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Was sleeved on 4/23!! Best thing I ever did! Eat better because I have to!! 4 more pounds to ONEderland!! Woot!! Have never felt better!

Thanks for all your advice Ladies.. I know I'm not getting enough Protein in.. I added a scoop to my plain greek yogurt.. I been having 2 TBLS 3 times a day trying to get the whole 8 ounces of yogurt done and with the Protein it makes 36 grams of protein total.. I'm going to work on eating it 4 times today so I can finish it.. I really don't think I'm not eating or drinking enough.. I don't know why that weight really depressed me yesterday.. I should be happy it was as least 3 pounds, if I didn't have the sleeve it would have been 0 pounds.. Reading what you all wrote made me step back and be happy and just do things a little different..
Have a great day to a New Happy Healthier You!

Today is weigh in day. My scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks. But this am I lost 1 & 1/2 lbs. I am officially OVERWEIGHT! I have never been so happy to be overweight! Obese no more!
My NSV... I wear a lab coat at work. Before surgery in February I wore a tight 2x or a loose 3x. My boss had bought some extras & I tried one on yesterday. It is a medium & it fits!! Hubby said it looks a little big but smaller probably wouldn't fit my shoulders. Asked my boss if I could buy it & she just gave it to me!! Yay!

I can't believe it. I had surgery in March.
I'm so happy. This is just mind blowing!

On a July 15th 2013 I walked into my hospital, shaking and scared and almost changed my mind. I cried and sobbed and 2 nurses held my hand and assured me that this was the right choice for me. That I had come too far to give up now! The date of my surgery I weighed 343 lbs. My highest weight was 350. Today I weigh 199 lbs!! Woooohooooo I am so happy to be able to run and play with my 2 beautiful children and to finally be comfortable in my own skin again!!

I read a post from my phone that inspired me to write this... but I can't find the post so I am starting a new thread!
So many share incredible transformation stories - and that post mentioned people who pose in bikinis (raising hand here) to show off this transformation. We all Celebrate and say "wow" and all that great stuff.... but how does it make people feel who have more "average" results, not quite getting to goal, maybe not doing plastics etc so they don't feel as "wowed" by their transformations.
I want to say something about this. i reviewed some progress photos and looked long and hard at the ones where I weighed about 190... I started at over 300# so it was a big difference. at 5'5" I was still overweight at 190, but you know, I was "pretty good". It's very hard to not feel a certain pressure to succeed in the way that others define it, but truth is this is our own journey and not someone elses. If I had stopped at maintained at 190 or thereabouts... or even in the 170s... I really met my most important goals. Improved health, no more sleep apnea, no more high blood pressure, could hike and ride more easily and could shop at normal sized stores.
BTW, as far as attention from the opposite gender, it was definately MORE when I weighed around 160-170 range then my current weight of 140. I have no idea why... but it is the truth.
From a quality of life perspective - getting down to my current weight did not really improve it much more. We need to define our own success and not let the excitement of the success story board make you feel like you aren't successful.
Lets be honest, statistically, many of us reporting getting down to that elusive "goal" will regain a few pounds or 20 over the coming years. I don't plan on that, but it is a very common occurance.
I want to give a shout out to all of you who have had amazing success even if your BMI is still over 25. Think about how far you have come and how much you have improved your life! also, look around, the average person has gotten bigger over the decades and someone in the 25-30 BMI range is considered pretty average size now.
congrats to all of us for taking control of our health and fitness!!!!

I currently don't own a blender, that's why I am looking into one of these. I want to be able to purée foods and make shakes. If your blender works well, no need to buy another one. God Bless!!!

Wow. Call them back and tell this IGNORAMUS that it IS an emergency and you need to be put through to the doctor IMMEDIATELY. Then report this guy to the person to the doctor and the person in charge of the emergency after hours service. This should NOT happen again!

Had my surgery on july 8, 2014.
I was a lapband to sleeve revise. (No issues with the band....simply tired of the inconsistencies)
Highest weight before band: 334
Lowest weight with band: 243
Sleeve surgery day: 230
Not trying to focus on all negatives here because i am only 8 days out. Just providing insight to those pre-sleeved and looking to find similar stories like mine so far.
--Ask for pain and nausea meds per IV PRIOR to waking up from surgery. I had a horrible experience because they failed to do this.
--Take liquid meds if possible. Crushing pills are not tasteful in the least no matter what u mix them in. Don't learn the hard way and get a pill lodged the same day you come home and have to return to the ER!!!!!! Very painful and unpleasant.
--Gas pains are real. Be prepared. I am 8 days out and still feel the aftermath of those bastards.
--Don't get so discouraged if you feel hunger after surgery. I am one of the ones who doesn't feel hunger at all and i am having a horrible time getting in any amount of nutrition. In turn, i have absolutely NO ENERGY. And constantly out of breath. (keep in mind i am usually fairly active and can keep up with most anyone) this is very emotionally and physically draining. I don't want food and if i think i do...i am a half a bite in and i hate it and waste EVERYTHING put in front of me!!!!!!
--Unless you have a desk job.... Take the time needed off of work. There is no way possible i would be able to return to work 8 days out. My job is fairly active and labor driven. I wouldn't make it an hour at this point. I would recommend 2-3 weeks minimal to those who are on their feet and moving a lot.
--Have plenty of pillows for comfort. They are your friend.
--Do not overload yourself with Protein powders before hand. I cant even stand the smell of Protein much less the taste at this point. Buy it as needed and variety is key.
--keep faith despite every hardship. Its a journey...... U can cry if you want to. Nothing worth having is ever easy. Good luck to all sleevers and revises!!!!!!!!

It's a phrase. You should be in the movies (pictures).....like you look like a move star. I'm showing my age here. Lol

I told everybody and their brother and those that have negative things to say can stuff it.

Hi, everybody!!!!! I DID IT! I DID IT! I lost 6lbs. I'm sooo happy now!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)

Luckyyyyyyy
Bet you'd never think that with your diabetes.
My hubby is a type 1 and he lost 50 + pounds with no issues. Eats whatever no issues.
Just be careful on timing of insulin shot maybe?

It is definitely overwhelming at times (it still is post op when I think about not having a full stomach), but it is the best choice I have made for myself. You'll be so grateful for this little tool Congrats for fall surgery!

I'm eating way healthier and even with the Protein powders, etc. my food expenses are WAY down..... This includes grocery bill, alcohol, and restaurant tabs. When I used to get something from the deli I would sometimes get 2 medium containers of whatever and eat it all in one day. Now a small container of whatever lasts me 2-3 meals. At restaurants I either order an appetizer and still have leftovers or an entree and have 2-3 meals worth of leftovers. Preop I would order an appetizer, entree and a drink or two....with no leftovers.
My clothes bill, on the other hand......

I know my grocery + eating out bill is MUCH lower. My clothing bill on the other hand...

I am only 36 and your story is my story! Lol...you will be fine. I tried for so long to Lise weight and I simply could not. I am 5 day out of sleeve surgery and I feel great. At this point I am not hungry at all and I can't wait to get back to my normal, more healthier way of living! This journey will change your life for the better. During my 2 week liquid diet, with only 1 meal a day, I cheated here and there but I stayed focused and so will you. We fall sometimes, it's ok...dust yourself off and try again! Take care and good luck!

The thought of it all is overwhelmnig sometimes. To know you have SO much to lose is daunting. I'm 43 and tried so many things and kept thinking I'd have time to change it. I'm 3 weeks out from my surgery and I feel like myself. I'm lucky that I've had no complications and you should stay positive that you won't either.
Make a list of things you want to do after surgery. Not just the big ones like travel or be 150 pounds. Little ones like fitting in an airplane seat or more room between you and the steering wheel. Focus on those little goals you can knock off one at a time.
Know that you're doing this for you so you can not just live longer, but to live better. Hang in there!

I watched all the videos including the procedure many times....Was fascinated by the entire idea and could not wait to get it done...
Most people I believe are like you and tread softly and worry about everything that is a possible problem. I think it is better to feel fear and worry....
My story is long and complicated with a lot of complications because I thought I knew it all and had it in the bag.. I think the more you think about it and the more you study it, the more real it becomes and you begin to feel how much work is really involved to get to the place you want to be...
and you get there without saying WHAT????????

I have to say, I got a bottle of Culturelle chewable Probiotics and it seems to be working!! *fingers crossed*

Hello everyone! I am Finally Fit in Florida and this is my first post. My first visit with my surgeon was June 20th. I have visited the psychiatrist, nutritionist, and had a liver/gallbladder ultrasound. On Friday, I was given my surgery date: August 7th. :-) I have been reading anything I can get my hands on (including this site) and I have been ordering my Protein shakes and Vitamins. My insurance does not cover bariatric procedures, so it looks like I will be having it done in conjunction with another procedure and paying for the bariatric portion myself.
Although I am new to the journey, I am not new to the battle of the bulge. :-) I am 42 and have fought my weight since my early 20's. I am a chronic yo-yo dieter - extremely committed during the diets and successful at losing the weight, but the minute I stop the diet or pills, I gain the weight right back. I start my exercise program and vitamins/biotin tomorrow and my liquid diet on July 30th.
I want to take a minute and introduce myself. Thank you to all of you for the information that I have found thus far and for the support that I know you will provide me. I am thankful to have so many people with whom I can share this journey of transformation.

So tonight I took the time out to clean out my dresser and closet, There were so many clothes that I literally can't fit anymore but a lot of them are thing's that no longer fit or are so old and out dated I have no desire to ever wear them again. In one dresser I found an old pair of size 15 shorts from 7 summer's back I've decided to keep these in hopes that they will fit next summer.
Here's a picture comparing my current size 20 shorts to my size 15 shorts, It's crazy to think that I could someday fit back into them!
What's the one article of clothing you're hoping to fit back into soon?

I have a 7 year old so I didn't want to tell her too soon about my surgery. She lost her grandfather (my dad) a year ago and her dad has left and only saw her once in a year. Needless to say she is very close to me. My surgery is Wednesday. She cried herself to sleep last night and was still upset this morning. She kept saying I might die and she doesn't want me to go to the hospital. My heart is breaking for her. I wish there was some way to reassure her. I told her my doctor said this is an easy surgery and that I would be ok. Please keep her and I in your prayers if you can. She is my entire world and I need to be here for her. Any advice would be appreciated.

Greetings all!
I don't post much but I lurk a lot and see how you are all doing. Good luck to all the newbies and those getting sleeved soon!
I was sleeved 12/10/12. I consider myself a slow loser as I'm still 50-60lbs from my goal weight. But I'm down a 103lbs and couldn't be happier! I'm in a way better place than I was 18 months ago.
We got pregnant last august and lost it in September and I haven't lost a pound since. No matter what I do i can't seem to get my weight loss started again.
I am seeing a new dr now who is helping me get my gut healed. I have leaky gut and am not digesting properly. On the plus side I haven't gained any weight which is key to being a success!
I just wanted to share because not all of us lose 150lbs in 6 months and attain goal quickly. I of course would of loved too but my body has other plans.
SW: 332 CW: 229 was 26/28 now 14/16. I'm 5'8".

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