krissj

Hi Sleever Family,
I need to be added to the FB page too. I did send a message here to Joe so hopefully he will get it.
I learned so much last Friday. It was my one month checkup. First of all I found out I was supposed to be at 20% loss and am at 22%. YAY so I am ahead of where I should be. Excited about that. Secondly I learned why I was having stalls and not losing like I should be. I was hungry all the time and couldn't seem to get full. I got the stink eye from Dr. when I told him I was eating smashed spuds and applesauce. He said those two items are a gastric dieters worst enemy because they go straight through our stomach. Protein has to be eaten first and we fill up faster and stay full. DUH. The protein clogs the stomach exit and allows us to be fuller longer. I tested it out and he was totally right. Now I am on the right track and not snacking all the time.
I am sure you all knew this, but for some reason it must have gone in one ear and out hte other so I am glad I am back on track again. I mean, I am not at all upset with what I have lost in my first month, but now I know how I can get it going again. Plus I am working out again with my trainer so that will help a ton in the coming month. In June he said I should be at 35%. Hoping for 40% but we will see.
Have a great day everybody. I love reading about everyone.

Ok, now this is ultra crazy. For the past three or so days I have been a bit depressed. I was stalled with no losses. I was doing what I should with the exception of I hadn't exercised so figured that was the cause of it. Then this morning I had a two lb loss. Then all of a sudden my stupid brain kicked in........ I have lost 22 lbs in less than a month. Actually in less than THREE WEEKS! DUH! What a freaking dough head!!! 22 LBS IN THREE WEEKS. I don't know where I was coming from because that is phenominal! Sheesh. Blond moment I spose. I just have to simmer down, do what is expected of me and go with it. Everything is just fine. I feel great, have gone from a size 18 in pants to a 14 and almost 12, my blouses have dropped a size and I feel great. So what the heck was I stressing over. LOLOL
Has anyone else had these kinds of moments?

Ok, now this is ultra crazy. For the past three or so days I have been a bit depressed. I was stalled with no losses. I was doing what I should with the exception of I hadn't exercised so figured that was the cause of it. Then this morning I had a two lb loss. Then all of a sudden my stupid brain kicked in........ I have lost 22 lbs in less than a month. Actually in less than THREE WEEKS! DUH! What a freaking dough head!!! 22 LBS IN THREE WEEKS. I don't know where I was coming from because that is phenominal! Sheesh. Blond moment I spose. I just have to simmer down, do what is expected of me and go with it. Everything is just fine. I feel great, have gone from a size 18 in pants to a 14 and almost 12, my blouses have dropped a size and I feel great. So what the heck was I stressing over. LOLOL
Has anyone else had these kinds of moments?

Ok, now this is ultra crazy. For the past three or so days I have been a bit depressed. I was stalled with no losses. I was doing what I should with the exception of I hadn't exercised so figured that was the cause of it. Then this morning I had a two lb loss. Then all of a sudden my stupid brain kicked in........ I have lost 22 lbs in less than a month. Actually in less than THREE WEEKS! DUH! What a freaking dough head!!! 22 LBS IN THREE WEEKS. I don't know where I was coming from because that is phenominal! Sheesh. Blond moment I spose. I just have to simmer down, do what is expected of me and go with it. Everything is just fine. I feel great, have gone from a size 18 in pants to a 14 and almost 12, my blouses have dropped a size and I feel great. So what the heck was I stressing over. LOLOL
Has anyone else had these kinds of moments?

I can't remember who it was, but someone on here mentioned about the "eat slower" app. GENIUS and thank you! I needed something like this and I love it. Seems crazy that a grown adult needs to have an app to tell her how often to eat, but with this new lifestyle, until I get used to it, I am going to use it. THank You, thank you, thank you. I am sure I can ween myself off of it in time, but for now, it iw really helping me a lot,
kisses to all

Hey all my March sleever buddies. Sorry I have been away. I am almost two weeks post op now and have lost 19 lbs. Already feeling like a new woman.
Regarding the poor gentleman who lost his life due to blood clots. Everyone, don't let that sway you please. If you have a good surgeon and staff, they will make sure you are safe. Just do exactly what they tell you and you will be fine.
Good luck to all.

Hey all my March sleever buddies. Sorry I have been away. I am almost two weeks post op now and have lost 19 lbs. Already feeling like a new woman.
Regarding the poor gentleman who lost his life due to blood clots. Everyone, don't let that sway you please. If you have a good surgeon and staff, they will make sure you are safe. Just do exactly what they tell you and you will be fine.
Good luck to all.

Hi Everybody,
Well, I am now a graduate of this group. I wanted to give you all a brief snopsys of my experience. Surgery was on the 7th and all went wonderfully. The hospital staff was fantastic and I can't say enough about my surgeon. He was so awesome. I was in hospital Thurday and Friday. I keep having these spasms that are uncomfortable so am calling dr in the morning about it. the pills work temporarily, but that's it. Am now on creamed Soups and Protein Shakes again after enduring several days of Clear Liquids. Almost feels like a gourmet meal. Glad it is over and am now on the losing end of this deal.
Good luck to all in your surgeries.
Kriss

Hi Everybody,
Well, I am now a graduate of this group. I wanted to give you all a brief snopsys of my experience. Surgery was on the 7th and all went wonderfully. The hospital staff was fantastic and I can't say enough about my surgeon. He was so awesome. I was in hospital Thurday and Friday. I keep having these spasms that are uncomfortable so am calling dr in the morning about it. the pills work temporarily, but that's it. Am now on creamed Soups and Protein Shakes again after enduring several days of Clear Liquids. Almost feels like a gourmet meal. Glad it is over and am now on the losing end of this deal.
Good luck to all in your surgeries.
Kriss

WOW day of surgery and I can't sleep. It is 4am and I am wide awake. I worked hard to get rid of my cold and I think it worked for the most part. No coughing or sneezing. Just a bit of congestion remains and some flem I cough up on occasion. I feel good about this day. I have to go to hospital at 11 for noon surgery so I am pumped. I cannot believe it made it through the clear liquid day without a hitch. only heard my stomach growl once the whole day. I took in so many liquids that if my olf veins are popped up I will be ultra surprised.
Good luck to all my fellow March 7th sleevers. We are on our way to a new life. YEE HAA!!!

Well, tomorrow is my big day. The cold is subsiding and I am working hard to make it go away before morning. Not an easy task, believe me. I am going to give myself one more Neti Pot treatment and go back to bed. Today is clear liquid day so it is tough enough to do that and get this dang cold out of my system, but I am determined. Nothingis going to get in my way. Anyway. Hope all the 6th sleevers are having a great surgery and I will see you all on the flip side. :-)

Only five more days till D day and I can't wait. This liquid diet is killing me. It's not bad, it's just that dang head hunger is driving me over the edge. Two weeks is a long time to have to do this. I crave a big juicy double cheeseburger so bad. LOLOL NOT. Anyway, on the downside thank goodness.

Only five more days till D day and I can't wait. This liquid diet is killing me. It's not bad, it's just that dang head hunger is driving me over the edge. Two weeks is a long time to have to do this. I crave a big juicy double cheeseburger so bad. LOLOL NOT. Anyway, on the downside thank goodness.

Hey all the ladies who want to shoot for doing the disney princess half marathon, there has been a private group created on fb for us! If you want to join, even if you're not sure yet about doing it, message me or krissj with your fb username and kriss will add you!!

I just got approved and notified of my March 7th date. I am so excited I can hardly breath. Start on the liquid in six days. Anyone else on the 7th. Would love a partner in crime.
Kriss

@Ashley, Hey girl, just sent you an email and FB add. I had already put that one on my bucket list, only I plan to do the half marathon, not the whole. I didn't even know the Princess offered a whole marathon. Anyway, add me please. I start training as soon as dr. releases me after surgery. I want that race as my goal. What an anniversary present, to all us March sleevers, huh? Count me in.

Hello my March Sleeve family,
Well, one week from today and I begin my new life. Getting nervous now. I am doing great on the liquid diet, but it has not been easy. I go to bed early every night because otherwise I am afraid I may graze an I don't want to do that. Naturally I am losing weight quickly right now. LOL Hope the doc doen't tell me I am doing so well I need to just continue drinking. I may have to slap him. LOLOL I am looking forward to the next few days as I prep for the big day. My goal is to be able to do the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 2014. Whoo Whoo. Trainer is standing by. LOL
Have a great day everybody,

Hello my March Sleeve family,
Well, one week from today and I begin my new life. Getting nervous now. I am doing great on the liquid diet, but it has not been easy. I go to bed early every night because otherwise I am afraid I may graze an I don't want to do that. Naturally I am losing weight quickly right now. LOL Hope the doc doen't tell me I am doing so well I need to just continue drinking. I may have to slap him. LOLOL I am looking forward to the next few days as I prep for the big day. My goal is to be able to do the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 2014. Whoo Whoo. Trainer is standing by. LOL
Have a great day everybody,

Hi Everybody,
Well, today is my 61st birthday and I am starting day 4 of the liquid. I am really struggling and trying to figure out how I can make it 8 more days. In fact, I had to break by having a banana last night. I was so hungry and just had to have it. It definitely helped and I will continue from here. I beat myself up over it, but it was just that I had to have something and I figured a banana was better than something else. I have lost 5 lbs these last four days so I know things are going well. I am back on it and will continue without beating myself up. That damn head hunger is definitely beating me up.
Anyway, I plan to have a good day and not go out to dinner with hubby or have any cake. It will be a difficult birthday for sure, but I keep thinking about next year. I have a lot to keep my mind occupied all day with church, rehersals and a play audition so I should be ok. Have a great and healthy day everyone.

Just started on day two of the liquid diet and so far so good. I am keeping a positive outlook so it feels better. Seems like twelve more days of this is impossible, but I put on a blouse my hubby gave me for Christmas for he first time this morning and said to myself, I can do this. It is only for two weeks. After the surgery I am sure I won't even think about it. I am hyped and ready. BRING IT ON!!!!! :-)

Your advice and transformation is marvelous Barbi. I am still pre-op with surgury in 12 days. I am so excited, it is all I can think about. REading what you and others have said here is helping me a lot. Trying to get through the liquid phase. Not easy, but I am working it.

' Honey--according to my first month scale numbers i lost 32. I didnt see any difference except in my face--i was sad. I have a crazy before and a 4 mth after photo and whoa...we will never see it in the mirror, its mental, but photos--they do it for me!

Your advice and transformation is marvelous Barbi. I am still pre-op with surgury in 12 days. I am so excited, it is all I can think about. REading what you and others have said here is helping me a lot. Trying to get through the liquid phase. Not easy, but I am working it.

Just started on day two of the liquid diet and so far so good. I am keeping a positive outlook so it feels better. Seems like twelve more days of this is impossible, but I put on a blouse my hubby gave me for Christmas for he first time this morning and said to myself, I can do this. It is only for two weeks. After the surgery I am sure I won't even think about it. I am hyped and ready. BRING IT ON!!!!! :-)

Started liquid diet this morning. So far so good. Brain is getting freaky on me though. LOL Had orange cream Meal Replacement with coconut milk and it is not half bad. Lots of Water. Don't feel hungry at all. Just those nagging brain waves that tell me I need to snack. Sorry buster, you lose, I win. LOLI have had two shakes so far. Going to have some beef broth at lunch with some Jello. I am sure after three days it will be easy peasy,,,,,or at least I hope.
Also got back on the treadmill this morning and am working up to 45 minutes before surgery. Looking forward to getting this ON!!!!!