Nate

I like to put the chocolate Protein in my Decaf coffee. I don't use any sweeteners or anything so it isn't very sweet.

Judging by some of the things you've said about your feelings about your boyfriend, the relationship should have been over a long time ago. If you want my advice, it's time for a clean break and brand new start pertaining to your life without him and you life with your sleeve.
That's just my two cents though. I can only go by what I've read. You need to do some searching in your heart and do what feels right for you.

I live in Parma Heights. Got sleeved June 5th at Parma Hospital.

Dunno if it's related to the surgery or not.There might be something to this though. I went through almost the same thing as Deb did. Was Sleeved on June 5th, afterwards I noticed while driving that my eyes had changed dramatically. I couldn't see or read street signs any longer. And I used to be able to read the computer sitting in front of it without my glasses, now it's one big blur if I try.
Ended up having to get new glasses last month.

It's normal to be afraid of failing. And it is possible to fail. Don't let that discourage you, but use it as a remainder of what could happen, and a driving force to do the things you should.I had my surgery back in June of 2012. I'm down to 330lbs from 505 the morning of surgery. Early on it was fairly easy to lose the weight. Eventually though I've found that I have to do the things my Doc told me to do to continue losing. I have to eat right. And as much as I hate it, I still have to get out each and every day and walk at least 30 minutes, more depending on how motivated I feel.
It's very easy to fall back into the bad habits you had when before being sleeved. If you aren't careful you'll end up eating nothing but junk, just not as much at one time. Do I still eat stuff that isn't good for me? YES. But I've found it best to allow myself the bad stuff at least once in a while as a reward for all the hard work I do staying the course and doing everything I should. So one day a week, usually a Saturday or Sunday I'll allow myself to have some pizza, or cake, or pie, or whatever I may be craving at the time. I believe that one little act of indulgence keeps me from feeling like I'm constantly deprived and eventually hitting a wall and falling off the wagon and hitting the junk food and other bad stuff hard.

It's normal to be afraid of failing. And it is possible to fail. Don't let that discourage you, but use it as a remainder of what could happen, and a driving force to do the things you should.I had my surgery back in June of 2012. I'm down to 330lbs from 505 the morning of surgery. Early on it was fairly easy to lose the weight. Eventually though I've found that I have to do the things my Doc told me to do to continue losing. I have to eat right. And as much as I hate it, I still have to get out each and every day and walk at least 30 minutes, more depending on how motivated I feel.
It's very easy to fall back into the bad habits you had when before being sleeved. If you aren't careful you'll end up eating nothing but junk, just not as much at one time. Do I still eat stuff that isn't good for me? YES. But I've found it best to allow myself the bad stuff at least once in a while as a reward for all the hard work I do staying the course and doing everything I should. So one day a week, usually a Saturday or Sunday I'll allow myself to have some pizza, or cake, or pie, or whatever I may be craving at the time. I believe that one little act of indulgence keeps me from feeling like I'm constantly deprived and eventually hitting a wall and falling off the wagon and hitting the junk food and other bad stuff hard.

It's normal to be afraid of failing. And it is possible to fail. Don't let that discourage you, but use it as a remainder of what could happen, and a driving force to do the things you should.I had my surgery back in June of 2012. I'm down to 330lbs from 505 the morning of surgery. Early on it was fairly easy to lose the weight. Eventually though I've found that I have to do the things my Doc told me to do to continue losing. I have to eat right. And as much as I hate it, I still have to get out each and every day and walk at least 30 minutes, more depending on how motivated I feel.
It's very easy to fall back into the bad habits you had when before being sleeved. If you aren't careful you'll end up eating nothing but junk, just not as much at one time. Do I still eat stuff that isn't good for me? YES. But I've found it best to allow myself the bad stuff at least once in a while as a reward for all the hard work I do staying the course and doing everything I should. So one day a week, usually a Saturday or Sunday I'll allow myself to have some pizza, or cake, or pie, or whatever I may be craving at the time. I believe that one little act of indulgence keeps me from feeling like I'm constantly deprived and eventually hitting a wall and falling off the wagon and hitting the junk food and other bad stuff hard.

Judging by some of the things you've said about your feelings about your boyfriend, the relationship should have been over a long time ago. If you want my advice, it's time for a clean break and brand new start pertaining to your life without him and you life with your sleeve.
That's just my two cents though. I can only go by what I've read. You need to do some searching in your heart and do what feels right for you.

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress.
I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there.
The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

Staple Gun!
Seriously though just exercise. I've been told doing sit ups and crunches works for helping tighten the stomach area. Legs.. walking, cycling, etc. Arms seem to be an issue with most people including myself. I try to do light weight training almost every day when it comes to my arms but they are still kinda floppy and loose. I'm going to have to really kick it into gear and muscle up to tighten them up I guess.

If I was to post a rant, it would be about people ranting about others who are probably scared and confused and reaching out wishing and hoping that what is happening to them is normal and that they're not the only one experiencing thier issues asking questions and seeking reassurance on a forum meant for informing them and answering thier questions.
if I was to post a rant that is.. :ph34r:

If I was to post a rant, it would be about people ranting about others who are probably scared and confused and reaching out wishing and hoping that what is happening to them is normal and that they're not the only one experiencing thier issues asking questions and seeking reassurance on a forum meant for informing them and answering thier questions.
if I was to post a rant that is.. :ph34r: