leigh1111

Surgery May 7...down 62 lbs!! I am 5'6 and 155 lbs. I am just 15 lbs from goal. It's surreal!! I wore a size 7/8 jeans out Friday night!! Love my sleeve!

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I'm a therapist and have worked with kids for 20 yrs. I'm not saying I'm a know it all bc I certainly don't. But more of my patients were very damaged from being obese in early childhood development which spilled into adulthood and progressed into addiction and many other issues. I say break the cycle early...the earlier the better. Mom, you know mainly bc of genetics and experience that she doesn't have a shot in hell. As an addiction therapist I see so many addicts who would've done anything to have stopped the progression of the disease. And as an addict, bc of the genetic factor on both sides, I didn't stand a chance. If only I had known this at an early age maybe I would have never taken that first drink or hit. It's not about will power...if it was none of us would be here. It's about management and I have learned to use the sleeve to manage my addiction. Now, if I could only find a "sleeve" for drugs and alcohol...I wouldn't think twice! And by the way, I think 14 is a good age developmentally bc it may save her from a lifetime of trauma...which means therapy for life. Just my two cents. I have a daughter....a pretty hefty daughter big surprise. I think I would do everything I could to manage her disease. Good luck!

Sleeved May 7 at 217 lbs. I just hit 175 today!! I have begun to sport dresses to work!!! Woohooo I love my new stomach!!

I can hardly get in more than 500 calories a day but I do get 50-65g of protein. I drink Premier Protein shakes which are good and have 30g. You'd be surprised how few calories meat and cheese have, which is really all I eat. Also protein bars low in calories taste pretty good. Quest bars are my favorite.

WOW you look amazing!!! I can't wait to get there!

Girl I don't think you are overreacting. My doc and staff were just as eager as I was to have the surgery for both of our benefits. What about the nurse? Tell them how you feel appropriately of course and plead your case. If it's a hospital someone always has a boss. Good luck. I feel extremely lucky as I had surgery less than 6 weeks from my first appointment.

I see...wow...thank you

I know what you mean. Although I get enough Protein my sugar gets low. I am diabetic and I've realizes that along with protein I also need some carbs. I had a spell yesterday which does feel horrible and found that my sugar was low so I ate a few carbs and felt tons better. I focus on protein but I also have to have some carbs for my blood sugar. Also I've been dehydrated before and that was miserable....tired and weak but not as shaky as with low bloods. Good luck!

Damn girl you look great AND rocking the white pants! I don't remember the last time I wore white pants bc of my weight. Looking forward to it!

Ohhhh hence the reposition of the body equaling less inches. That pic hit it for me. Thx!

Will someone explain to me the physiology of losing inches and not losing weight? I've been at a stall pound wise but losing inches steady. It's not repositioning....everything is smaller. I'm not understanding how one can get smaller but not lose weight. Help me understand!