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Sassygirl....i am only 7 weeks post-op so i am not anywhere near where you are now.....but.....you hit the nail on the head with the beginning of your writing....
You are writing about me...(i am sure a lot of us)... that person is still to close in my life for me to feel any different ....but.... I will!!!!
One day, i too, will feel the meaning of your post...
Thank you for putting into words how i feel at this time...

Nate, i am with you! Cheeseburger over sweets for me too....((that is why i had sleeve, ate to many in the past)) and just because we/i want one, does not mean we/i will eat one...i know the rules, i know the restrictions, please no lecturing ... Thank you in advance for letting us/me voice our/my "head hunger"...

Bigdogkc .... I am proud of you for recognizing your issue, posting it here: asking for advice, then posting the next day that you made it through another night..
I was there: committed to the surgery but still going through so much mentally during pre-op it didn't seem do-able .... But i did it, as you are... We made it through...
It is ok to feel the way you did, it is ok to vent your frustrations...
not one (1) of us will be perfect every day of pre-op or post-op ...we will flub up...but .... we remember tomorrow is another day, to try harder, to feel more confident, and to smile when we realize "we CAN do this"..
good luck, stay strong and believe in yourself !!!

Lissa that is fantastic !!! keep it up and you are going to be in your teens again! lol... What an amazing accomplishment you have achieved .... "Standing Ovation"

Meredith ... Congrats on your surgery....i don't have Dr Washington but i read this and just had to respond...you are all being very supportive of each other... WLS friends are friends forever! the connection between you is very strong and life long... Good luck all of you ...

LilMissDiva...
i just found this thread and am so glad i did. I have read it from beginning and you have answered SO many questions i had rolling around ... SO many positive quotes ... SO much support!
Thank you for the time and energy you have given to us all.
About me:
59 yrs old
5'3"
328 pre-op December 2011
294 day of surgery - May 2, 2012
256 today
Living life and love living!

Oh i so want one of those shirts!!!! lol
I am about 6 weeks out so can not really relate to this right now....but....9 years ago I lost 80 pounds (found 'em) and was treated differently....it hurt, having people "see" me when i was size 14 but never noticed me when size 26-28....i was the same person, but i guess some people think if a person is obese, they must also be dumb. Sad but true, people can be cruel, ignorant and insensitive.

Glad you are all home from your "mini vacation"....lol doing fine and resting... Walking .... Sipping!

Thank you all for your help...Encouraging words, websites to look over and meals.....love the tips and looking forward to reviewing the websites !
You all are awesome!!!

This is my typical day menu: breakfast-protein shake. I workout at 4 am and to work by 6. Snack-weight watched string cheese. Lunch- 2 oz chicken, turkey, white fish or shrimp. Might be with some greens or maybe not. Snack- maybe another cheese or some rolled up lunch meat. One slice. Dinner-left over lunch lol.

Lissa you are truly amazing and such an inspiration....i get such a great feeling reading your post.... There is hope! some day i too might go into a gym.... I am in my wheel chair less every day....
Congratulations on such an important NSV !!!!!

Welcome to the losers bench!!! Sounds like you are doing great... Rest...walk...sip...

Lissa you are truly amazing and such an inspiration....i get such a great feeling reading your post.... There is hope! some day i too might go into a gym.... I am in my wheel chair less every day....
Congratulations on such an important NSV !!!!!

Lissa you are truly amazing and such an inspiration....i get such a great feeling reading your post.... There is hope! some day i too might go into a gym.... I am in my wheel chair less every day....
Congratulations on such an important NSV !!!!!

Here's hoping all of today sleevers were done without incident and everyone is resting comfortably ...
Same for tomorrow sleevers .. Good luck everyone !

Here's hoping all of today sleevers were done without incident and everyone is resting comfortably ...
Same for tomorrow sleevers .. Good luck everyone !

Here's hoping all of today sleevers were done without incident and everyone is resting comfortably ...
Same for tomorrow sleevers .. Good luck everyone !

I am in !!! Morning weight 258.2

Thank you... I agree!
I posted a NSV .. My husband and I went out to dinner (after measuring) and i said "lets try a booth"... and i fit with room to spare!!! first time in booth for over 10 years!!!

I was sleeved on Wednesday May 2nd....my numbers are:
328 - starting weight
294 - surgery weight
261 - 4 weeks post-op
Stalled at 261 for past 7 days....SO .... Measured last night and DOWN 23.5 inches... OMG ....
So happy with my sleeve!

Prayers coming your way! Here's hoping it's just swelling ! Happy, positive thoughts sent your way!

I am 5 weeks post-op. My diabetes is GONE!!!!
My A1c was 10 (yes 10) the week before surgery... Yesterday i went to the doctor............. My A1c was/is 6.6!!!!!!! .............. I no longer any have Type 2 Diabetes!!!! i was on 3 different medications AND on byetta shots...
At last doctor appointment before WLS ..... He told me if i was not going to have my WLS he was going to put me on insulin...
I am so thankful for my sleeve for so many reasons....

I am 5 weeks post-op. My diabetes is GONE!!!!
My A1c was 10 (yes 10) the week before surgery... Yesterday i went to the doctor............. My A1c was/is 6.6!!!!!!! .............. I no longer any have Type 2 Diabetes!!!! i was on 3 different medications AND on byetta shots...
At last doctor appointment before WLS ..... He told me if i was not going to have my WLS he was going to put me on insulin...
I am so thankful for my sleeve for so many reasons....

Great topic! i am 5 weeks post-op today and i STILL find times:
Problem:
1- when i take to big a mouth full
2- when i take 1 bite to much
3- when i eat to fast
4- when i gulp my Water
Not only do these things make me hurt, but i then beat myself up about it, because i know better!!!
Solution:
1a- I am going to start using a baby spoon (great advice) ..
2a- I am going to put my spoon down between bites (maybe i will recognize when my sleeved tummy is saying its full)
3a- I am also going to stop watching TV while i eat (fall back into old habit of eating to fast)...
4a- go back to day one post-op and drink my Water out of a shot glass (NUT way to not gulp)
Again thank you for starting this subject because it really made me think about being accountable for my own issues!

Love the Facebook profile for us May sleevers .... Great way to stay in touch WITHOUT everyone knowing! thank you Sharon!