NancyDec20

at first I kept it to myself.. I didnt want everyone to know my business.. that was before the surgery.. but after the surgery and the weight started dropping off.. and I went back to work.. everyone was so WOW.. you look great.. what did you do? So I manned up and told them.. and I was afraid at first of the responses I would get.... but you know.. everyone I worked with.. but one.. thought I was doing the right thing and I looked great at that point... both my jobs.. I have great support from them in telling me keep up the good work..and how great I look..and they are calling me skinny.. (never heard that before lol) they looked out for me in the beginning to make sure I didnt hurt myself at work or anything to damage the sleeve with lifting or anything.. they are wonderful people.. only had one person..and I think she was just jealous is all.. she stated to me that she will lose her weight the old fashion way.. by dieting.. and doesnt need surgery to do that... im like ok good for you.. wish you all the luck.. that was 4 months ago.. she says she is down 15lbs.. even tho I dont see it on her.. I tell her "great job".. im down 98lbs in 6mo and smile sweetly at her... LMAO Jealous I tell you.. I dont let people like that get to me.. I just know how well im doing and how healthy I am choosing the right things.. I still see her eating things not good for her..and she makes excuses.. just this once.. yeah been there done that.. thats why I needed to have surgery... so I look people in the eye..and tell them Ive had the sleeve.. they are amazed and happy for me.. maybe there might be that one time I tell someone..and they decide they might want to do that.. and lose the weight and become healthier.. .maybe they might be diabetic.. .or have high blood pressure..and come off those meds.. I will feel that I have helped someone... I was on no medications before surgery.. I had no medical issues other than being overweight.. the word morbidly obese opened my eyes.. I dont ever want that title again... huge eye opener.. so I tell everyone what I had done.. and then you would be surprised the storys people will tell you about a family member that had the same and are doing well too.. its not like we have cooties or something... we saved our own lives... we made a difference in ourselves..and hopefully with telling people.. maybe make a difference for them or a loved one... best of luck to everyone.. I just know.. Im 38lbs from my goal weight..and im very happy I had the surgery.

fantastic Idea for you.. I had great support thru my surgery.. and both my jobs were so supportive.. Im 6mo out and down 98lbs.. at 6mo.. been a great journey so far.. ive 38 more lbs to go for my goal weight..and im positive I will make it there before a year is up. feel free to message me anytime if you need anything or have any questions.. I will be happy to help you anytime. good luck with your new journey.

I guess for me.. it hasnt really been the surgery at all.. Ive changed what needed to be changed.. I do what is suppose to be done.. its all so normal for me now if that makes sense.. I think the hardest part for me.. is right now... I cant seem to see what others see.. I still see me as the big girl.. when in fact Im not.. I see the clothes I buy... ive seen myself in the mirror.. but I dont see the new me.. Im not sure why... its been so hard for me to see how I am now... I know im tons smaller.. but my brain wont let me see that.. maybe its a defense thing I dunno..but I feel like im not where I should be..even tho I am and past what a lot of others in my group have done.. in 6 mo. I have passed what was suppose to be my wt loss for a year.. yes that is an accomlishment.. but when will I see this? I dont know.. maybe one day I will see myself for real.... but for me that is the hardest part..not the dieting..not the surgery.. not the curious people..not any of that.. it lies within myself...

LOL I had to finally break down and buy new scrubs.. cuz of the comments.. those look like your older sisters hand me downs they were so big..and those look like a dress on you..and when are you going to buy some new scrubs.. those are falling off.. so I broke down..and was so shocked at the size I had to buy.. I still bought a size bigger.. cuz I wasnt believing what I was seeing. Im like I dont wear a large.. no way im bigger than that.. turns out im not. I hold up the clothes and im like those look small for me.. but omg they fit.. weird mind games lol... best of luck to you

just your head telling you a lie LOL. you arent really hungry.. but that will pass in time.. pretty soon.. you wont ever be hungry again.. ever... I dont.. I was glad that feeling passed.. was weird... so I dont get hungry.. I just know what I have to eat for that day.. 60 protein..and 64 in water... best of luck to you.

The hospital I stay at.. I work at too.. family is allowed to stay if they like.. I didnt want my hubby to stay.. I was going to be ok by myself.. they took very good care of me.. I took a shower when I got home.. I left the next day.. I showered before surgery. I was weirded out with the thought of them helping me in the shower when I work there.. so I passed on that.. besides.. I was getting round by myself anyway to the bathroom and back with the iv pole.. no problems.. my hubby walked with me in the halls all the time.. and that was a lot of times.. not much to do there but walk.. and I went over and beyond what was expected of me.. he even got there at 6am to walk me again.. love him to death.. plus he went to my swallow eval too.. very good stay there.. they said I was their best patient cuz I didnt call for anything and didnt require any help. best of luck to you in your new journey.

umm lets see.. feeling better.. last tuesday.. LOL no not really in all seriousness... it takes a few weeks before a normal feeling sets in.. I worked 80hrs a week.. and when I was off.. omg.. I was so bored.. there is only so much tv you can watch..and so much games to play..and so much to do on the puter.. I slept off and on.. walked a bunch..and sip sip sipped.. then got to go back to work on some restrictions.. but right now I can honestly say i feel normal.. no issues..no pain.. no funny feelings.. so I eat what I want.. no hunger.. I eat very little and have no desires for anything.. most important to me is protein and getting my fluids..wt is dropping slowly now but that is ok.. I figure 96lbs in 6mo is decent wt loss.. my doc says ive passed my goal wt for a year in 6mo time.. but I have 40lbs to go.. I will and can do this.. best of luck to you on your new journey.. keep up the good work.

I too have not been as much as I used to be.. Life is good is it not? Yes for the first time in my life.. I like shopping for clothes.. and I love the compliments Im getting.. people calling me skinny and things like that.. still cant believe it.. ive been bitten by the clothing bug.. I find myself looking at clothes more and more.. and for once in my life..I cant believe im gonna say this... but I look good in jeans lol. Ive got 40lbs more to go to my goal.. yes its just inching these days.. but that is ok.. Im down 96lbs in 6mo.. so not bad at all.. I know I will make my goal wt.. I just know I will.. best of luck to everyone in this journey.. its a fabulous one at that.. Im on the brink of onderland and I cant wait for that..

I too have been at a stall for the last 3 weeks.. but then ive been laid up with a surgery I wasnt expecting.. so I was really not doing anything.. but back to the grind.. I had still be going to the gym and walking and doing the treadmill. and walking laps.. but now im back to work.. and I see now my weight has dropped 2lbs.. so maybe the stall is over for me.. not sure.. but in any case I was close to 300lbs when I started.. Im almost post op 6mo and im down 95lbs.. so I think that is great.. I cant wait to get to onederland.. im so close I can taste it.. you are doing a fantastic job.. keep up the great work.. I too thought maybe if I change my diet.. but I think it was just because I was idle for awhile.. so I think ive kick started my wt loss again.. im hoping.. have a great journey.

I would wait and ask the doc first.. my doc wouldnt let me have any gym until I was almost 3mo out.. and then ive only done cardio... and I was out of work for 17 days.. per my doctor..and when I went back I was on a lift restriction also.. so every one and every doc is different.. Im glad my doc plays it safe in making sure that stomach does not get damaged at all.. all is good now.. ive been to the gym now and my cardio workout is complete and Im getting ready to start weight training.. but as for now.. your best exercise is walk walk walk... best of luck to you on your new journey.

I went home the next day.. I had to have a swallow eval before leaving the hospital to make sure I had no leaks.. this is standard procedure at my hospital.. believe me.. I tried to get them to let me go the same day LOL. I didnt want to stay there.. I work at the hospital..and at that time.. I didnt want that particular floor to know my business.. but it turned out to be ok.. they took very good care of me..and I could of gone home that same day because I was up out of bed 15 min after they brought me to my room...and with in the hour was out in the hall walking around.. so I very well could of went home.. but that they said... over night no matter what.. so I listened.. and im almost 6mo and still doing fantastic with no complications what so ever.. Im his star patient he said.

I totally understand what you are saying.. Im down 94lbs..and I cant see it either.. even to Im buying smaller clothes..and everyone says I look great and they call skinny.. but I dont see it either.. I look in the mirror and I see the same person.. I hold clothes up and look at them..and Im like.. no way do I wear this.. it looks small.. and I put them on and I fit in them.. I hope my brain gets it soon... I have not looked at before and after pics.. Im approaching my 6mo sleeve anniversary.. I just might have her do it.. even in another pic we took during a fashion show we had to model new clothes and figures..my pic.. I sill saw the fat girl there.. I didnt see skinny anything.. but like they say.. I guess that takes time to.. the process.. I dunno..

Yeah the hair loss is horrible.. tho expected.. ive been on a hair loss for 3 months now..and its getting very very thin. ive been taking biotin for a long time and another supplement. I get a baggie full every week.. its horrible.. my hubby says you cant tell.. but he would say that just so i dont worry about it.. I sure hope it stops soon.. I dont know how much more I can take.. its depressing.. but on the other hand.. I would rather have thin hair than be overweight again.. that wont be happening... I just have to grin and bear it.. tho its very hard to do every time I brush my hair.. I want to cry.. pick your poison.. Hair? or weight?

How long was your stall? and where did you get the protein powder? and good job.. now share the wealth LOL.

I was only there over night.. and really all I had was my lap top and the clothes I wore to the hospital and my hubby brought me my jammie pants and I wore the hospital gown and they gave me some non slip booties.. I left the next day and didnt need anything else.. the hospital supplied tooth brush and tooth paste and deoderant and everything else... I had wound my hair up in a bun before surgery so I didnt really need a brush.. Im a light traveler.. but then again.. I live 7min from the hospital too.. LOL

hmm my vanilla protein powder is 20 gr per scoop... might work well for me.. cuz I love pops.

I had one too.. but they didnt find mine until I was having surgery.. never had heartburn or reflux ever.. so when he sleeved me.. he fixed the hernia too.. all was good..

I too have found out the things I used to love.. I dont love anymore.. including chocolate... I like the sugar free peanut butter cups..but can only eat one.. I find that things are much too sweet for my new likings..and like you.. Im happy as hell over that one LOL.. things I go.. hmm I want to try that again.. havent had it in like 7 months.. and you know what.. its Like hmm ok ew.. not so tasty anymore.. I tend to like the healthier things... go figure.. LOL best of luck to you

awesome job... what an inspiration for us that have not made it to a year yet..

Hi there.. you are doing a great job.. as you know and have read.. everyone loses at a different rate..we are all different.. I used to watch all those videos on youtube.. before surgery and before I found this site.. and can you say OMG. I was scared to death of surgery.. Im like omg where did they go for that.. it was all horrible stuff.. so I quit watching... I came here..and found others like me.. I have hit a stall too.. im 5mo post op.. depressing well yes it can be.. but I know that will change soon..and im doing all the right things.. but I read up in here..and everyone hits it at one point.. some sooner than others..but I figure.. hey I look good now.. wait til it starts again.. and I will be fabulous... I figure my body is taking a break from all the weight loss ive had.. so hang in there.. you will start again.. trust us all here that have been thru it.. best of luck to you..

you need to talk to a psych doctor about your depression.. and your other problem.. well quit eating junk food.. you are setting yourself up for failure.. im 5mo out too.. and ive lost 94lbs... I know that everyone loses at a different rate.. Im not young like you are.. but hey 50lbs is nothing to sneeze at.. it could be more if you just go back to the drawing board and start over with the diet.. get your protein in.. and drink 64oz of water a day.. then you need to get up...and go out and find a job.. walking helps.. go down town and walk around.. cant find a job if you arent looking. sorry if that seems harsh.. but you made the post and opened yourself up to everyone.. but you really need to do something.. sitting there and feeling sorry for yourself wont help one bit.. get up and get out.. there is so much out there in the world for you.. you can do it.. I know you can.. you had the courage to have the surgery..and you have lost 50lbs.. now dry your tear.. get up off the couch..and get moving.. you can do it that food you are eating is bad for you.. if you can afford to eat like that.. then you can afford to buy the right food choices too.. do it TODAY! dont throw this opportunity away.. you are getting a do over..and you need to take it.. now.. get up and get going.. life is waiting for you.. dont let it pass you by again.. Hurry up and get going.. NOW! make some calls fill out some applications.. go to unemployment.. find an agency to help you. YOU CAN DO THIS.. hurry girl.

Yes its happening to me.. and has been going on 3mo now.. not much can be done im told.. but hey.. I would do it again.. yes I know it will grow back.. but still.. all that hair. .piles and piles.. its getting so thin.. I may have to cut it its really long down to my butt.. but im trying to tell myself.. maybe its time to cut it.. so some sexy new short style for now.. new body..new clothes.. New hair? could be.. lol sorry newbies if we are scaring you.. but hey.. we dont sugar coat here.. lol I knew this was coming. But im like.. nah that wont happen to me.. but omg it did.. im very sad about it.. but you know.. I would rather be skinny with thin hair.. small price to pay.. and it will grow back.. so thats ok.. my hubby had surgery too.. but his hair hasnt fallen out.. NO FAIR.. so I like throw my globs of hair in the trash in the bathroom so he can see it. so he knows im heart broken over this.. but hey.. its all good.. im very happy with how I look now... I havent looked like this since I was 18.. best of luck to you.. I hate to tell you it will grow back.. dont worry... but thats all we have to offer.

Hi weewers, welcome to the losers club.. Im a post op pt.. I had my surgery dec 20th.. so not really a newbie anymore.. soon to be 6mo out and ive lost 94lbs.. great huh? I feel great..and according to others I look great.. im hearing comments like hey skinny.. I have to laugh cuz I never thought I would hear those words directed at me lol.. Im not as old as you ..but im getting there.. if you want add me as a friend and we can trade stories or just chit chat about every day life and things.. love to hear about you.. and oh yes the hoops.. been there done that.. passed every test they threw at me. I know you will do fine.. when is your surgery? have they said yet? but anyways.. best of luck to you on your new journey to be a new you. You will be great.

it does get better I think we all got sick of the soft foods.. I can have whatever I want now.. but you know.. I find there is so many things I think I like..but I dont anymore.. so Im happy with the limited stuff I can eat.. my tummy tells me what is good and what isnt.. I dont take in many calories.. not as much as the doctor wants.. but hey im down 94lbs and Ive hit the stall you probably have heard people talk about. .but they thats ok.. it will start again the weight coming off.. people keep saying I need to stop losing.. lol but im not at my goal wt yet.. im like 53lbs away from that.. I think ive lost some inches rather than wt.. but thats ok to.. oh the joys of shopping now.. I love shopping.. where as before I hated it.. just think of all the rewards you will have.. pretty soon.. no more hunger.. EVER. that is the most awesome thing ever.. I dont get hungry.. I eat when Im suppose to.. limited snacks.. my tummy is picky now lol.. and I cant believe im gonna say this.. but I really dont care about food or not.. doesnt bother me.. just hang in there.. it will get so much better.. you will see.. keep up the good work.. follow what your doc says.. its all good.. and others will tell you too... welcome to our journeys

Im having the same issue.. I guess it doesnt matter how much protein you are taking in.. or how much vitamins you take.. or what you do.. My is falling out by the brush full..and I mean brush full... its been like this for 2 months now.. Im afraid im going to be bald soon.. its thinning so much.. but I too would trade all my hair for the weight ive lost.. small price to pay.. but hey when it is your hair.. its a HUGE deal.. I too have tried everything.. extra Bioten.. special shampoos.. nothing works..and Im afraid that nothing will work either.. just wonder how long its going to last. my hair is very long too.. down to my butt.. so its massive looking when I lose it.. wish it would stop.