Sleeve Goddess

You look really awesome, i only hope to look that great.

I feel like it's a long shot, but I'm wondering if there is a vegan or mostly vegan post bariatric person out there that I can talk to. I've been a vegetarian for 17 years and I think I may finally make the transition. Thanks!

"You Better Werk" the gods have blessed you. Thanks for sharing.

I LOOOOOOOOOVE MY SLEEVE/POUCH ITS MY NEW BEST FRIEND AND I WILL NEVER REGRET EVER IN MY LIFE DOING WHAT I DID AND I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW MUCH THIS TOOL HAS HELPED ME. I HAVE LOST WEIGHT BUT ALSO LOST TONS OF AGE FROM MY FACE, I HAVE GAINED HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE, MY HEALTH IS BETTER!! HOW MANY MORE OF YOU ARE IN LOVE WITH YOUR SLEEVE??

Faidley Seafood was featured on the Travel's Channel Best Sandwich in America
Crab Cakes
1 lb large lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup crushed saltine
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Dry Mustard provide better flavor)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
vegetable oil (for frying) (optional)
clarified butter (optional) or olive oil, for sauteing (optional)
1/2 tablespoon Obay Seasoning
Directions:
1. Crab cakes: Spread the crab meat out in a flat pan and sprinkle the crushed saltines over the top.
2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, obay and tobasco.
3. Pour the mayonnaise over the crab meat and gently toss or fold the ingredients together, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
4. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minute.
5. Before forming the cakes.
6. Form the cakes by hand or with an ice cream scoop into 8 mounds about 3" in diameter and 3/4" thick.
7. Do NOT pack the mixture too firmly.
8. The cakes should be as loose as possible, yet still hold their shape.
9. Place the cakes on a tray or platter lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
10.To broil: Slip them under a preheated broiler until nicely browned, turning to cook evenly, about 4-5 minute.
11.To sauté: Heat a small amount of clarified butter or olive oil, or a combination, in a skillet and sauté the cakes, turning several times, until golden brown, about 8 minute.
Makes 4 servings.

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I've been doing it for about a month. I'm only 6 weeks post op so I can't tell how effective it is for loose skin yet. However, my skin has never been so soft! I'm also using a homemade lotion of cocoa butter, coconut oil and almond oil that I LOVE.

I have got stylish cornrows in preparation for my surgery on Wednesday. I don't even want to have to think about hair for a couple of weeks.

Here is the video I made. It might help you make your decision.

Are so amazing! I see such kindness and honesty, teaching each other and reaching out to each other! I don't reply much or say to much to post, put if I do the response is always positive and uplifting to everyone involved. And while reading stories and covos I have really learned so much! I'm 2 weeks post op, down 24 lbs and very thankful for this community I know I will have beside me threw this amazing journey! So thank you all!

Alright....and here is the dreaded before and current.

It started at 235 currently the weight is 152.
I'm 11 months out my thighs are a fright!
And yes I have flappy arms I'm also 47 so it might be better if you are you younger.

One of my best friends had a gastric bypass about four years ago and did not have any long term success. She was the last person that I told about my desire to have the surgery as I knew she had a negative experience. I have done really well and have lost weight at a steady slow pace.
She and I recently spent the weekend together and she shared that she needs knee replacement surgery. But the doctor would do it until she loses 40lbs. I was flabbergasted as I had struggled for years and was never able to lose more than 10 or 15 lbs on my own.
I told her that success is 50% mental and 50% what you eat. Mentally she was not ready for the surgery and food is her companion. Although she eats small meals the quality of what she eats is not good. She admitted that she is addicted to candy and can't stop eating it. When we are with others she is always telling me what I cant eat which I find crazy.
All in all you will get out of the sleeve what you put into. Ive had my ups and downs but would do it all over in a heartbeat.

My weight lose has been slow and steady which work to my advantage. when folks started noticing i would just say i change my eating habits and work out a little in the gym. the key give away is the exseccesively baggy close. WHen they start not to fit you got to get rid of them as this draws more attention to the sitution

One of my best friends had a gastric bypass about four years ago and did not have any long term success. She was the last person that I told about my desire to have the surgery as I knew she had a negative experience. I have done really well and have lost weight at a steady slow pace.
She and I recently spent the weekend together and she shared that she needs knee replacement surgery. But the doctor would do it until she loses 40lbs. I was flabbergasted as I had struggled for years and was never able to lose more than 10 or 15 lbs on my own.
I told her that success is 50% mental and 50% what you eat. Mentally she was not ready for the surgery and food is her companion. Although she eats small meals the quality of what she eats is not good. She admitted that she is addicted to candy and can't stop eating it. When we are with others she is always telling me what I cant eat which I find crazy.
All in all you will get out of the sleeve what you put into. Ive had my ups and downs but would do it all over in a heartbeat.

I finally made it to the DMV to renew my drivers license. Of course I could not complete my mission on my first trip due to the fact that I had to have two proofs of address, birth and marraige certificates, and social security card, first born child, DNA sample--ok so maybe not the last two. Anyway I was finally off on a day that the DMV was open, so I made a second trip. When I got to the counter and provided the necessary information the lady behind the table began entering the data from the form...She paused. Looked at my old license, looked at my paper work, looked at me...."Have you lost A LOT of weight. It is not very often we get to subtract 100lbs from someones license." I nodded and grinned. I proceded to the vision test. It was time for the picture. When they took my picture my previous picture showed up on the screen with my new picture. "Oh my goodness!" She proclaimed, she then beckoned the other ladies behind the counter to come take a gander." I get rather embarassed when attention is drawn to me, but it felt so good to see the difference, and to know the even greater difference in confidence I now have.

I guess a half of me is worried about regaining...i have so many times in the past...the other half just did a mental math of how much i spent on them :o Damn plus size shopping is expensiveee...wont miss that for sure!!
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My newest after pic.... I FEEL GREAT

Height = 6'3"
Highest weight = 367
Surgery weight = 350
Today's weight = 190
Surgery date = 12/19/2012
I'm just about 9 months out and I've lost 177 pounds.

Today I tried a couple of drops of cinnamon oil to my chocolate shake and wow! The sharpness of the cinnamon overpowers the nasty Gummy Protein quality, but don't use more than a drop or two in an eight ounce cup. Use true cinnamon oil, not ground cinnamon. Yummy!

My favorite food is crab its the only meat that I can tolerate. Soups are my friends. I just purchase my 1st ever pair of sixe 6 jeans. Not just jeans they are red jeans from Costcso. I got them for $14.99.

I joined this site a few months ago and often become turned off by the negative discouraging comments made by other. I agree we should be following the dr order as given but if someone falls off the diet berating them doesn't help. Pre and post sleeve is constant work and can be achieved dispute the progress. Some of us progress slower than others which is fine. Just remember to be honest with your team about you eating habits.
Mentally I thought I was ready for the surgery as I did the preop and everything to the letter. Although I was told what eating would be like after surgery my mind was not ready. In short you can still be successful with a sub par pre op, the real work begins after you are sleeved. Afterward many things change including your sense of taste, smell and more. You will crave the things that you once loved but they won't taste the same nor be accepted in your body the same.
Preop is about shrinking your liver so talk t your to and get there opinion first.

I joined this site a few months ago and often become turned off by the negative discouraging comments made by other. I agree we should be following the dr order as given but if someone falls off the diet berating them doesn't help. Pre and post sleeve is constant work and can be achieved dispute the progress. Some of us progress slower than others which is fine. Just remember to be honest with your team about you eating habits.
Mentally I thought I was ready for the surgery as I did the preop and everything to the letter. Although I was told what eating would be like after surgery my mind was not ready. In short you can still be successful with a sub par pre op, the real work begins after you are sleeved. Afterward many things change including your sense of taste, smell and more. You will crave the things that you once loved but they won't taste the same nor be accepted in your body the same.
Preop is about shrinking your liver so talk t your to and get there opinion first.

I joined this site a few months ago and often become turned off by the negative discouraging comments made by other. I agree we should be following the dr order as given but if someone falls off the diet berating them doesn't help. Pre and post sleeve is constant work and can be achieved dispute the progress. Some of us progress slower than others which is fine. Just remember to be honest with your team about you eating habits.
Mentally I thought I was ready for the surgery as I did the preop and everything to the letter. Although I was told what eating would be like after surgery my mind was not ready. In short you can still be successful with a sub par pre op, the real work begins after you are sleeved. Afterward many things change including your sense of taste, smell and more. You will crave the things that you once loved but they won't taste the same nor be accepted in your body the same.
Preop is about shrinking your liver so talk t your to and get there opinion first.

I joined this site a few months ago and often become turned off by the negative discouraging comments made by other. I agree we should be following the dr order as given but if someone falls off the diet berating them doesn't help. Pre and post sleeve is constant work and can be achieved dispute the progress. Some of us progress slower than others which is fine. Just remember to be honest with your team about you eating habits.
Mentally I thought I was ready for the surgery as I did the preop and everything to the letter. Although I was told what eating would be like after surgery my mind was not ready. In short you can still be successful with a sub par pre op, the real work begins after you are sleeved. Afterward many things change including your sense of taste, smell and more. You will crave the things that you once loved but they won't taste the same nor be accepted in your body the same.
Preop is about shrinking your liver so talk t your to and get there opinion first.