carolyn24seven

Great attitude Tiffany! You are hanling the 10% very well. If this is the worst thing that happens to you in your life, you are blessed. (It does however, piss me off too) Live happy!

Tiff did you try hypnosis?

Well, my scale has me doing flips in my emotions daily due to its fluxuations.(old scale and horribly in-accurate) SO, I think Mrs Sasaki may be on to something here. I really do want to throw my scale away. I could do that and just use the one at the gym I suppose? But, I like the goal of getting to Onederland. I do not tell people how muxh I have lost. I just say I am working on it. (gym and protein) People just do not want to hear it takes work. hahahah . Mrs. Sasaki, do you tell people how many dress sizes you have gone down? Have you ever gained a size since you have been sleeved?

I have the "speed bump in my wedding band. (two actually) keeps it from turning, as well as sizing it down. Pricey though. There is also a "ring guard" type of deal that your ring fits in and that sizes it down. You know, the idea of wraping dental floss around and then using clear polish is a pretty resonable~temporary solution.

Congrats! Isn't the energy wonderful? and the more you use it the more you get!!! I love my exercize now. amazing, it is not drudgery at all. wish we could exercize together. There are a bunch of grumpy people at my gym, I am sure they do not appreciate me grinning away at 30min on the bike. Oh phooey on them I am gonna keep going. why don't nice happy people go to the gym?

I am almost 3 months out and I love the info you newbies are giving about the streching issue. I guess I did not know it was possible so I did not have it as a question in my mind. I eat 1/8 of what "normal" people eat and I am completely satisfied. That is about 4 or 5 large bites of a gormet type hamburger. Loved every bit. But, I was ful!!! I just eat part of what my hubby orders. If I order any thing it is soup and that I only eat 1/2 of when it gets there. It is starting to feel normal to me. I have so much energy, and sleep like a baby on valium. I take no pain meds or sleep meds. I am going to the Dr. to get a complete blood workup done. Just to make sure all levels are good. on the 15th. I kind hope I can get off of the thyroid meds I am on. It would be so great to be 63 and no meds! With what I am eating, there is no way I can gain. I will continue to loose until I get to goal then I will probably have the chore of trying to stay up to goal weight. I am just all giggly thinking about that. What a chore to have! This works, this works, this works!

steph123 is right on! Yea Chancie. Take the vid from tiffy! Tif cute pict of you and John.You both look so happy! twobluecats, excellent! Just keep it up. Vegas, maybe we will hit Onederland together. I weighed at the gym,~~~~~200 even. I could NOT get that darn scale to float at 199. Darn it. I am going back tomorrow. I am NOT waiting a whole nother week!!!! ARRRRRRGH. Who, me impatient? Obsessive? Silly? Oh yeah.

Good for you DeeDee! A pound a week after five months!!! Oh, I am so hopeful now that this truly does work. I am still having trouble believing this is all really happening to me and that it is permanent. I will go to the gym at 11 this morning ans weigh in htere and post later. My home scale is very "off". THis morning it read 203 which is very low. but, two days ago it read 197? I know I need a new scale, but, I have been so "obsessive" about weighing myself that I am trying to just use the scale at the gym for my official weigh~ins. -----more later

Chancie, you are in a size 12! That is such a big deal! I am sooooo happy for you. Your stomach issue may lessen some as more time goes by and your body catches up with the rapid weight loss. Until then, powder~n~girdle it. hahaha Thin one day: that is what long sleeves are for. And long pants. lol I so wanna wear sleeveless shirts this summer. I do not REALLY think that is gonna happen with out additional surgery ( that I am not having)But, I am working the weights and hoping for the best. I will not give up.

good advice, keep your eye on the prize. That, and plan ahead for the care of your toddler. You are making this decision for your best possible life for you and your family. Courage. (((((hugs))))))

welcome new sleeve sister! You now can sit on the loosers bench with us. You are doing so well. I could not type when I was one day out! Congratulations on a sucessful "trip". Hope you recovery continues un-eventually. (You get my drift) (((((((huge hugs)))))))))

I am throwing my home scale away. When I weighed in yesterday and posted I was a bit disappointed and tiny depressed at the "results" finding fault with my eating and lack of exercise. All that before my appt at the gym with my trainer. WELL!!! When I had my appt with her it was the one month check in. ( I did not remember that) So, here are my results. weight 203 -20 lbs. -27+inches. 9.6% body fat loss. I lost 6+inches in my waist! I now have a 34 inch waist. Me. Big fat ole me. I gotta get a new mind set. a 34 inch waist is not a fat girl any more. I cannot believe my results. If I had done the measurments myself, I would have NEVER believed I took them from the same places or what ever. I came home and just bounced for about 30 min. I grabbed my husbands hands, put them on my waist and said whattyathink? He guessed 37 and I got to say lower lower lower. Oh you guys this is so fun! I am just having the best time. I love my sleeve. I love my life! WOOHOO! I am gonna weigh only on the gym scale from now on on Mondays!

Tiffy, you are sooo good to post these great little NSV's. It really makes me think when ever I have a "giggly"moment. Kinda like a stop and smell the roses deal. Thanks for the reminders.

Lan2K I am so sorry you are having these issues again. You have really been thru it. Are you taking your vits? If your lab work is ok I guess eating by the clock is a good thing. My husband is on anti depressants and they had to change them recently, now that I am aware of this I can understand his lack of appitite. I did not know these drugs could do this. (He does not need to loose any weight) Thanks for posting, you helped me, wish I could help you!

yeaa Mid West girl. You are going to do great! Calling all angels to fly with Mid west and her Doctors. Keep her safe and speed her recovery. God Bless.

Hi, welcome to VST. I was sleeved in Mex. The Mex Dr.s you will hear about on this forum have done Hundreds of this surgery. Here in the U S not so much. and the Dr.s I interviewed with wanted me to do the band first. (No way) I have seen a lot of posts on here for Dr. in San Francisco, CA, Ohio, and also Texas. I have not seen any for AZ. I think there is a forum on how to choose a sleeve Dr. Good luck with your research. You are on a great journey. Much sucess to you.

Hi, Well, New Years turned out to be my worst holiday for weight also! I have a houseful of people, and I have not been to the gym, and excuses excuses excuses. Phooey, I gained 3 1/2 lbs. 207 this morning. just phooey. I am going to the gym today. I am getting my protein today. I am throwing away all the cookies~cakes~pies~nuts~candies that my guests brought. I thought I had not eaten that much of that stuff. Guess I had. or maybe it is the lack of exercise? Anyway, I am going back to working my tool. If I want to put a silver lining on this whole "holiday" season~~~I can say that before Christmas I was 212 and now two weeks later 207 for an overall loss of 5 glorius pounds. Yeah, I kinda like that thought better. Onward and downward!!! ; }

I remember wanting a "planned" food program so I would not screw up. I was very afraid of hurting my new sleeve. All I can say is~~~~R E L A X all you newbies. Honestly, your sleeve is working. You are not screwing up (or you would be vomiting) You have another 3 to 4 weeks before you will finally get it. You will loose weight and be so amazed. Like, you did not even try your best or anything and bam the scale is just going down on it s own. That is the sleeve working. You are eating the right amount. I promise your sleeve size does not matter. Whatever the size, it will work for you. Have faith and patience. Try not to be so totally consumed with this. Go for your walks. Sip water and get your protein, honest you are doing it right. Clean out your closets in preparation for all new stuff in just a few weeks time. Seriously. I am only 2 1/2 months post and have cleaned out my closet 3 times. I need to do it again. The clothes I thought would be "fine" feel like clown clothes or pajamas. It has been so long since anything was too big on me I did not relaize how fast I would need clothes. This is a good problem to have. Breathe. Plan. Watch a funny (belly laugh) movie. grins and giggles

Mountian Lover: Good job! You are learning to trust your new tool. It will work for you when you "slip up". I think I tested mine several times before I finally got that my sleeve will work for me even when I am not working for it. It works much faster if I work (eat right) with it. I am down over 40 pounds since Oct 15. 40 WOW just wow. I so love my sleeve. My stomach is so much smaller. (outside) I do not have food cravings. I do get hungry, but am satisfied with very little. Sweets used to be my downfall. I had them hidden everywhere in my home. My friend brought me her home made fudge for Christmas. Now, she was not being mean. She knows I am sleeved. She brought me 3 pieces in a darling little tin box. I love her fudge. I am here to tell you it is still sitting in its little tin. I have 0 interest in it. I cannot believe I am not eating that fudge. This is a wonderful tool. I only pray it keeps working. I still have the head fear of gradualy slipping back to the old ways. Thanks to the postings of DeeDee and Tiffy I am starting to believe it won't go away. It will keep working. Wow, I am so emotional this morning. Just so darn thankful. I am going to go and make a great day for myself and everyone in my home. ((((hugs))))

Yea !linda, yea DeeDee! I am so happy for you both. Stay positive. New year new us. ha. I wonder if I can go work out tomorrow,(thurs) is that to soon? I cannot belevie I am missing my work outs! I really like them. I like the way they make me feel.

I got the gastrointestianal bug the day after Christmas. YUCKS. If I had gotten it 3 weeks out I would have been in the hospital too I bet. I got very dehydrated and was kinda wondering if I could have a nurse come and hook me up to an I V. I managed to get better on my own, but, if I had not improved I would have gone in to the hospt. I hope that is all you had. Sounds like your sleeve is fine. GREAT news. Now, back to normal recovery and great new things. Walk, water, protein. = fantastic results.

y e a a a t i f f y !!!!!!!!! w o o t & woo-hoo & hoo rah & what ever they say in the air force!!!!!!! yiiiiiiiiippppppeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Carla, welcometo VST. When you get really scared, think of the positives. In fact if you would write them down and post them on your mirror it will help. You will be so much healthier. Happiness comes with health. Yes there are complications that can come with any surgery. Even our members that have experiences with these complications are still so happy to have been sleeved. I think my sleeve has added years to my life. Healthy active years. This is not vanity surgery. This is the same to me as getting my gall bladder out. Had to go to save me. I was scared to do it, but my fear was more about what if it does not work for me.HA! it works. Have to have patience. It works. You will be fine, think positive. Keep posting.

Glad you took action and got-er-done. Jeeze we can ignore stuff forever thinking it will go away. Guess the pain of that just made you take action. Your body did its amazing job of gathering up all the bad stuff happening in your body. Good thing the Dr. removed that nice tight package before it burst. Now, you are on your way to working the sleeve and a great new life. Complications aside, you are still happy for your sleeve? Hope so. Best, speedest recovery wishes.

I started drinking coffee again about week 6. I missed it. I have one cup every morning. Every once in a great while I have a cup at night. Since I got the flu last weekend I have not had any. I am back to herbal teas, and clear soups. I am sure I will go back to coffee with in the week. I did not know it was a diuretic. Sigh.