bean406

Don't feel bad about the stall your doing better than me, I had surgery 5/3 and have lost 45 lbs. i lost 20 lbs before surgery , I have not had any stalls really, just losing slowly but steadily. I know I'm doing all the right things , low carb, low calorie , exercise about 5x a week, I guess I'm just made that way, but as long as that scale keeps going down I'm happy and I try real hard nor to compare myself to others, for example someone that was sleeved after me and has lost more weight than me lol!!!

When you feel like this Bean. Post some before and after pics. You can see the difference and get a lot of support in the process. Also...are you tracking your measurements? Even if the scale isn't moving....doesn't mean your body isn't still changing. Hugs. You will get there.

Today i woke up and weighted myself and hit 299 lbs. I haven't been this light since my late 20's. I have lost 159 lbs since nov 2 2011 on that day i weighted 458. So i feel great I run 3 mi every morning 5 days a week. Sometimes I miss food. But i went from 6xl shirt to 2xl, pants waist 58 to a 46, not bad. I dont regret anything I love my sleeve. I have post a before and after pic. Good luck to evryone.

get biosil. its Biotin in liquid form

I FEEL younger too!

I weigh every day.
Why?
Its like a small victory to start the day- its like an "atta girl" every single morning... like a daily inspiration to keep going. Its the reminder that I CAN DO ANYTHING if I have the tools and put my mind to it. Who wouldnt want that?
I have a post-it above my scale of my heaviest weight and I look at that darn number every day before I step on the scale and after and am so proud of how far I have come.
Whatever works for you- work it. Your sleeve & journey is YOURS.
Keep on keepin on- losers!

Every morning in the buff. I even take my necklace off. Oh man, I just got a mental image of that. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
You are right about the exercising. My pants that were snug at the same weight I can take off without unbuttoning them.

I can totally understand how you feel. I too have been on so many failed diets that it's always in the back of my mind that this might not work. I actually expressed my concern to my doctor who told me I would pretty much be the first person ever it didn't work for! Just keep the faith and keep your eye on your goal. Positive thinking and good eating choices is the way to go.

I really appreciate that advice. Thank you for your kind words!

I can totally understand how you feel. I too have been on so many failed diets that it's always in the back of my mind that this might not work. I actually expressed my concern to my doctor who told me I would pretty much be the first person ever it didn't work for! Just keep the faith and keep your eye on your goal. Positive thinking and good eating choices is the way to go.

I like this analogy!

In the recovery room! No, just kidding!

That's awesome! A pound a day is incredible weight loss. Congrats!

Thank you for saying that...makes me a little more confident .

Ok, so I just hit the 20 lb loss mark today since May 9th... don't know if it just feels slow but I feel like I should be losing quicker? I know we're all different but with as little as I'm eating I thought it would be more. I was stuck at 16 lb loss for like 4 days then dropped a little more. Feeling a little down today.

I found the best that worked for me was runny mashed potatoes. If it was to thick it hurt and made me feel sick. Krogers sales the Idaho potatoes in little microwaveable cups those are actually good.

Totally off subject but I was born at park plaza hospital. I'm from Houston too.

Welcome to the site... Lots of info here...AND LOTS of SUPPORT too! Check out myfitnesspal.com to help you track your eating. It's a great tool to use. Oh yeah & take your measurements if you haven't already. That was my biggest regret (I didn't even think to do that in the beginning)! Good luck & remember to drink plenty of liquids & walk, walk, walk!!! If you ever eat too much or your sleeve feels funny, WALK. It helps soooo much!

Congrats on being sleeved You DEFINITELY came to the right forum for advice and tips! Have fun on your journey! I was sleeved exactly 7 months before you (9/19/2011) and before you know it, YOU will be where I am now and LOVING it!

I to am new here. And want to tell u stick with it it is so worth it I was sleeved 2 yrs ago and I too burnt out on the soups but got easier as time went keep up good work

Welcome. I am scheduled for surgery on 5/30/12 and am so looking forward to the next phase in my journey.

I am so glad to hear how well you are doing. My surgery date is fast approaching & your words are very encouraging!

Hi and welcome....
Glad your surgery went well, I too have Dr. Yu as a doctor, he will be doing my revision on June 11th (so looking forward to it!)

Hello Bean406,
I just had to respond to you and give you a Big WELCOME because my nickname is Beanie and I live in Houston. I was sleeved on May 8 th--just a day before you by Dr Marvin. I've heard of Dr Yu and understand he is excellent. Were you at Methodist or Memorial City hospital?
I'm still in the full liquids stage. Last night my friend & I went to Olive Garden. I ordered one of the cream soups. Ate the liquid, not the chunks. I've also started eating the baby sized yogurt--the ones very low in sugar & high in Protein. My tummy still favors warm over cold foods. One of my favorite food -- inside of baked potato.
Wishing you continued success.
P.S. Don't know where you're stayin in Houston, but Jenni's Noodle House Restaurant has some wonderful soups.