Cbluewinds

Hello Everyone...I had my surgery 8/17/2012. It was my new lease on life! My highest was 348 and since surgery my lowest has been 229...for me...amazing! Yes I want to lose more but...I too am sugar and carb addicted. I know there are some people who swear they will always follow the rules and do...I did. But I have also been struggling because of my need to have food and alcohol...socially and I love food. You can slip with the sleeve. Sometimes life gets in the way...excuses. But today...right now...I have to take charge and remember I eat to live not live to eat. I have to remember two years ago the pain I had physically and emotionally an how I was blessed to have a restart button. As an addict I must encourage my fellow addicts to remember who you were and how we hoped and prayed for the ability to walk without pain, play with our kids and/or grand kids, shop in the regular sized stores, sit in a chair without fear of breaking it, not need an extender on an airplane, have friends and family stop telling you what your problem was...The list goes on and on for each of us. I am beginning again to touch my dreams...today! This may not be anyone's truth but I just needed to vent and recommit publicly...Blessings!

Hi Healthy...it took a while for my bowels to adjust. I had to take laxatives, advised by surgeon, and drink plenty of water. The constipation was awful. I still have to get a little help and I am a year surgiversary this month. Listen to your body... Blessings!

Today is my surgiversary!!! One year ago today I made the best decision to save my life and enjoy life! My highest weight was 348 - SW 335 - TODAY 231! I feel great and the future is so bright I have to wear shades;-) i am working on the 70# more to be normal bmi. Blessings Sleevers! Sent from my iPad using VST

You look younger at each stage! Go Johnny! Sent from my iPad using VST

I don't know what I want to do. My surgiversary is August 17th... It is amazing how fast the year went by. I know I should have lost more but 100+# feels pretty good today! Hope my doc feels the same on my year visit;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

You are doing great! I could not have lost 45 pounds in three months without this kind of help...could you? Let yourself be happy with your achievement on this journey...discouragement brings old habits. Blessings;-)

You look great! Your after photo looks like you could be your younger brother;-) Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPad using VST

I say wait to shop. I got such a lift when I went through my closet and all the clothes were getting looser and looser! I had clothes that I had gotten to large for and then they became too large for me! I would roll the waist down and pull my pants up as far as i could. When I finally went to "look" I tried on my first size 18 jeans and started happy dancing in the fitting room! Priceless! Down from a 24-28! I felt FANTABULOUS! Shop your closet first by pulling all the old hopeful outfits out first then go "looking" Sent from my iPad using VST

When I hit a certain point in my meal I get heavy hiccups. Never had it pre-sleeve but now I know to step away from the plate immediately;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

You look awesome! I was sleeved on August 17th and I am down a little over a hundred. Still have about 80 to go but I am keeping at it...Great job;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

Awesome! You look great! Sent from my iPad using VST

I have been taking the biotin before my surgery as well. I am completely natural but I do wear weaves and micros to take the pressure off of staying my natural hair. I also take omegas and now using coconut oil. I have had regular shedding but a lot of growth over the past year. I hope it continues;-)

You look great! I know you feel wonderful! Congrats;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

Hey August folks! How is it going? I'm experiencing a frustrating STALL! A long Frustrating stall. Any feedback;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

Hey my "Fifties" people! Any updates? I was sleeved in August 2012. I am going through the longest stall ever! I'm happy to have started this journey but a little frustrated with myself right now. How's everyone else coming along? Need to hear from my age group;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

Yeah!!! Congrats;-) Sent from my iPad using VST

Yes. Unfortunately we have all experienced this scale dance. My issues from time to time have been Water weight especially since I could only take a bite or two of food. The other thing is that the body is going through its own trauma adjustments and thinks you are starving yourself. I don't know but the scale can become a fixation...don't do it everyday...too taxing emotionally;-) Hang in there! Sent from my iPad using VST

YOU LOOK GREAT!!! Young and fit! Congratulations sexy! Sent from my iPad using VST

Yes. I have noticed an increase as well. I try hard to look to the Protein drinks and the like but I also love the fruits and veggies. Before a couple ounces of Protein was all I could stand. Now I need a bite more and my sweet tooth is back. Anyone else? Need feedback!!!

The removal of the apron...or my case the skin that hangs down after weight loss or having kids. Not quite a tummy tuck. There are some before and afters on google. Just my understanding of it. Take a look see;-)