nicden17

I had my sleeve Surgery in Jan 2011 and am currently 6 months pregnant. It's still kind of new to me... It may sound crazy but I guess from being soo..big for soo long..I just really never pictured myself pregnant or having kids. Blessings in disguise.

Just curious to who has watched it and/or not . I just started watching it on tlc last night and could very much relate. It showed the struggles of someone that heavy through 7 years and the ups and downs and everything revolving around bariatric surgery. So if you haven't watched it I suggest it.

I was 29 when I had mine. I've lost 200lbs. I would rather have a little sagging skin that clothes can cover up then be stuck in my previous shape. And honestly my little problem areas are not that bad. Just follow what they say...lots of protein, water, and being active.

I used to use the lane Bryant bras when I was heavier. Now I wear Victoria secret.( Someone told me they were both made by the same company) I would go there they have lots of varieties and can custom fit you. Well worth the money spent

When I had my surgery I took 2 weeks off and went back to work . Which was good because I was starting to get cabin fever. It was just a little hard to get used to being on my feet 8 hours a day because I hadn't been in soo long.

sounds good..but how much sugar is in that caramel syrup?

I personally prefer the isopure...i still drink them on and off 2 years po if i feel like i'm not getting in enough protein. I LOVE THE NEW COCONUT flavor...they have it at the vitamin shoppe aswell

There is always going to be someone who has that mind set. I had my fair share. But when we come to this decision it's typically been well thought out . I know me for example I tried EVERYTHING under the sun with multiple doctors, to b-12 shots, to water pills, to medical supervised diets. Nothing worked...it wasn't my thyroid... Food was killing me.. and I can either let it continue to steal my life away from me or do something that would be permanent. Something that would MAKE me change my ways. Something that when I wanted to give up and binge...I couldn't because it won't allow me to. A tool that I need in my life to save me from myself. So let them say what they need say. But remind them that this is your choice and you are choosing to do what you feel is best. People are quick to judge us and tell us what they think is best for us. Hard to have a fulfilling life when you feel trapped and limited to your body. Carrying all that weight on your body is not a better alternative because that leads to just as scary stuff if not worse. Good luck and stay strong and focused on your choices

It's hard to break the SCALE. Unless you don't have one. I had gotten rid of mine so now I only use it like once a week when i'm at the gym. But I don't trust the scale...My weight is ALWAYs jumping up and down now that I have gotten closer to my goal weight...It always varies in between 5-8 lbs. So I try not to trust it and pay attention to it "UNLESS ITS A FAVORING NUMBER" . lol but instead focus on how I feel...how my clothes fit...how my body looks to me. I'm excited for you joatsaint I have been where you are. At my heaviest I used to weigh 415lbs. So it can be done , just do it, be active and make good food choices and GOOD LUCK

I too still have eyes bigger than my stomach. Hard to break that

I actually didn't have a stress test prior to surgery either, maybe do to age and everything else clearing....... Before surgery I had one a few years before it . The was I would look at it is that it's like a cat scan.. They probably don't do it unless they feel they have to.

I very much can relate to this. I have always been the biggest in any group of friends I have had ever since highschool. I have moved away since I have had surgery so it's not so bad. But before I moved my best friend would "surgery drop" whenever we were out. She was always the skinny one....We would be out to eat or at a bar and she would be like "she had surgery" ALOT....I know it's stupid but I always try to reassure her...I'm taller and about 10-15 lbs heavier (but as bmi and clothing size goes i'm smaller then her.) So I usually say stuff like at least your under 200 lbs...That way maybe she is less likely to surgery bomb me when we are together. I just want people to see me for who I am. Not who I was or what I had to do to get here. Damn women are so catty.

I tried to to take my regular pill for multivitamin but it kept making me sick right after surgery.... So I switched to flinstones for a while then went to gummy

congrats on the beginning of your journey