I meet or know that is struggling with obesity themselves.
My MIL is a nurse and she will not be supportive and I know she will say I need to do it on my own as she did 30 years ago. When I mentioned my friend having surgery all she said was "well...you have to be careful so many of them become alcoholics, or shopping addicts, I see them all the time at work" . Mind you I wasn't saying I was thinking about it or anything. She also talks about everything and everyone, not in a harmful way at all, she is not mean spirited, but is always talking about various peoples health and medical issues ect.
After discussing this with my husband I have decided to not tell my in laws or anyone in his family. This is a very personal choice and I feel I want to keep it private. I wish I too could scream it from the mountain tops like my friend, but I fear that any form of negativity will keep me from being successful.
Am I a coward??? :confused5:

My insurance coordinator said this is true my final appt is in a few weeks omg!!!

Another Cigna revision, they no longer require 6 months supervised diet. Now its only 3!!! My third appointment is early June. Finish all my testing mid June, my guess is we will be submitting to Cigna in about 5 weeks. Yikes!!! Im super excited! Just hope it all works out.

I was sleeved on Jan 3, 2012. These pics are from the night before surgery and the day I hit 50 lbs lost. I still have around 50 lbs to goal, but so far, I am happy with my results!!

I was sleeved on Jan 3, 2012. These pics are from the night before surgery and the day I hit 50 lbs lost. I still have around 50 lbs to goal, but so far, I am happy with my results!!

Look at you!! Fantastic. I was sleeved on 1/17 and now down 54lbs. This is incentive to post photos of myself to show progress. Keep up the good works and I will too!
One Love.

Congrats on your success you look fabulous!

You look great. Keep up the good work.

you look great, and much happier

I was sleeved on Jan 3, 2012. These pics are from the night before surgery and the day I hit 50 lbs lost. I still have around 50 lbs to goal, but so far, I am happy with my results!!

I was sleeved on Jan 3, 2012. These pics are from the night before surgery and the day I hit 50 lbs lost. I still have around 50 lbs to goal, but so far, I am happy with my results!!

hey "sweetie"
Egads, i don't think i could survive without my sweet 'n low. please, please, never take it away from me
drink away
kathy

As of this morning, I have met my first mini goal of 50 lbs!!! I am so excited!

As of this morning, I have met my first mini goal of 50 lbs!!! I am so excited!

As of this morning, I have met my first mini goal of 50 lbs!!! I am so excited!

Vance... you're still entitled to a life! I fully intend to have a couple of glasses of sangria (or the equivalent) every now and then, calories be darned! You're losing more than 3# per week... Whaddaya want, guy? Hang in there, you're on track you loser, you!

Be encouraged! You have lost 46 amazing lbs!! That is awesome, and you will continue to drop! You can do this!!

I have had lots of those moments, rest assured that there is not 2 lbs. of fat in 2 glasses of sangria. You are only bloated, so just drink lots of Water, get your Protein in, and you will be fine!! Believe me, I have been there !!