Jill279

So I'm about 8 weeks out and desperately "shopping" in my closet for the smallest items. About 2 years ago my hubby shrunk my favorite summer sweater by washing it and putting it in the dryer when it clearly stated DRY CLEAN ONLY. Because I loved it so much I couldn't bring myself to throw it out. Today I found it at the bottom of a pile of "will never wear again" clothes. To my surprise IT FIT ME PEEFECTLY!!!
Had to share :-) enjoy your weekend everyone I sure am!

Always here if you need to talk...I was the exact same way for awhile. Alot of us go through it

I had my surgery 4 weeks ago & had the exact stuff happening. My doc said it was normal. Extra stitches in the incision where the stomach was removed was slower to heal. I also discovered that the difference between enough & that gurgling sound is 1/2 tsp!

I was sleeved April 25th and u all need to become friends with me on myfitnesspal. Focus on your eating and exercise and not the pounds. I gave my scale away and I only check it maybe once a week when I visit my mom. Also, during my monthly.... there is no point in weighing until atleast 2 days after.
My user name is Shadayo.

Its going to fall out if I'm not getting enough Protein isn't it?
I m really freaking out over this...

I am starting to see a face shape other than round!!!

I do high intensity Water aerobics most every Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, my swimsuit about fell off (I bought it in February when I was still about a 24W or thereabouts) so when I saw that Macys had clorine resistant suits for 50% off I had to snap one up. I was so excited to pick a black suit with hot pink trim including a zipper up the front! My inner thighs are gross so I wear these sorta bicycle short things under the suit. the total effect isn't too hideous. The suit I had before was a tankini worn with shorts which was great at first, but when it got too big, it was a little bit of a train wreck. It did cover my thighs, but I was in danger of stepping out of the pool and leaving the suit behind - something I DON'T want to have happen!
Anyway, NSV #1 - I fit into and 18! Not an 18W, and actual honest to goodness 18! I started in the 26W range, and what a difference!
NSV #2 - I had 3 people in my Water aerobics class come up and tell me how good I looked, how i must have lost weight suddenly and how much they liked the suit. I saw these same people on Tuesday, but wearing a dumpy looking too big suit just isn't flattering and they really noticed the difference.
I am starting to feel so much closer to "normal" sized even though I still have a lot to lose.

Lol..that is the best snuggie I've ever seen....thanks for the input and excellent job! The hard work does pay off doesn't it! You look fabulous by the way!

It's so exciting!! I wonder what new things I wil be doing in one month!!!

I can't wait until I get mine in the mail!! Going to the beach next month and this time I want to be in front of the camera with my girls and not just the one taking pictures!
Congratulations girl! You look awesome!!!

Oh my gosh! You look great! Thanks for all your inspiration!

For the first time in over ten years I ordered a dress AND I wore shorts yesterday!! I've had lots of small NSV over the past nine months but this has to be my biggest accomplishment. I have my 25 year class reunion this July (that I never would have attended fat) AND I'm running a 5K in three weeks!! I've gotten under my chosen goal of losing 80 lbs having gone from 206 lbs to 122!! I feel awesome....I have self confidence that I didn't know could exist....the simplest things give me pleasure and I can even enjoy things that doesn't center around food...I'll go shopping and lunch is the furthest thing from my mind!!
Everyone enjoy the journey....I am!!

I don't watch the show so i have no idea what is going on...but this is hilarious!...u guys r funny...

All right girly that is awesome! Now if u r comfortable I would love to see pics...what an inspiration for us:)

I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I am only 16 days post op so my experience is very short. In the beginning I was debating between the 2 surgeries also. I knew a lot of people that got the bypass done so I talked to a lot of them. Here is what i learned. I know 6 people who are 3 to 12 years post op bypass. 5 of the 6 people gained at least 60% of the weight back. 3 regretted doing it the other 2 said they wish they would have followed the doc diet guidelines. Then 1 person loves it and is very successful she will tell u she does everything her doctor says otherwise she would not b successful. The bypass is not full proof nore is the sleeve. Everyone has different results just like no pregnancy is the same. Make sure you are educated the best you can b for the surgery and ask ask ask as many people as u can about them all....good luck!

I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I am only 16 days post op so my experience is very short. In the beginning I was debating between the 2 surgeries also. I knew a lot of people that got the bypass done so I talked to a lot of them. Here is what i learned. I know 6 people who are 3 to 12 years post op bypass. 5 of the 6 people gained at least 60% of the weight back. 3 regretted doing it the other 2 said they wish they would have followed the doc diet guidelines. Then 1 person loves it and is very successful she will tell u she does everything her doctor says otherwise she would not b successful. The bypass is not full proof nore is the sleeve. Everyone has different results just like no pregnancy is the same. Make sure you are educated the best you can b for the surgery and ask ask ask as many people as u can about them all....good luck!

I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I am only 16 days post op so my experience is very short. In the beginning I was debating between the 2 surgeries also. I knew a lot of people that got the bypass done so I talked to a lot of them. Here is what i learned. I know 6 people who are 3 to 12 years post op bypass. 5 of the 6 people gained at least 60% of the weight back. 3 regretted doing it the other 2 said they wish they would have followed the doc diet guidelines. Then 1 person loves it and is very successful she will tell u she does everything her doctor says otherwise she would not b successful. The bypass is not full proof nore is the sleeve. Everyone has different results just like no pregnancy is the same. Make sure you are educated the best you can b for the surgery and ask ask ask as many people as u can about them all....good luck!

I weighed 199.8 this morning! I know a glass of Water could basically put me back at 200 but, I am going to Celebrate my re-arrival into the magical Onederland for the first time in at least 17 years today!!! Have a fantastic weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Be careful those reading these posts not to take suggestions from here that your doctor does not recommend. For example, doing too much too soon can cause you problems. Some people may get by with driving the next day and walking for hours, but for the majority, it could cause a lot of complications. Be good to your body, you just put it through a very rough time.

ha now all these comments should have scared you to death by now...

Thanks Anewlife4me. Now I want cornbread;)
I cried in the hospital because I realized I m not going to eat as many brownies as I want anymore in 5 minutes. Or my favorite sugar Cookies, at Christmas. I know i can eat a half here and there but food is my best friend. Has been for a long time. Half isn't going to feel all cozy inside. Eating one then knowing there r 4 more waiting for me if i want to was very comforting. It is so hard. So hearing stories from other post is awesome. Now if u will excuse me I need to go suck down the rest of my Protein Drink so my hair won't fall out

Merimar and KC....mine is at 5:30!!!!
I m in the hotel. I can't sleep, I have to report to the hospital in 90 minutes ...haven't slept all night!!! I m so nervous...thank u everyone for the support...so kc we will be sleeve Twins...and then throw Merimar in as our littler sister...Ha! Ill b thinking of u both...write when u can!!!
Btw...today and yesterday for my liquid diet I was Starving! Just saying