Luanne

WOW ~ CONGRATS!!! I'm hitting 6 months with a 50 lb loss...I've been on the plateau from hell.

Thanks for the positive reinforcement to all of us = you are an inspiration! xxx

My Update: Weight loss has been slow & in longgggg stalls BUT NSV inches mean fitting back into closets full of Spring clothes and feeling better!

You are sooo right: MAINTAINING IS THE PROBLEM! I lost 90 working toward WLS & was very proud that I didn't have to do any WLS. I kept it down for quite awhile with 20 sneaking back on and then after a traumatic event I put another 45 on in a very short time. I said enough was enough, went to Mexico. The Sleeve is freedom to me.

Way to go Newme !!! Feeling good, eh?!!! xxx

Please keep us updated on your HCG diet, ok!

While I know others on this board may disagree, I loved this diet. My chronic fatigue, joint/muscle pain, and overall bitchiness literally vanished. My problem with it before surgery was that I was full of bad eating habits, and tended to have head hunger from hell.

I have decided to do this protocol again. Only because due to my recent diagnosis of Lupus, I am now on an overwhelming amount of meds. If I could be pain free with one shot a day, instead of 5-6 pills then hey Ill do it!

We shall see. If anything, it will be easier now that I have no hunger and a tiny tummy.

Hi Cindy, I'm also in recovery ~ 10 years clean and sober. I have did the Overeater's Anonymous steps several years back and was very Enlightened to find some of my core eating problems/solutions thru them. Even tho I was sleeved on 12-9-10, I still have those behaviours so I believe I will go over my OA 12 Steps again. It's like peeling an onion: layer after layer = never done! Lu

Hi, my name is Cindy, 15 years clean and sober. Sleeved 3/3/11 and feel fantastic. I reguarlly go to meetings and sponsor women in recovery. We read literature and study the 12 steps. This program is theraputic in nature - different than meetings - but it appears they use the same tools when talking about recovery. I really like watching it.

From thier perspective it does not matter what the addiction is (overeating, bulimia, anerexia, etc...) the problem is the same. Also the solution is the same.

I'm also touched by another common theme - people in addiction appear to have childhood trauma. Interesting.

CONGRATS! = Radiantly happy 'n healthy!

Looking Goooood!!!!!

CONGRATS Irene !!!! xxx

My first "real" food was crab = yummy! I've overdid it with chicken several times because of not chewing good enough. Omelettes are my best friend when eating out.

Not only did I research him but 3 friends had him do their WLS and each has passed it on by taking another friend down = One was me! They got me in quick after the final decision was made: I traveled 800 miles to Phoenix where then we went the rest of the way down to Mexicalli. I never had 2nd thoughts or one bit of nervousness = I was ready! Yes I agree with all above and the price is all inclusive. I believe he did 3 the day of mine and also repaired my hiatal hernia.

WOW! ~ You're doing amazing Tiffany! I'm still on the plateau from hell = Stuck on 205 for over a month, down to 199, and only 1 lb in a 2 week period. I just added Aquatics twice a week with my walking, treadmill, & Gazelle. What kind of exercise program do you do???

It's wonderful to finally fit! = Shopping has been my new addiction!

Ooooooh you look so pregnant-cute! Congrats!

The TV show on Oprah's OWN channel, "ADDICTED TO FOOD" is the show to watch about tackling our demons with food. It looks like the rehab follows a 12 step program and there are overeaters, compulsive, & bulemics. I watched the second episode today and alot hit home with me.

The Oprah's OWN channel has a new tv show called "ADDICTED TO FOOD" that seems to be based on the 12 steps. I watched the second one today and it is quite an eyeopener as it has impulsive, overeaters, & bulimics sharing their journey together. Make sure to catch it!

WOW! ~ You're doing terrific on all areas! I was 12-9-10 @ 245 and have lost less than 50.

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!

SUZANNE, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY: YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!

TIME TO GO SHOPPING for bargains!! ~ Enjoy fitting into clothes that you never have before! I have 2 large closetfulls that I'm finally getting back into.

I went to my closet to try on the last of what was hanging there and sadly not one thing is salvageable.

I know own 2 pairs of jeans ( one pair is a hand me down from my 23 year old,yes that thrills the sh*t out of me), a pair of work out pants, one sweat shirt, 2 shirts, and one tshirt, my under ware drawer is in a much sadder state

I'm 56 and just like the rest:: I wish I'd had it done years ago! xxx

I had to chuckle on 'the waiter looks worried' as that has happened many times with me. "Everything is fine." Thanks for sharing your story!

You're an inspiration ~ CONGRATS!!!

Please keep us informed on how YOU'RE doing, ok?!! April 11th is coming soooon = you'll do great!

So it's only 11 days until my surgery! I've decided to have the gastrectomy instead of the plication. I mean, am I really worried about reversal?????? Haha! I'm nervous, and I scan the VSG boards daily!

How is everyone doing?????