Nicolanz

Woohoo! 3 years! You're doing great! Congratulations on your beautiful new addition to your family. I have a 10 month old and I understand how hard it is to stay focused with little ones, work, school, maintaining a house hold, etc. It's something to be VERY proud of. It's easy for me to be hard on myself and difficult to give myself credit for all I've accomplished. I can't wait to be where you are (if I ever make it lol)!

I hope it gets figured out mwrarr! That's got to be miserable!

I know two other people who've had the sleeve and my mom lost a lot of weight without surgery. My friend, mom, and I have had to get our gallbladders removed! Insurance will only cover it if there's a problem but it probably is a good idea to get it checked before the sleeve surgery. If you can get it done at the same time, it'd be nice! I wish I did.

Everyone is complaining. Just about different things.

Wowza!

My husband's initial attraction to me was my body at close to 300 pounds. He likes big women. Now he loves me no matter what! But there are a lot of men who are attracted to big women just like there are those attracted to skinny women.

Full fat supporter here too! I always read the ingredients and if the list is long, has words I can't pronounce, has hydrogenated oils, color number whatever, etc I don't eat it! If you do most of your shopping around the perimeter of the grocery store (meats,produce, dairy) you should be fine. I eat 1200-1500 calories a day so each meal is under 400 calories. Usually about 300 calories. I use real mayo and sour cream. Make my own dips and salad dressings. At my grocery store, Chobani yogurt is the only one without a long list of chemicals in it. Good luck!

Bottom line is if he likes you none of that will matter. If it scares him off well it's better now than when you've developed strong feelings for him later. You're doing amazing! Congrats on your continued success!

I had the sleeve exactly 3 werks before I had to return to work from maternity leave. I felt like that was a perfect amount of time. I had no pain by then ans was on pureeds so I had energy. Good luck with everything!

My work pants are sagging and I'm a hairstylist with the front station. Everyone can see me. I bent over and mooned everyone!

Yes!!! That is a great feeling! I lost 3 pounds on my recent vacation too. I've NEVER lost weight on vacation before!

I've never had the band so when I read the title of this post, I was like huh?!?! Such an odd question. Lol. I've only vomited once because I was stupid and ordered a draft beer at a restaurant. I took a big ol sip of the foam on top.....what an idiot, right?!?! About 10 minutes later I felt very sick and ran for the bathroom!!! Lesson learned!

Trader Joe's Mediterranean hummus is soooooo yummy!!!!!

I've only been there maybe 2 times. Most of what you find there you can find at Kroger for half the price. It might save you a long trip and money if you check out your local grocery stores organic sections. It is fun to check it out though.

Where do you live?

I'm 8 months out and it's good to know there's hope for my saggy face! Haha! It got thin pretty quick and I'm sure a big part of my problem is that I've never had a thin face. Never! I just look weird to me lol. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. Was just wondering if there's hope for it tightening up. Thanks everyone!

Stalls- in the beginning, during a stall I would get really frustrated and scared. I just went through such a dramatic surgery and I wanted immediate results! Now I know it's a part of the process and I don't expect to lose everyday! As a matter of fact, with the exception of one month, I've consistently lost 8-10 pounds a month. Those pounds come off over the period of a few days every month. The rest of the month I don't lose an ounce! The first 5 months were the hardest. I had a month long stall and was losing very slow (or at least I thought I was). After 5 months, things became more consistent. What changed after the 5 month mark was I was able to eat more and began an exercise routine. I try not to go under 1200 calories and I work out 4-6 times a week. I have one day a week where I eat whatever I want. I believe it kicks up the metabolism. It's worked for me anyway. Don't be scared of stalls. Once you realize they are going to happen and you trust in what your body is doing, this process will go a lot smoother. This isn't another fad diet. If you follow the plan, you will lose......eventually. Under 1200 calories doesn't work for me. Not mentally or physically. I don't lose weight and I'm extremely moody and fatigued. I'm still fighting to build a healthy relationship with food. Like today, I'm hormonal and ate ice cream AND baklava! It made me more depressed. Food doesn't make me happy anymore yet my brain still thinks it does. I feel like that issue is improving though. Sure I have off days (usually around that time of month). I'm not giving up but I know realistically this will always be a struggle. 8 months out and I'm down 90 pounds. Gone from a size 24 pant to a 12/14. I've gained confidence and hope for the future. For those just starting out, this is an amazing journey. You'll have fears of failing. You'll have off days and fall off the wagon. Don't give up! I can't wait to be talking about my journey when I'm at goal and maintaining! Good luck to everyone!

I've always taken a multi even before surgery. I got my bloodwork done recently and everything was spot on. I don't know how it would have been if I didn't take my multi. I don't take anything else though.

I buy pita chips or organic veggie crisps and make my own Greek yogurt dip. I usually do a half a cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayo ( I do full fat but you can do low calorie if you prefer or leave it out completely) and add Lipton onion soup mix to taste. It makes about 4-5 servings and is really good. Later you can use cucumbers as chips too. Or make your own potato chips. I saw in a magazine to slice the potatoes really thin, toss in olive oil and bake at 200 for 20-30 minutes. I haven't tried that but I will!

I try to answer what I know. This site has helped me tremendously! I hope it helps you too!

I wish! It took me 7 months to get rid of all my clothes that were too big!

So I decided to get the Bodymedia. They are having a sale right now on the website. I got the core (don't have a cool phone to sync with the LINK) and the dispay for $99! I can't wait until it comes in!

Graaaaammmy! They don't know YOU! Don't let a couple of twits bring you down! Tgey were probably jealous of your fabulousness and unhappy with themselves. Misery LOVES company. Telling someone that AFTER they've had surgery is not constructive at all. Unless you prove them dead wrong! Let those words fly right past you. We all know how successful you were/are/will be!

Wowee! You look fabulous!!!!

I can't stand to look at pictures of me now. I look deflated! Like someone who lost a ton of weight ....which was my biggest fear. My chin/neck is the worst....saggy. My face looks droopy. I remember thinking one of my friends looked better overweight when she first got to goal. But now I can't remember what she looked like chubby and she looks great! Maybe I'm just not used to the sudden change? Maybe it'll take time to tighten up? I know this sounds so vain but I think it's a real issue with rapid weight loss....right? Anybody who has been at or close to goal for a while ever feel like this? Did it get better?