Fallenangel2904

This is encouraging. I'm about 2 and a half months out and recently gained 3 pounds and its killing me! I've been great with eating and even exercise. I'm gonna step up the Water and Protein and hope that helps! Thank you!!

I'm 5'6. Highest weight (recorded because I'm damn well sure I was pushing 400 at one point) 379. Surgery weight 359. Where ill end to? Well see! Sleeved 3 days ago.

Here's a pic from the changing room- not the best but definitely captures the moment!

So I wanted to come back to this thread as a follow up- I went into Victorias Secret the other day. I was pretty intimidated because I've never gone in there with out a thin friend- yeah I know that sounds irrational but I had bad anxiety that everyone was going to stare at me. Sometimes I still see myself as much larger then I am I guess...I went in and looked around and a sweet sales girl asked me if she could help me find a size...I asked her if they had a certain sweater in a large and panicked thinking she was going to think to herself 'You're too fat for a large..' I swear its SUCH a mental thing! Anyway I reluctantly went into the dressing room with a few size large sweaters not really expecting much and low and behold THEY FIT! I haven't cried this whole process but I cried in the dressing room. I've wanted to wear these sweaters since I was literally 15. It was such an emotional moment for me. Super surreal. My next goal is to fit into their yoga pants!

Here's a pic from the changing room- not the best but definitely captures the moment!

So I wanted to come back to this thread as a follow up- I went into Victorias Secret the other day. I was pretty intimidated because I've never gone in there with out a thin friend- yeah I know that sounds irrational but I had bad anxiety that everyone was going to stare at me. Sometimes I still see myself as much larger then I am I guess...I went in and looked around and a sweet sales girl asked me if she could help me find a size...I asked her if they had a certain sweater in a large and panicked thinking she was going to think to herself 'You're too fat for a large..' I swear its SUCH a mental thing! Anyway I reluctantly went into the dressing room with a few size large sweaters not really expecting much and low and behold THEY FIT! I haven't cried this whole process but I cried in the dressing room. I've wanted to wear these sweaters since I was literally 15. It was such an emotional moment for me. Super surreal. My next goal is to fit into their yoga pants!

I'm really excited to be able to shop at Victoria's Secret. I've always wanted to wear their PINK hoodies and yoga pants and yes their bras. I'm not sure if I'm there yet. I've lost 107lbs so far- still have a ways to go. BUT I am finally fitting into Old Navy clothes in the stores. Their XXL used to fit me okay but now they're too big and I'm actually wearing their XL or even some L! That is drippy for me considering I used to be a size 26/28 and wear a 4X (all from online since they don't have plus sizes in the stores). I'm still wrapping my mind around going into 'normal' stores and it being okay to try on straight sizes. I feel like someone is going to stare and me like 'why is she in here? She can't fit these clothes!' Still. It's a very mental thing to get over.

I'm really excited to be able to shop at Victoria's Secret. I've always wanted to wear their PINK hoodies and yoga pants and yes their bras. I'm not sure if I'm there yet. I've lost 107lbs so far- still have a ways to go. BUT I am finally fitting into Old Navy clothes in the stores. Their XXL used to fit me okay but now they're too big and I'm actually wearing their XL or even some L! That is drippy for me considering I used to be a size 26/28 and wear a 4X (all from online since they don't have plus sizes in the stores). I'm still wrapping my mind around going into 'normal' stores and it being okay to try on straight sizes. I feel like someone is going to stare and me like 'why is she in here? She can't fit these clothes!' Still. It's a very mental thing to get over.

So I wanted to come back to this thread as a follow up- I went into Victorias Secret the other day. I was pretty intimidated because I've never gone in there with out a thin friend- yeah I know that sounds irrational but I had bad anxiety that everyone was going to stare at me. Sometimes I still see myself as much larger then I am I guess...I went in and looked around and a sweet sales girl asked me if she could help me find a size...I asked her if they had a certain sweater in a large and panicked thinking she was going to think to herself 'You're too fat for a large..' I swear its SUCH a mental thing! Anyway I reluctantly went into the dressing room with a few size large sweaters not really expecting much and low and behold THEY FIT! I haven't cried this whole process but I cried in the dressing room. I've wanted to wear these sweaters since I was literally 15. It was such an emotional moment for me. Super surreal. My next goal is to fit into their yoga pants!

Here's a pic from the changing room- not the best but definitely captures the moment!

Here's a pic from the changing room- not the best but definitely captures the moment!

So I wanted to come back to this thread as a follow up- I went into Victorias Secret the other day. I was pretty intimidated because I've never gone in there with out a thin friend- yeah I know that sounds irrational but I had bad anxiety that everyone was going to stare at me. Sometimes I still see myself as much larger then I am I guess...I went in and looked around and a sweet sales girl asked me if she could help me find a size...I asked her if they had a certain sweater in a large and panicked thinking she was going to think to herself 'You're too fat for a large..' I swear its SUCH a mental thing! Anyway I reluctantly went into the dressing room with a few size large sweaters not really expecting much and low and behold THEY FIT! I haven't cried this whole process but I cried in the dressing room. I've wanted to wear these sweaters since I was literally 15. It was such an emotional moment for me. Super surreal. My next goal is to fit into their yoga pants!

I wasn't quite 400lbs but close. I was over 380 at my biggest but I think I was closer to 400 then I thought. I was too big for my scale. I have got down to 359 for surgery. I'm 2 and a half months out and down to 305. All together 74lbs lost so far.
As a heavy weight is is a longer journey but it is completely doable. I wasn't sure I would be successful with the sleeve at first at my weight but I'm convinced I can now. There is a BMI over 50 board on OH and some of the people there started over 400 and have lost a LOT. It's very inspiring.

I'm in the Bronx also and just wanted to recommend Jacobi Hospitals weight loss program to you- that's what I went through. I have Health First and had no problem being approved and was approved in 2 days. Definitely recommend there program and Dr. Chopra if you don't already have a surgeon.

Im over a year out but not at goal yet. I try to eat 1,000 calories a day. Some staples in my diet are eggs, chicken breast, fish (tilapia, shrimp, crab meat) veggies like zuccini, broccoli, green Beans, spinach. Lots of salads, some cheeses, fruits
A normal day for me would be
Breakfast 1 egg, some avocado and piece of turkey bacon
lunch spinach salad with feta and grilled chicken
snack a few turkey pepperoni and a tablespoon of hummus
dinner tilapia, broccoli and maybe a little brown rice
After dinner snack: some strawberries
I also still do Protein shakes several days a week
If you want you can add me on myfitnesspal i'm very active on there and i have an open food diary- Fallenangel2904

I'm glad to see other people talk about these. When I first got them after surgery no one else on here was drinking them. All I heard about was premire Protein but that's not an option for me because there's no SAMs club or Coscos by me. Te EAS are easy to find and I can get them at the GNC section of my local Rite Aid. I really like the chocolate fudge ones. Haven't tried any other flavors but want to. I've thought about the higher protein ones but they are 300 calorie (eaaak!) and I don't think it will be work it. The carb control ones are great for me even if they're a little less protein. Really glad I see others on board with the EAS shakes!!

Found it thank you!

When will the next Challenge start?

I missed this one at first oppse!
Today weight 258
Memorial Day Goal 252
Would LOVE to see 250 but i'll go with 252 to be safe! Since I'm behind I'll weigh in on Monday officially and then every Monday to be consistent.

It has go to page 1 - Memorial Day challenge and join-

Easter came and went and forgot to report in!
I had already made my goal of 259 and stayed the same the last week (which was amazing given the holiday!) Today a few days later I weighed in at 258.0 so I'm more then happy!!!
Thanks again for the challenges as always!

Happy Easter, everyone!
Nope...I didn't make goal; missed by over 3 lbs.
Yes...I'm still excited; I'm still losing.
Yes...I was thrilled to step on the scale this morning; lowest weight ever (30 years anyway)!
Yes...I'm definitely "in" for the next challenge, but will modify my expectations a bit as I get closer to goal.
Yes...I hope to see you all in the Memorial Day Challenge as well!

Last week 262
This week 259
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Yay I made it!! Though I was teetering around 260 and 259 for a few days prior to weigh in I'll say that its officially 259 (it was 259.2) if i could see 258 by next Sunday that would be AWESOME but if not i'm content!!

Last week 262
This week 259
-3
Yay I made it!! Though I was teetering around 260 and 259 for a few days prior to weigh in I'll say that its officially 259 (it was 259.2) if i could see 258 by next Sunday that would be AWESOME but if not i'm content!!

Last week 262
This week 259
-3
Yay I made it!! Though I was teetering around 260 and 259 for a few days prior to weigh in I'll say that its officially 259 (it was 259.2) if i could see 258 by next Sunday that would be AWESOME but if not i'm content!!