SleeveandRNYchica

I say I am slow by forum standards, but according to doc and nut I am where I need to be. I work out 5/6 days a week some days I eat 40 carbs some days I eat 80. Some days my calories are less than 800 somedays they are near 1000. I think what people need to remember is our journeys are all individual. I am pleased with MY progress and that is all that matters. Of course the post with someone saying they loss 50lb in 3 months gets attention because pre sleevers hope that will be them and post sleevers are wishing that was them. It just creates a vicious cycle of disappoint. I am not saying that person should not post their success , but people should be realistic and need to understand this process is different for us all. I stopped hanging around the boards because other people's whining about their slow weight loss had me doubting myself!

Good luck! The first few weeks may or may not be hard. Everyone's recovery is so different! No matter what the time flies. I am 17 weeks out and somedays I do not even feel like I had surgery!!!!

You go girl! That is great!

Rita, wishing you a speedy recovery. I am sorry you are going through this. Don't let this forum get you down. I have only seen a few doctors post and none of them have been WL Surgeons. My point is, they are opinions. Leaks are real, they do exist, anyone that has researched the surgery knows that. Many prayers for you from South America.

What a freeing experience. I am so glad you are able to realize the beauty of it all. It is hard to let go of relationships at times for whatever reason are not meant for us. Although, difficult at the time when you look back you will realize it made you stronger and better. Something is always waiting on the otherside of it.

Good luck! I can tell you I have BC/BS Federal and had the same requirements as you, plus pre-diet. Sent my paperwork in yesterday and was approved by the afternoon.

Wow, just finish read your story. I hope you are doing better. I hope they are able to figure out soon what the best course of action is.

You look fantastic!

Hang in there! I totally understand the cultural and social aspects. It is the center of my world. It is sad but true. It will get better. From what I have read on here so many people go through the same thing. You are doing great and should be very proud.

Welcome back! Good luck in your days to come.

I think I might be a weirdo! I watched on Youtube last night and thought it was very interesting (not sure how else to word it). My husband on the other hand left the room. I always liked those surgery shows and such.

Ahhh, that's awesome! How are you feeling?

Wow, those are crazy amazing benefits. That is great to work in such a supportive environment.

I wonder if people that gain weight later in life are more likely to have this attitude. I have been fat since I was 6 so I just had to learn to live with it! I have friends that say they will not date until they lose weight!!

Congratulations! That is awesome.

I pray it is something simple. I am glad you are meeting with the cardiologist prior to your vacation. I would not want you to spend your time preoccupied with the results. I am thinking good thoughts for you.

What a great post! I totally relate. I remember my college roommate asking me how I dated such hot guys!! LMAO. I was like what because I am a size 18 and you are 8. Mind you she had a crappy attitude. I played softball, bowled, and was on stage in theater. If I had let my weight define me for all these years, I would have NEVER done anything. Especially with being heavy my whole life! The world defines fat people. I just think some people are more accepting of the definition.

Wow, thank you for sharing your story. You have a beautiful daughter. Congratulations on all your successes!

Good luck to you! Kitty litter does weigh alot doesn't it! I am already online window shopping about what I will be able to buy. I am also looking forward to our next trip in October and although I know I won't be anywhere near goal, I know the airplane ride will be a bit more comfortable!

You look great!!! Congratulations.

I would say that I a VST stalker.....i don't have internet at work, but I make sure to read through the day on my blueberry.....wow, this post hit home. I want to see how everyone is doing, what questions pop up through the day, and I just love looking at photos......ummmm I may need intervention!

Hahaha, I love karma :-), not wishing her bad or anything. I just love karma.

You look great.

I don't even have a date either and stopped dieting hahahaha! The surgeon told me to wipe that idea from my brain....boy why did he do that? Not that I am completing wiling out, but I am not as diligent. I feel like I want to just eat all the things I haven't been eating because I have been dieting over the last year, with no results. I feel like it is my only change :-). You are not alone.

Justine,

Thanks for sharing u story. It is interesting. I have been in therapy several times in my life. My own very favorite therapist would be considered morbidly obese, so I walways assumed she had underlying issues, but even with that she was able to help me. I am in a very happy, loving marriage. I sometimes feel that people look at me as if I should have no problems. So then they dump on me and I carry their stress. I am in a situation now, just because where we live it is stressful. I feel finally free because the friends that were dumping on me are no longer here or they found someone else to dump on. Sometimes I feel like screaming, "I am weak sometimes, sometimes I need a shoulder!!!" I totally related with your entry. I am glad that you were able to take time out for you and make a decision for you. Good luck in your journey!

Great insight. I pray I can get out of my vicious cycle of weighing everyday, and obsessing. You are right, the things that have led us down this path. You sound like you are in a great place. Congratulations on your successes.

Congratulations on your many successes. Those that want to stick by you will, the rest, well if they don't they were never worth it.