tarareed2010

I feel like I have been in the 170's forever lol... I am finally 169. I haven't been this small since high school. My blood pressure is no longer an issue and my resting heart rate is now in the 80's instead of the high 90's. I feel great and I can finally wear size 10-12. I feel like I am dreaming lol .... I have been at a stall for a while but I'm ok with that. .... For now lol. since surgery at 232 I have lost 63 pounds

I feel like I have been in the 170's forever lol... I am finally 169. I haven't been this small since high school. My blood pressure is no longer an issue and my resting heart rate is now in the 80's instead of the high 90's. I feel great and I can finally wear size 10-12. I feel like I am dreaming lol .... I have been at a stall for a while but I'm ok with that. .... For now lol. since surgery at 232 I have lost 63 pounds

I feel like I have been in the 170's forever lol... I am finally 169. I haven't been this small since high school. My blood pressure is no longer an issue and my resting heart rate is now in the 80's instead of the high 90's. I feel great and I can finally wear size 10-12. I feel like I am dreaming lol .... I have been at a stall for a while but I'm ok with that. .... For now lol. since surgery at 232 I have lost 63 pounds

So I was shopping for new jeans this weekend and started in the Women's section of the store. Took a bunch of clothes into the dressing room (I think I have a shopping problem!) and realized as I tried on each item ... THEY WERE ALL TOO BIG!!! So I ventured over to the MISSES department (haven't shopped there in 10 years) and I fit into the L/XL shirts and a size 16 in Levi's. OMG - I am no longer in Plus sizes!! I was jumping up and down and giggling - I'm sure the other shoppers thought I was insane. But I was sooooo happy, I can't even begin to expain it Unfortunately the Levi's didn't fit me quite right, but I proceeded to New York & Co. and got my first ever pair of skinny jeans in a size ... wait for it... 14!!!! I started this journey at a size 22 so I'm just a little flippin excited

I have a friend who had this surgery years ago. She recommended that I take the same Vitamins she is. She has not lost any hair so far. I am taking ReVitalize 3times a day and natural creations enterobiotic sob probiotic supplement 2 at bed time. So far so good! Hope this helps any of you

I was sleeved the same day. I am a slow loser too. But I am down 29 lbs. I get frustrated but when was the last time any of us lost weight? It will only get better. I have found that the more I move the more I lose. Log every bite into my fitness pal or a program like it. Get a pedometer and get 10000 steps a day. That is the only thing that helps me lose.

So glad for you being under 200 and, most of all, for being off the blood pressure meds! Me too! We are so blessed! I look forward to dipping down below 200 in the coming weeks!

There is something good about finding others in the same boat. I really thought I was doing something wrong. Knowing I'm not alone in my struggle helps so much. The weight WILL come off...I guess it will just take some of us longer.
It will give our skin more time to spring back!
We didn't gain 100 lbs in a month so we can't expect to lose it that fast
Our blood pressure won't drop so dramatically that we pass out in public
Lots of positives...lol. I really am happy I'm not alone.

Here's a very easy online calculator: http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/calculate-weight-loss-percentage.html
Starting Weight: 270<br />Surgery Weight: 251<br />Two-Week Post-op Weight: 241

I also wanted you to know that she said my surgeon has a very reasonable goal for his VGS patients of 50 lbs lost in five months. Most of you (and I) are on track for meeting that goal. Feeling very encouraged even though losing more slowly that some of you! Have a blessed weekend my soon-to-be skinny friends!

Congrats on your successful surgery! My husband was sleeved in October 2012 and then i got mine in March, it's been an amazing journey and we've really been able to help each other out and keep the other on track. It's a great partnership. My only advice is to make sure ( once you are at the soft food stage) to chew very well and eat slowly!! At 2 months out i still have trouble with this from time to time, like today. I ate to fast and threw it up. Doesn't happen as much now but it still does. So my best advice to you both is to eat S-l-o-w!!! Oh and don't let yourself get dehydrated, trust me, it's not fun!!