Allie ALii

I had a bmi of Obesity (Class 2) pre op and now on week 14 post op i have an Overweight bmi and this makes me so happy!
I'm feel so close to a normal bmi and to my goal weight that it seems unreal, my clothes don't fit anymore, i love that but at the same time i hate it, because i had tons and now i'm left with just a few options and i don't want to shop for clothes that i will just wear once.
An amazing NSV i wore a shirt that i got 3 years ago when i lost weight and i couldn't wear all this years because of course i gained back, and it was a little losse that felt so good, i didn't think i will fit, i guess i don't see myself that different but i am.

Congrats to you, way to go. I am looking forward to some nsv's of my own soon. You are doing great!

I had a bmi of Obesity (Class 2) pre op and now on week 14 post op i have an Overweight bmi and this makes me so happy!
I'm feel so close to a normal bmi and to my goal weight that it seems unreal, my clothes don't fit anymore, i love that but at the same time i hate it, because i had tons and now i'm left with just a few options and i don't want to shop for clothes that i will just wear once.
An amazing NSV i wore a shirt that i got 3 years ago when i lost weight and i couldn't wear all this years because of course i gained back, and it was a little losse that felt so good, i didn't think i will fit, i guess i don't see myself that different but i am.

I had a bmi of Obesity (Class 2) pre op and now on week 14 post op i have an Overweight bmi and this makes me so happy!
I'm feel so close to a normal bmi and to my goal weight that it seems unreal, my clothes don't fit anymore, i love that but at the same time i hate it, because i had tons and now i'm left with just a few options and i don't want to shop for clothes that i will just wear once.
An amazing NSV i wore a shirt that i got 3 years ago when i lost weight and i couldn't wear all this years because of course i gained back, and it was a little losse that felt so good, i didn't think i will fit, i guess i don't see myself that different but i am.

I had a bmi of Obesity (Class 2) pre op and now on week 14 post op i have an Overweight bmi and this makes me so happy!
I'm feel so close to a normal bmi and to my goal weight that it seems unreal, my clothes don't fit anymore, i love that but at the same time i hate it, because i had tons and now i'm left with just a few options and i don't want to shop for clothes that i will just wear once.
An amazing NSV i wore a shirt that i got 3 years ago when i lost weight and i couldn't wear all this years because of course i gained back, and it was a little losse that felt so good, i didn't think i will fit, i guess i don't see myself that different but i am.

I had a bmi of Obesity (Class 2) pre op and now on week 14 post op i have an Overweight bmi and this makes me so happy!
I'm feel so close to a normal bmi and to my goal weight that it seems unreal, my clothes don't fit anymore, i love that but at the same time i hate it, because i had tons and now i'm left with just a few options and i don't want to shop for clothes that i will just wear once.
An amazing NSV i wore a shirt that i got 3 years ago when i lost weight and i couldn't wear all this years because of course i gained back, and it was a little losse that felt so good, i didn't think i will fit, i guess i don't see myself that different but i am.

We all have been there. You hit a stall and it lasts so long that you start to believe that your weight loss is done. I know all about stalls...I know everyone gets them, but regardless I still get those little demons creeping up in my mind saying...you arent going to lose anymore weight, you are a failure. This last stall was a duzzy. I had been the same weight plus or minus 2 pounds for almost 3 months. I started to believe that I had let myself down, and started feeling depressed, thinking what was the point? I started eating crap that I knew was bad for me believing that why should I even try to eat right if it isnt going to work anyways. Well just when I was about to give up completely my scale did something amazing.... I lost 5 pounds in a week! Thinking it was just a fluke I got back on the scale the next day and wouldnt you guess it...no I wouldnt have, but I lost another pound! Then a few days later I rechecked to see if I gained any back...and bamb! I lost another two pounds! I lost 8 pounds in a matter of 9 days I just wanted to give a little inspiration to those of you that are in one of those dreaded stalls....just keep positive...keep working that sleeve, and your body will do the rest! keep smiling!

you are a doll!
a true inspiration for me, i hope i can shrink as amazing as you did!
you truely look like a teen

NSV -- I attended my niece's bridal shower!
I am 10 weeks post-op and I have rejoined life. A year ago I probably would have figured out how to NOT GO to the
bridal shower because of so many things--self-image, feeling judged, discomfort, etc. Yesterday, I was confident and
it made my niece and sister-in-law tear-up with happiness to have me there. During the sit-down luncheon, I was able to eat
a little of almost everything. It was a beautiful vegitarian luncheon but I had a Protein Shake before going into the
party so was comfortable I would get what I needed. I only had one person comment on how little I was eating. The
amazing thing that hit me was when we were preparing to sit at the table -- I chose a seat in the middle -- not
on the end. I have never done this before! I have always sat at the end so that I wouldn't overflow into someone else's
space. Yesterday, I was "normal". Thinking back on it, I was still probably one of the larger guests at the
party, but that wasn't even an issue for me as it would have been in the past. It was a very special day and
I am grateful that I didn't miss out on it.
I'm also grateful for this always-inspiring forum!

Well here I am 21 months post op. I am so thankful to God for my sleevie, words can not express.

Highest weight 234, lowest 144...I am 148 today and that's with tom lol. I am a perfect size 6 (actually even have some 4's)...if I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!

Here's some before and after pics

i was crazy about pickles! haha
it goes away after a while

I don't want to ruin mine. But I sure would like to take a sip or two of grey goose vodka or Patron (if I dare). Either way good for u Maybe I'll chicken out and just wait.
keepin it real

It seems like most people don't want you to make a healthy lifestyle change with their behavior geared towards sabotaging your diet. Why is that? "c'mon, one bite won't make a difference", "you better eat this while Ur able to", our when they get something and then proceed to eat out in front of you (which isn't that terrible) and tell you "Ur really missing out...here just try a nibble" It seems silly that someone who cares for you wouldn't give you the support u need to stay on track. I get this pretty often and it irks me. Sorry, I'm just venting and I know there is another forum for that but I feel like this one is the one I'm most comfortable with

I have secretly been wanting to run into a certain ex-boyfriend of mine. I dated him for awhile before I had my surgery and he told a friend of mine after we broke up that the reason we broke up was because I was fat. Not that he had a problem with it but that I had the problem with it and I was miserable about it. He told her that if I wanted to do something about it I could and just not eat as much. hahhahhahaha! We all know how easy that is. So I haven't seen him in nearly a year and ran into him yesterday. He took a double take before he realized who I was and walked over to speak to me. The weird thing is no words came out of his mouth. He just stood there looking at me....... I finally said hello to break the tension and still all he could say was "WOW". I said thank you and walked off. This helped me realize two things. 1. All this hard work I put into this was WELL worth it. and 2. He was right. I had to make the choice to "do something about it". I would do it again in a heart beat just so I could see the look on his face again!

My lab says no Water after midnight, just enough for AM meds.

YES! Water is ok, and definitely encouraged.

Water isn't usually a problem. In fact at my clinic they advise you to drink a lot of water for the 24 hours prior to taking blood because it makes it easier to locate veins!

Congrats!
and welcome

So I finally reached the -50lb milestone. YAY!
And thought I should post some pictures. I know the before/during/after photos are something that helped me when I was considering WLS. I am currently 4.5 months post-op and sometimes I come here and feel like a slow loser, and then reality smacks me and I realize that I'm doing fantastic. Never before have I lost this amount of weight in such a short amount of time. All of my weight loss has been post-op because my surgeon didn't require a pre-op diet.
I can't get over how losing a significant amount of weight has made me feel. I didn't feel sick before, but now I just feel amazing. Anyone who doesn't think that -50lbs is a large amount, really needs to photo-document their journey. I can't believe how much of a difference -50lbs has made for me. And I'm not even halfway to goal yet!

Okay, for those who asked for a picture. Here's my official 100 pounds gone picture:

I spent most of today cleaning out my closet. I've got 8 big bags for Salvation Army! It was so much fun trying on clothes just to see that they hung on me! Today I ended up wearing a beautiful pair of white crop pants that are a size 16. I think I bought them about 6 years ago when I started losing weight on Weight Watchers. Obviously, I wasn't a success story, as the tags were still on them!
I have clothes that I haven't worn for years.....or else they were just too tight. So I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe.....all w/o going to the mall!

Today is my 6 month surgiversary & I am down 74.8 pounds!
Before & After picture attached :-)

You are braver than you believe,stronger than you seem,and smarter than you think.- A. A. Milne (Winnie-The-Pooh)
You are so smart to be making this commitment to a healthier life, You are brave for traveling so far out of your comfort zone to make this change. And you are strong enough to come out of surgery with flying colors and take your 1st steps as the new you

Today I went to the bank to get my cashier's check!!! I finished packing my main bag and only have to pack my carry on bag. I wrote down everything for my S.O. to do while I am gone (although I am sure he wont do half of it)...so I wrote down the part that he isnt going to do and gave it to my oldest two children to do!!!!
My surgery is in less than a week and I am ready to go!!!!! come on Monday!!!!

"HELLO,ONEDERLAND!!!! IT'S NICE TO BE BACK HERE WITH U, I PROMISE I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU AGAIN!!" LOL!! I WAS SLEEVED IN MEXICO ON THE 11TH AND AS OF TODAY I'M DOWN 9LBS. ONLY 9LBS ......BUT HELL YEAH!!!! 9LBS, BABY!! LOL!! BEST WISHES TO THOSE WHO ARE ON THEIR WAY TO BEING SLEEVED ALSO!!!