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I made this list a while back of all the reasons I hate being fat to refer back to if I ever try to convince myself to not go through with the surgery, or start regretting having it afterwards. So I guess you could say I can't wait to NOT have any of these issues!
[ ] I can't tie my shoes on the top, they're always on the side, and even that is hard to do.
[ ] I exceed the weight limit for pretty much anything there is a weight limit for.
[ ] I can't use regular towels because they don't fit around me
[ ] I have terrible balance due to too much weight on my knees and ankles, I get nervous carrying my two toddlers.
[ ] I always slow everyone down wherever we go because they have to wait on me to catch up
[ ] My thighs rub together when I wear shorts or a dress. It's like I'm starting a damn fire with them.
[ ] Thinking about food all the time. It controls my life. I'm ready to take control back!
[ ] I want to shop in a normal store where I can buy cute clothes that are a reasonable price. Decent looking plus size clothes are outrageous!
[ ] I don't want my kids to remember me this way
[ ] I want to walk my dogs without getting exhausted
[ ] I don't fit (easily) into movie chairs. I have to squeeze in.
[ ] Moving around in this body is difficult
[ ] I feel like I'm much older than 29.
[ ] My doctor doesn't take me seriously, his solution to everything is "lose weight" which I know I need to do, but that's not the answer to everything.
[ ] I feel trapped in a body that holds me back so much.
[ ] I feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines watching the people around me enjoy life, but I'm too tired to join them.
[ ] No energy to play with my kids (ages 1 & 2 so I need the energy!)
[ ] I'm a terrible role model for my kids and students
[ ] I'm a kindergarten teacher and I want to be a fun one, not a lazy one.
[ ] I have very little energy in general
[ ] My husband and children are thin, I hate being the fat one. NOT that I want them to be fat! Lol
[ ] I have no sex drive, and on the rare occasion that I do, sex isn't enjoyable because it's so uncomfortable
[ ] I can't take baths in most bathtubs
[ ] I can't paint my toenails
[ ] I can't cross my legs
[ ] I'm close to being too big to shop at Lane Bryant, currently in a 26/28. And I am too big in my stomach and upper arms to wear a dress shirt, because the largest size doesn't fit
[ ] I am the heaviest person I know
[ ] I don't fit in regular bathroom stalls
[ ] I don't fit in booths
[ ] I burn up in the summer because I hate wearing tanks and shorts
[ ] I don't take my kids swimming because I don't want to be seen in a bathing suit
[ ] I never feel feminine because I can't wear cute clothes and I sweat all the time.
[ ] I got married in a courthouse and would love to have a vow renewal ceremony, but right now the thought of everyone looking at me in a giant plus size wedding dress looking like a human marshmallow is not pleasant.
[ ] I don't fit in roller coasters or any amusement park rides, and I don't even have the courage to try an airplane
[ ] I can't walk up a single flight of stairs without struggling
[ ] Constant lower back pain
[ ] Severe flare ups from my hydradenitis suppuritiva, causing bad skin infections in skin folds
[ ] My lower arms don't actually touch my body when I put my arms by my side because the amount of fat on my upper arms pushes them out so much
[ ] Laying on my back and feeling smothered because the fat from my chest and neck make it hard to breathe

I'm at 85lbs lost as of this morning. 33 more to go . I'm wearing a medium top and a 10 on the bottom. I couldn't imagine doing this without my surgery. So happy I did it!

Woke up in ONE-DERLAND today! Finally

Century club and ONEderland in the same day!
I DID IT!!! 100.2 lbs lost, and now I'm officially below the 200lb mark!!! I will never see my scale lead with a "2" again!!! ~ Doing the happy dance ~ woohoo!!!

Sleeved 11/20 down 80.8 lbs and happy to be in Wonderland! I am still hoping to lose another 20-30lbs but very happy so far! Pics are day of surgery left and today right.
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I went to a wedding in April. For the first time, no seat belt extender needed. I was so excited...what a good feeling when I was able to walk down the aisle ( not side ways) to get to my seat..

They took part of your stomach out, they didn't add anything but staples. They did not add will power. Your head brings that into the picture. Sleeving does not eliminate the need for will power, it just gives it help. It does not choose food for you.
It comes down to how you are willing to fight:
fight with the sleeve to be slim and healthy
or
fight against the sleeve for the right to indulge to your own detriment.
This appetite bully thing is not as big as it appears to you. Back it down. Get mad, get mean, kick it's butt!

Was sleeved in November. My weight loss has always been on the slow side. I lost 52 lbs so far. I must admit, my food choices have been terrible. I have no limits lately. Eating a lot of junk food. Since surgery I have been eating bigger portions than I should. I was convinced and still am that my surgeon didn't cut out as much of my stomach as she was supposed to. I know I had stomach surgery, not brain surgery, buy I did not expect to be able to still eat the way I am. Unfortunately I am able to handle everything. Once in a while, if I eat to fast, I vomit. Suggestions please on how to get back on track.. Don't want all my hard work to be wasted.

I fly a lot for work and the best feeling was not having to ask for a seat belt extender and actually have so much room now in the seats and seatbelt is swimming on me. Lol. I also used to only fly business or first class because the seats are bigger. Love seating coach now!!! Lol

I can't wait to:
Not worry if I can fit in a booth.
Go hiking with my husband without feeling like I will have a heart attack before we reach the top.
Be able to play with my grandkids on the floor and be able to get up easily.
To loss enough weight that I don't feel like my family is embarrassed to be seen with me.
Not sneeze and pee at the same time and to stop wearing pads everyday because of it.
Fly for the first time.
Be healthy and enjoy life with my family!

I cannot wait until I can fit into a shirt that says one size fits all/most.
Can't wait until I go to a hotel and am able to use their towel to dry off..

Went to the Bon Jovi concert last night in Cleveland in size 12 skinny jeans and tall high heeled boots. Beginning to feel "thin" - felt attractive for the first time in a long time and it felt good! Down 54 lbs since my surgery 11/19/12. Best decision ever!

I'm not to the food stage yet, but I bought some 4oz containers so that when it's time to pack food, I won't over pack. I know nuts have calories, but it's also a good source of Protein. I like raw almonds...raw is suppose to be better for you.
Hope you get your portions under control and you continue to steadily lose!

Wow. You look amazing..

I can't wait to....
.....Tell Lane Bryant to kiss my butt...
.....Take a bath and have more than 40% of my body covered by water! (I miss baths)

OMG that's the funniest thing I've heard!
But not so funny because I know what your talking about 0_o

I started at 256 on 11/15. Since then I've only lost 45 pounds. Seeing the weight loss in my face, I just wish it was coming off quicker. My friend had her surgery not even a month ago and is down almost the same amount. She started off at 313 but it still frustrates me that it's not comin off a fast for me

At 7 months out and 107 lbs down my favorite snack is the Jif to go reduced fat packs with peeled sliced apples that are pre packaged in the fruit section at Wal Mart, convenient and tasty!
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I am not a big candy eater, but let me tell you when I am craving something - I need those flavors!!
Since being sleeved I have had to get creative with how I approach certain cravings. So, there I was last night craving something sweet, particularly a Butterfinger Candy bar. I knew I didn't need the sugars and junk in one but needed those flavors. Into the kitchen I went and here is the concoction I mixed up and OMG, tastes JUST LIKE a Butterfinger candy bar!
Ingredients:
1 - 11 oz. chocolate Premier Protein shake
1 tbsp. sugar free, Fat Free Butterscotch pudding Mix
1 tbsp. creamy Peanut Butter
1 tsp. instant coffee granules (you don't taste the coffee, just heightens the chocolate taste)
Couple handfuls of ice
Throw all ingredients in a blender and/or bullet mixing system - mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
Wonderful, thick, creamy Butterfinger fix! Oh yeah!
Also, I had enough left over that I poured it into popsicle molds and froze for a quick treat later in the week!
Enjoy!

Water is hard for me too. Get about 30-40 oz. a day

I had surgery 8 months ago and im only down 53 pounds since surgery 67 pounds total including preop. Im a slow looser but at least im a looser