Chancie

Thin- I can relate to what you're going thru- got 2 boys and my 28 year old has it "together".... yet my 26 year old still thinks I owe him the world and that I can just pick money outta my arse to "help" him. I'll help them... as much as I can, but sometimes money is not the answer. But am guilty of doing it. This last time I told him it was a "loan" and i want it back... and I want his lap top. Have never asked him to give me anything. but I did this time. We'll just have to see how it goes ( just sent him money last week- and I'm not talking a hundred bucks..... I'm talking $1500!!) I've been alone on this journey tho- their father and I divorced a long time ago and I never remarried... and he passed away 4 years ago. He and I always stayed friends and he was alot of help with my boys......we had our differences... but I knew he would always be there for me with them. I'm a strong woman too- I love my kids very much.. but at times I don't "like" them!!! You'll get thru this. and vent all you want!! Sometimes we just have to get it off our chest.

I LOVEEEEEE this thread tooooooo!!! Daisy and Cajun- I can relate to both of you!! I too have been taking more pictures lately... will have to post some of my Christmas Ones.... Another NSV yesterday at work......... one of the girls in the office is always talking about my bum ( or lack of one ) And her husband had come in to pick her up... I never met the man and she had told me he "checked out" my bum tooo.. Well....... she mentioned it right in front of him.... saying that he checked it out. he just grinned and said "yep".... it was all in fun... and I said. embarrese me why doncha...... now I gotta walk out of the room face forward!!! It was funny.. ya just had to be there!!:001_tongue:

Good Morning everyone!! WOOOOOO HOOOOO DeeDee!!! I'm so PROUD of you!!! A SIZE 6!!!! AMAZING!! Isn't it great!!! I............ on the other had............. had a bad week...... GAINED 2 pounds!!! am 193:sad0: I thought it was 5 pounds!!..... I go to the docotor this morning to re-check my blood pressure....... so we'll see what his scale says. I might need new batteries for mine........ but know I didn;t do good this week. Hey Tiff- Can I get the Hip hop Abs at wal-Mart? I didn't see it at the store near me........ or is it something you have to gett from TV??? I'm off work today- gotta go to the docs........... then I am coming home and get my "work out room" in order................... it has become a "catch all" and not worked out since before Christmas!!! Am getting back "On The Program" and gonna do SOMETHING as far as exercising goes............ I have been so bad in that department!! Good Luck this week everyone!!! ( say a lil Prayer for me ok? I need some HELP!!!)

I'm no help........... I didn't got back to work until end of march..... and I had my surgery the beginning of Feb. Was not because of the surgery..... was my job.............. I also had a knee replacement at the same time.. But when I went back.......... no problems at all!!

Hi Keys Pirate- Welcome to VSY and the boards!! I COMPLETLEY understand about the love of food!! We all base our lives around it!! I just have to tell you- without trying to "sugar coat it"............ you will have days that you HATE it........... not being able to eat what you want. that damn head hunger is a buggar........... even tho you are not "physically" hungry...... your mind will still crave certain things. Mine was bad the first 3 months.......... but it does subside..... and you make up your mind what you want to do. The hunger is gone for me...... I am 10 months out...... no hunger at all. and I hope it continues!!! The head hunger is gone too....... I might "crave" something....... so I eat it.... just not in the quanities I use to. You will go thru alot of emotions............ Post them!! Let us reassure you that you are not alone!! Once you see the weight melting off.......... you will be so happy with your decision!! Good luck to you!!

I agree tiff!!! But you are so much younger than me.....and if I was "younger" I'd have ALL the plastics done!!!:smile: But am dfinitly gonna get a lower body lift......

Hi pumpkin and welcome to the boards!! As Carolyn said- do your research!! I researced for a long time and I'm a self pay patient, so when I finnally did make up my mind. the process was FAST. I am one that had alot of difficulties........... Started with having to spend 5 days in the hospital because I had sever nausea, vomiting, dry heaves... I had the "slimes" and vomiting for the first 3 months.... and I still vomit to this day if I eat tooo fast!! Would I do it again??? In A HEARTBEAT!! It is the best thing I have done for myself. In 10 months I have lost 164 pounds!! Thats amazing in my eyes! I don't know why some of us have the nausea and vomiting...and some don't- but it is all woth it in my book. Plus- alot is old habits I am trying to break... I use to "inhale" my food, now I have to take it slow and sometimes I forget'. You do have learn alot of things all over, chewing your food well ( something else I didn't do ) not drinking while you eat, taking your time.......... Things that I did for a lifetime- that now I still have days I forget. I wish you the best of luck in your decision!

I hate to say "cold turkey" because I still take them on occasion.... But I pretty much did. But......... if I felt the beginnings of it.. I took 1 and then I might not have to had take another one for a few weeks........but I don't think I took them as long as most of you on here are taking them, not sure if that will make a difference. Why not try taking one every other day to start? And see how you feel? Then the next day try taking one every two days? Like I said, I could probably get away with something over the counter, but I have a script fo this, so its as ez for me to keep.

I still at times......... eat way tooo fast!!! Or don't chjew my food well enough, and I vomit. (you'd think I'd have learned by now) When I "do right" and eat slow...........I can feel the full feeling... and know it is time to stop. Yes, I'm satisfied "physically"... but then I might want to take just "one more bite" and sometimes I can't even swallow it... and I have to spit it out.... You'll become more in tune wioth your body- but like in my case.... if you don't listen to it..... you will have the consequences that go with it!

Cajun- I am on Nexium, but I was only on it for maybe two months ( taking it everyday ) Like you- I don't want to have to take anything that isn't neccessary.... so I weaned myself off. I still take it on "occasion" but could probably get away with some pepsid or something over the counter. The acid reflux is gone... but I take it when I feel like I might be getting heart burn, or know I'm going to eat mexican food... I've had no issues with it at all... I don't wake in the middle of the night thinking I was gonna choke to death!!! My stomach seems to be doing ok without it.

I'm a self pay- and mine was QUICK!! Seminar Jan 9th- doctor consult Jan 12 Surgery Feb. 9th 1 Month- i was sleeved....... and it would have been sooner but he wouldn't do surgery unless I had stopped smoking for a month.

I use body fortress- Cookies and cream- I loveeeeeeeeee it! I just put a 1/2 scoop in each cup I have.. I am far enough out that can add a few more calories..... but has good Protein 23 grams i think for each scoop. i think its YUMMMMMMMMMY!!! Big DD- NOPE!!! NOA CRAVINGS FOR THE SODA AT ALL!! And don't thnk ya'll should be drinking it! why go back to bad habits??? You can quit it......... and do just fine!!!

Hi daisy- Yes- I have seen him- we have even talked while on cam. He is who he is.... as am I . I have never been one to just go by "looks".... I want that "chenistry" We both feel we have it. and if when we meet- it doesn't work- I'm not gonna give up! I gotta start getting rid of the barriers I have made, and am going to give this a "chance"

I had a great NSV several times today....... Let me explain..... lol I had gone shopping again- and I decide to wear an outfit I picked out for work... Black dress slacks, white blouse, and a red jacket, and I also had on new shoes:wink0: I got soooo many compliments on how good I looked, I was almost embarresd. I had a younger associate come up to me first thing in the morning and she said " I just have to tell you how good you look today- you look absoulutly stunning" OMG- I have not been called "stunning" ... welll... don't know if I ever was called "stunning" I know I use to get alot of compliments in my younger days when I wore red ( I guess with the black hair ) But I was kinda taken aback a bit......... like I said. almost embarresd. Made me think........ wow- I musta really looked bad before. Even when I was at my worst- I always did my makeup and hair........ but I got it cut in a differnt style- and I have always loved Jewlry, purses and shoes ( fat girls can shop for these things with no problems) Needless to say- it made me feel great!! And know I made a great decision geting sleeved!!!

Yep- agreeing with the others....... It DOES get better...... in the beginning tho, the head hunger and just the "want to chew and EAT" is a bit of a struggle. Face it......... we base our lives around food......... And we all have to learn how to deal with it. I went to lunch with one of the girls I work with.... we went to a mexican buffet........... I piled my plate with all kinds of things. I still have at times the "yes I want this.. and that and some of this........." and forget I am sleeved. I could barely eat anything, but it was nice to just get out and be social. And I can make it look like I'm eating ( hee hee ) I took back a "to go" box filled....... had it for dinner and lunch the next day. Some days I can eat more than others...... I don't know why this is, but I can. In the beginning, alot of it is emotional, the wanting to eat just to eat...... You'll get thru this, and once you see the pounds just "melting off"....... be very happy with your sleeve!!

The coffee reason is debateable- My doctor said it does not count towards your Fluid consumption, and it is a stimulant and could make you want to eat more. I didn't drink coffee for the first 6 months, but now I have a few cups in the morning with my Protein in it.... That is all the caffiene I have. I don't drink soda.... and yes, told it can stretch the stomach... but believe me.. I use to drink a 12 pack almost everyday!! ( welll........ maybe not THAT much. but ALOT ) I'm and addictive personality- I KNOW this about myself... so I stay away from my addicitons...... I should NEVER have tried chocolate........ found out I can eat it and I never really liked it like most do........NOW....... I can't stop. My biggest demon!!!

OK.... I was gonna start a thread about men...... hehehe But since this one is here.... I met a man online 2 months ago... thats what has been occupying my time:blushing: and why I havn't been here as much. We havn't met yet, but are planning to on the 24th........ my Birthday!! I was VERY nervous... but not now... we talk on the computer EVERYDAY for hours..... and by phone.... Mini Me.... Thanks for what you said.... about meeting your "Soul Mate" on line... its reassuring to hear wonderful stories instead of Horror stories!! daisy- I am ok being alone... "You definitely have to love yourself before you can go looking for love"- So Very true!! And I'm finnaly happy with myself again.... I feel better emotionally and physically better than I have in years... and people can see this in me. I'm more confidant and have let down alot of the barriers I put up and YES- am putting myself out there... and if it doesn't work. I won't give up ! And I know what you mean about meeting people... I too live in a small town- don't even know where to BEGIN to look for anyone. I don't belong to a church... ( shame on me ) and not wanting to do the bar scene.... so what do ya do???:thumbup1: I went on a few dating sites as well....Never thought I would do that either!! Ok... just rattling now.... but thats my confession for the day :001_wub:

I just gotta pipe in here and say..... I didn't "PLAN" on losing 100 pounds in 4 months........ it was not a goal....... I just wanted to follow the "plan" and....... it worked. I don't think I will make "goal" by the 9th of Feb. But I'm not gonna beat myself up over that either. I think that almost 200 pounds by 1 year....... was a bit unrealistic........ my doc says it can be done..... and I was REALLLY ahead of the game. but now. .. my last visit.... I was right on target.... but its not as easy now... I've lost 164.. and am proud of that!!

I had NSV last Sunday... My girlfriend came over... and we were just gonna hang out.. then we decided to go play Bingo... well..... I LOVE to shop now, and to LAYER... hehhehe.. something I NEVER did "Heavy"......anyway... I just added a "little black jacket" over my turtleneck sweater......... and she said... "I want a "little jacket tooo"........... well.......... I had a brown one to match what she was wearing.......... she tried it on and it fit...... a little big, but loooked good. The NSV part of this story is........... She is one of my VERY SKINNY friends........... and could wear something of MINE!!!!!!:biggrin0:

Thank you Tiff for the sugggestions and the offer. I will take you up on it!! I'll PM you my info. Also gonna get the hip hop abs..... I love to dance toooooo!!! Anyone ever do that video that they show on tv?? The Ti bo?? ( if I'm spelling it right? ) Just curious........

Good Morning and Congratulations to everyone!! This morning I weigh..............191.4 I'll take it gladly!! I'm trying to start an exercise routine....... does anyone know any GOOD videos>?? Need some ideas.