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I can't wait to not be able to find clothes in my size.

I can't wait to not be able to find clothes in my size.

I can't wait to not be able to find clothes in my size.

Can't wait to NOT wear out a 10-year mattress in 4 years.
For the DIY types, cannot wait to NOT:
...have to buy 1A (300 pound) rated ladders
...not be able to fit my arm into a space to reach or fix something.
...slide partway under a car, only to have to slide back out and raise the jack some more to clear my stomach
...be afraid of crashing through my roof (the outside, not the ceiling)

I can't wait to not be able to find clothes in my size.

So I am not big on the little victories as much as I am at getting to my goal, but as of late, I am struggling to find clothes that fit and I am spending a TON on clothes so I can continue to go to work on a daily basis. That sucks but is also a great sign of success so far.
I actually just purchased a couple dress shirts from Men's warehouse in XL slim fit cut and they actually fit the way they are supposed to! And, jeans I just bought a month and a half ago have been retired and I just picked up 2 pairs of 36" waist, straight leg (not loose) jeans that fit very well. I have not been in a comfortable 36" waist pair of jeans since probably 1998.
I also went out with some buddies the other night and ran into some friends I had not seen in about 4-5 months and they didnt recognize me.
All this combined is a great confidence booster becasue there are times when I look and still see the fat kid in the mirror. Granted, at 208, I am still not "skinny" but it sure beats 317!

It was explained to me that the one cause of some leaks is the "back pressure," towards the esophagus side of the stomach staple line, created when the stomach is trying to push food that is too thick, into the small intestine. I've also heard the six week figure for the staple line to heal, and that there is still a risk of leaks anytime until healing is complete. Sounds reasonable, and definitely keeps me from cheating!

Happy tears! I had my surgery last Thursday at 1 pm. My morning blood sugars had been running about 179 to 200. I was taking 1000 mg of metformin and victoza at night and another 1000 of metformin in the morning at Breakfast. Today my Wake up BS was 119! Not perfect no! But that is on none.. Zero ... Nada .. Not a drop of metformin or victoza! Not to mention I just weighed myself and I'm "legally" down 5.3 pounds of real weight ( Pre-surgery) after surgery I came home with an extra 7 pounds of Fluid weight which is gone as well. I started this journey because I was diagnosed with Barrett's esaphogus and diabetic have sleep apnea and depression . I lost my mom when she was only 62 (I am 51) truth be told I was scared. I am re married to the guy who was my first kiss when I was 15. (2.5 years) he is an amazing man. Very loving and giving honest but most of all knows how to handle my stubborn as*.
Goodness I'm rambling here sorry.... Long story short he gave me reason to believe I deserved a longer healthier life. Today! TODAY because of one lil blood stick I see it is really possible.
I think so many of us here come into having this procedure done thinking its the cure all . I just realized its mearly a tool to give me the emotional strength to take the steps to learn how to eat better and realize I deserve to live a happy and healthy life. I know my weight issues stem from a lot of different reasons. Health ... Check .. Family history ... Check... More than anything in my case it is emotional. I am going to see my endocrinologist today and get a referral to a therapist. I think it is important that I personally cover all my bases so I continue to move in the right direction! Today I am signing up for the 5 k turkey trot! Last year I walked it this year I may just trot my butt across the finish line! Thank you all for reading!! And thank you more for your support! Have a really good day! My goal today is to get down 64 oz of fluid! At least 20 oz of Protein. (shiver) and to go for a nice walk. What's your goal?

I know that I've lost weight since surgery because the scale shows it and because I have found new clothes to wear in my own closet that I had forgotten about! But, sometimes you just want to hear someone say it. I think I'm at that stage where people are staring and saying that I look good, instead of saying that I look like I've lost weight. But, the true test of weightloss all of my life has been my direct, blunt parents. So, I walk into their house today. They haven't seen me in a month. My Dad yells to my mother, 'Come see her, this girl is getting skinny!' LOL! That's my true weightloss test!

I don't frequent the board enough there are so many wonderful stories, of success, so figured I'd share mine.. I had the operation on march 12th of this year, started at 347lbs pre op, now I'm 224lbs, and feel great.. My ideal weight is 190lbs but i want 215 or so.. to hit that in under a year is amazing.. It's been amazing, not much as a single issue, haven't even had any nausea since the first time I woke up from my surgery.. Eating has been a learning experience, since I was a big eater, and enjoyed food.. Now I cherish a ice cream sandwich every now and then.. I have bat loads more energy, and my job has benefited from my productivity.. I read a lot of treads on here bout eating, and stuff and they were a tremendous help.. And for that I thank you guys! Well anyway here's a before and a after... Thanks again...

Man vs food use to be my favorite show now it makes me sick to watch it. I'm a man and I have conquered food.

I was regretful in a way until I stopped struggling. I still sometimes wish I could get my stomach back, have a huge meal like I used to, and then put my little stomach back in. No way though. This tool saves me from myself. I was obese because I was always hungry and so would eat far too much at a sitting, trying to satisfy a huge stomach. I'm thankful now. Give it a few months and I bet you will be happier. In the mean time, try to concentrate on your weight loss, how loose your pants are and how many complements you're getting.

Hang in there. It gets better. The first month was REALLY hard for me, food wise. Every stage was hard for me until I finally got to real food and then it was still a bit of a chore to eat. I kept thinking that I would never get the hang of this and that eating and drinking the right things, the right amount and the right timing were like a full time job. But I will say, that each week was better than the last. As you start to see real movement of the scale and dropping sizes, the excitement starts to build and helps to fade any regrets and wishes for the old you. Also, you will suddenly realize that while you still have to plan, eating right becomes second nature. You probably also will get to a point where you are no longer craving and desiring the things you loved pre-surgery and that food no longer controls your life. That is liberating!

NO YOU DO NOT!!!!
You came into this for many reasons:
to lose weight
to be healthier
to not have chub rub!!
and I am sure that your lsit goes on. You can do this. It will get easier.
Keep going, NOTHING tastes as good as thin WILL feel

Are you serious? He'll regret it once you reach your weight goal. You have a beautiful face. Believe me... he'll regret it!

This is really just an add on to my post from last week that you can find here, but I have made goal and on my surgiversary, I went an tried on/bought these lovelies:
http://www.verticals...wn-what-a-ride/
Size 6!!!


Size 6!!!

Size 6!!!


Size 6!!!


Juniors Medium (I know that I had NO BUSINESS trying on or buying this dress, but I COULD NOT HELP MYSELF!! SO SPARKLY AND SEXY!!! I tell you one thing, when my 3 year old is in "jr's" she won't be wearing this stuff!)


AND a before from mid August 2011!
http://www.verticals..._2605_66971.jpg
I love you guys!!
xxoo!
Heather, now JustAGem

Not dropping weight as I had imagined, but clothes are getting very loose!

In 26 hours I will be sleeved. Having second thoughts?? My mind is playing tricks on me telling me that I really do not need this surgery!! I know I do need it and still am going through it....was wondering did anyone go through this....is it normal?
I am looking forward to the weight loss and able to run around and play with my 5 year old....Today she asked me if this surgery will help me take her to the park and play with her...I just cried realizing I am missing part of her life because of the ball and chain I have on my body....
I want to be healthy and be off MOST of my meds.....tired of giving myself insulin and taking so many pills...I feel like my parents where they take a pill for every ailment they have...I refuse to be like them.....
I want to walk into a normal store and buy ANYTHING off the hanger without wondering how long can I fit into these clothes before I have to buy new ones cause I out grew them,,,,,,
I am tired of being tired and out of breathe everytime I do something or too much pain cause of the pain in my legs and back due to the weight gain...looking forward to being able to take control of my own home and clean it the way I love to clean....
YES THE SLEEVE IS FOR ME!!!! I am playing mind games with my brain telling thenm that I need to do this because of all the positive in my life....TIME TO GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

If your surgeon fixed a hiatal hernia while he was in there, there will be some swelling associated with that as well. I found it helps to stand or sit up straight to drink for the first two weeks, to give the esophagus a straighter path into the stomach. I still need to do that occasionally at 21 days out, but it was really helpful early on.

Can't wait to NOT wear out a 10-year mattress in 4 years.
For the DIY types, cannot wait to NOT:
...have to buy 1A (300 pound) rated ladders
...not be able to fit my arm into a space to reach or fix something.
...slide partway under a car, only to have to slide back out and raise the jack some more to clear my stomach
...be afraid of crashing through my roof (the outside, not the ceiling)

Can't wait to NOT wear out a 10-year mattress in 4 years.
For the DIY types, cannot wait to NOT:
...have to buy 1A (300 pound) rated ladders
...not be able to fit my arm into a space to reach or fix something.
...slide partway under a car, only to have to slide back out and raise the jack some more to clear my stomach
...be afraid of crashing through my roof (the outside, not the ceiling)

Confession is good for the soul, yes?
Sorry you had to go through the discomfort though.
Thanks for sharing! We can all learn from others' mistakes.

I'm a bit older than you and have experienced the weight loss roller coaster too many times. I too told myself I was going to do it "naturally," and committed to be below 250 by my 50th birthday, from 290. (My all-time high was 330; I reached that twice.) i failed. I told my GP I was interested in WLS and he told me to call Dr. Kim. I finally started in February of this year. My insurance has a 3-month supervised program that must be followed. I took all the lessons on nutrition and eating habits to heart, and lost 30 pounds "on my own" by June. I actually considered cancelling because I had done so well this time. I posted here about my thoughts and was reminded that STRESS is one big factor we cannot control. Looking back on the two previous times I had lost 60-70 pounds, I saw that it WAS a stress event that undid all my work. That sealed the deal for me. What I had done and learned prior to surgery plus my commitment to the goal of being normal weight for the first time IN MY LIFE, coupled with the "tool" of the sleeve has given me the confidence to know I WILL NOT FAIL.
I'm not saying "Yes! Go through with it!" only you can make that decision. You must ask yourself what is most important, and weigh the benefits versus the risks and the sacrifices you MUST make to make this work. Good luck, and I hope you make a decision you can live with. That is the most important thing.

You should be VERY proud of yourself! I lost 43 pounds before surgery, but it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago, when it really started to show in my face, that people started really noticing. I also waited waaay too long to downsize my clothing, because don't want to buy a lot of stuff (even second-hand) that I will wear for only a short while. You too, possibly?
Hang in there! I'm sure everyone will say something sooner or later!

I am having the same feelings that you are having right now. I decided that i was going to continue with my surgery. I think the biggest thing with me is that i don't want people to find out. Well i have decided that i'm doing this for my health FORGET what others have to say. i have tried many years to get the weight off myself and have been unsuccessful at keeping it off. My sister is still telling me what i don't need to do but my mind is made up. THIS IS FOR ME!