Mrs.RRn

If you know you're eating too much (volume) & not the right foods, what makes you think another surgery is the answer?

Thanks y'all! I'd post my before/after pics, but no one's home to take them for me! LOL. I'll be doing that in a few days when hubby gets home.

My fav snacks: cheese, nuts, Greek yogurt, fruit, veggies & hummus, beef jerky, crunchy peanut butter and apples, Quest bars or a protein shake

Since it's a different question, I'll give a different answer. When I started all this, I THOUGHT my ultimate goal would be 140 lbs (that would be 100 lbs lost). I breezed through that. And my doc gave me a goal of 132 (even though he said he'd be happy with me in the 140s). Once I got to 132, I didn't know what to do. I never thought of being that small. Even as a teen, I never weighed less than 170. My surgeon's new goal is 115 lbs by May 2015. I then told him I wanted to start lifting (heavy) weights. So, we now have no clue what my next weight goal is... But here's MY goal: lift my body weight without gaining weight. Honestly, I'm shocked by my current weight. But now that I'm here, I'm wanting to go a little lower.

I'm a size 6 (most days of the month). I'd like to lose a little more, but I don't want to be "skinny." I LOVE me some muscles!

About me: My name is Misty. I'm 26 years young. No children. I've been a nurse for 5 years (currently working ER- love). I've been overweight ever since I can remember (I was def the largest in my 1st grade class). After high school & out of sports, my weight ballooned out of control. But (like many addicts) I was in denial. (Side note: no, I don't believe every obese person is an addict). After realizing how much my obesity was affecting my health, my job, and daily activities, I decided I needed a change. After MANY failed diet attempts, I had my sleeve with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA (self-pay). food no longer controls my life. I don't live to eat. I'm fit and healthy and active. I never could have imagined this life for myself. It's truly amazing. 1 year since my VSG.... Height: 4' 11" Highest weight: 245 lbs Surgery weight: 240 lbs Current weight: 128 lbs 112 pounds down!! ???? Largest size: 24 Current size: 6/8 I still have goals I want to meet, but I am so happy with my progress thus far. How do I feel?.... Healthy, fit, alive, AWESOME What do I do?.... I follow MY rules (which I know isn't everyone's rules ????). I run. I lift. I'm a yogi. I enjoy myself.

Yeah, I still have mine. Except they're just saggy nipples. Pretty picture?? Lol

I'm so tired of people thinking I'm sick and frail because I lost weight!!! Or saying, "yeah, but how do you FEEL??" ... Expecting me to say terrible??? I feel empowered, awesome, healthy, happy, proud I'm not sickly: at 128 lbs, I'm fit. I have muscle. I lift. I run. I'm flexible. (Ok, maybe still technically "overweight".... All the more reason I'm not sick & frail!!!)

My grandfather had most of his stomach removed many many years ago d/t a bleed... He's still kicking (healthy besides his unrelated COPD) at the young age of 91--- I swear he'll outlive us all.

I'm nearly a year out and still ENJOY a shake. Lol

@@LilBoo007 - rocket surgeon?

@@tbrous65 : on the full site, you click on your name top right, and then my tickers. I have no clue how to use the mobile app. Tips: hmm.... Exercise: I walk/jog. I attend BodyFlow & Yoga classes 2-3 times per week. I go to a core class once per week. I do some basics at home, and I recently starting lifting heavier weights. Food: I eat 5-6 times per day. 2-4 oz at a time. I mainly eat meats & veggies for meals. smoothies if I'm on the run. For snacks I like yogurt, nuts, cheese, Quest bars.

So... I was out of town the past couple days, so I've been eating out just about every meal. Also (TMI warning) it's the dreaded TOM, so I've been eating everything in sight! I know! I'm such a piggy! ... And whatdaya know?? As of this morning, I stepped on the scale and, I have a new low weight... 128 lbs. I love my sleeve & my sleeve loves me! lol

I think there's more lifting in MS, unless y'all have a wonderful full staff of CNAs that can do all your lifting (did you chuckle at this??)

How much time can you take?

On most days

I'm a big fan of logging my food as well! Even at a year out, it's very helpful. (Although I don't use mfp)

Guess me! Guess me! Lol

I work 12 hr shifts as well. Here's a few things I like to pack: Beef Jerky cheese Yogurt Leftovers Quest bars Canned tuna w/ Lauging Cow wedge chicken salad Veggies & hummus Boiled egg or deviled egg (made with Laughing Cow wedge instead of mayo) Nuts Here's some example of my packed lunches/ Snacks.

I'm surprised about the Advil. Most surgeons say NO Advil. I never needed pain meds after surgery, so if you're feeling good, then you don't need it.

They usually give (ok, I'm talking US surgeons) IV abx right before (as in minutes before) or during surgery.

The moment I knew I had to change: While performing chest compression for a few minutes during a "code blue" another nurse had to tell me to sit down because it looked like I was going to pass out. It was so embarrassing. I couldn't even do my job. Now I can run around all night and not feel physically tired. I just think of chest compressions as a little extra cardio (for me & the patient)

What I eat: real food meat, seafood, veggies, eggs, fruit, nuts I've stopped eating all bread, rice, potatoes, and Pasta... But that's MY preference. I also like yogurt, cheese, Protein shakes, Quest bars I be sure to measure/weigh everything I eat to be sure it's the right amount. I have pics of food in some of my photo galleries if you want to check them out.

I used pillows.. I already had them. No money wasted.

I was still on liquids.