rockin jessie

It's that way for awhile the decreaed calorie intake, major surgery. I didn't feel like myself for a good 2 months if not longer. Just take it easy until ya feel like yourself, body's way of telling ya to relax.

I would like to also add.. If you have made the decision to have this surgery you are already a success. It is alot of hard work to take control of your life. Use the tool like you are supposed to and kudos for taking any steps in the right direction.

I'm nine weeks out from surgery and my stomach is a mystery to me as well. Like others, I have days where everything is good - and others where I smell food and want to barf. I'll have salad one night, and the next - even looking at lettuce/spinach is repugnant. I can always do liquids - so that is my fall-back. I'm off all my meds and down 58 lbs - so I should NOT complain - but I wish I understood my pouch and what it wanted...

Though we often get negative reaction about the route we chose to take towards a healthy long life...more often than not we forget about the positive impacts our life choices can make on others.
My story is about my grandfather, a 71 year old man with an ABUNDANCE of health problems stemming from major injuries while in the Air Force accompanied by a number of co-morbidities like sleep apnea and joint pain just to name a few - who has decided to go full force to achieve gastric bypass surgery because he is so impressed with my success 8 months out.
This blew my mind! I am SO happy for him and enthusiastic about helping him through every step of getting and being successful with his new life and body. I am also in awe of his bravery. Just goes to show that you're never too old or sick to change your life and health forever!
I will most likely be posting his story if anyone is interested. I'm just SO SO proud!
Currently he is waiting to get his psych eval, a gal bladder ultra sound and more meetings with his nutritionist. Seems like only yesterday I was doing the same things.
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I found onederland today- 199.4 but ill take it! You all are doing great. We worry too much. It will come off.

I always pull my legs into my tummy- I noticed this morning it was easy- and my legs are looking. ...dare I say-> good!!??
Congrats. That is a big plus!! Being comfortable w ease!! Rock on!

I love the fact I have pants that span 4 sizes and all fit about the same. Someone really needs to standardize women's clothing sizes. That would help.
I hear you on the mental part. One day I feel smaller and I think I look better then the next day I feel bigger than before. I think no matter what size we are shopping for jeans SUCKS!!!!

So sitting today at my job, i realised i was crossing my legs. Like not just putting one leg over the other, with a big gap. But actually really crossing my legs. Hey i am doing it right now.!

Surgery 11/27/12
Hw 246
Today 204
Lost 42lbs

First weigh in for me
Sw 246
Today 214.2
Surgery date 11/27/12
31.8lbs gone forever!

Surgery 11/27/12
Hw 246
Today 204
Lost 42lbs

Interesting info from Jillian Michaels
(Trainer from the Biggest Loser")
"What advice do women always ask you for? They get caught on plateaus. ..... When you lose weight quickly, your body often responds by releasing hormones to increase your appetite and store more fat. That's a survival instinct meant to help us conserve fuel during times of famine. ........." --- So give it some time ...it will pass and you will continue to lose. You are supposed to lose in 1 -2 years ......you are not going to stop losing after just a few months. My surgeon said you may lose up to 70% of your excess weight....again in 1-2 years. Follow your post op guidelines and portions and always excersice. Even if it is just for a 30 minute walk.

Wow this is a loaded question as there was so much that surprised me.
Positives
My confidence.
My feeling of being sexy
Enjoying buying sexy underwear
Sex with my husband - wow it is like we are newlyweds again, but it is 10X better
Realizing people are looking at me because I look good, and because I am fat
Negatives
Head hunger
Being sick the first two months - nothing stayed down
Emotions - being out of control and crying at the drop of a hat
Family dinners - hard to watch family eat when you can not eat much

I am surprised by how hard it really is to drink all that Water.< /span>
I am surprised that I thought I would be farther along in weight loss already but I am forgetting that this is 'my' body.
I am surprised that I can easily eat most foods.
I am surprised that I really don't miss sweets but crave salt now.
I am surprised that I have gained some confidence. I want to put a bag over my head less.
I am surprised that no one has noticed my weight loss. How vain is that?
I am surprised that my thighs are smaller.
I am surprised at how hard it is for me to give away clothes that I had.
I was REALLY surprised at the hormone rollercoaster after surgery. Crying, oily hair, zits, period from hell, etc.
I was surprised at how caring strangers can be. This board has been amazing!!! Thank you

so i think its important for everyone (i was guilty of freaking out about my stall as well =(. ) to remember that stalls really are part of WLS and they are a required thing. I think its easy to think of it like this: Lets say your running a marathon, after running (or in my case crawling) for 10 miles or so your not doing nearly the speed you were when you started right? You maybe stop, take a breather and rest up a moment. Then your recharged and ready to take on another 10. Your body needs the same break as your metabolism catches up to the new weight and requirements your body has.
Think about the changes that are going on inside your body. You are not just losing weight. Your losing body mass. This is great however it also means that everything is changing. your Fluid volume needs are less now, your preload and afterload (forces your heart pumps against) are different. Heck even the hormone levels in your body have to be adjusted. These stalls happen and are a GOOD thing.
So lets look at what happens when you have stalled for 2 weeks and your ready to jump back on the losing bandwagon. Switch it up. Lets say you have been walking 1 mile 3 times a week or maybe you have gotten complacent and are not walking much at all. Guess what? nows the time to start. Pick up your shoes and start walking. Increase your caloric burn and while your add it adjust your diet. Are you eatting enough Protein? If not your not doing yourself any favors. Same with adjusting how often you eat. BOOST your metabolism!!! Grab a yogurt in the morning, walk in your favorite mall and grab a new pair of shoes because you deserve it. Holy crud you just did 10 laps in the mall and you found a TO DIE FOR shirt on sale at JCPenny's!! Now hit up the house and grab a high Protein snack! mix up your routine to "trick" your body into getting back on the losing track. Remember that stepping on the scale every day is not a good thing for you! Stay off it for a few days (like 7) and then give it a shot. Also remember to weight yourself at the same time. I do it after my morning shower while i am /cough naked /cough and usually around the same time. This way i have a more accurate assessment of how i am doing.
Last but not least, Celebrate where you are. You have come so far, and you will continue to go farther. Love who you are and the friendships you have developed.

I can't find that other awesome post u out on here w all the choices. Would u post em again or message me some options? I am scared to go right now but I dream of my caramel macchiatos

Glad you posted this. I have been eyeballing these. I used to eat them for lunch all the time.