ShrinkyDinkMe22

I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I can cross my legs like a girl now!

I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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I posted this on a fb sleeve group but wanted to post it here too.
You guys would appreciate and understand! I do believe that is about 5.5" of extra strap.... :-)
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This picture should help you understand.

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This picture should help you understand.

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Ohhhh hence the reposition of the body equaling less inches. That pic hit it for me. Thx!

This picture should help you understand.

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Tmi alert.....
Ever since being sleeved in december my bm schedule has completely changed. Preop I would go 2, sometimes 3 times a day. Now I seem to go about every 5 days or so. And when I do go it's a lot. Like so much that I keep clogging potty's. Sorry this is embarrassing.....
But what can I take to help go more often.
Any advice would be great. I never had this problem before surgery so I'm not sure what to do.

I initially started out only telling my hubby. Once I got approved I told my 3 lifelong girlfriends and also my siblings. They were all really really supportive.
Little by little and as I got more comfortable with my decision I started telling more and more people. I think i was almost ashamed and embarrassed that it came to having surgery that I wanted no one to know.
But now that I see what a change it has made in my life I wanted to share my story with others.
Last week I through it all out on fb. Letting everyone know my reasons for doing it, how I felt about it, how scared I was doing it and scared what would happen if I didn't do it.
I finally hit a point where I want my story to help others find the help that they might need to get healthy.
Not sure if that helps you at all. PM if you have questions.

welcome to the group. we are all here to help each other out. there are a lot of great existing posts in the archives if you do a search on a topic! good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!

Yep, journal everything and stick to the guidelines given to you by your surgical center. Try to really understand that food is fuel, not entertainment, not a friend, not a hobby. Changing the mind is the toughest part and we need to start early while the restrictive benefits of the "tool" are most effective. Success is a marathon, not a sprint, persistence will pay off.
Thanks everyone!

Here is my 6 month side by side. Down 93lbs from my highest weight. 60lbs since surgery 12/10/12. (I may have posted this on here already if so I apologize).
Starting weight 332, size 26/28
Currently 239, size 18/20
Height 5'8"

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Thanks for all of the advice and stories! My doc said to quit caffeine because it is a diuretic. I currently drink 6-8 diet Pepsi a day which I know both the caffeine and aspartame are horrible for me anyway, so I'm giving them up on my journey to be healthier. I only had 2 today so I'm hoping I can get down to one tomorrow and then none on Monday!!

I have been doing a little research today and came upon this YOUTUBE video, it answers the question about why some people seem to experience hunger and some can eat barely anything. It seems that we all have different sizes of stomachs to start off with..EVEN if we were the same weight. so the smaller stomach people will have the same amount removed and it leaves them smaller pouches, us with larger stomachs..can hold a little more...or may feel hunger quicker. here is the video

Here is my 6 month side by side. Down 93lbs from my highest weight. 60lbs since surgery 12/10/12. (I may have posted this on here already if so I apologize).
Starting weight 332, size 26/28
Currently 239, size 18/20
Height 5'8"

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Here is my 6 month side by side. Down 93lbs from my highest weight. 60lbs since surgery 12/10/12. (I may have posted this on here already if so I apologize).
Starting weight 332, size 26/28
Currently 239, size 18/20
Height 5'8"

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Here is my 6 month side by side. Down 93lbs from my highest weight. 60lbs since surgery 12/10/12. (I may have posted this on here already if so I apologize).
Starting weight 332, size 26/28
Currently 239, size 18/20
Height 5'8"

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