LilMissDiva Irene

I am a very streaky loser. TOM week is always a 0 Loss. The week after is usually about 1-2 Lbs Loss. 2 Weeks after is about 4-5 Lbs. Loss. Week 3 is about the same as week 2. Just something I've noticed as I've just gone through my 3rd month sleeved. Of course this can always change over time. Everyone's journey is going to be different than anyone else. One thing I notice in your reply is that you are curious if this is no different than regular diet and exercise. That's both a yes and a no. My weight loss is *always* optimal if I eat low carb and making sure I'm getting my workouts in. Especially walking... However, I'll tell you - without the sleeve I could eat 4 or 5 times more than I do now. Probably even more... so really that's its only function. To help me eat less and keep my hunger controlled - it will not do my treadmill for me nor will it keep certain foods from making my menu. Everything else is up to me alone. All the best to you. Everyday is a learning curve. We are all in this together! Keep reading up here and asking questions. I personally think you'll come to love your sleeve!

Congrats on your new sleeve and your new life!!!

Oh yeah, I've seen those billboards down there. I mean they seriously are EVERYWHERE.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Happy Hanukkah!! Happy Kwanzaa!! Happy Boxing Day!! Happy Winter Solstice!! Whatever you are Celebrating, make the most of it! I personally intend to enjoy every second - and that being without junk food. I will have a great time being in the company of my loved ones. Nothing is better.

Good Afternoon to all!!! I bet you thought I'd just let this thread die... ha!! NO way no how... I still have a goal to meet and there is no way I'm going to do this if I'm putting my wheels in motion! So, here is my January 2011 weekly workout schedule. I will do it!!! I will check in every day to, to let you all know its been done. So, is anyone still around? Mary? GG? It would be nice for you all to check in. We also need some folks to join in too. Working out will become a very big part of your new life of health!! Wishing everyone success and health! SATURDAY: Morning – 30 Minutes on Spinner Afternoon – 2.25 Miles on Treadmill Evening – Calisthenics, 30 Minutes SUNDAY: Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical Afternoon – 2.25 Miles on Treadmill Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes MONDAY: ~*~ OFF DAY, NO WORKOUTS ~*~ TUESDAY: Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical 7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) 2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR – Treadmill 2.25 miles Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes WEDNESDAY: Morning – 30 Minutes on Spinner 7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) 2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR – Treadmill 2.25 miles Evening – Calisthenics, 30 Minutes THURSDAY: Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical 7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) 2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work) Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR – Treadmill 2.25 miles Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes FRIDAY: ~*~ OFF DAY, NO WORKOUTS ~*~

Yep, losing that pound really gave me a boost! It posted on Sunday, but wanted to wait until my Wednesday weigh in to record it. I've also noticed I'm stepping on the scale way too much! I know I stress more when I do that - and stress is not good for me when trying to lose. So... off the scale I stay until my Sunday weigh in with my Wii, and my official Wednesday weigh day! Hugs my friend!! :grouphug:

No kidding... Great job folks!!! I'm going to start a new goal thread when this one is complete... however I think I'll be a little more realistic with my goal!!! LOL I'm glad to see you're doing well too Mini!!

CONGRATS PATTIMOM!!! Sleeve, you are SO CLOSE!!!

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-9-10 191 down 5) Back on track!!! BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............4 ( 12-20-10 239 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................230...............220................10 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................236.6..............225................11.6 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............236.............226.8..........9.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................130.4..............125.............5.4 (Decided to be "real" and put the real number for today. Still discouraged, but not giving up!) Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........168.1............170...............-1.9 BELOW GOAL!!! Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................167..............164..............3 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW GOAL 185

Awesome Julie!!!! Congrats girlie, you are truly inspiring!! Myself, I lost 1 Lb... not bad either, but I definitely know I can do much better. I know I might be eating too many calories, so I now have to start logging my intake. I really REALLY hate doing that!!! So, I'll get back on track quick. I also need to get on that treadmill more!! I hate walking outside in winter, it's either way too cold or it's raining. I only did the treadmill 2x last week. That is NOT okay. I should be on it at LEAST 5x per week. I swear, I DO NOT lose unless I'm walking. I can do the elliptical, spinner, calisthenics, toning etc every day - but it won't come off faster unless I'm walking. Why? Who the heck knows!! What I DO know though is that is a fact. I'm also coming up on the 2 weeks where I can lose big if I put my best face forward. That's me!! Christmas who? This girl is gonna celebrate the Holiday for what it is, not for all the strings attached!!!

Congratulations on your success so far!! You look really great, and most of all HAPPY!!!!

Well, I do admit I wrote that at work! I also like coops idea too... so be patient with others and be patient with myself too. Tadaa!!

Wow, I just really haven't thought of one really... of course mine WAS always to lose weight. That's happening now, and even when I'm not trying - it's happening. Anyway, I'll say I will try not to become so hot headed all the time. I know that will be good for my health and blood pressure!!!

Hello Mama, do not worry - things will get much better. Right now though your main focus really should be getting all your fluids in. Protein will come later when you can make sure you can get all your oz of Water in. You didn't make a mistake doing this, you did this to save yourself. It takes a very brave person to go through with something like this. I think you only need to give yourself some time, and be patient. I didn't start feeling normal again until about a month out. That probably seems worlds away at this point, however - it does go by very fast. I'm already working into my 3rd month being sleeved. It's best not to go down the negative road, it's hard to climb out of. Hang in there and just know, you are not alone!!!

Sounds like you are doing relatively well! Keep up the good work, and I'm sure the other numbers will work themselves out in time.

You look GREAT!!!! You are totally adorable, and that sweater is nice too!!! Congratulations lady - you have done really REALLY well with your sleeve!! Keep rockin your tool, and keep smiling!!! Hugs

Wow, what a great interesting study... it is true that I am always *freezing*!!! Now. Prior to this surgery I was always warmer than anyone else around and I really hated long sleeve anything. Now I'm finding that I'm buying super thick sweaters and even wearing a long sleeve under shirts too. I'm always pulling them down as far to my hands as I can. I wear double socks now too and buy the boots with thick fur. I also must sleep with flannel sheets, the heater on AND an electric blanket. I just can't beat this cold!! I do also notice that I dream a lot too. I didn't used to dream as much as I do now. Though it does take me a bit more effort to actually wake up, but once I do I feel fine and my mind is sharp. It will be worth the read to see if more of us are like this. I've only lost about 40 lbs since surgery so I can't say the cold is really due to it to the extent I am cold - comparing to how I was before. I still also need to lose 80 Lbs so I have a fair amount of "insulation"... LOL

It really really does get better in time, promise!! Your main concern right now should be getting as much Water in as you can. If it helps, water down the Isopure. Isopure does count as a Fluid too, so that will help you when figuring out how much you're getting in. I'm only saying this because for me, the flavor of Isopure was a bit much for me right after surgery. I had to water down pretty much anything I was drinking. I liked it before surgery but straight after it was horrid. It's okay once again and I do drink it from time to time. It's all different now, and though I do have some instances where this is still true, for the most part I'm pretty much back to normal as in flavors. However, I have found that some things I've hated pre surgery I now love - and things I loved I really can't stomach them anymore. The things I've found I can't stomach are lots of Carbohydrates as they make my stomach feel yucky and nauseated, same with anything really oily. Anyway, that is something you will deal with down the road - you're still doing your clears. Just something to look forward to when you get there. Take it one day at a time. I pretty much struggled the entire first month. Some have shorter recoveries, some even longer - just know you aren't alone in this I think you're doing great!! Hugs to you, if you need anything let me know! I'm super happy for you and welcome to Sleevetown!!

Hi Dawn, wow!!! Isn't this a great problem to have? Who'd have imagined you'd need medications to raise your blood pressure??? I know my blood pressure has been EXCELLENT since being sleeved. I hear you on the cardio workouts. I lose big time when I'm doing them, and working hard to make a goal right now. When I'm not doing them at all though I notice my weight loss will slow or stop. I'm the type that will need to do them always during the weight loss phase. I'll just do more or less depending how fast I want to go. I just wanted to tell you, you are doing an amazing job!!!! Congrats so far and all the best as we all continue on our journey through the end!!

Wow 2Steps - CONGRATS TO YOU!!! You look great! I must also say how much happier you look too. I think the transformation us sleevers go through on the inside is even better than that on the outside. I wouldn't trade it for anything!! Well, maybe one thing - but that's about it!!

That is fabulous!!! Congrats to you on your success!! I can't see any photos - but I bet you look great Thank you for sharing your story, it is incredibly inpiring!!!

I bought the Lily of France bras that was suggested by Mini from Kohl's. They are great!! I also wear a 36D now... Fits perfect!!! From my larges a 44 to a 36... Wow!!! I never thought I'd fit this again... and I'm still a D!!! Whooo!!! Though they do still need some filler though, LOL! I guess I'm just not used to seeing them being smaller, but still a D!!!

Yay!!! I started at needing to lose just under 72 Lbs - now I'm only Less than 36 to go!!!

WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :bananahuge:

I haven't tried soda, which no big deal because I stopped drinking it over 6 years ago. Just something I decided to stop drinking. As for steak, I just finally decided to give it a try only 2 days ago. It was about 1.5 oz of London broil. It took me 30 minutes to eat that plus 2 stalks of asparagus. It's super filling and I had to eat it really slow. It was good though! I'm not big on steak however, so I don't see that it will be something I eat a lot, as I never did in the past. I have been eating ground beef though since about 7-8 weeks out. It has not given me much issue.