losinginNJ

I am 35 soon to be 36 and I have never - been in a serious relationship - been in love (lust yes) - felt sexy - had high self esteem - been called beautiful by anyone else but my family members and friends - wore a bikini - gone skinny dipping I plan to fix all of these this year (hoping to fix #1)

I forgot to post this my before and current collage pre op 284 current 199

Hey all, It has been a while.I just got done directing the Spring Musical and coaching Indoor Guard (btw we won our Championship!!!!) still doing good and last week I got under 200 lbs. Slowed down a little bit but now that I am done everything I am upping my gym time again. Here is my new picture I took at the closing night of the play hope everyone is doing good

Hey all, well I am 3 months post op and have lost 67lbs and I am very happy. For the ones waiting for surgery or just had it done it is totally worth it...here are my before and now pictures Before [ATTACH]9529[/ATTACH] Today 3 months later [ATTACH]9530[/ATTACH]

This is my before Family -resized.bmp [ATTACH]9527[/ATTACH] And this is the picture I took today...3 months post op down 67lbs [ATTACH]9528[/ATTACH]

Hey haven't been on in a while...have lost 63lbs and I went shopping on Sunday. I am in size 16 jeans and size 14 top...I got so excited I took a picture in the dressing room and sent it to everyone I know...when I drop 20 more pounds I am going to treat myself and buy an outfit at Ann Taylor

Hey all, Hope everyone is doing well, we are all losing just at different rates. I am currently down 48lbs since 11/19. I had the flu last week, which was terrible, it was also the reason I was having trouble eating. I am feeling better and eating solids again. The next 3 months are my busy season. I work, then after school I coach indoor guard and co direct the spring musical. In between I have to find time to eat properly and workout. I am working out with my guard...running and such with them which they are loving. Also I can feel my hip bones and I am losing alot in my thighs and stomache. Anyway hope everyone is doing well

Not sure. I haven't heard anything about it yet. Does anybody know the date?

Happy New Year to you all!!! I am currently 46 lbs down since 11/19. I did well during the holidays. Had a my protein which was pork then some butternut squash and that is all I could eat. I stayed away from the goodies but was really craving ginger ale soda but I fought the temptation. I did get sick for the new year...some sort of cold virus which was terrible so I haven't worked out this week, but for Christmas I got money for a trainer so I am excited for that. 2013 will be our year fellow sleevers. Here is to being big losers this year

Oh no! I really liked her. When I went to my appointment Dec 21st they said she was out sick but would be back after Christmas

I am having some problems eating. I take 2 or 3 bites then have to stop cause I feel full or sick. The couple of bites I do eat are protein. I tried to go back to protein shakes but same thing a couple sips then I am done. It is a little disconcerning but I feel sick but not weak. Will it get better, will I get to eat a meal (protein and veg) some day?

Merry Christmas Fellow Sleevers

What I want for Christmas 1. To keep losing and not stalling (down 33lbs) 2. To enjoy my friends and family 3. To close on my house finally (short sale hell) 4. To find someone special in the New Year 5. To enjoy the little things in life Merry Christmas everyone

It was good. I teach ESL to K5 to 2nd grade...lots of hugs and they got me flowers. I was exhausted after school and am a bit tired. I was sleeved 11/19 I am down 33lbs. Don't worry it is different for everyone

I will be at support group in January so I will see you there. It has been 3 weeks since my surgery and I am down 33 lbs...so happy

It was great. The staff there is wonderful. Had a great experience. I had my own room. Dr Prokurat is great. I saw him before the surgery, then after...I was semi with it, then saw him the next 2 days. I was in the hospital for 2 days because my white blood cell count was high so they wanted to be safe. Also there was a harpist going around playing for everyone and other musicians....you will have a great experience

Just had beef stew pureed, so good

Well I go back to work tomorrow. I miss my students and my work friends. I know I am going to have to answer lots of questions tomorrow. I hope I can keep my energy up all day, we will see. Just happy to be teaching tomorrow

lentil soup pureed is good

having a bad week...woke up Monday drained, so fatigued and then I had a low grade fever...but I kept up with my fluids and I threw up this morning...turns out I have a virus...I was around little kids this weekend and they also got sick...so I caught it...fun...I was suppose to start puree foods today but I am holding off till tomorrow or Thursday and I was suppose to start work tomorrow but I have pushed it back till Monday...I miss my students but I have to feel better before I teach them...other then that down 25lbs in 2 weeks....and I am down a size!! Hope evryone else is doing well

hey guys...doing good...I can not wait for puree phase to start on Tuesday...I am craving "real" food...also I go back to work next Wednesday...I am excited to see my students but a little nervous

Good luck to all who will be sleeved this week...I agree with everything that was said walk walk walk to get the gas out...if you burp and fart it is ok....repeat this is worth it...I promise you after a day and a half it gets better....I am a week post opt and I am down 14 pounds and feel great

down 14 pounds in 1 week...I will be going to my first support meeting in January in Hamilton...can't make the Dec 18th one

Hey all tomorrow I will be 1 week post op and everything is going well. I am tired of the clear liquids though and I am dreaming of protein shakes. At least with full liquid phase I will have more variety.

Just had surgery on Monday and the only time I had gas pain was Monday/early Tuesday morning. My farts weren't really smelly and I agree walk the gas pains out...it really worked for me