Aquevedo92

I've been totally upfront at work about my surgery and today one of my coworkers was being just...super insensitive....she's one of those people that weighs about 90 pounds soaking wet and she can't believe "how crazy someone would have to be to have surgery to lose weight"...I just wanted to punch her!!! But I didn't...I just calmly explained to her that my decisions have been made with a very sound mind...b***h.
She's also one of those people who has a super high pitched voice that I freaking hate...everytime she talks it's like nails on a chalkboard.
Ok rant over!

I woke up this morning and weighed this morning and I am no longer obese, my BMI is 29.9!!!! I'm over weight!!

I am really sick and tired of being lectured on this site...people assuming just because I was fat, that I had an unhealthy relationship with food. Not everyone was like this! Pre op, I never ate to excess because when I was full I would stop eating. (I was on a low calorie lifestyle change and stuck with it for years...I stuck with it so I wouldn't gain weight) Fat people get this stereotype from those on the outside all the time (that we eat a lot)and I finally thought this was a place of non judgement. I am aware many on this site got the way they are because they ate a lot but not everyone. Same goes with exercising: people are lecturing that you have to make sure you exercise daily or else and half of these holier than now lectures haven't seen the inside of a gym until this year. Which isnt a problem because they have chosen to make a change but do not lecture others when you dont know their history. Finally...being lectured about my post op drinks. Everyone is given a list by their drs and are not supposed to stray away from that list. I was told 2oz 3x per day of boost, ensure, Atkins, slim fast, etc. I am constantly being told these are not healthy...and being read the nutrition facts..um I have it right in front of me and can read but honestly if my dr says to drink it I will.

Here's my sweet Naomie

It was only a matter of time before this thread was turned a pissing match about who is better than who based on who does and doesn't smoke pot.

You guys and your judgement. Why can't you just keep your highland mighty opinions to yourselves? How about this: you should have never gotten fat. If you wanted to be skinny, why didn't you just diet? Surgery is SOOOO risky, why not just do it the right way?
Exactly. I don't judge you, so don't judge me. Get over yourself. Live by the golden rule. Don't be childish. That is all.

If I read a little before surgery? If you're not here to be helpful, take your soapbox and plant it somewhere else.

I absolutley adore how this sight comes off as NON judgemental then people ask a question and you jump down their throats. I've seen it so many f***ing times it irritates me to a point of no return.
On topic... my surgery was 2/12 I smoked last week. I only needed on hit and I was good to go due to stomach and body asorbs differently now. My doctor said if it hurts DON'T do it. Its common sense really.
Don't judge people every one has their happy zone.. I mean remember what it was like when everyone on this sight medicated themselves with food....
Gosh.... hope this helped ya hun =)

Losing, I'm really not looking for anyone to judge me. But thanks.

I'm about 2 weeks late for my surgiversary post, but I'll make it up to everyone by being short and sweet!!
Started:
25 years old
5' 1" tall
241 pounds
Size 20 pants
Size XXL tops
40DD bra size
Size 8 shoe

Currently:
26 years old
5' 1" tall
125 pounds
Size 4 pants
Size Small tops
34C bra size
Size 6.5 shoe

Key surgery/post-op points:
I had no pre-op or post-op fasting or liquid diet. I started on pureed Protein such as eggs and tuna while I was still in the hospital on day 2 post-op. I ate regular meals up until 24 hours before surgery. This was at my surgeon's discretion.
I've never counted calories, carbs, fat or any of that stuff. I eat and drink as I feel comfortable doing so. If I had to guess, I would say I take in about 900-1200 calories a day on average.
There is no food I can't eat or drink, but I don't eat many rice/pasta/bread products because I tend to feel uncomfortable afterward. I do take bites here and there and I do eat dry carbs such as chips. I also eat potatoes. I love dairy such as cheese and yogurt. I love fruits and vegetables of all kinds. I love fish and seafood as they settle easiest in my stomach. But I also eat steak, hamburger, chicken, etc... and I love it
I eat all day long. Tiny amounts, but constantly.
I still enjoy half a cheeseburger or handful of french fries from time to time. I have cut NOTHING completely out of my life food wise. I did not go through all this to be on a lifelong diet. I change my lifestyle and my eating habits, but not a diet.
Now that I'm thin, I have so much more energy to run around and exercise. I have a gym membership and I use it primarily for cardio, but this summer I'm going to focus on strength training to rebuild my muscle that was lost in the rapid weight loss. I want to be strong
I do have loose skin, but it's getting better. My stomach is pretty flat, and my arms are tightening up. I have a little sag in my butt and a small pouch of skin/fat left in my pelvic area, but I'm comfortable with it at this point. I would never consider having surgery. I think with toning and time it will firm on it's own (I've also had two kids, for what it's worth)
I was the healthiest fat person I know. That's something important to take into consideration when looking at my results. I had no other underlying issues that would prevent the weight from just melting off, which it did. I've been within 5 pounds of my current weight since 10 months post op. Nowadays I'm just trying to get my shape back and build my strength and tone back up.

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If I can do it - anyone can Hope this motivates someone who was in the same place I was in a year ago - scared and overwhelmed. It's all gonna be ok :)
(by the way, that's the same grey sweatshirt in the before pic and the one where I have the hood on)

I was so ready to tell no one at all and to keep it to myself. And then when people started asking me why I was getting smaller, instead of saying I've been smoking crack like I originally planned. I started telling them about the surgery it would just come out like word vomit lol so now most people know.

My 81 year old, eccentric but lovable brother-in-law announces loudly to everyone, anywhere, anytime that my stomach is like a banana and my RNY wife's stomach is like a shot glass and we did it to ourselves.
They normally just look at me like I'm a specimen from the Ripley's Museum.
It's a good thing that I don't give a rat's backside what people think about it.

First off, this is normal at your time. Second, it's not like you can go backwards. The great thing about the sleeve is that it can't be reverse.
I'm about 2.5 years out. I can eat about half a panini slowly now, even the bread. And save the rest for later. It takes time to learn how your sleeve works, but after just a few months, you won't really notice it.
And after a couple of years like me, your new eating arrangement will seem normal, and you won't be able to understand how regular folks eat such absurd portions and meals. This way is way better, it just takes some time.
Keep your head up!

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

I did good I been walking since yesterday my pain today is a 2

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

On my way to the hospital surgery at 10 am I'm excited yayy

May 16 I can't wait the days are going by too quick

I'm the 16 tooo ......

Long battle with Aetna ...finally approved....better health here I come!!!!!!!!

I am so over hearing people simplify this major surgery by calling it a tool. My darling Dad, who died 2 weeks ago, had this surgery 30 years ago because he had a huge tumor in his stomach. I guess he was a test case for us fat people. He didn't choose to have 3/4 of his stomach removed like we do. He wasn't desperate to be thin or want to wear a bikini or want to be like his friends or have blood pressure or diabetes problems, he hade a healthy diet and exercise regime, he wasn't lazy or the hundred other reasons we all claim to be the best reasons in the world for us to have this surgery.
He had this surgery to save his life, if he didn't he would have died.
I had this surgery to save my life and I am so over this disrespectful simplification of this major life saving surgery by calling it a tool. A hammer, drill, screwdriver, saw and jackhammer are tools. This is major surgery! Calling it a tool just makes it seem like Weight-watchers or Jenny Craig for people who have no idea what they are getting themselves into.
For example, why don't we talk more about the fact that if you get bowel cancer after you have been sleeved you are doomed to die because we don't have any excess stomach to replace the cancerous part of our bowel. Oh. And should we get stomach cancer then say goodbye because we are all left with the minimum amount of stomach we need to live.
I don't want to be over-dramatic, but a TOOL, that's misleading and insulting.