Ree

Today's weight: 156

Celebrated my daughter's birthday last week and you would have thought I was the star of the show, not her. A lot of people who were there had not seen me in a while, some that haven't seen me since before surgery. Everyone was raving about how good I looked, many had their jaws to the ground and just couldn't believe it. I have lost over 100 lbs and worked hard to get here so it felt pretty good to get all the compliments.
Keep working hard, you'll there too (if you haven't already) and it'll be well worth all your hard work. Keep your head in the game!

Did a photo shoot . It's a bitter sweet feeling.
Sw:326
Cw:192
Sleeved feb 6 2014.
My before is the last picture.

Todays weight: 158
Challenge goal weight: 149
I would really like to be in the 140's by the new year!

Celebrated my daughter's birthday last week and you would have thought I was the star of the show, not her. A lot of people who were there had not seen me in a while, some that haven't seen me since before surgery. Everyone was raving about how good I looked, many had their jaws to the ground and just couldn't believe it. I have lost over 100 lbs and worked hard to get here so it felt pretty good to get all the compliments.
Keep working hard, you'll there too (if you haven't already) and it'll be well worth all your hard work. Keep your head in the game!

Celebrated my daughter's birthday last week and you would have thought I was the star of the show, not her. A lot of people who were there had not seen me in a while, some that haven't seen me since before surgery. Everyone was raving about how good I looked, many had their jaws to the ground and just couldn't believe it. I have lost over 100 lbs and worked hard to get here so it felt pretty good to get all the compliments.
Keep working hard, you'll there too (if you haven't already) and it'll be well worth all your hard work. Keep your head in the game!

Celebrated my daughter's birthday last week and you would have thought I was the star of the show, not her. A lot of people who were there had not seen me in a while, some that haven't seen me since before surgery. Everyone was raving about how good I looked, many had their jaws to the ground and just couldn't believe it. I have lost over 100 lbs and worked hard to get here so it felt pretty good to get all the compliments.
Keep working hard, you'll there too (if you haven't already) and it'll be well worth all your hard work. Keep your head in the game!

Count me in! These challenges help keep me on track. I'll post my weight and challenge goal weight on Friday.

Holiday Challenge starts next Friday Nov 7.
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/322801-holiday-challenge/

159
Still tracking even though I reached challenge goal last week.

This exactly! I use to love eating breads, Pasta and my favorite... rice! But after I was sleeved I knew those habits needed to be broken and now that I am 10 months post op I still avoid them. I let them in my home for my family but while they are eating chicken and rice, I'm just eating the chicken and while they are eating pasta and meatballs I'm just eating a meatball with a little bit of sauce and when they are eating a sandwich I just roll up my lunch meat into some cheese and eat it that way with maybe a side of mustard to dip into. You learn as you go along and eventually it all becomes second nature to you.

My NUT suggested I only eat toasted bread. Not sure why the difference. I have had Pasta, rice, and bread since my surgery but honestly rarely, and in very very small portions. I am of the belief that simple carbs are an addiction for me and lead to me over eating. I know at 4 months out I really can't overeat as my tummy forbids it, but later on down the road that won't be the case and I just as well get used to a life with limited carbs now while my "tool" is helping me to make those choices. Habits, both good and bad form over time, and I personally think low carb diet is a habit I want to get used to. Carbs of choice for me will me more likely the complex versions. Those are much better for you and have better nutritional value.

135 goal!! Now to maintain here

Today's weight: 160
Halloween challenge goal reached!

Today's weight: 160
Halloween challenge goal reached!

Today's weight: 160
Halloween challenge goal reached!

Woo-hoo! I surpassed my Halloween goal! 148 this morning. And that's with birthday cake earlier this week for my birthday. (I guess being able to eat only a few bites of it pays off.)

Why is it that some surgeons can get away with only making a few incisions while other have to make several incisions on the stomach? Shouldn't it be the same common practice along the board?

161 today
I am 1 pound away from reaching my challenge goal!

161 today
I am 1 pound away from reaching my challenge goal!

161 today
I am 1 pound away from reaching my challenge goal!

And.....GOAL! For this challenge and I think for good. 145! 126lbs total in 10 months. Now the real challenge, staying here ????

161 today
I am 1 pound away from reaching my challenge goal!

161 today
I am 1 pound away from reaching my challenge goal!

I am new to the forums. I'm from Indiana and my surgery date is tbd. I have one class left until I submit to insurance. Just wanted to Introduce myself!