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Good luck today lady!!!! xoxo

Hi Danielle, well I'm nearly a year out now and I can gladly tell you that YES!!! My High Blood Pressure is a thing of the past. I never had fully blown diabetes but with my family history and the way I was addicted to sugar I was going to get it eventually. I would get hypoglycemic if I didn't eat for awhile (felt nauseated, clammy, plain sick) and though my panels never really exposed this I knew it was coming. However since surgery I do not get like this ever anymore. In fact I feel sick when I do eat sugar!! What a blessing. HTH

Well I pretty much have always used the book. I still have one of the original prints made decades ago. I have my several favorites that I've pretty much always been doing, even at my heaviest. But I'm going to dig much deeper into the routines now that I'm much lighter and should be able to do the more difficult ones. I just bought the DVD set and should be here today!!! That said, you should do whatever keeps you motivated. Does anyone at your gym teach these routines? If not, then bring your book, find a corner and see how you like that. If you've never done these before give them a shot. I've found that they are actually pretty fun to do and the results just keep you doing more and more. It may get to the point you really don't mind doing them at home!

Ohhhh good luck today!!!! You're so lucky you can get that done through your insurance. Really I've never even asked mine, and it might be worth the try. But that's gotta wait a little while.

And we all know how I REALLY feel about the BMI charts. Either way it's nice to see me out of the 30's!!! It only took me 3 full days of my 30 day challenge to break the BMI charts. So now, I'm in the high end of the overweight category. Good times. Have a great successful day everyone!

Thanks everyone!!! I will definitely update this thread whenever I get some new news and of course will show the results right after then a few months after too for final results. I can't wait!! Girl it seems like with every five pounds, one pound each is coming out of each boob. I'd also like to try to lose even more before my surgery so the results will be much better and he'll know exactly how much Silicone to use. I know I want Silicone, however I'm not sure what type (like under the muscle or whatever) I'll let him give me a good suggestion. Lila, yes the lower body lift will help even more with that, but I'm not going to do that for a few years. So right now I'm going to ask him to do some liposuction around that area for a little bit of immediate relief. My knees are so uncomfortable and makes my pants fit weird too. I've heard of other people having the liposuction there and their results came out good, so I'm going to go for it. I bet once I get my total body lift my results will be even better!! I'm telling you, I even felt embarrassed posting those pictures, but hey - they are what they are. That's from spending the last over 20 years being morbidly obese!! Thank goodness that is no longer, right? I can say though that for the most part my skin did really well considering I spent over 10 years being over 300 Lbs. But it would be foolish to think I wouldn't have any extra skin.

My Consultation is on Monday and I'm hopeful I will be able to schedule for September 1st. I already know which Dr. I want to use as I've seen his work first hand and it's really really good. He also does reconstructive surgery for weight loss patients. I might want to get many consults at that point, and most likely might choose another Dr. for my Total Body Lift. However, that won't be for a few years from now. I am still considering doing the arm lift but will wait to see how time heals that. Attached are my pre-op photos. Right now my breasts are a 34C, however I bet if I wanted to fit in a B cup I probably could. My breasts totally flattened out in the last 20 Lbs!! They were doing great for a long time. I do believe I'm going to go for about a DD. As far as the knees, as you can see no explanation is necessary. I'm sure having that extra pillow of fat will feel so much more comfortable for me, during workouts and just the way my clothes fit. I'm very excited about this and I'm ready to go!!! Source: My Plastics Journey - My first one (of several)

My Consultation is on Monday and I'm hopeful I will be able to schedule for September 1st. I already know which Dr. I want to use as I've seen his work first hand and it's really really good. He also does reconstructive surgery for weight loss patients. I might want to get many consults at that point, and most likely might choose another Dr. for my Total Body Lift. However, that won't be for a few years from now. I am still considering doing the arm lift but will wait to see how time heals that. Attached are my pre-op photos. Right now my breasts are a 34C, however I bet if I wanted to fit in a B cup I probably could. My breasts totally flattened out in the last 20 Lbs!! They were doing great for a long time. I do believe I'm going to go for about a DD. As far as the knees, as you can see no explanation is necessary. I'm sure having that extra pillow of fat will feel so much more comfortable for me, during workouts and just the way my clothes fit. I'm very excited about this and I'm ready to go!!!

Thanks I'm not kidding when I say these workouts are AMAZING with sculpting the figure!! If anything it's these that single-handedly shaped my figure. Keeping my booty firm, making my waist tiny. However, my legs and batwings I owe it all to my running. And my belly flatness is from lower carbs. Here's another link that might be easier to navigate: http://www.callanetics.com/products.php

OMG that is so true!! You're making me wonder if they do that on purpose... To the OP, the journey to get the sleeve or any WLS is pretty wacky. We all got through it though, and you will too. Just keep venting here, we'll get you through it.

My PCP hadn't ever heard of it either. I literally had to bring in my scans that Dr. Aceves gave me so she can see exactly what I'd had done. Normally if the person hadn't heard of it I just give a general description, but I really wanted my PCP to know exactly what was going on with me since she would do all my medical care from that point. She was pretty amazed!! It's probably a great idea to bring in some type of information on it to your PCP.

I have done this before when I notice I eat something that just does not settle well with me. Yes, I have to take itty bitty sips because at the moment it DOES fill me up faster, however it also gets my food to digest a lot faster too. So that prickly meal, whatever I ate gets out and I'm feeling better. That said, and since I've figured this out I do my best to not drink while eating! HTH

I personally don't think you did anything wrong. YOU have to be attracted to the person laying next to you for it to work, plain and simple. Your criteria has now changed since you have changed on who you feel attracted to. It's better to be real about it now, than to go through with the whole Marriage shabang and realize once you've already committed that you changed your mind. She may feel that way about you, but that's her cross to bear. Find someone suitable for you, she wasn't the one. I'm just really lucky in that my Husband has always been fitness minded. He's overweight but a solid and strong overweight. My feelings for him have only gotten stronger as he became my biggest supporter and is always game for eating whatever I can concoct and all my experiments. He's a good sport and always knows what to say to make me feel better when I'm having a down day. He does like his sugar though!! But he knows when to put them down when he's putting on some weight. You now need to find the "one" who meets your needs as much as you meet hers. Wishing you well!

So... today is day 3 and we have 27 days left to get this done!!! Today is a MUCH better day for me. I feel more relaxed and content. My head hunger and carb cravings were so terrible yesterday. I honestly don't know how I managed to do so well. Regardless, I started this and I'm going to finish, and finish strong!!! I am feeling MUCH BETTER today too as far as cravings go. It's always the first few days that are the worst, and usually day 2 is crazy for me! I hope I can keep those cravings at bay today. How is everyone else doing??? Here are my totals from yesterday: Water: 116 Oz. Just because I wanted it: Starbucks Skinny Caramel Macchiato Tall Breakfast: Atkins Caramel Latte Protein shake & Small Banana Lunch: Yesterday dinner Leftovers Snack: Peanuts & Lite string cheese Dinner: 1/2 Carl's Jr. LoCarb Turkey Burger and 1/2 Garden salad. Snack: 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter Workout: Day Off!!!

Every day is a new day Robbie!! I think you did really well considering your busy schedule.

Well that was easy!! I'm glad you were able to find the reason so fast. Drinking while sleevers eat will break down the food in your stomach much faster and drain it down goes... You're doing really great Jess, I'm very happy for your progress!!!

Hey girlie!! I got those at WalMart. I had to sift through a pile of them but when I found them I knew they had to be mine

Thanks everyone!! I am enjoying my journey the futher I get down the line wondering1, no I have not had any plastic surgery what so ever. I do a lot of toning workouts and I run as well which I'm sure are the main reasons why my skin has bounced back so well. I am still going to get some though, and matter of fact I'm getting my breasts enhanced and I will get some lipo in my inner knees which will help with comfort while running beginning September. Right around my one year Sleeversary. In reality I'm very comfortable here right where I am. I do see some spots I'd like to work on however as far as being full speed ahead like I was in the beginning, I'm just not doing that anymore. I am doing my challenge but for the whole month before this I didn't even try one bit. Hugs to all in your journeys!! We will all do this together!!

So... today is day 3 and we have 27 days left to get this done!!! Today is a MUCH better day for me. I feel more relaxed and content. My head hunger and carb cravings were so terrible yesterday. I honestly don't know how I managed to do so well. Regardless, I started this and I'm going to finish, and finish strong!!! I am feeling MUCH BETTER today too as far as cravings go. It's always the first few days that are the worst, and usually day 2 is crazy for me! I hope I can keep those cravings at bay today. How is everyone else doing??? Here are my totals from yesterday: Water: 116 Oz. Just because I wanted it: Starbucks Skinny Caramel Macchiato Tall Breakfast: Atkins Caramel Latte Protein shake & Small Banana Lunch: Yesterday dinner Leftovers Snack: Peanuts & Lite string cheese Dinner: 1/2 Carl's Jr. LoCarb Turkey Burger and 1/2 Garden salad. Snack: 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter Workout: Day Off!!!

I was 281 Lbs at the onset of my VSG journey. I'm happy. What else need be said? Everyone have a great day!!! I'm off to do my treadmill and continue on until I'm 110% satisfied I'm done. Source: Nearly 11 Mos Post Op - With Photos

I was 281 Lbs at the onset of my VSG journey. I'm happy. What else need be said? Everyone have a great day!!! I'm off to do my treadmill and continue on until I'm 110% satisfied I'm done.

So AWESOME!!! You're beautiful and that dress is amazing!!!! *hugs*

Hi PapaBob, welcome to our humble community VST. Your story is very touching. We all have our special reasons on why we should go so far as to have weight loss surgery. You will find a lot of that here. I am also a band to sleeve revision. I too worked for all the weight I'd lost with the band, and I even ended up gaining it all back less 2 Lbs. It was then, and with a few extra physical ailments I'd gotten in that time that I decided it was time to start over. I was skeptical this would even work and figured if I couldn't work the band what made me think I could work the sleeve? Let's just say the sleeve worked me!!! I don't regret it for one moment (not counting the first weeks... LOL ) All the best to you and I'm looking forward to hearing more of your endearing journey!

Good job to all who are participating! Here are my totals for yesterday 7/24/11: Breakfast: Power Protein shake & Small banana Snack: 6 Oz Light Blueberry Yoplait Lunch: 3 chicken Wings Snack: String cheese & ½ Serving Sunflower Kernels Dinner: White Chicken breast meat Stir Fry with Broccoli & Bok Choi, and Grated Cauliflower Snack: Fage 2%, 1 Serving This is surely adding up to over 60g protein today!! Whoohooo!!! Water totals are: 105 oz. Workouts: 1 Hour Treadmill, 30 Minutes on Stationary Bike and 30 Mins Calisthenics.

Awesome!!!! It is a bit strange how we celebrate our victories, but regardless they ARE all victories!!! May you continue to indulge in them every chance you get