misstiffsue

I am 5'5" and want to be at 140.

I think fear makes those closest to us seem unsupportive. I encouraged my family to ask as many questions of me as they could until their mind was at ease. If you feel like it is interfering with your progress just distance yourself for a while. As far as your husband goes only you can reasure him as time goes on. That is just his own fear and insecurity talking.

I was sleeved September 24th and still haven't warmed up! It is a good excuse to buy some cute new sweaters. But in all seriousness it is completely normal and I would suggest layering all of your clothes.

My advice is to stay away from situations that are tempting. Instead of taking your daughter out stay home and rent a new release. If you are going to a family gathering make sure that you are taking something that is sleeve friendly. If you take your food restrictions seriously then everyone around you will also. Your children don't need fast food anymore than you do. You can find other little ways to treat them without food. In the meantime I would call your surgeons office just to talk to them about recommending a counseling program and also so they know to monitor you a little more closely for the near future to make sure your cheats didn't hurt your new sleeve.

I just met my Christmas goal of 185. Today's weight 184.5 New Years goal 180

Made it and weighed in at 184.5 on Christmas morning!

I was sleeved in September and recently enjoyed my 1st glass of wine since. Where I used to be able to have glass after glass this time around I only had 1 glass. I was told the slightest amount would get me drunk but I was just fine. I did however drink very slow.

I let my boss know right away what was going on because I too had a 6 month waiting period for my insurance so I was having to go to numerous appointments. Everyone else just knew I was going to be gone for a few weeks. When they asked what I was doing I told them I was going to be hanging out at home. Totally the truth. I would talk with your supervisor though so that you can arrange for a fill in

I was having a hard time with just plain water but was successful when I drank powerade zero. Just keep trying different things out until you find something that works. Anything you get in is better than nothing.

coffee w/skim milk everyday - makes me a happy girl

You look amazing!

Anything greasy makes me queezy. Also tomato based sauces don't settle well. But I am not really giving anything up I just put it on my list to try again later.

I am freezing all the time but I love it. Now I can wear all those cute heavy sweaters and scarves. And I went from sleeping in just a t-shirt to yoga pants t-shirt sweatshirt and socks.

Didn't quite make my Thanksgiving goal - darnit! But I am going to try again. Current weight: 192.5 Christmas goal: 185

I am thankful for the most amazing family. I love them all from my children to Grandma! Everyone should have a family like mine. I really want to eat turkey, sweet potatoes and green bean casserole. Don't think all of that will fit.

Date of surgery: 9/24/12 Surgery weight: 222 Current weight: 194.5 Thanksgiving goal: 190 So close!

Hi everyone! I am posting today because we are going to the Festival of Trees parade early tomorrow morning! I weighed in this morning @ 194.5! 2lbs this week.

I use all of the wii exercise games but to break up the routine try just dance or zumba! Super fun and great workout!

Shopping at regular stores in the regular sizes is the best thing ever!

Stall broken! 196.5 - that leaves 6.5 lbs before Thanksgiving. I am starting Zumba this week so hopefully that is acheivable.

That is awesome!

So I haven't been checking in because I am trying not to weigh myself between doctor appointments. But I couldn't help myslef this morning so I am officially in onderland! 199.5

Date of surgery: 9/24/12 Surgery weight: 222 Current weight: 202 - in my first stall Thanksgiving goal: 190

Muscatine. I was sleeved in Davenport by Dr. Aanestad on 9/24.

When people ask how much I have lost I just tell them I don't weigh myself between doctor appointments so I don't know.