LilMissDiva Irene

Heyyy now!!! When you "get here" we'll have a cheers!!! :Banane57: LUCYCAT - In reality when we spend years and decades being obese we will end up with quite a bit of extra skin and shrunken fat cells. These fat cells multiply but they never disappear, the only way to get rid of them is surgically. This stuff weighs a LOT! As long as you end up healthy, happy and more active - then you have succeeded!

CONGRATS!!! Your path to the new you is set before you now. And, it's ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY!! :welldoneclap:

Hey there miss lady, do it!!! You're rocking your sleeve... WHHOOOOO!!!

Hi Siren For me, once I got to solids, that was when I got full very fast and it lasted what seemed forever. I never felt hungry... ever. I rarely get hungry even today. The feeling of full with the sleeve for myself is nothing like "normal" in the beginning. However I must say that the further out I get, the more normal the full feeling gets. HTH

True Lissa, I used that chart used by SK and was measured a large frame too. Being 5'7 it says I should weigh 143-163. I'm wondering though, If it says WITH 1" inch heels, does that mean I would look at the 5'8 line? I'm a little confused. I know I just feel fine where I'm at right now. I personally don't care if I don't lose anymore - it just seems to me that if I got to 165, which I probably will once I'm 100% healed from my lipo's that would put me at the top range of normal per that scale in the 5"8 line. Anyway - like I said, I'm just glad I'm not 160 Lbs overweight anymore!!

Yay WELCOME Ann!!! It's nice to have you sittin right next to me. :biggrin:

I never set an actual weight goal. I had mini weight goals along the way, and my last one was Onederland. My ultimate goals were all Size based. My first Ultimate goal I placed on myself was to fit in a Size 8. Well... I fit in a size 8 before I even hit Onederland. Weird huh? I had to set a new size goal because I knew I absolutely had to see that number on the scale. So, I made myself a new Size goal a 4. The picture in my signature line is me wearing those 4's. I got into them and decided to start the plastic surgery process, which has taken me off track for awhile. I've not gained anything, in fact quite the opposite. If I didn't have 6 Lbs of silicone in my chest I'd be in the 160's right now. LOL Everyone should figure out where they would find that moment of satisfaction, whatever you choose - I can tell you, you will make it.

Amen!!! Okay you've really kicked some serious butt here. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm seriously sooo happy for you!! It's been so amazing and a pleasure watching your transformation. And now you are but a few pounds away from your ultimate goals. THE SLEEVE and Dr. Aceves is such a blessing!! Now, take your skinny butt on girl and WORK IT!!

Hmmm thats a thought.

Sometimes I'll split the meal or sometimes I'll get my own if I'm wanting something other than what Hubby or whoever I'm with is having. Even with sharing we still end up taking food back home. I get soup or salad too depending on what I feel like. However I usually space it out and eat very slow. I usually only end up have a few sips or bites of that. The further out you get, the easier it is to go out to eat. For me it has turned more into a social gathering and more chatting rather than the eating. I also don't think we really went out restauranting for at least my first 4 months.

Just a suggestion... Goodwill saved my life during the rapid weight loss phase. They have SO many sizes and styles available - you can't go wrong. I would even buy all sizes going down and try them all on from time to time. When a new size would fit, it was a GOOD day!!! They even have clothes still with the brand new tags on them.

Agreed!!! It's sometimes a little bit stressful that my sleevie is SO tiny that I can't fit in everything I want. Especially Thanksgiving time when there's so much to sample! I don't mind the one bite per dish rule... but when there's so many dishes you have to wait a few hours to try more - it just gets to me a little bit. All of these are so true!! I've become a bit of a shopaholic lately. Uhh Ohh!! Heya Penpen, thank you for the picture compliment! Haha! I did like it because as they say, Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to. LOL Re: Caring what other people think... I believe something happens along the way with weight loss. It comes to a point when you say... I really REALLY don't give a flyin' u know what if someone thinks I'm weird, different, doesn't like me for whatever reason, etc. I've found that is the other persons problem. I won't make it mine.

Agreed Rootman, the coldness started immediately for me too. Being I was so used to feeling overheated all the time to freezing - I wasn't used to it. I say I'm still not... Question: is there any help with that kidney stone issue? I mean, will it ever go away? That has me curious.

Um... I'm stealing this quote and putting it in my signature line. :wink1:

I know right??? I just bought a new fan right before my sleeve for my little cubie. I think I've used it 1 time since. That said, I nice warm heater is in order here! @favored - It's close!!

Oh wow less than a week likasulema! Cheers to your upcoming! All the best for a super smooth surgery and quick quick healing. Don't forget to sip, sip, sip and walk and rest too.

I'm excited to watch your transormation!

Sheesh you'd think this person would know better... smh...

I've never lied about that! Time heals all wounds and it's true for the sleeve surgery. The difference in the end the bonus is lesser than, not greater. Whooottt!!! Glad to hear things are looking UP!

Yeahhh!!! Congrats!! I know belts saved me as I was going through all the sizes. Have fun finding some really cute ones!

Agreed with everyone else, definitely check in with your dermatologist. That said, I noticed my skin started looking strangely post op. I'm sure there were lots of reasons for it, but I think the main factor is sort of like the hair falling out. Our cells will only reproduce normally when we are eating enough to sustain it. When we are not consuming as many calories to sustain and function, our bodies go to our fat stores, but will only use the calories it needs to keep us alive (major organ functions). It won't use them for skin, nails, hair - etc. I drink LOTS of Water which Ive noticed helps a lot. I went through a spell recently where I wasn't getting enough and I seen it in my face. I've recently gone back to getting more than plenty and my face is looking much better again. Softer skin... along with a Collagen cream from L'Oreal - I've seen a significant difference. One last thing, with my BA I was put on 1,000 mcg of Vitamin E orally. I take them every night before I go to bed (plenty of sleep helps too!) and I've seen a HUGE difference in my skin. Hubby even said my skin is softer than ever - and he's always said I had such soft skin. I hope you can figure it out! :smile1: Let us know what your dermatologist says, I'm very interested to know.

Hello and Welcome to VST!!! I always love seeing fresh new faces here. This is the place to be!

Get it!! I hope you'll share your first 5K event with us - run or walk, doesn't matter. What matters most is JUST DOING IT. :cheers2:

You can count on it. :wink1:

Regarding the water consumption issue, Kemo is right. Time heals this. I can drink a gallon of water a day without issue now - and even gulp my water. That said... I'm still cold. Haaa!!