LilMissDiva Irene

Heyyyyy y'all!!! I'm in!!! I've decided to start toning up and working on my core section. Since my lipo's I have been zooming in on my stomach and it needs WORRKKK!! Yowzaa... I really don't care about the scale to be perfectly honest. Well, if ya know me, y'all already know that. But... I want to get ready for this Summer. Lean hawt machine is my new goal. Yeahh!! I know all of you ROCK and all of you can do this. Lotsa love!! Xox

Did I ever think the sleeve might not work? Yes!! There were moments when I caught myself disbelieving. That said, I immediately told myself to stop!! It's all insanity and one thing I was never going to be was a self proclaimed failure. It's all internal, you are going to be what you make of yourself. Don't do that to yourself. No one other than YOU has the power to call YOU a success and for YOU to really believe that. That is YOUR job.

Good morning, Let me be real this morning. If you feel disappointed in anything you are doing in your journey, then you ARE setting yourself up for a lot more disappointment. No one on this Earth is perfect. Not me, not you, not Jenny down the street that you look at every day and wish you had her body... If you make a "mistake" just forget about it and move on. Holding on to negativity will only breed more negativity. Another thing, our attitude and outlook will never be wrong. So, if you believe you're going to fail, then you will. You absolutely will have to change that attitude if you are going to succeed. I've been down and out for a long time. It took ME Six and one half years to become who I am today!! Guess what... in all those years I NEVER DOUBTED I'd be here... so therefore, I AM HERE!!! Did I ever think this might not work? Yes!! There were moments when I caught myself disbelieving. That said, I immediately told myself to stop that! It's all insanity and one thing I was never going to be was a self proclaimed failure. It's all internal my dear, you are going to be what you make of yourself. Don't do that to yourself. No one here has the power but YOU to call YOU a success and for YOU to really believe that. That is YOUR job.

*I* believe GOD would NEVER give me something more than I can handle. ANYTHING he puts on my plate, I see it as a meal to feast - not one to waste.

Hugs hugs hugs my dear friend!!! In my honest opinion you ALREADY HAVE started to change your outlook on exercise. I seen you just did a 5K, and if I recall correctly you would always be climbing Mt. Roubideaux (sp?)... you've already begun. Do NOT let this get you down. You and I have very similar beliefs, and *I* believe GOD would NEVER give me something more than I can handle. ANYTHING he puts on my plate, I see it as a meal to feast - not one to waste. Get what I mean? Perhaps HE is telling you something? Lotsa love!!! Now go out there and kick some booty!!

Right on!!! Go get ittt!!! Good thoughts and great healing prayers going out to you. The losers bench is getting coooold here because our booties are getting too small to cover it. We need some fresh meat!

I believe with all my heart any sleever can continue to lose for as long as they want. You have to look inside though, and wish it true bad enough to keep going. I always get a little bluesy during the Winter. I LOVE being outside and walking amongst the warm sunshine. I'm a California girl 100% and this is bred in me!! Well in Winter I just hate going outside because it's so blasted cold!! (Boo!!) and rainy and gray... YUCK!! This always makes me less than excited and happy and guess what? My weight often stalls too. Well, let me rephrase that. This is the time of year where I would put on a lot of weight. Let me be real about that! However, I am beyond HAPPY because I didn't gain ANY weight this winter. Last winter I was losing, and this one I probably lost maybe 5 Lbs since November. Great!! I'll take it. February I've decided I'm going to start seriously toning up and working on my belly area. I have no doubt in my mind that I won't achieve that. I've come too far now to think otherwise. This should be true for ANY OF US!! We have all come much too far to think "this is the end". NO way... this is just a fork in the road for you. Sometimes we need a little "shake up" to get things moving again. Try this, it's already helped a lot of people here, and it's saved me from losing my brain when I would stall out: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/28139-the-basics-boot-camp/page__st__60 Good luck to you!!

Welcome!

The Pseudoephedrine I use very sparingly. I have very bad athma and allergies and I have to take them to clear me up sometimes. It's bad for my HBP though, so I have to be careful with them. The Vitamin E was suggested by my plastic surgeon. It's the "healing" vitamin and my PS scars are almost non existant from it!! It's amazing stuff. It also helps with soft skin.

So are you S!!! Xoxo

Just thought I'd share, this is what I take. Also, the Vitamins plus the Calcium I bought at costco for about 23 bucks total. Awesome!!! I heart Costco. The only thing you don't see is the Zegerid. That's what I take as my PPI.

Seems you are months out so you should be fine to take some type of Cold Remedy pills like Day or NyQuil... Avoid NyQuil in liquid. I made that mistake and my stomach felt like it was on fire!! LOL Get well soon!!! Xoxo

You already know this... but IMO... YOU ROCK!!!!

Nope, not everyone will be required to have a pre-op diet. That doesn't mean you don't have to do one on your own. Just my opinion but perhaps the few weeks prior to surgery, use that time to learn the sleever rules, prepare and get used to what life might be like post surgery. It's tough enough without the crash course after. Get smaller plates, utensils and start measuring your foods. Buy things you might need, find Protein supplements that you can stomach, etc. Also, get started with the protein first rules. Get to drinking 64 oz of Water a day (thats my minimum) and find some type of physical activity that you will stick to post op. You will likely lose a few pounds on your own doing this, and as I always say... any weight you lose pre-op is only a few steps closer to goal. It also doesn't hurt to try to be as healthy as you can be while in the OR. Wishing you the very very best in the upcoming weeks!!!

Yes this happens to a lot of patients. You're just going to have to let time heal you. Keep focusing on healing and getting all your fluids in, the scale will start working with you in time. Xoxo

Laughter is always the best medicine.

Whoott Whoott!! Only a few weeks away from your new life!!! Well wishes to you, and a very speedy recovery. Sip, Walk, Rest and Repeat.

Awww!!! Big hugs to you!!! Stay strong my fellow sleever!! The encouragement I can give you is, the first social scene post surgery is always the worst as far as anticipation. It's the not knowing what to expect that is the scariest. Then you get there and then realize its not nearly as bad as you thought it would be. HTH!! You will be fine. If you're worried that you won't have the energy to stay too long, I agree with Longer... go in seperate vehicles so you can leave early. Xox

I'm telling you, stress will affect your scale. Especially if you are Pre-Op. You might have to find ways to relax a little bit. It sounds like you're doing really well IMO, it is REALLY hard to keep weight off before surgery. Look toward the positive side!! Either that or find a new hobby, try to relieve your mind a little bit of 24/7 surgery thoughts. It's tough, trust me I know... BTDT. Also, there will be a lot of post oppers who will stop logging in to check in or whatever. They have their surgeries and start living their lives. Perhaps go to her profile and send her a Private Message or email her. I do believe she should receive an email either way. Hugs!!! You WILL get through this.

Sure! Just ask... lots of times you can be placed on a wait list. I'm sure any surgeon would be glad to fill any empty spots if they can. Good luck!

Oh my dear I'm soooo sorry to hear about this!! Big big hugs!!! Keep your chin up if you can. I know easier said than done - just know that I am over here praying for you. Question, if you do need some kind of surgery for you other than your sleeve would it be something they can do at the same time? It is not unheard of for patients to have multiple surgeries alongside the sleeve. It seems like it would even be better because one surgery is certainly safer than two. Please keep us updated on how you're doing.!!! Xox

Yes I still do!!! Please PM me the address you want me to send too. I'll get right on it since I know you need them ASAP. Size 12's...

Yes, sure did, you're very swollen in your throat. Only one suggestion, if it gets bad please call your surgeon for advice. I never needed to though. Xox

Mini, I had no idea you had a baby - CONGRATS !!! I'm super happy for you!! Definitely don't beat yourself up, thats going to happen being pregnant and so you didn't lose the weight yet. I see you're working on it now, so good for you. I hope all is well today, please check in when you can.

Well... I am going on 17 months post op and I still get gurgly. Not sure if this will ever go away, but it seems like it might.