Anamor2011

I just got mine but haven't wore them yet. I just tried them out. They are very noisy hehe

<snort> seriously. Maybe the model needs to have a few pregnancies and some stretch marks thrown in.

That's a neat site. Wish my skin was that tight looking and cellulite free!! Lol Fun to play around with though.
keepin it real

Here are my models! hehe

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

yes they are and they taste really good. I saw the other flavor online and it's caramelized onions and swiss chicken burger.

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

I am one year out today...down 100 pounds, and have kept it off since I reached my goal on Dec. 31, 2011. I love my sleeve and wouldn't change a thing! I am so happy to be where I am instead of where I was.. Happy Surgiversary to ME!!!!!

Yep, we all go through it. Although you are not seeing it on the scale, you are losing inches, trust me. It's a weird thing, our bodies. Just keep doing what you are supposed to be doing and the scale will show it in no time. Congrats on your 25 lbs!!

ladies i have a question... It sounds like your diets are just fine... but are you exercising regularly? Just remember the sleeve is a TOOL to help get you to where you want to be, but it can't be the only thing that you do. You gotta help it out a little..
But think about it this way...30lbs in 4 months is still a lot of weight.. would you have been able to do that before surgery... dont get down on the slow loss.. it really is kind of a blessing in disguise, because i will help your skin recover better so that you don't have loose skin hanging.
But if i had to say anything i would tell you if you want some faster results.. boost up your workouts... cardio, resistance training.. things like that. but just remember its NOT A RACE... everyone will lose at different rates! Just let your sleeve work for you.
Keep your heads up you will get to goal!

I'm a slow loser too. But you know what, its coming off. I've had no problems either, so at least I have that going for me. I'm at 6.5 months and down 50 pounds. One thing I've found is that it really helps to walk. I'm a total slacker about exercise, but when I do exercise, I almost always drop a pound or two. Might be something to evaluate.
Hang in there. Don't beat yourself up, because you definitely aren't alone!

I know it is frustrating when that pesky scales doesn't move very quickly... believe me I am the Queen of Slow...lol! I am 20+mths out and still not at goal... do I want to be there... hell yea! Am I getting stressed about it... not any more.
I am fitter and healthier now than I have been for the best part of 20years. My point? Don't just measure your success by numbers. Look at other factors too... think about how your clothes are fittng; how you are working out more and making improvements to your overall strength and fitness level; how you are looking; how you are feeling.
These things, to me, are now more important than numbers.
Don't get me wrong, the slow route can sometimes be painful and annoying... especially if you start to compare yourself to others, which I did and I did it often. This was a bad move for me as I got to a dark place and I convinced myself that I was doing something wrong or that I wasn't good enough. I set loads of personal goals and didn't make many of them.
I stopped all that nonsense and started to compare myself just to ME! That was a real eye-opener. I then realised that I was a success, that I was doing things right and that my body will do what the hell it wants to when it wants to regardless of how I fuel it.
Now, that didn't give me license to go mad with sugar and sweets; I just do what I can, eat good wholesome food and wait for my body to realise that it is healthy and to release some more fat.
That is my logical side, which I see most days now - yesterday however, I was a raging rat bad who was full of hormones and agnst...lol!!
Keep doing what you are doing... you will see results and believe me they are worth the wait. Remember the scenic route is the most beautiful way to go... =]

Pammie ~ what is your diet? Do you use Myfitnesspal.com? What was your starting weight pre-opt and what is it now? What is you BMI? This would help everyone when reading this. Thanks

you are doing awesome! You are just glowing with confidence and beauty!

I had the same problem with the band. It's so refreshing not to vomit every day. I've only vomited once since surgery in Feb. I think it was my fault. I had re-heated salmon. I think it was to dry, or maybe the veggies were a little undercooked.

I added you. You look great! Did you lose some of the 29 during the pre-op diet?

same story here! lol I was down to 173, had unfilled because of issues and got up to 195. It's been slow with the sleeve, but it is coming off. I am down to 166 right now. Good luck!

I've added you as a friend! Your Rockin your sleeve I see! Keep it up, it's just beginning! LOL

Honestly?! I don't see a fat girl... I don't even see "former fat girl". That picture shows a strong, healthy woman who is thrilled with her life and has just enoug zany in her to wear a tutu to run a princess-themed race. I LOVE IT!!! I don't think that your stomach looks bad in that picture at all. You look amazing!!!

I am right there with you. 29lbs and I was sleeved on Dec 15th. As long as it's coming off I am happy. I am now into size 8 and 10's, I am really happy Never thought I would use those sizes!

I like that you realize that you need to filter your words, especially with your children. Words are perceived by others so differently than our intent and with our children, they are so hurtful and stick with your little ones for life. After I had my surgery, the doc told me to expect 1-2 lbs of weight loss per week, and I thought, WTF, I could just stayed on a 1200 cal diet and accomplished that. Reality is, if I could have been dilagent enough to do that, I would of a long time ago. I couldn't so now is time I have to learn healthier eating habits and keep them. After all, the sleeve is only a tool.

Obviously if this diet scares you then you might want to rethink the surgery. This is a life change not a quick fix. Also you said that if you could only eat liquids for 30 days you could lose the weight. Well then what has kept you from doing just that.
We have all faced these same questions and dilemas and have failed miserably. Time to step up and take control of your life.