LilMissDiva Irene

Thanks LilMissDiva...coming from you who I seek wisdom from constantly that is a major validation that I must be doing something right!!!!!!!!!!
Lliana...Yes I get that feta salad from HEB in the deli department. Also I order Quest bars off of Amazon but you can get them also from netrition.com

You're doing much better than most others. I struggled to get half that in a day for the first whole month. LOL

This analogy is SO TRUE!! I've already finished the Trilogy myself, but I can tell you the Victory would not been as sweet without all the battles in between. Keep pushing, and CONGRATS on this major milestone.

Hi there! Sounds like everything is going great to start I'm looking forward to following your journey!

Hi Angie! Hey, aren't we human? I'm *still* working on perfecting me, but guess what - that's never going to happen. All I can do is keep chipping away, and getting the VSG is only the first step.
And, you are still early out so yes, the weight loss is going to happen no matter what or how much you eat. Just know that it does get harder the longer you're out. I speak from experience, and though I'm not trying to lose weight per-se, keeping it off is not all that easy. It IS easier than before my sleeve, but again it does take a lot of diligence on my part. I can see that if I didn't watch myself I really could gain my weight back.
Like you, THANK GOODNESS for workouts!!!

Hi Angie! Hey, aren't we human? I'm *still* working on perfecting me, but guess what - that's never going to happen. All I can do is keep chipping away, and getting the VSG is only the first step.
And, you are still early out so yes, the weight loss is going to happen no matter what or how much you eat. Just know that it does get harder the longer you're out. I speak from experience, and though I'm not trying to lose weight per-se, keeping it off is not all that easy. It IS easier than before my sleeve, but again it does take a lot of diligence on my part. I can see that if I didn't watch myself I really could gain my weight back.
Like you, THANK GOODNESS for workouts!!!

Hello fit, prayers and well wishes for your surgery tomorrow!! I hope all is going well with your liquids today! It's tough... but always remember, you are more tough.
*hugs*

Hi Angie! Hey, aren't we human? I'm *still* working on perfecting me, but guess what - that's never going to happen. All I can do is keep chipping away, and getting the VSG is only the first step.
And, you are still early out so yes, the weight loss is going to happen no matter what or how much you eat. Just know that it does get harder the longer you're out. I speak from experience, and though I'm not trying to lose weight per-se, keeping it off is not all that easy. It IS easier than before my sleeve, but again it does take a lot of diligence on my part. I can see that if I didn't watch myself I really could gain my weight back.
Like you, THANK GOODNESS for workouts!!!

I was sleeved the day after you were, Dec. 13, 2011. Our stats are VERY similar: 5'7", beginning weight: 237, goal weight: 140, BIRTHDAY: NOV. 23, (1963)..I'm a bit older than you though . My current weight: 190. I cheat too...we are only human BUT I try to keep it to a minimum. For instance, if I have a cookie today then I won't cheat again until a couple more days go by. I just try to keep it in check and that's all we can really ask of ourselves. The surgery didn't change our habits, cravings, and emotional issues. It will take some time to change our inner feelings so forgive yourself for your MINOR indiscretions as long as you keep working toward your goal! Good luck to you!

I believe you are still on liquids? If that's the case then any liquids you consume, even protein shakes can add to both your liquid count as well as your protein count. I even used to substitute a few meals per day with protein shakes to do my best to get everything in. I still rarely did, but I think the main thing is doing your best. Just remember, fluid intake is #1, then protein is #2. HTH

For those of you having issues getting protein early out, I'm not sure what your doctors plan is, but my doctor had me mix my shake in the following manner.
9 oz 1% or skim milk
2 scoops of carb free or super low carb protein powder
I would take my medicine cup and measure out 3 oz for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It would take my about a half hour to drink those three ounces the first two weeks. By the time I went back to work I could do it in 10 minutes, which was nice.
I also struggled A LOT with fluids up until about two weeks ago when I discovered Propel Zero. I love that stuff! I now drink at least 2 24oz bottles a day and usually a medium ice coffee from DD. I can now smile without my lip splitting!!
Keep up the great work guys, it is SO worth it!

Hey lady! So, are you on any kind of acid reducting medication? If your stomach is rumbling that is not head hunger. Head hunger is pretty much uncontrollable ( they can be controlled but hard to do! ) desire to eat.
Anyhow, having a lot of acid can mimic hunger pains. I use Prilosec and as long as I'm eating protein first I rarely feel hunger pains even this far out from surgery, and even when I do they are faint in comparison to pre surgery.
The pain while swallowing does go away, rest assured. It took me at least three weeks from what I remember.
*hugs* NO worries, you're doing excellent.

Hey lady! So, are you on any kind of acid reducting medication? If your stomach is rumbling that is not head hunger. Head hunger is pretty much uncontrollable ( they can be controlled but hard to do! ) desire to eat.
Anyhow, having a lot of acid can mimic hunger pains. I use Prilosec and as long as I'm eating protein first I rarely feel hunger pains even this far out from surgery, and even when I do they are faint in comparison to pre surgery.
The pain while swallowing does go away, rest assured. It took me at least three weeks from what I remember.
*hugs* NO worries, you're doing excellent.

Hey lady! So, are you on any kind of acid reducting medication? If your stomach is rumbling that is not head hunger. Head hunger is pretty much uncontrollable ( they can be controlled but hard to do! ) desire to eat.
Anyhow, having a lot of acid can mimic hunger pains. I use Prilosec and as long as I'm eating protein first I rarely feel hunger pains even this far out from surgery, and even when I do they are faint in comparison to pre surgery.
The pain while swallowing does go away, rest assured. It took me at least three weeks from what I remember.
*hugs* NO worries, you're doing excellent.

Holly,
The quickest way for me to want to prove to someone I can do something is when someone tells me I CAN'T.
Let me explain.
Two years ago I was scheduled to have 2 knee surgeries. The reason was because I was extremely overweight and I loved to walk. Just like you. I was told I couldn't walk anymore because I'd completely abused my knees to the point of causing arthritis, to try other things... and I myself was only about 36 years old.
So here's what I did instead.
1. I cancelled my knee surgeries.
2. I scheduled myself to have my Lap Band removed and replace it with a VSG.
3. I let myself recover slowly but surely.
4. I did other workouts to help me continue to lose more weight.
5. Once I got to a certain weight, I started walking again.
6. I continued to lose, and I continued to walk.
7. I signed up for my first 5K running event.
8. I ran that 5K, from start to finish.
Today I have ZERO knee pain, and I didn't even ever need to reschedule my knee surgeries.
Do NOT lose hope in that you will never run a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, or a Marathon. NEVER IS NOT IN YOUR VOCABULARY.
Now, dust yourself off and keep doing what I know you can do, and that is keep working to be a better, more fit and healthy you.

I revised from my Lap Band to the VSG on 9/15/10. I am doing outstanding and I was able to reach my final goal in just over 10 months.
There are so many benefits that I've found regarding having my sleeve rather than my band, but I think the greatest one is the freedom to live my life! No fills/unfills, port pain, stuck food, soft food syndrome, slimies, tight/loose effects.. none of that. Sorry to say but I do NOT miss the lap band.
All the best to you!

Slowing down to a few pounds per month, I say it was around 10 months out. That was when I got to around 4-5 Lbs per month. I actually have lost 0 Since december, which is fine. I'm not trying to lose pounds anymore, just tone up.
Everyone's different though, and really depends how quickly you get to about 20 Lbs or less to lose.

At least you had fun girlie!!! Sometimes we just need to do that, blow off some steam and let our minds go from workout workout workout, weight loss weight loss weight loss... know what I mean?
One thing I've gotten to know about you in the short time is that you are a tough one and you'll get back on track ASAP Hey, and look at you !!! You're only a few Lbs away from ONEDERLAND!! Whoooo!! Get it girl!!

At least you had fun girlie!!! Sometimes we just need to do that, blow off some steam and let our minds go from workout workout workout, weight loss weight loss weight loss... know what I mean?
One thing I've gotten to know about you in the short time is that you are a tough one and you'll get back on track ASAP Hey, and look at you !!! You're only a few Lbs away from ONEDERLAND!! Whoooo!! Get it girl!!

your are absolutely gorgeous!!!! congrats!

Congrats!! You are rocking the sleeve for sure. Very inspirational

Wowwwwww! You rock girl! Keep up the good work!

Thanks!!! :-)

Congrats to you

First off your booty looks Ah May Zing! lol
Congrats on the "zero" accomplishment. You are definitely a hero to a lot of us here on VST!