LilMissDiva Irene

sending prayers you way sweety!

Thank you darlin!! I will need all the prayers I can get.

I am so excited for you! I meet with nutritionist and surgeon this week. Then insurance approval and setting up surgery date. I am with you. I am putting as many antioxidants in my body now so I can heal. You will do great on your preop

I'm right there with you - gave up sugar just before Christmas, and I'm dropping the regain and suddenly my goal weight seems reachable again. I feel so much better, I'm back to wearing my cute clothes again, and the treats in the break room are less tempting these days. It was hard to get here, but it's so worth it!

That's awesome EP! Kudos

Lil is diva Irene. Glad you posted that. It reminds me that those "little bites" of sweets does effect my cravings for carbs. I ate too many sweets for Easter. I actually got sick cause I had not eaten much sweets since the surgery. And yes those first few days of reducing carbs/sweets can be hell. But it does pass and the cravings go,away.

@Cupcake, I can't blame you. I really want skin removal and I will probably do the same thing! Haha

@CowgirlJane I am doing fine. I have had several surgeries not related to WLS and on top of that had to have my sleeve revised to the Bypass because the GERD was literally killing me. But since then I have been good, except I have to stay more diligent with my vitamins and supplements. As long as I'm doing that, I'm doing good! I am a little above my goal but as I always do I am working on me. My next adventure will be TAKING MY FINAL STEPS! To get skin removal. I am hoping that can happen soon. Xx

LilMissDiva Irene besides having Rny this has been the best decision I have ever made with all of the weight lost and my Tummytuck with muscle repair has allowed me to become a gym nut. I workout 6 days a week for 70 minutes a day . I have received so many compliments and encouragement from friends and strangers . Who would have ever thought I could feel so good. Going from a size 32-36 pants to a 8-10 has been unbelievable . I am thinking about a breast lift now but don't know for sure but I do see it in my future in about another year .

I am thankful to be able to merely (walk) again

Yes!! Thank God!

carolinagirl- I feel you. I'm thankful to merely walk again too. It was a long, dark tunnel for so long. Finally, I'm in the light. I hope you are too doll. <3

You are my hero! Congrats!

You go Girl!!

Thank you!! =D

Super, best news Lilmiss Diva, I am so glad you are experiencing a smooth transition from sleeve to bypass and things are looking up! And no more GERD, wow, all great! xxx

Yay!!!! Congrats!

Thanks everyone!

So glad to hear it!

Glad you are doing well!

The GERD has been gone since day 1!! Thank GOD!!

Maybe its because you went from Miss No Competition to Miss Hot and Fabulous, and now they're green with envy !

Some people are just not happy for my success and they are dealing with there own issues. It hurts because I am still the same person inside. I just let it go, but I wonder why people have to be so negative.

I am learning and experiencing the same thing, people who I thought of a friends now see me as a threat and I am still the same person and still have 88 pounds to loose, some of them have even started making excuses as to why we are not hanging out anymore and some have gained excessive amount of weight and look at me like I am crazy for going to the gym 5 days a week. I am just going to stay focus on my healthy and do me.

Good luck and please keep us posted!

Prayers with you! My wife has RNY and does not have the acid issues that I do.

Thanks guys! I'm a trooper and I'll do the best I can. =)) I will surely keep the posts updates coming.

I am wearing my skinny jeans and I will re-apply my makeup at least once today!

I totally agree Jane. It's hard to explain what it's like to be extremely obese and the lies filled in my head for so long that it was okay and pretending that I thought I was attractive. My husband never made me feel any different but inside I was miserable.

I woke up thinking today is a new day and I have so much to be thankful for. I put on a cute new dress paired with some cute blingy shoes and my accessories and headed out the door. I feel so free everyday now. It's amazing. I find myself almost in tears everyday at how great life is.

That's great Ginger! Really awesome news

It is amazing... no heartburn since the week before surgery...

Wonderful Jordan!

Almost there! Best of luck and hoping for an easy recovery for you

third time is a charm

i'm keeping tabs on you - good luck bud

Thanks y'all!! *peace and love*

i agree but also being more mobile and enjoying (living) life to me is also the bomb

Amen! Carolina girl! Just got home from a camping trip weekend. I am so pleased to have hiked and be able to participate in my family's outing.

wonderful

Wishing you the best, and great success!!! See you on the Loser's side!!!!

Best wishes! You'll do great.

Thank you two

Right......you get to know the regular posters and where they are coming from emotionally with their comments.

Yea but for a lot that usually means being less active and helping others who come after you. I am guilty of it but try to pop in least once a day if only for a few minutes.

@Jim1967 that is only partially true for myself. I've been around since 2007 and though I started here with LBT then over the years I have branched out to Facebook or Instagram more. I do still come here occasionally and mostly chat with the very new folks looking for support or newly operated. I don't divulge conversation in the Lounge and especially R&Rs. I am solely here for support while remembering we were all new at one time.

Woot, woot!! That's a great accomplishment.

Congratulations. It's nice to not have sugar cravings anymore.

Keep it up!!..60 plus days and counting no sugar,no bread, no pasta, no rice, no potatoes! I still get a sweet tooth from time to time but I can easily fix now with substitutions now.

Being fabulous has it's perks. Just sayin'.

no embarrassment here - my confidence and feelings of self worth have sky rocketed !!! - I now have health, happiness and wake up every morning with a smile on my face!!! "aint" life grand!!! Irene glad all is good with your new Rny - no more heartburn, right!!!

@proudgrammy that's right! Reflux is history

"they" say something like it takes 30 days for a habit to be made - you are getting there - congrats

:-D

back at ya bud - health, happiness to you, me, and all who deserves it more!!! huggggs

Happy New Year LilMissDiva!

Thank you both! :-*

AMEN!

AMEN!

AMEN to that!!

Yes, I do but I am still lazy as all outback, lol. I need to start exercising again.

Carrying around 50 lbs. less makes me have a lot more energy and loving it!

It's true that working out has a lot to do with our energy level.

What kind of pain are you having my dear?

A lot of surgical incision pain. I did see him and he said I'm actually progressing really great. My pain is normal, I just need more healing time. =) I can live with that!

That's great. Takes a lot of positive self talk to make 40 days. Good luck on your special occassion. you can do it! And we all know, that 1 minute of satisfaction isn't really worth it in the end!

That is so awesome Irene - I am starting the weaning off sugar process and it is really challenging. One forgets how nice it is to not feel hungry all the time when the carbs and sugar are very low

i never give up - so i guess i'm a success!!

hope all continues to go well!

That's right my friend! I'm doing fantastical. How are you?

For my man who treats me like the Queen of his universe.

God Bless!