LilMissDiva Irene

Hi there writergirl, EVERYTHING you are feeling and questioning right now is completely normal. I just want to let you know that I also went through those same emotions. Post op is extremely tough. But remember this, nothing worth having is ever easy!! We will have to fight for what we want, and also remember that the more struggles we endure to get to where we want to be will result in an ever more rewarding completion. May it keep you from ever forgetting because its when we become complacent and forget that we are doomed to repeat our old mistakes. Do what is working for you now and ride it out as long as you possibly can. This is going to be a bumpy road and what may work for you for months down the line may suddenly stop and you will need to shake things up to get the weight loss moving again. You ARE blessed!!! Xoxo

You look just lovely!!!! Great job so far! Thanks for sharing, even though you say you're not complete yet - believe me when I say this motivates so many people.

Youre back on the right track now, be proud hunny!!! Xoxo

Woww Kala!!!! GREAT JOB!!! You look itty bitty!!

I would usually get around 800-1000 a day.

I think the best thing right now is to not let it get to you too much. Don't dwell on it, because at least for me, that's when the excuses start... if you catch my drift. Hugs!!!

Hey Carmy, this question is hard to answer, because I have a hard time answering it for myself! I weight 170 Lbs myself, yet I wear some pretty tiny sizes. I'm getting told all the time that I don't need to lose anymore weight. I've even been called "anorexic" and all kinds of rude comments. I'm NOT anorexic, but I would still like to get a little off the belly. But like someone else told me today... am I guaranteed to lose it on my belly? That was a great question, because I SURE don't want to lose it in my upper half anymore, and my booty cannot leave the building.

Hi there Ela! I hope you have a very nice weekend yourself. It sounds like you are doing GREAT! Keep up the awesome progress! In answer to your question, yes the little butterfly tapes will start to slowly come off your skin. Try not to pull on them though, they will make their way off in no time at all. Again have a great weekend!! Xoxo

Hearing the negatives isn't really a bad thing, it will prepare you for what you may experience post op. My post op period wasn't the brightest and shiniest for a few months, for sure!!! But... here I am about 16 months out and living the DREAM!! You are welcome to peruse my photos, read my story.. all that. Questions, just holler - I'm always close by. I'm a happy lady today, and I don't regret my sleeve, not one bit!!! That said, if your looking for other stories, check out the success stories section as well. You will see nothing but smiling faces in there.

Hurrayyyyy!!!! :cheers2: WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!!

Heyyy Tif 2.0, I look forward to watching your journey as it unfolds! You are one of the lucky ones not having to do the pre-op diet. Keep working hard, and in the mean time it might be good to practice what life may be like for you post op. BEST!!!

Whoohooo!!! Soon you will have your date and what's next? Oh right, the fabulous sleevie!!

It sounds like you're doing quite well, I'm so happy to hear this!!! Welcome to the losers bench! Your Dr. is right every single day is leaps and bounds. Keep taking good care of yourself, getting rest, walking and sipping and in a month it will be a distant memory.... well one you really won't want to forget. It was the first day of your new life.

WONDERFUL!!! I will save you a space on the losers bench!!! Whoottt!!!

Yes, I can definitely see a difference, great job!!! I agree, and I wish I couldve stayed off the scale myself... LOL Keep doing what you do!!

That is wonderful! Especially since you will get to join your journey with your future hubby. BEST to you BOTH!!

Ohh my darling hunny I am so so sorry for your loss!! :'( I'm praying for your strength to get through this, you are definitely enduring a lot right now. Please hang in there!! ((()))

Excellent, CONGRATS!!! The sleeve so rocks, its gonna knock your socks off! LOL Keep us updated on how you're going.

Hey there! I highly discourage buying anything like lovely fitted dresses or anything overly costly during your weight loss phase. IMO, wait until the time is much closer, weeks maybe. Either that or expect to spend some money on alterations. It is far too complicated to know how many inches you will lose in even one months time. Congrats to your dear son!!

For me, I make it a point to eat every 3 hours. I'm never hungry, so waiting until then would not be a good idea for me. It is my belief that doing has helped me to build a strong, energetic calorie burning force! Everyone's different though and if one's surgeon says to do it one way, that's how it should be done. Though I'm fully on board with anyone questioning their medical staff, because again - everyone's different. Most will find that their medical staff will give them alternate plans.

You bet I will!! I did the small goals along the way too, and believe me, it's much easier doing it that way. You're doing right!

Thatsss Greatttt!!! You're doin it girlie! Wiggle WiggleWiggleWiggleWiggle uhhh!!

Same here, at work it is really easy for me to get all my Water in. I'll drink 96 oz at my desk during my workday alone. 32 oz by 9 am, 32 oz by Noon and 32 oz by 3 pm. I'll do a 20 oz bottle during my morning workout, then take some sips all through the evening. Gets me about a gallon a day. That said, please note I am almost 16 months post op. I can do this pretty easily now, but when I was early out it was extremely hard for me too. I was lucky to get my 64 oz minimum in for the day and often fell short, even with constant sipping all day long. HTH

:welcome: You will love it here! This is the best place on Earth for anyone sleeved. Biased? Maybe, but the truth is the truth!! Congrats on being sleeved! It sounds like your first few days are quite normal. Keep doing all the right things and this time next year, you won't even recognize yourself in the mirror!

Yayyy!!! So glad to see everyone's got their days planned - here's to good health y'all!! PDXman, I'm doing Water thing myself.. Gonna work on my gallon. Whoohoo!