ruthie35

You will be fine depends on the dose are you used to taking it before surgery? I had .5 mg as needed and was fine to take my mommys little helper as needed lol

I've bought a journal to keep track of the NSVs (and other things)...that way on my tough days, I have an instant pick-me-up to help me through

Well the 23rd was my 1year mark I went from 418 to 256!!!six pounds from my docs one year goal for me I thought. I wouldn't be able to make it to 230 that was my personal goal but hell I can do it!!!!!! It might take another year to get to 200 but that's ok anything is possible!!!! I've lost 162 pounds and I even went off a diving board and it didn't bend or break!!!!!! My kids were. So proud of mommy!! Nsv

Well the 23rd was my 1year mark I went from 418 to 256!!!six pounds from my docs one year goal for me I thought. I wouldn't be able to make it to 230 that was my personal goal but hell I can do it!!!!!! It might take another year to get to 200 but that's ok anything is possible!!!! I've lost 162 pounds and I even went off a diving board and it didn't bend or break!!!!!! My kids were. So proud of mommy!! Nsv

Well the 23rd was my 1year mark I went from 418 to 256!!!six pounds from my docs one year goal for me I thought. I wouldn't be able to make it to 230 that was my personal goal but hell I can do it!!!!!! It might take another year to get to 200 but that's ok anything is possible!!!! I've lost 162 pounds and I even went off a diving board and it didn't bend or break!!!!!! My kids were. So proud of mommy!! Nsv

I am a yoga fanatic. I started doing yoga pre sleeve and took a long break after surgery. I started practicing again in January this year and now make sure I attend at lest three classes a week.
The biggest challenge for me is letting go of ego and has little to do with what my body can or cannot do.
What sort of yoga are you doing?

My nsv are people feeling bad because they didn't recognize me, fitting in booths , seatbelts fit in small cars, my kids arms fit around me! Using the regular public bathrooms not the bigger handicap one, willpower, enjoying walking,,scrubbing my floor on my hands and knees,actually noticing that I am an attractive women thanks to my friend Lisa taking my picture not being overly tired being an inspiration to others in my town to get the sleeve and clothes fit although I hate when the tops I like don't fit but all in all that's a nsv!!!we all need a pat on the back!!!

Thanks everyone for your advice and support and I did read 50 shades Mabel I should start reading it again to get my motor running!!

Awesome I'll have to try it I like Richard Simmons,,lol

My nsv are people feeling bad because they didn't recognize me, fitting in booths , seatbelts fit in small cars, my kids arms fit around me! Using the regular public bathrooms not the bigger handicap one, willpower, enjoying walking,,scrubbing my floor on my hands and knees,actually noticing that I am an attractive women thanks to my friend Lisa taking my picture not being overly tired being an inspiration to others in my town to get the sleeve and clothes fit although I hate when the tops I like don't fit but all in all that's a nsv!!!we all need a pat on the back!!!

Girlfriend!!! Don't panic!! Let me give you some stats:
6'2" highest weight 337, weight morning of surgery 306
Goal weight from dietician 212
Personal goal weight 190
"Secret" goal weight 175
Current weight 177
Starting size 3X/4X, 26/28
Current size L shirts (the girls....'nuff said) and M pants, 12/14 tops and 10/12 pants
Shoe size 12W to 11N (not making that up)
I'm so excited to see your message and will be looking forward to seeing your progress!! Whoo-HOO tall girls!!

I'm 6' tall, currently wearing a size 26 and weighing in at 350. I just got approved for the surgery so my date is tbt but it will be soon. I think my surgeon is scheduling end of Oct/early Nov. My goal weight from the surgeon is 220. For my height, I could go as low as 180, realistically, if I get around 195 I'd be pleased.
I'm not going to lie, seeing people starting out at their highest weight, and having that number be the same as my goal number makes me feel like ****. I get that they're like 5'4 or whatever, but it still sucks.
Where are all my tall ladies? I am getting so discouraged! I want to see some before/afters and waist clothing sizes for tall girls like me! I know you're out there! We need to start a club or something.

So I take care of the elderly so I'm using the recumbent bike to fit in my daily exercise at work I'm blessed but also tempted to stop and read a good book just got to keep plugging along I've hit another stall and everyone on here is such an inspiration to get up and move!!!

I feel more energetic and more confident. Yay!

I'm a mom and. Leader. I refuse ed to b in chàrge this. Year and didn't. Let my daughter. Sell on purpose. I didn't. Need. The stress. Or temptation

3 boxes of thin mints and 2 boxes of samoas have made there way in my house. The hubby had ordered them from a neighbor. I so badly wanted to rip into a box and have a cookie only because they are thin mints! I stared at the Cookies and decided my cream of shrimp Soup was going to have to do for dinner. But the SF popscicle sure did taste good!

I started out at 418 pre. Surgery. I have. Along. Way. To go I have. 2 stay away. From carbs! They. Got. Me bad yesterday. And. I hate the. Guilt! !!! Keep. Up the good work! !!!!

I was just getting around after my 9 am surgery. The minute I woke up, I thought (and said out loud) what in the heck did I just do to myself? I was in so much pain and so so thirsty. A friend had told me - even if you don't feel like it - get up and walk. That's what I did, almost non stop. I was ready to feel better and go home. Each day got easier and easier, I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Everything. It made me feel like I had some control over what I was going through.
Over time I started getting compliments, you look great or wow you've lost some weight. I look back now and yes, I had lost weight. What I think was so noticeable though was I was smiling - a lot. I didn't ever see my self as unhappy pre-surgery, but I was. I can admit it now. How could I not be? Who is happy with themselves at 368 pounds??
Today I still believe - 1 year later that I made the absolute best decision of my life. Not because I can shop at any store (but I can and its fun!!!) or that I don't have to worry about how the chairs will be wherever I go. It's because I feel great and I'm healthy. I'm happy and I am becoming the person I've always wanted to be. I wouldn't change a thing.
HW: 368
Pre: 368
Height: 5'6
Today: 204

I was sleeved also on May 29th. Feeling good! I am down 25 lbs since surgery. Total 39 pre and post