Justine13

Stalled for almost two weeks' date=' then I gained 4 lbs on the scale. Its that TOM, which is being particularly prissy this round. I know intellectually that I have not really gained 4 lbs. There is no way. I should have lost 6 lbs in the last two weeks based on my average. I have a follow up visit this morning and I was hoping to be further along when I do my weigh in. No tears here, though. Anything is better than where I was.[/quote']

We must have posted around the same time because I didn't see this? But I'm interested to see what your doc says. I don't like TOM- not my friend! How far along are you?

I think my mini stall broke. Yippee! I weigh myself all the time. I should pick a dang day and record my weight ey?

_{Is anyone else feeling cold due to weight loss? We have the heater running all day in the office at work' date=' and in my car too. California is having a cold freeze, but I think its the weight loss too. [/sub']}

_{And I feel for everyone dealing with Constipation - me too.}

_{Omg yes!!!! Constantly! Hubby and kids think I'm crazy!}

Hey September peeps. In a stall I think but I believe this illness I caught will ignite the scale again.

Go packers!!!!

Xoxo

Four months and a few days. I never really lost hair before this so i pull hair out in the shower and when i dry it and of course throughout the day its on my clothes. I might chop my hair again to my shoulders. Shorter it is the less the hair clumps will look lol

Same here and I think it's because I've slacked terribly on the Protein and allowed junk. Time to kick it in gear

justine try fitclick.com i love it. fitness pal i hated.

delta i buy dark chocolate now instead of milk. its better for you.

Ill look it up- thanks

haha don't feel bad i don't track anything really either. i pay attention to Protein but that's about it.

Thanks. That's what I did too until the Holidays and now trying too again as my hair just started falling out. Yuck.

Do you all journal your daily intake of food?

I use My Fitness Pal and I like it. It keeps me honest tracking calories' date=' fat, carbs and sodium.[/quote']

Nope - I hate it. I tried MFP but that lasted....... A few hours. Wish I would do it as I know research behind journaling and weight loss is strong but I suck.

Wow that's absolutely fantastic! Surgery for me was on 09-12 and I'm down 50. Lots to go but a nice start. Holidays were tough

Happy New Year Sleeve Sisters! I have been reading all the posts but have been bad about responding. Sorry. I have been out of town for much of the Christmas and New Year break and am leaving again this week for CA to visit my parents. I have not made the best choices over the holidays but have still managed to lose a few more pounds. I drank my share of beer' date=' wine, and liquor too over the holidays with no effect. I drink everything super slow and never finish a drink completely (even my Diet Coke). I still can't get down an entire can...usually only 1/4-1/2 can. Anyway, I am not beating myself up because I figure that I can eat so little in quantity that it does not much matter on my bad choices. Probably not the right attitude but oh well. I was sleeved 9/17 and am down right about 50 pounds. Last night I worked and it was the first shift that SO MANY people commented on my weight loss. It was kinda cool! I got everything from "Sexy!" to "You look fabulous!" and "Looking good girl!" Heck, I even had a patient tell me that his high heart rate was being caused by his good looking nurse! LOL! Nobody knows about the surgery at my work. I am continuing to play it off telling them about my new eating habits. It is working so far...not sure when I will be ready to divulge the full truth as I don't want anyone to hold it against me. I am cleaning out my closet this week because everything is too big now. It's a hard problem to have! Not!!! Oh, and speaking of visiting my parents...they nor my sister know that I had the surgery either so it will be interesting to see their reaction-if any. OK, that is my update. Keep up the great work ladies. I enjoy reading all of the postings.[/quote']

Thank you for posting this. Made me smile . I struggle with accepting people's compliments and feel like they are just saying stuff just to say it . Nice job!

Here are my before and 4 month pics -70 pounds.

Excellent job! Fabulous!!

Finally broke the 3 week stall!!! Down to 216 as of this morning...200 is so close. :wub:

Yahooooo!

justine' date=' kaparker, green you are right about those slidders. today instead of eating my whole wheat crackers with my tuna salad i had cheetos, co workers where eating chips, trigger. and for working out i got so disgusted today, i went to ross to try on jeans to see what size i am i thought i would be at least a 16 nottttttttttttt and the 18's didnt fit either, how big was my ass? my size 22/24 jeans are way to big so i dont know whats going on but when i took my clothes off and looked at the big mirror omg just flesh sagging and dimples and sagging and depressing. and illooked at my arms and omg they are just as bad. i must, we must get the excercise in. im so down right now, but my guy who i havent seen in weeks kept telling me i look good thats a plus[/quote']

No time for feeling bad NG- we need to get it together. You are going to do this girl! I stay away from clothes and wear them too big because I know damn well I ain't no 16 yet so until I am- I'm not even bothering. You can do this. Minor slip up. I was just researching online to find game day Snacks (after all Packers are in playoffs tonight which equals a must for yummy food!!). I'm going to try to avoid carbs and stick with cheesy stuff and meatballs.

What are your plans today?

I have been eating raw veggies for two months. I havent found any that dont agree.

I am also in a stall..going on 3 weeks and it sucks. My issue is i need to work out...anyone have spare motivation? Lol

As for hair its been dropping since 8 weeks out...i think its slowing down though. It was slightly depressing at first pulling clumps out in the shower and drying my hair..but oh well. I wont go bald but i do miss my hair being fuller. I have a bunch of little wisps too its pissing me off but atleast my new hair is growing back fast.

My goal for my 6 month appts is to b under 200 so 18lbs in two months is hopefully doable but overall im super happy with myself even if im a slow loser (only 40 since surgery)

Under 200 is a good six month goal, though not sure where you started . That's my goal for one year -

I don't know if I'm a stall because I think I should be thankful I haven't gained from the crap I have been eating. :-). Hopefully your scale will move real soon!! Hang in there :-)

I can eat anything- I did notice that broccoli wants to come back up for whatever reasons though

Justine! Good to hear from you! I too am struggling. I am at a standstill' date=' still and have not lost in a couple of weeks. I know I need to start exercising at this point but just can not seem to make time! I'm too busy face booking, lol. Well, just remember why you had the surgery and maybe you can try and find a local group to get motivated with you. I love the slider foods, tortilla chips, crackers, candy, you know the ones. I do say no but I am giving in more and more lately. [/quote']

Thanks! I wish my body would reject slider foods. Ugh!

Kparker-

I've done the same thing the past few days. Ok. Are you ready for this. One day I ate lots if chips and dip. That was a first since well before surgery. I have been out of control for a few days. I'm not sure what is going on. All I want to do is munch on stuff. Well after the chip episode' date=' I trashed it all so I wouldn't eat again.

Maybe it's boredom. Kids are still home from Christmas Break. They go back on Monday so at that point.... I'm going to force myself to get off the couch and take some Water aerobic classes.

I've got to start exercising.[/quote']

I know for me it's boredom- Makes total sense

justineeeeeeee you are missed girly and you will be ok' date=' we all will. i also feel the old ways sneaking back but i need to remember its a tool, a good tool and i should work it

well been sick for the past few days and lost 3lbs i just made sure got the protien thank god for Syntrax because it helped me with getting the liquids also.[/quote']

I hope you are feeling better real soon. Lots of illnesses going around our area. Secretly I wish I would get it so I get myself off this bad kick! Yuck!

justineeeeeeee you are missed girly and you will be ok' date=' we all will. i also feel the old ways sneaking back but i need to remember its a tool, a good tool and i should work it

well been sick for the past few days and lost 3lbs i just made sure got the protien thank god for Syntrax because it helped me with getting the liquids also.[/quote']

Thanks NG- I needed to hear that. I need to get it together. I'm back to work on Monday and I can't tell you how much I need structure. I don't drink my Protein Drinks and for the first time the hair is falling out. I was doing sooooo good for awhile. Gah!

My gosh I'm so fascinated by all of you. So why do I not stay in more contact? Life in the fast lane. I so need to be on here. I feel old habits are back and I'm so scared I'm going to stretch this darn thing if I haven't already. Holidays were tough. I ate what I wanted. I didn't gain but didnt lose. Ah well. Back to work Monday and as much as I don't wanna go back- I need the structure.

So nice to read all of your posts- very inspiring!

Happy holidays everyone!!! Xox

food addiction is so very real and many of us struggle with this. It's very wise to work through this with a therapist (I've had many come see me for these issues as well) as after surgery- you won't be able to use food as a comfort - at least for a while and then when you can- You're going to risk stretching and really sabatoging the surgery. Very good insight on your part - I'm happy to hear you're at least admitting it and now you need to work through it. A surgeon isn't going to do this with you and neither is a nutritionist. This goes deeper than that and if I were you- I would contact a therapist. I've always said- We could alllllll benefit from therapy at one point, if not many points, in our lives. Luck!

So I've lost 46 lbs and able to wear 13 - 14 clothes. I'm still struggling as I know I am not getting my Protein in everyday like I should and haven't been able to exercise the way I should due to obligations and an unsupportive spouse. I am starting to get depressed because I am unhappy in my life. Not just the weight but life. I had just lost my job after being there 10 years when I had my surgery and now I am a different person living a different life. Is it wrong that I've changed and am no longer happy in my old life? My husband and I had problems before but now days all I think about how my life would be without him as my husband. You all probably think I'm a horrible person but I have no friends to talk to about this and cannot hold it in anymore.... Sorry.

Oh man! Sorry to hear about all of this. I have to admit- I feel very similar with the husband scenario. I'm trying like heck to fight through it all but it's not easy. Hang in there- Prayers and hugs

Sleeves 9/12: down 47 pounds. 12.5 inches off waist and 7 off hips. Down 56 since highest weight in August. I'm pleased

It's been almost 3 months since surgery!! I had my 3 month follow up on Friday - I'm 47 pounds down and 12.5 inches off my waist and 7 off hips. I'm happy about it. It's so weird!!!

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm going to try and read some posts as I have been MIA-

Justine ~