DIANA1216

I am 2 1/2 years out. It will be 3 years at the end of November. I started out at 418. The first 100 lbs. just melted off. The next 50 lbs. were more of a struggle. I have found myself at the same weight for almost 9 months now. No gains. No losses. Just hanging at 268.
I have a few issues that I struggle with. I am not interested in plastics, but the more I lose the more I just look like a deflated balloon. This is wreaking havoc on my self-esteem. I know that I am healthier. I have engaged in activities in the past year that I never thought that I would be able to do again...camping, hiking and canoeing to name a few. I just wonder how much more gross (this is my word for myself) that I'll look when I reach a truly healthy weight.
I have never had one of those sleeves that make you vomit, but I have restriction and I respect it. I don't push my sleeve. I just make poor food choices. I have gone completely down the slope smack dab into carbs and sugar. Waffle for Breakfast. Veggie fried rice for lunch. Black Bean Burger with bun for dinner. A Pop-Tart and tea before bed. (Picking up on the vegetarian vibe?) I just can barely look at tofu and the premade veggie Protein products are so sodium laced.
I also admit that I abhor exercise. I was going to yoga 3x per week. Then I started having serious back problems. A herniated L4 & L5 with nerve root compression that causes mobility problems with my left leg. I went for 3 different injections, steroids and other, with a minimum bed rest of a week after each one. I totally lost my yoga mojo.
I did the 5 day pouch test. Yes, my sleeve still works. I lost 7 lbs., but I felt like I wanted to eat the arm off my couch. I get legitimately hungry now. Not head hungry. Like my sleeve growls at me hungry.
I know that this is a long post. I'm hoping that there's someone out there with a similar experience or positive encouragement. I beat myself up enough. I've stayed away from the boards for a very long time feeling ashamed for not being at goal. I don't want to hide anymore. I just can't seem to kick myself back into gear. It's like starting from square one except I'm in the 200's instead of the 400's. Anyone? Thanks!

Band to sleeve 4/30 and down almost 30. I have had problems keeping all fluids in which keeps me lethargic / loss of concentration. Serious problems walking d/t knee surgery but have a club membership. Can anyone tell me where to begin a work out ? any instructions on what activities I can do will be appreciated.
Really need to work on those chicken wings and the rolling belly. I figuered out how to ride a bike : raise the handle bars and set as far up as you can so that you all almost keeping your leg staight with just a little bend.

I'm a little more nasty and think i might have come back with a " but after your surgery went so well, i was just looking to you as mentor."

I'm a little more nasty and think i might have come back with a " but after your surgery went so well, i was just looking to you as mentor."

I'm a little more nasty and think i might have come back with a " but after your surgery went so well, i was just looking to you as mentor."

Did not get a confirmation # on my order. Ordered the e- book- how long does it take to receive?
just can't wait to get it !!

DON'T GIVE UP ON BLUE ! I HAVE ONLY HAD BCBS FEP 4 MONTHS AND ALLREADY HAD BAND TO SLEEVE REVISION - HERE'S THE STORY: BANDED IN FEB 2010 WHILE WITH ***. THEY PAID 5K I PD 11k. DID OK UNTIL THE FIRST FILL. THEN THE VOMITING STARTED. TOOK THE FILL OUT, NEXT VISIT PUT IT IN. THIS WAS THE SCENERIO FOR PROBALY 18 MONTHS. SOMETIMES I WOULD GO SEVERAL MONTHS WITH NO FILL HOPING TO LET ANY "SWELLING" GO DOWN. WEIGHT LOSS DWINDLED TO 2-4 POUNDS A MONTH THEN NOTHING. BUT I REALLY DIDN'T PUT ANY ON EITHER. JUST STAYED WITH APPROX 36 # LOSS ALL THAT TIME. DURING THIS TIME I ALSO STARTED HAVE WIERED CHEST PAIN, FIRST THEY SAID MY ELECTROLYTES WER OFF- WELL DAH IM NOT EATING 'CUSS I LOSE IT ALL! THEN THEY SAID I HAD UPPER CHEST WALL INFLAMMATION - DAH COULD IT BE THE BAND? OH NO ! I HAD NOT ONE BUT 3 UPPER GI'S- ALL NORMAL. FINALLY I SAID WHAT CAN I DO TO TAKE IT OUT AND GET A REVISION? WELL I HAD TO CHANGE FROM THE *** . SO DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT I SELECTED BLUE -AS MY SURGEON'S OFFICE SAID THEY HAD GOOD REPONSE TO REVISIONS ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAD REMAINED IN THERE CARE AND WAS WELL DOCUMENTED. THE NEW PALN DID REQUIRE A NEW PCP, LABS, PSYCH, CARDIO EVAL DUE TO THE ANESTHESILOGIST CONCERENS. BUT FORM THE TIME THE NEW INSURANCE WENT INTO EFFECT IN JANURY, I HAD SURGERY APRIL 30 TH. ALL THE CHEST PAIN WAS GONE THE NEXT MORINING! I WAS UP AT 6:00 AM AND WALKING- THEY COULD NOT HOLD ME DOWN. AFTER THE PAIN I HAD SURGERY WAS NOTHING AND I GUIT PAIN MEDS 3 DAYS LATER WITH BLUE YOU SHOULD HAVE A NURSE CASE MANAGER, TRY TO GET TO HER AND SEE WHAT DOCUMENTATION YOU MABE MISSING TO GET THIS THROUGH! USUALLY THAT IS THE PROBLEM- JUST KEEP PUSHING. HOPE TO HEAR BETTER NEWS FROM YOU SOON . GOOD LUCK! /// DIANA nVEGAS

HAD SURGERY ON THE APRIL 30 TH. ALL WENT WELL AND I HAVE BEEN UP WALKING SINCE 6:00 AM ON THE
1 ST (MAY). GOING TO TAKE THE GRANDSONS TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING SO I CAN PICK UP MORE Protein Shots. SO HAPPY TODAY!!!!

HAD SURGERY ON THE APRIL 30 TH. ALL WENT WELL AND I HAVE BEEN UP WALKING SINCE 6:00 AM ON THE
1 ST (MAY). GOING TO TAKE THE GRANDSONS TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING SO I CAN PICK UP MORE Protein Shots. SO HAPPY TODAY!!!!

HAD SURGERY ON THE APRIL 30 TH. ALL WENT WELL AND I HAVE BEEN UP WALKING SINCE 6:00 AM ON THE
1 ST (MAY). GOING TO TAKE THE GRANDSONS TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING SO I CAN PICK UP MORE Protein Shots. SO HAPPY TODAY!!!!

HAD SURGERY ON THE APRIL 30 TH. ALL WENT WELL AND I HAVE BEEN UP WALKING SINCE 6:00 AM ON THE
1 ST (MAY). GOING TO TAKE THE GRANDSONS TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING SO I CAN PICK UP MORE Protein Shots. SO HAPPY TODAY!!!!

HAD SURGERY ON THE APRIL 30 TH. ALL WENT WELL AND I HAVE BEEN UP WALKING SINCE 6:00 AM ON THE
1 ST (MAY). GOING TO TAKE THE GRANDSONS TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING SO I CAN PICK UP MORE Protein Shots. SO HAPPY TODAY!!!!