mysleevemylife

I'm not to goal yet, but already lost 1/2 size. :-) I'm glad.

Nobody sustains a 10#/week loss over time. Relax, stick with the program and you'll melt away! You are in this for the long haul; one week doesn't matter in the grand scheme of thisgs.

Great advice, I agree. You will be just fine. I always say...Let your body "do it's thing".

I can't wait to not avoid all if the sexy heels I always admire as I walk by the shoe dept. Can't wait to not have to shop plus sized. Can't wait to not have to keep checking my underarm flab to see the progress & if they still look like granny arms.

I'll start with the update. I'm currently 389, which is 70lbs GONE FOREVER from my highest weight at the end of 2012. It's so exciting... it somehow seems less daunting to lose the weight since I got out of the 400s. I'm so happy and grateful for my progress so far!

My weight loss isn't really showing IMO, and by that, I mean I don't think others are noticing it. I certainly am, but all my usual clothes still fit, there are some that are bigger than others, but some that were snug before and now just fit like they are supposed to. I can see that the clothes are looser, though - just not quite enough that it's time to start looking for smaller clothes. That will come soon enough, and I'm not looking forward to it! I don't have many clothes in smaller sizes, so that means I'm gonna have to start shopping!

My NSV is: I HAVE BONES, Y'ALL. Bones in my hands! Collarbones! Bones in my feet! I saw my reflection when I was walking to the parking garage at work today, and I happened to see my bones in my feet as I was walking. I was shocked! It's been so long since I saw those bones!! Soon enough I'LL HAVE ANKLES! *gasp* As I write this, I have a ring on my finger that I used to wear as a left hand pinky ring and it's now fitting on my right hand ring finger. Whaaaat??? I can't remember what size this ring is, but I think it's a size 7 - I used to wear a 9 on my right hand ring finger (well 8 1/2 would probably fit, but 9 just felt better). I can see the change in my body and I know that with all this fat sliding off in those places that it's just a matter of time before it starts coming off my belly/hip/thighs. I'm starting to feel like a lady again, and it's wonderful!

This post brought tears to my eyes. It is very positive & filled with Victory!! I'm so happy for you. The NSVs are awesome! They give us hope when the scale is being mean, lol! Congrats on your success thus far & you will continue to do just fine friend!! :-)

Pure Protein Frosty chocolate sold at Walmart. Very good, just is thick.

Nice!

Here it comes, phone just moving slow. I'm excited about trying this out!

Okay, finally able to get to download it to my phone. I'm looking at blank screen, but let's see...

LOL!

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You're almost at goal!! Congrats!!

I'll do it! :-)

So, one of my goals is to become a boxer. I'm currently reading up on it & slowly training myself. What I'd like is a great DVD or set of DVDs that will instruct me on how to box. Suggestions?? I know that I can hire someone to train me, but the guy I talked to wants about 300 per mo. Ummm....that's not in my budget right now. Any tips, advice, help would be greatly appreciated! I'm all ears guys & gals. :-) Thanks

Hello, haven't been on here long myself.

I have my revision surgery on June 11.

The band was a disappointment for me.

WELCOME TO YOU TOO!

Hi, I have been lurking & reading for a few days thought i would say hello. I am just now starting my journey into hopefully having a band to sleeve conversion. I have my appointment Fri afternoon. I am anxious, nervous & scared of being rejected by Dr & insurance. I never realized that the daily constant vomiting wasn't supposed to happen. The fact I couldn't eat until well after 2pm daily was just now that a fact of life. & many more stories that have already been shared. It's refreshing to know it wasn't necessarily me that failed with the Band, but the band that failed to hold up its end of the bargain. Long story short I have since Dec had bad ulcers, have had Iron levels drop & now B12 levels drop & was so irritated trying to take Iron supplements I couldn't keep Water down & had to have my band drained completely. I've had 2 fills since then & am only 1/2 cc away from my pre empty spot I do not want to live like I was, that wasn't living.

So thank you to all who have shared their stories, you have given me the courage to talk with my Dr about a conversion. (Something he suggested about a month ago & I was too terrified to even consider it). I have already called our patient advocate & asked about what will be required, as long as the Dr will state a necessity it shouldn't be an issue! Fingers crossed I'm ready to evict this annoying room mate I've allowed to control my life since 2007! :-) thanks for taking the time to read

WELCOME!! BEST WISHES...WILL PRAY THAT IT ALL WORKS OUT FOR YOU. GLAD THAT YOU'VE POSTED TO SHARE YOUR STORY. WE ALL WISH YOU WELL.

Good luck hun!

I was on the pill before surgery. But stopped about 2 weeks before. I'm not on anything right now. And I'm afraid the pill will affect my weight loss. What's your experience with weight loss post op??? HELPP

I was on the pill (Trinessa) right after surgery & had no issues. I've switched to the Depo & still no issues. I prefer the Depo cause it's like get it & forget it. If your concern is possibly gaining weight on BC, think about how much weight you'll gain if you get preggo! Yikes!

Hello! I had my surgery on March 26, 2013 and I've lost 50 pounds since but I'm really struggling with still feeling like the "fat girl" I've always been. In the past month I've had two people yell "Earthquak!" out their cars when I walk by and I guess what I'm wondering is does anyone else struggle with this? I want to be so proud of how far I've come, I fit into pants that I haven't worn since freshman year, but I feel held back because I'm still bigger and I wish I could wear a sign around my neck that told people how far I've come.

Wow, good point about wanting to let people know how far you've come. I was instantly bothered when you said people yelled that out of their windows...How rude & evil!! God help them. You use that to motivate you for every single lb that you drop & even though you may never "see" them again, when you hit goal, just shout "IN YOUR FACE!!!" Keep up the great work & keep celebrating every success, great & small. Do things that make you happy & continue to work on the inner you one day at a time. You will transform, body & mind, just let it come naturally. Keep your head up & I wish you the best.

This site has really been a huge blessing to me. I looove to update my Ticker when I've had another loss. I enjoy enteracting with others & everything that I learn as well. Also, it feels good to help someone else when needed, because ppl were there for me when I needed it & I'll need it again, lol!

CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS! AWESOME! GREAT WAY TO LOOK AT BEING ABLE TO HELP OTHERS ALSO.

I guess I was typing my comment as you were making your last one, but hopefully it's still helpful! lol

I am reading lots of stories about weigh loss after the sleeve and I'm starting to feel discouraged.. Mine is scheduled for July, I had only spoke to a few (8) people about this over the last year and they were all extremely successful, for example one lady was 382 lbs the day of surgery and in 6 months she was down 160 lbs and in a year she was down another 75 lbs I was amazed at her transformation. She now (3 years out) weighs only 116 lbs!!! The others all lost well over 100 lbs in less than 6 months, now your wondering why I'm feeling discouraged... Well since I joined this page I have gone through and read several stories, one is 47 lbs in 6 months, 100 lbs in 14 months, 20 lbs in 3 months, this is not the weight loss I was expecting, these are very minimal amounts to me.. I have researched this for over a year and I'm just now stumbling onto this... Do I have extremely high expectations drawn from the 8 people I came in touch with? I'm over 300 lbs and have every hope to be under 200 lbs in a year or less... I'm starting to worry I don't want my mother to be right, she keeps telling me this will never work and I will just be throwing money away (I'm self pay) I need some input.. I am a mom of three my youngest is 4 years old I need this to work, I need to get healthy for my kids and myself. I'm 5' 8" 340 lbs I have no medical issues. However, I am to a point that its hard to walk very far without sitting down and I am very exhausted by the end of the day to the point I doze off unknowingly but as far as HBP, Diabetes, high C I am in the clear... Just looking for some encouragement...TIA

First of all, I understand how you are feeling. You know what? Some of my best motivation & thereafter successes came from others doubting me or a decision that I'd made. Use it as your fuel. As long as you prepare yourself well, mentally, spiritually, "the whole nine", as much as you can & refuse to EVER give up &....also BE PATIENT WITH YOUR BODY DURING YOUR JOURNEY, I don't see how you could lose. My thoughts & best wishes are with you. You got this! We're all here to cheer you on!!

Hmmm...let's see,

Bag of Frozen chicken Tenderloins that I prepare 1/2 at a time & eat off it for the week! (soft chicken tacos, chicken salad, chicken w/side item, etc)

Can of Refried Beans

Spinach (Yummy with my Pomegranate (spelling?, lol) sald dressing

eggs

Soy Milk (only $1 at Dollar Tree)

Flavored sugar free syrups (again, $1 at Dollar Tree)

Plain Oikos Greek Yogurt (add syrups to them)

Peanut Butter

Ground Turkey

Yoplait Frozen Green Yogurt 100 cal serving in vanilla Bean

...I don't wanna make this too long, lol

Best wishes on your journey!! Inbox anytime if there is anything I can help with!

:-)

Hi guys,

I just paid my deposit!

I'm the 1st surgery of the day on June 7th, bright & early.......I have the shakes & I'm sweating and I don't know if I'm going to laugh or cry!? I start my pre op diet on the 23rd....

Any advice for the next 17 days is greatly appreciated........SMH, I can't believe I'm actually doing this!

-Molly

CONGRATS!! Feels good, huh? My advice would be to prepare your mind like you're entering the ring for the fight of your life. Prepare to win. Plan your meals, Water, etc carefully/strategically. DO NOT let the scale control your mind. Look at it & rejoice if there is a loss, but if there is no loss or if there is a gain, be patient with your body. As long as you are doing everything within your power to make it happen, just sit back, relax, & let your body catch up. Also, be creative once you get off the restricted diet. People ask "Can I have this, that, etc", well, I, for example, took a small tortilla (low carb one) & made a pizza with it (only few pepperoni). You can enjoy flavor & texture, & be satisfied while losing weight. I could go on & on...hope this helps. God bless!

Ok... so I've made it through this process without crying ONCE. (a small miracle.) and I've felt awesome the last few days. I'm Day 6 post op, no complications, feeling VERY grateful. BUT... It's my birthday today and for some reason I'm SO SAD that I can't stuff my face like I have every year for the past 31 years. Water and Powerade is not cake. Im not even hungry, so Why am I feeling so blue.....? How do you deal with special occasions post op???

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! As far as advice, the ladies above have nailed it. Hang in there!!