danyelleb

You look fantastic! What a big difference. Woot! Woot! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yes. I was sleeved on March 12,2012 by Dr. Bogohssian. The process went relatively quick and I didn't really have any complaints. I wish that I could've had more help in regards to sports nutrition with the sleeve. No one seemed to have a clue and they still don't. Other than that- I am pleased. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

It's basically tupperware with compartments. Lots to choose from. I pulled this from google images. Sent from my iPhone using VST

WOW! That is super impressive! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wow! U look amazing!! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using VST

THANK U! Hugs!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Here's the pic. I must have not attached the photo after I selected it. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I completed my first trail run yesterday! Oh my goodness, I am so sore today. The neat thing is my upper body is just as sore as my legs if not more! I completed a half marathon with an elevation change of 2,000+ feet. It was steep and muddy. I had to climb over several fallen trees. The scenery was amazing. All in all a freaking exciting adventure! I had no clue of how intense these runs are. The entire run was a challenge like no other. I have been considering doing a tough mudder this summer- HA! Who am I kidding?! I need to do several more trail runs like this and not feel like I'm going to die at the end. Lol! I highly recommend a trail run to spice up the running. My profile pic is me post race with my medal. The photo attached is pre-race.

I was wondering how many of you have done anything special to celebrate your one year anniversary of being sleeved? If you did do anything, what did you do? Anybody planning on something special?

Woo hoo, u! Congrats on the weight loss. R u going to do anything special for ur one year anniversary with the sleeve? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Fun!! I've been considering doing that as well! Congrats on going out and doing it! That is inspiring. I can't wait to add that to my list of things I've done. It sounds like u had a fantastic time. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yup! I would do it again in a freaking heartbeat. Best. Decision. Ever. For. Me. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I love kashi cinnamon crumble with fat free milk. It is my all time favorite. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yay, Sannah! I'm so happy for u! I'm glad u made it home. Sent from my iPhone using VST

It gets better, don't despair! I can eat what I want but I get nauseous big time if I eat too much sugar or too much fried foods. I had two Peanut Butter Cookies with chunks of peanut butter cup the other day and was SICK. No vomit and no potty issues. I just felt horrible. I'm almost 10 months out. Hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Don't shush! All great tips! I actually have to use the anti chafe for the girls (sorry guys for the tmi). I had all sorts of problems with finding a good sports bra. I still have issues. My only solution has been to double bra and use an anti chafe around the breast. I didn't see the post by BTB before I posted. Great advice as well. Everybody is different. I've never tried thorlos socks- I'm intrigued. Replacing the shoes can't be stressed enough. I was only at 400 something miles on a pair of brooks and after a couple runs I noticed that I had immediate bruising on my knees and shins after running. Bought new shoes and voila the bruising stopped. Thank you all for posting! I get so much out of reading others' posts.

I take at least one day off. I always have and I have been fortunate enough to remain injury free. I have a friend that would often run back to back and she is always fighting some sort of injuries. Just my two cents...

Yay! I hope u had a great run. I ran yesterday after taking two weeks off due to illness. It was difficult. BUT, it was wonderful! I called it my Christmas present to myself. Unfortunately one of my running friends had to leave because shes having problems with her foot. She took pix of my friend and i running. Merry Christmas! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Dearest Sannah, I'm sorry that ur having complications. I can only imagine having to fight off regret. I had times where I regretted surgery in the beginning and I didn't even have complications. I hope that u have a speedy recovery and that everything will heal up nicely. Here's the inspiration part... The sleeve saved me. I was always a fairly active person before the sleeve, but I wanted to do so much more and my body was holding me back. I stopped doing things because I would panic that I'd get stuck in between two rocks when hiking or caving. I could no longer play at the lake on our boat with my family because I couldn't get out of the Water and onto the boats steps. I stopped riding horses with my youngest son. I hated going to sports events to watch my oldest play football or run track. It hurt so bad to sit on the bleachers without a back or stand for an hour and a half- forget it. I started missing good stuff. The list continues- water slides, roller coasters, taking the kids to fair... Now here I am almost 10 months later. I'm at goal and am considering losing 15 more pounds. I love love love that I have no limits. I can truly do anything that I want to. My family has to now keep up with me! since being sleeved I have gone kayaking, indoor rock climbing, climbed to the top of the tallest waterfalls on the west coast of the US, and became a runner! I can run up to 20 miles. I'm doing a marathon in March! I enjoy my life! Think of all the things I can now do with my family. U will be able to enjoy tons of adventures with ur little one. Hang in there! Sending u hugs and positivity! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I would say avoid eating the masa part and stick with just a few nibbles of the inside. Good luck and happy holidays! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Have fun! I'm jealous- have to stay home because I'm sick. No long run for me this weekend. I did watch Running the Sahara tho. Thank u so much (or thank u, Fiddleman- cant remember who) for the movie reccomendation. I enjoyed it! Sent from my iPhone using VST