SkinnyScrapper

I know nothing to do with sleeve but a yr of up and down, and me stress eating and getting even fatter, my husband adopting my son is official. It's a long time coming and feel like it was a step that needed to take place before I went into my sleeve surgery ( god forbid anything happen). So happy.

Basketball with my kids and roller coasters. Nothing's as embarrassing as having to get off a roller coaster cause the safety strap won't fit over you.

Good grief. This is a scary leap of faith for most of us. I was a smoker who loved beer, hated exercise, and was completely addicted to food. I was not ready mentally to have this surgery. It was terrifying to enter into unknown territory.
Now I'm down 75 lbs. and guess what? I'm smoking again (bad, I know), now I drink wine and some mixed drinks, I still don't exercise and I eat out all of the time. AND I'm still losing weight.
I'm no failure and no person can tell me if I had a right to go through this process.
Plus....I'm lookin' pretty damn good and having a hellofa time.

Hi guys.Today i just hit Onederland. Very happy with my progress. There are before and after

Finally broke that darn 3 week stall And got a NSV: I'm in size 8 jeans and got in a size S dress!

Ok peeps ... tomorrow I will be part of the post-op club!
I am both excited and nervous - but I am not worried about regrets. This is the right time and the right decision for me. After 9 months of prep, working with a nutritionist, and forming a solid exercise routine, I am confident this is the tool I need to guide me on my journey (indeed I am aware that this is only one of many tools to assist us on our on way).
So, yes, I have struggled (greatly) with a two week liquid only pre-op diet - I appreciate knowing that I am not the only one to do so! The stories of others who were (are) in a similar position to mine and have gone through the surgery and have shared their experiences are exactly what I needed. Thanks everyone!

Fit in a booth at a restaurant without my gut and breasts touching each other on top of the table lol

Fitting in the airplane seat and not asking for an extender

Ok May Sleevers....what would you like to do after you are sleeved?...
Ride in an airplane without a seat extender!

Yay how exciting Jessica, we'll be sleeved around the same time frame.. We'll be on our journey to skinny ness together ha ha..... I'm sure that somewhere underneath all this fat there's a size 12 body hiding somewhere.... Deep deep down !!!
Hey let me know when you have your exact date so we can stay in contact and support each other. I'm thinking about starting a Facebook page for us June, July, August sleevers as well.. Lily xo

JessicaAnn, I have great news..... Your husband does not really care about your weight number. I'm totally sure of it. That being said, if you want to keep it to yourself, its ok. I'm pretty sure if he did hear a number, he's not going to relate it to anything. I understand the "numbers" in wight is a very emotional thing. I too have been sensitive to it at times so I can relate. I am however talking to you from possibly your husband point of view. Your weight number is not a concern of his and thankfully so. I'm not sure if this helps, but its good news nonetheless. *smile*
** Pitty Party** toppic: My wonderful wife LOVES to take pictures. (She's 5'5 and 124lbs...she has her "vanity lbs" she complains about but she's "thin" by most standards.) For the last 5 yrs I HATE to have pictures taken of myself. I hate it. Thankfully I don't "show" it to many emotionally-outwardly. Like most dudes I can hid my feelings pretty easily. She actually thought that I didn't want to take pics with "her"....CERTAINLY I was not feeling "that" way...it was truly a "its me, not you" thing for sure. I tried to relay that to her, but she still is disappointed we don't take many pics "together". I have TONS of pics of her though.
Shopping:
I feel terrible shopping at the "big and tall" stores. I hate parking in front of the building just as bad. My wonderful wife skips through the isles and starts picking up $50-$60 shirts...and $70 pants (yes girls....they are THAT expensive at these big and tall stores for men).............anyways, She gets all happy and trys to make it a "fun" experience for "me"......................
...........flash to the "fitting room"..... ok.... so wifey gave me 3 pairs of pants, and 4 shirts. I'm facing a full length mirror.....I start changing. All the while I'm thinking "I know 1/2 of these dang things are not going to fit right) Shirt comes off....I slowly slide on the new button down shirt...checking for snugness in the arms..then comes the horrible BUTTON experience. Sure enough.....the feared "TENSION" buttons. The around the belly button area - button(s). DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... off comes the shirt fast.......2nd shirt....better but still Puckers when setting down......Finally...ONE shirt of the 4 fit "ok". and sure enough....DANG!!! THE SHIRT ARMS ARE TOO TIGHT....well, I can deal with tight shirt arms....I'm sure not going to deal with my semi-harry navel showing to anyone with my shirt screaming "I'm going to pop" from the bottom front.
I would slowly open the dressing room door, just to half smile at my wife (hiding my shame) and giving back the clothes that didn't fit. My poor wife is always surprised when things don't fit (mostly because she is normal weight) but I still just pick up the few things that do fit mosey onto the check out.....
Even though its a Big and Tall store I'm still awkward as the lady takes the clothes off the hangers and neatly folds the "beasts" of shirts and mammoths of pants together....after dropping say $350 bucks for some "new stuff" I walk out thankful that I don't have to go through that again for some time. My wife oblivious of my emotions kisses me and smiles because of me "finally" going to buy new clothes again.
I drive away feeling defeated. Knowing that I'm a big boy, but dealing with shame deep inside that rarely comes out accept when shopping. Facing my obesity really comes to fruition when shopping....I guess that's why I hate it. ............... I didn't used to hate it............... I remember shopping for clothes without a thought to it other than how my pants would fit over my tennis shoes. Times have changed.
I'm looking forward to getting over the physical pain and opening up to the emotional freedom of feeling "normal again".
Wow.............sorry for the rambling.

I haven't done it yet, but one thing I'm going to do is get down any old, smaller size clothes that are in boxes in the attic. I want to pull out as many useable things as I can & get them washed & ready. I know I won't be in them for awhile & would have plenty of time to do that after surgery, but there's just something about doing it beforehand that I think will help to calm any last minute jitters.

Hi everyone..... I am scheduled for 5/15! I have only had one appt. and see the surgeon again on Monday. I hope to find the status of everything then.
Look forward to traveling this journey together"...............
Terry

Down 55 pounds--attaching pictures

I know - not smoking is already changing my health. Walking is easier. I'm not losing my breathe as quickly.
Now that said - everyday due recent events I have gotten REALLY pissed off about not smoking. I get through it but I'm not happy about it. I hope this passes too.