Amie

I put it out there! I'm proud of me for standing up for me. I made a choice and think its a great one! I even made it FB official the first day of my liquid diet. I've only mentioned it once. I had 12 people contact me and tell me they too had started the process and were afraid to put it out there. I told my husband, our parents, our siblings, my friends....then FB. Judge away and I will delete them. I no longer have room in my life for unsupportive people. We all deserve better than that! Lucky me no one has said anything negative to me directly or that I've heard about. I don't have room for busy bodies either!

Those numbers don't sound to bad to me. I was sleeved on Feb 19 at 270lbs and my current weight is 228.6lbs. Sound like I'm on the same track as you. Everyone looses at different rates. Keep plugging along, work your sleeve, it will come off in time.

Those numbers don't sound to bad to me. I was sleeved on Feb 19 at 270lbs and my current weight is 228.6lbs. Sound like I'm on the same track as you. Everyone looses at different rates. Keep plugging along, work your sleeve, it will come off in time.

I was sleeved February 20th, I'm down a total of 81lbs. (24 before surgery and 57 after) No more blood pressure meds, met my 1st goal of 199lbs., no longer wear plus size clothes and I feel amazing!!! Everyone on here should be proud of themselves....all this hard work pays off!

Just got done at my 3 month check up...was actually more like 3mo & 12 day check up and my official weight loss is 58 lbs! All my blood work is good and the only extra supplement I need is Iron ( did that prior 2 surgery). This has changed my life in just 3 short months... I was on 3 meds for high BP now I'm on none and she said I have the BP of a teenager! No longer need my cpap machine woot woot! I was lucky enough to have no major complications and minimal pain after surgery. I feel so blessed that I am getting my life back

NSV today: Went shopping at NY& Co. And passed right by Lane Bryant! The first time shopping there in ten years. Fit a pair of size 16 short shorts and they are so cute and sexy!!!!

Refuse to realize the importance of following their surgeon's orders? If my doctor tells me to stand on my head and consume only Pork rinds for a month, I'm going to do it. If he tells me to drink only purple and pink sparkly liquids for a month, I'm going to do it.
Doctors don't just make this crap up to be sadists, they do it for a reason. Yes, we know our bodies better, but they know the health of our new pouches better.
Can they be wrong? Sure! Can they be overly cautious? Without a doubt! Can leaks happen anyways? Unfortunately. That said, I am going to follow the instructions given and not come here seeking permission to do differently. I am certainly not going to get pissy when people tell me to follow doctor's orders. What's the point?
Phew. I feel so much better.

I totally get what you are saying. I also try to use the least amount of sugar free products as possible. That being said. I felt for the first few weeks I just had to let go of that thinking and just try to get in the nutrients as needed. It will just be for awhile then you can start going back to eating clean. I get sucked into using those stupid flavored water enhancers just to help get my Water in. I hope to phase them out soon. Good look sorry I wasn't any help on a better way for Liquid Protein.< /p>

ONDERLAND!! I'm here!! And the view is AMAZING! Had to share before I even got started at work today lol.
Thanks so much to all you fellow sleevers and supporters! You guys are the best, I can't explain how much I rely on you to pull me through when things are tough, when I have questions...or to Celebrate life's new little victories

I'm in twoerland (which is the same as onederland for you), and I have to agree it feels awesome! The last time I was there was about 2001/2002. I can't wait to break the 240 mark. That was the lowest weight of my adult life!

Totally fine, obviously, to tell or not tell people, but I'd say this... You better be prepared for people to ask.
My standard answer is that I lost the weight through 'diet, exercise and weight loss surgery.' And it's true. It wasn't my surgeon busting his ass on the elliptical for 40 minutes the other night.

Both my best friend got the surgery and my partners ex is in the process of getting it too. I should of charged them.

When I had my surgery I THOUGHT I would keep it to myself........BUT afterwards... I thought If I could help anyone in my shoes I would be happy to.
Today almost 2 years later, I have had 2 people I work with come to me, and say,,,,,,,,,,, THANK YOU............ I have watched you.......... I went to your DR and am scheduled for the surgery...........it brought tears to my eyes.........I PROUDLY told them If I can help you please let me know, here is what to expect from the Dr's office, the NUT, the evaluation, they said I have watched you and you are amazing!!!!..............BEST compliment I could have had......... I am there to help ANYONE............and ALL........... if you do the same think how many people we can help! SHOUT it, that you had a life saving surgery!!!! I had a conversation with a man today, he said, you have lost a lot a weight since I seen you last, I said yes........ and we chatted about food,........ he said you look really good............I said thank you......and later in conversation I said...........I had weight loss surgery, he said SO WHAT......you DID It!!!!.......... you look wonderful.............we talked more Protein............ protein.........protein......... once again you look good, congrats.............now this was a 20 year old kid, telling me a 55+ women............ that I look good, and congrats!!!!! He made my day! So don't try to hide your surgery, unless for some reason you have to, you MAY help someone that you may not even know is watching you.................

Thanks a ton. I've been looking around here a little but can't seem to find them. Looks like I'll have to order them.

54lbs since my sleeve on 2/21. When I get off track, I come on this site to read about everyone's weight loss and it motivates me! Thanks for all your posts and pictures! It's making my weight loss successful

Thanks for the reciep. I just tried it and it's pretty darn good. Now I just have to buy those Kim's Magic Pop things.

That made me smile I was starting to think I was sounding a little to bitchy.

I feel the exact same way. I can't wait to get fit again. You can do it. I wish I had the energy and drive Fiddleman does. Hopefully someday.

Everyone here has NOT lost at least 50 lbs. However when others post huge numbers or make blanket statements to that effect, it intimidates many other "slower" losers from posting. I am very happy with my loss; I average about 2 lbs/week.

Down 101 from the initial consult with the surgeon and 91 from preop. I'm still kind of in denial when I put on my clothes. It seems like they shouldn't fit, but they do. :-)

I had my three month follow up yesterday and I am down 58lbs. Woohoo!!!!
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