janerose

been taking it for years - it works with no problems before and after surgery

I was in the exact same place you are last year at this time - at the Outer Banks in North Caroline in a goregeous home on a beautiful beach being the heaviest one in the house of 15 close friends. They walked each morning, they jumped in the waves while I sat alone fuming at myself for allowing the weight to come back again and again. On the last day of this wonderful vaction I asked a friend to take my picture - I was appalled and so sad - I made a committment to all of them and to myself to go through with the sleeve. So a year later I am seven months out from surgery (Jan 10th ) and 75 pounds lighter. Can't wait to walk with everyone - play in the Water and be free of the onus of my weight. Make your decision yourself - but for me it was the best thing I have every done.

Mada Joy Williams I am not interested

Had my annual physical last week with multiple blood work done. Doctor called yesterday saying my liver panel was way off showing admormally high numbers. He mentioned rapid weight loss may be a factor - going for further testing this week Normal B 12 levels are 243 - 894 - mine was 1509. Anyone else had these issues?

so glad it all worked out in your favor - Keep up the good work. I am exactly one month behind you - January 11, 2012 - down 73 pounds - I am quite a bit older and the weight loss is slower. I am thrilled with my progress - wish I could have done it at your age.

you all have made me smile - thank you so much! I also went through all the stages of liquids and small bites - trust me there is life after the stage you are in now; you will look back and feel accomplished. CE - glad you understand my feelings today, I do go out with my friends and order something small or healthy and bring it home for a few more meals. I drink alcohol on the weekends - but it is not the same - but my wonderful friends get me and understand - they all have weight issues so they have compassion. Thank you all for the responses - it is what I need

I must admit - I am in a funk; tired of some of the foods I eat - actually I feel exhausted by food alone. Tired of thinking about what I should eat, how it will affect my now fragile stomach. I am exhausted from concern of how much weight I have lost - or if I will gain in back -weary about what will and will not fit and should I sell it or give it away. I have shopped in every store in the area for new cuter clothes; I am bored with them all. This is the one place I feel safe in letting these feelings go and I know soon I will feel better and get back to the contentment of my new much healthier life - but today; I want to eat a big meal with my friends again, want to drink Coors Light on the beach till I fall asleep in the sun. I am sure all of the seasoned sleevers know what I am talking about - I know those of you who have not yet reached this point may think I am being ridiculous - but we all know this excursion would be one of mixed emotions; and it truly is. I am going to grab a yogurt now - take a walk in my size 14 yoga pants (the size 24's are a thing of the past) and just try to sort it all out- Thank you for listening.

For the past six months since my surgery I have wrestled with this problem - I still emotional eat, it is a lot less and with food I know my stomach can take well. I eat a little yogurt and sometimes a frozen yogurt treat (100 calories). I drink unsweetened ice tea - a couple of blueberries or rasberries. You won't want to eat what you ate befor - and your sleeve won't let you eat too much. Trust me - it will show you the way

catracks - I was sleeved the day before you - don't wait to treat yourself - do it now you deserve it

It has now been six months - I have lost 70lbs and I feel great - minimal issues - eat pretty much whatever I want - just a whole lot less. I look different - I think different - I move a faster - I sleep better - I laugh harder - I am a far better friend (because I am not so self consumed with my appearance) I go out more - I spend more time being happy by myself - I buy prettier clothes - I get manicure and pedicures - I carry my granddaughter around on my hip again - I swim with my grandson - I cook more - I get up each morning with less pain - I go to bed at night with a less pain - I get my picture taken with my friends rather than hide when the cameras come out - I openly flirt again - my life is full and fun. Yes the sleeve was the right decision for me - no regrets. Thank you to all who have given me so much incouragement over the past year. I hope I can inspire the new sleevers both young and old as others have done for me!

I work at a job that throws me out in the public quite often - I am seen by many in my community expecially in the summer months. I was sleeved in January and have since lost 66lbs - down a few sizes and feeling great. This past weekend I renewed a few friendships with some great people - I was amazed that most of them did not notice my weight loss at all.....they were just glad to see me as a person. I always thought my weight was the first thing people saw in me.............. Once again - the sleeve continues to teach me so much about myself!

Just hit onederland myself - for two weeks the scale would go from 199.0 to 201.0 finally it went to 194 and hopefuly it will only go down. My sleeve was done on January 10, 2012 and my weight was 260. I feel great but can't get even close to a size 12 still in a 16 but happy with that!

Eating out has alot of challenges - I don't mind leaving food on my plate - it makes me happy to know I am no longer overeating. When my friends and I go out we split the bill - no matter who had what. A few weeks ago we all went to a beautiful restaurant on the Water - we offered to pay for the friend who allowed us to stay at his house so I knew the cost would be high. We ordered drinks (yes, I still drink) I ordered the the shrimp cocktail appetizer ($8.50) for my meal - we enjoyed ourselves and the beautiful view of the ocean. When the bill came we split it evenly - $100.00 each. My sister asked me how I felt about paying so much for what I ate - my response was this - over the years I ate and drank my fair share and more so I am fine. Many adjustments in my life...............all good

I love crackers and they settle my stomach - I buy Stoned wheat thins - they are small and three at a time fills me up.