LilMissDiva Irene

Protein is the building blocks of our bodies. Simply put it is healing you. Do your best to get your protein in! It's not easy at all so early post op. Fluids should be your first concern, second is protein... then walking... then rest. You got this!!!

Now don't go makin me cry... just go out there and make me proud. :wub:

Heyyyy there!!!! Don't sweat it darlin', it happens to most of us. However, that said its really time to buckle down now. You have to put your thinking cap on from here out. Every time you are ready to put something in your mouth you have to scan it like the food Terminator. Good? Bad? Think about it before doing it? That kinda thing. You're still a few weeks out so I doubt it will harm you in the long run, but surely it's time to step up the game! I have no doubts in you though, you've been working on this for a long time. GET IT!!!

What an incredible journey already!!! Congrats!!! :Banane08: :Banane09: :Banane10:

I am going to send my side by side to Bob Harper's FB page. He often posts them up. That would be awesome!!!

I always like seeing good news like this! Congrats, you are now only days away from starting your sleeve journey. Take good care, and heal well!! xoxo

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Never NEVER let anyone tell you that you have "reached your ceiling". Don't ever put limitations on yourself, because the second you do, then it becomes true. This is NOT easy, but if you want to keep going then you have have to put the work in. The sleeve is not a magic cure all - the only thing it does is keep you from eating too much. Everything else is up to you.

Yes all of those but I do also like broccoli a lot and aspargus... Bok Choi is a good one too.

@SunnyD - I'm so glad you remembered my words as you were thinking about your conversation with your Dr. They go by typical results and statistics. However, I refuse to be a 'statistic'!!! Right now is a bad time for me, I hate winter and I hate being out in the cold. So, I don't really go out and go for walks or anything like that. Walking outside in the warm sunshine has always been such a mood booster for me, and I really miss this. So for the time being I'm just maintaining... letting my plastic surgeries take full effect. I'm sitting idle and I'm ok with it. I am 170 Lbs too Sunny, and I am also 5'7. I have lost a lot of weight, so I know for a FACT its possible to get here! Hugs!! You can do it too!! @Helenthecat - Thank you darlin for that amazing post!! I can't tell you how much that touched my heart. The moral of the story in all that is... you are STILL losing. Hugs!! You got this!!

Thanks gettingtohappy! Keep working your sleeve and you will be at goal before you know it.

Hello Lyra! I'm very glad to hear that no matter what you are taking charge of your life! It is your boat and only you can navigate it. I was faced with a little bit of negativity, but you know what, I pretty much just shrugged it off. I presented good information to those who had the most to say and pretty much once all that was said and done, they just wished me the best. Well... and they see me now and most people don't even recognize me!!! LOL It's all good, don't worry. Everything will work itself out. If all else fails, your Dear Grandmother can watch you thin out and realize this was a great thing after all. By the way, are you positive she was being negative? I think you should talk to her and if it means that much, ask her to tell you exactly what she is thinking. Communication is the key to all of this.

OH yes in time your taste buds will be back... enjoy the time you have with freedom from it! Mine came back 100% in about 8 weeks. Hang in there! It only gets better and better.

I'm saying, as you all tell me I inspire you, you all do the exact same for me too!!! We are all rockstars in our own ways, and we are all KICKIN FATS BUTT!! :boxing_smiley: Chicadee, GREAT ATTTITUDE! I'm telling you what, I'll never let anyone tell me what I can or can't do... (something my parents learned about me at a very young age... haha!!) Your Dr is going by statistics. You are not a statistic. You are an individual, strong and determined woman! I look forward to the day I see your announcement that YOU HAVE REACHED GOALLLL! Xoxo

If someone has a friend who will leave at the drop of a hat because the other friend has lost weight, then sadly this person was never a friend to begin with. This person was using the heavy friend as a "wing-man" or as other women put it, someone to have around so they look like the hot one. No one needs friends like this. It took me a long time to realize this, but I just don't have the time or energy to entertain people like this. They are selfish, and well in my life now I guess so am I. I have so many more important things to worry about rather than to stroke a miserable females ego, who really has no good interest in mine too. Maybe that sounds harsh, but I'm a supporter not a deny'er. And in my little world, if my friends can't give that back to me, then they're just not my friends at all. Never were. If this "friend" (and I use that word loosely) were to stick around, I can see them doing everything they can to make me feel bad about myself and try to turn the focus back on themselves. No time for that. They can take their little toys and go back home, because I'm not playing. One more thing though: The above reference was in response to friends who openly admit they "don't wanna be the fat one"... that burns me up, I guess you can tell! LOL Now on to another scenario, lots of times our friends can just be worried about us too. Surgery is a dangerous, and if one of my friends were going to have one I'd worry as well. The best thing for this would be to supply them as much information as you can. Take them to seminars or support groups... invite them to read this website, and many other ways to get them on board with the idea. The best answer for any situation is communication. Don't assume either the reason behind the questioning. Talk to your friends about it, get the truth out so you will know for sure. GL to all, this IS a bumpy road... no lie.

Well here's my two cents... I've been working on my legs and thighs for years and never have been able to get them to where I wanted. I also have large calves, but compared to my knees and thighs they were tiny... LOL I would spot tone the thighs and though it did work to an extent it was never as much as I'd hoped. I did get contouring in these areas and ever since my legs look normal now. But that was the only way I was able to get the to the look I desired. I'm not sure if anyone realizes how much I do workout, it's a lot... but was never enough. That said I hope working them out will work better. I don't regret the pain I went through though! Money well spent.

ssg - thanks so much! I can't help but be a cheerleader for something I believe in with all my heart. Keep rockin your journey!! Xoxo Hey Lynda!!! You look great too girl, keep doing your thing. I'm super proud of ya, and I've pretty much watched your entire transformation... Mind blowing!!!

Yayyyy!!!! WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!! Wishing you well recovery and lots of weight loss!! Cheers!

Hello there VST!! It's been some time since I've sent you all some updated photos... so that's my full intent right this very moment. I've been through a lot!! I've been struggling to get healthy and fit for 6.5 YEARs now. Well guess what, TODAY and everyday after will be a success, because that is exactly where I am right now. I do NOT regret one single second of my long journey, and certainly never punished any pound lost. I celebrated them all, because they all mattered! I avoided the word "only" like a disease because that one single word can change a sentence by volumes. You are what you make of it. I made it gourmet, and I encourage all others to do the same. Never let anyone tell you there is an end to the weight loss with the sleeve, never allow anyone to put an "expiration date" on your tool. The only one person who has control over that is YOU!! If you believe it, you will BE IT!! Be LOUD Be PROUD... OWN IT!!! Keep on fighting!!! Remember, I'm always only a message away. I'm always happy to give out my help if you need it, because I already know how difficult and mentally trying weight loss can be. I was there!! But... even when I was at my lowest point, that was when I reached down deep inside, picked up my big girl panties and made it work! Heaviest ever weight 330 Lbs. Lap Band weight 283 Lbs. Sleeve weight 272 Lbs. Today 170 Lbs!!!

Thanks ladies!!!!

Thats so true Sharon, working out is great for stress. Great going!!

Just thought I'd quickly update :smile1: It's been awhile. I'm still losing inches like crazy. I'm working on toning now. Not much left to do!!! LOL Love ya VST!!!

Wow way to go!!!! Rock it!!

Hi there!! I am also a revision from band to sleeve! I love it!! To answer your question, right now is not the time to worry so much about what your scale is saying. At this time, please focus on getting healthy, getting all your fluids in and doing your very very best with your Protein. Walk and get around as much as you can, and also rest when you can too. Don't sweat the small stuff darlin', weight loss mode will take over your life soon enough. Xoxo

So true. If you find anything, please post.

The result is not near as important as the journey. That is because the result will never come to be. All this hard work will never cease. Obesity will be a life long battle, and though we may get to a point where we are comfortable where we are - that can change in an instant... in only a few weeks of eating bad and not working out. Take care of yourselves!! Eat Right, Workout... forever.