antinette

I was sleeved on 8/7/14.@ 257 and weigh 208 today my journey has been very slow & very fustrating, My first couple of months I lost weight then after that it was 1 stall after another, and I was exercising like crazy. Now I just do my thing and not compare myself to anybody. IF I LOSE I LOSE. Hang in there.

Yes, Thank You for sharing. I think this is whats wrong with me. I have not lost a pd in 3 weeks. And I definitely am not eating or getting that much protein. I am going to to now.

Just want to say that you are doing amazing. Did anyone tell you that the scale may not go down but inches will, which sounds like what is happening for you. They say that you should lose 50 pds in 6 months and you are already lost 25pds in 2 months. Pat yourself on the back and be proud. I think that you are going to get on the scale and all of a sudden lose 8-10 pds. That happens. Good luck. Keep smiling.

I am a very slow loser and I get so fustrated and mad. I have only lost 7 pds since Nov and for the past 3 weeks the scale has stayed the same. I have no Thyroid, so that may be my problem. But when I read about everyone losing so much weight it get me so depressed. I am happy that I was sleeved but wish the weight would come off already.

Thank you. I have some hibiclens left over from my shower the morning before surgury. I'll start using that and the rest of the stuff you mentioned. Thankful I have all that stuff now. How long does it take to clear up on average? mine took about 2 weeks and then I had a appointment with my surgeon and she also gave me bactriban, and a antibiotic to make sure it did not come back. As long as the discharge does not smell you will be ok taking care of it yourself. If it starts to smell you will need a script, and also it is true make sure you dry your belly first and then get a afresh towel. Good luck.

I had a infection in my belly button. Go buy hibiclens in the pharmacy and triple antibiotic+pain relief ointment and alcohol and pad. When you wash use the hibiclens on your stomache and belly button also try using antibacterial soap on your whole body like dial or safeguard. Then when you are done dry the area well and then use alcohol on a cotton swab, let that dry well and peut some ointment on. It will get better.

Good Luck, Hope you do well. I was the same exact weight& measurements as you.

Amazing, Congrats

Do what makes you happy and stick with it. Don't let anyone change your mind.

I had the band surgery in 2011 cause of a well meaning husband and it was the biggest mistake of my life. If you are doing well controling yourself now that is great, but remember how you got to being over weight to begin with. With the sleeve you stomache will be permanetly reduced so you do not have to worry about gaining back the weight you already lost as before. I am not saying you can not gain weight ever again back with the will power and ambition you are showing before surgery, you are going to do amazing with the surgery.

Just make sure that you stick to your liquid diet and after surgery walk as soon as you can. Also remember that you are human and you may have some bumps going thgrough it but ,Its not as bad as everyone makes it out to be and as long as you trust your surgeon, then you are ready. Its great and so exciting.

Welcome and congratulations on the best descion you ever made. I had my surgery in August but I would be more then happy to be your buddy.Lisa

You are human, This happens, Let it go and today is another day. You can not go back and change it, but you can change it today and foward on. Be happy you have a start over mode. You can do it. You are going to be just fine. Look at what you have accomplished this far.

I had a revision in August, and I was very high risk cause my band was removed in February for being eroded, so I has alot of scar tissue and I never had a problem and feel great. What do it again in a minute.

Hi Jeanette. I just want you to know that everyone has these days, but what you need to look at is all the good & positive. I don't think that anyone who has weight issues did not count on food like you did, its normal, instead of feeling down on yourself, pick your head up high and be proud of yourself you are doing great, When I get that emotion to food, I go for a walk or just walk away from the food and do something for yourself. I am here for you and to support you. This is hard, but the prize will be so well worth it. Hang in there. Lisa