SkinnyOnMe

I just read the whole thread, good stuff!

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I drink soda... but rarely and MUCH less than I did presleeve. I don't ever tell myself NO any particular food or drink but I do limit my quantity. So far so good. Over a year out and I haven't gained a pound... in fact I'm still losing. Btw I had a half cup of soda today.

So its been one year. I'm so thankful that I was able to have this surgery! I'm almost in tears thinking about the difference it has made in my life. I am not that woman that lived life and then gained weight. I was the teenager and adult that felt like she was always working backwards. I didn't gain weight... I always had the weight. This surgery gave me a fighting chance. I have a normal size body that I can maintain or destroy.... and I am worki g on the former. I have so much energy and I can get out and live life without my weight holding me back. Losing weight was something I prayed for. My entire teenage years and adult years I was stuck in this body that was unhealthy and at its highest 272 pounds. I walked into surgery a year ago 244 pounds. I never hated my body... in fact I was probably overly confident in my looks. However I knew that I needed this surgery because of vanity, because of health, because I was tired, and because I wanted to live a healthy life. It was a long HARD journey and I am still in a constant battle with food but here I am 158 pounds (everybody thinks I weigh less.) I know some of you are aiming towards 120 pounds at my height of 5'6" but hey, i'm a bodacious, curvaceous, black island girl and besides the extra skin on my belly I'm a goddess!

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So its been one year. I'm so thankful that I was able to have this surgery! I'm almost in tears thinking about the difference it has made in my life. I am not that woman that lived life and then gained weight. I was the teenager and adult that felt like she was always working backwards. I didn't gain weight... I always had the weight. This surgery gave me a fighting chance. I have a normal size body that I can maintain or destroy.... and I am worki g on the former. I have so much energy and I can get out and live life without my weight holding me back. Losing weight was something I prayed for. My entire teenage years and adult years I was stuck in this body that was unhealthy and at its highest 272 pounds. I walked into surgery a year ago 244 pounds. I never hated my body... in fact I was probably overly confident in my looks. However I knew that I needed this surgery because of vanity, because of health, because I was tired, and because I wanted to live a healthy life. It was a long HARD journey and I am still in a constant battle with food but here I am 158 pounds (everybody thinks I weigh less.) I know some of you are aiming towards 120 pounds at my height of 5'6" but hey, i'm a bodacious, curvaceous, black island girl and besides the extra skin on my belly I'm a goddess!

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So its been one year. I'm so thankful that I was able to have this surgery! I'm almost in tears thinking about the difference it has made in my life. I am not that woman that lived life and then gained weight. I was the teenager and adult that felt like she was always working backwards. I didn't gain weight... I always had the weight. This surgery gave me a fighting chance. I have a normal size body that I can maintain or destroy.... and I am worki g on the former. I have so much energy and I can get out and live life without my weight holding me back. Losing weight was something I prayed for. My entire teenage years and adult years I was stuck in this body that was unhealthy and at its highest 272 pounds. I walked into surgery a year ago 244 pounds. I never hated my body... in fact I was probably overly confident in my looks. However I knew that I needed this surgery because of vanity, because of health, because I was tired, and because I wanted to live a healthy life. It was a long HARD journey and I am still in a constant battle with food but here I am 158 pounds (everybody thinks I weigh less.) I know some of you are aiming towards 120 pounds at my height of 5'6" but hey, i'm a bodacious, curvaceous, black island girl and besides the extra skin on my belly I'm a goddess!

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What? That sounds like a boring eating life. Eat a better variety. Give your body some nutrients and stay active. Clean as littlr more, take the stairs, get it yourself. I eat whatever I want... but always keep health in mind. Its worked for me at 11 months out.

I was sitting at the table last week with 7 ladies. After being called too skinny I tools them that I was 160 at 5'5" and a half. Suprisingly 3 of the other ladies were withing 2-3 pounds of me and we all looked ao different. My hones protrude and I easily wear a 6 pants and small top and they arw not tight. I say this because another woman who weighed the same as me at mh height I considered overweight and another I thought way boney. BMI is a very loose guide. Find ur own perfect weight. 150-160 is perfect for me. Stop obsessing.

I want to be mad and say that is terrible to do to a child- there had to be better options. BUT as a fat kid growing up... being 170+ in the 7th grade..... I wish my mom would have gotten me the sleeve. I would have been so much more confident. I am literally in tears because I am so happy that they made this choice! Kudos to her family and the girl. Amazing!

I think that if lasik will make you happy go for it. But I have her told it only lasts for 10 years. As for as the skin. ... I say leave it. I don't understand why people who get the surgery act like they are abbot to launch a modeling career. You know were as big as 2 or more people and now ur in a healthy beautiful body be happy and stop obsessing. Congrats on ur weight loss!

How about you try to lose a little weight before you get pregnant. If I decide to have another child I plan on losing 10 pounds prior.

U guys are right. A week ago b4 surgery when I would hear about people cheating even a yar out I just thought they were sooo stupid. But now that I am actually in the thick of of all. Just getting out the hosiptal today surviving on purely chicken broth and jello... I just feel like I need a better menu selection. I don't think I know what to eat and I hate this feeling of hunger but no room. I would be ok if it was the soft stage... but I feel like I'll never get there. What is week 2 like realistically as far as what u can eat?

Well I'm almost 5'6" if I stand up really tall. Lol. But I comfortably wear an 8 and size small or medium shirt because I still have dd's. 171 today! 1 pound from my goal range 150-170.

Yes I had hunger.. that has been consistent. But you really have no choice but to eat smaller portions. My favorite thing about the sleeve is that I have to carefully plan out what I eat. Yesterday I wanted to eat a kfc biscuit but I didn't because I knew if I did that would be all I would fit. Instead I make sure I eat healthy foods and eat small meals 5 times a day.

Yes I had hunger.. that has been consistent. But you really have no choice but to eat smaller portions. My favorite thing about the sleeve is that I have to carefully plan out what I eat. Yesterday I wanted to eat a kfc biscuit but I didn't because I knew if I did that would be all I would fit. Instead I make sure I eat healthy foods and eat small meals 5 times a day.

It gets amazingly easier. I hated my first few weeks, but every day gets better. Btw... I lost 5 pounds since my update last week.... and I ate what I wanted.

Update** I posted this about 6 months ago. And to the newbies- you shouldn't cheat. It hurts like hell and people wo see you try will label that person that "always throws up." Like my family labeled me. I learned the hard way but I was pretty good. Now at 6 months I went from a very tight size 18 to a size 8.- 244lbs to 177, and when I tell u I am super sexy and curvy at a size 8- I tell u no lie. I eat a well balanced diet. Not for a person with the sleeve but for a person in general. I eat carbs, Protein, veggies and fruits, and.... chocolate. Life is good and I'm still losing and I feel wonderfuly healthy and full of energy. Btw... I ate popcorn like 2 weeks out and nathans mini hotdogs (that I still regret) but I lived.

It might not be worry. I've lost about 70 pounds and while everyone gives me compliments... I know my hubby really misses my 244lb body. He always says how he loved to feel my weight on him and how everything was so much curvier and fuller. My boobs are gone. My ass is gone. And although I do look sexier overall I understand where he is coming from. He is 180 6" and he is trying to be supportve but he saw my "weight" but never my "weight problem"

I was in your boat last week,posting about the same thing. But honestly.... you have no idea how your skin will react. You may be tight, you may be loose.... but you won;t be fat. Take care of your skin. Follow all the hints and pray for the best. Worry about it when you lose the weight. It's done

You'll be able to eat more foods as u go along. I got my surgery in April and I can eat anything I want in moderation.... except wendy'sspicy chicken nuggets. Those are hellish

It might not be that bad. I was super concerned at first. But now that the weights coming off, I just follow all the hints offline to keping skin tight and admire my leaner body in the mirror. My belly sags a lil but its much better to look at that my fat that used to sag a lot!