Imsoready2013

Congrats!

Just dropping in to say hi:
I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years!
At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght, I am still not hungry ever!!!
Some things that have changed.
I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you really aren't controlled by food anymore. What a blessed time that is! Stay focused on your goals and all the new life you will have. It is worth far more than any food you will not eat.
The kids climbing into your lap in a reatraunt booth, riding all the roller coasters at six flaggs with them, kayaking with your sweet heart, running a race, wearing that sexy outfit on a dinner date, buying clothing at any store!!!!! Catching a stranger checking you out, and it isnt because they are afraid you might sit on them, all priceless. Best of all, extending your life!
Go suck the marrow outta life friends! Thats something we can eat our fill of :-)

My surgery was May 7th:
Heaviest weight: 392
Surgery weight: 365
As of today: 296
And I feel good! I'm losing about 2-4 lbs a week.

Surgery date January 7 2013. Weight 392 at surgery in grey shirt. Weight as of today 252lbs. Total weight loss is 140lbs.
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I had a 2 week liquid diet. Protein Shakes, broth, sugar free Jello and Vitamin Water.< /p>

I can't wait to not have to lie and say I "forgot" my bathing suit.
I can't wait to not cry in the changing rooms because I've gone up another size (or two)
I can't wait to NOT shop at Victoria's Secret, Aeropostale, Hollister and all the other places who couldn't accomodate my plus size body. If you can't bring yourself to clothe my plus size body, you don't get my money to clothe my skinny ass either!
I can't wait to not dress like I'm 20 years older than I really am
I can't wait to not have to put deodorant anywhere but my underarms
I can't wait to not have to tell my husband to slow down a little bit while we are walking - I'm going to make him keep up with me
I can't wait to not feel tired all the damn time!! - That's my biggest one!!
p.s. I absolutely love this thread!

I'm 3 months post op and my periods have completely sorted themselves out. I had my first period one week after my surgery, after an 8 month no show, and I don't know about them being regular cos I havent marked dates but I've now become one of those girls that knows when they'll get their period?
Sounds silly but that was never me, I pretty much walked around in fear of getting my period on the spot, to the point where I always had a spare pad in my bag and at one point wore panty liners EVERYDAY.

It's a nasogastric tube and it can't be used because it could puncture your stomach.

Just left post-op appt., down 8lbs in 6 days, I have advanced to Phase 2 which means I can have mashed/boiled potato, cream of wheat, Greek yogurt, soft scrambled egg, cottage cheese, etc and I'll be on this for 3 weeks. Dr said I look great, incision healing wonderful and keep up the good work. I am so excited, I'm going for a walk.
Start weight and heaviest was in December-384
Before surgery-354
Today-346

Was sleeved on March 19th. I couldn't really see a big difference until I looked at these pictures!! OMG!!

Just left post-op appt., down 8lbs in 6 days, I have advanced to Phase 2 which means I can have mashed/boiled potato, cream of wheat, Greek yogurt, soft scrambled egg, cottage cheese, etc and I'll be on this for 3 weeks. Dr said I look great, incision healing wonderful and keep up the good work. I am so excited, I'm going for a walk.
Start weight and heaviest was in December-384
Before surgery-354
Today-346

Had surgery on the 7th, came home yesterday. Dr. Morales said I did great. I stuck to my pre-op diet. I'm sore but, I'm up and walking. Haven't had to take any pain meds. They took my pump out yesterday before I left the hospital.

Had surgery on the 7th, came home yesterday. Dr. Morales said I did great. I stuck to my pre-op diet. I'm sore but, I'm up and walking. Haven't had to take any pain meds. They took my pump out yesterday before I left the hospital.

Well, Im at the hospital, my IV started and waiting for surgery. Had prayer and ready.

I start my liquid diet tomorrow too. I tried to eat everything I liked but I wasn't hungry. Wth! I'm ready for my journey to start.

I wanted to share this with all my May sleever buddies...Its from Joel Osteen
Today, declare that you will overcome every obstacle, outlast every challenge, and come through every difficulty better off than you were before.

Got my date set for the 7th may. Just started day 1 of the diet from hell! Lol

I start my liquid diet tomorrow too. I tried to eat everything I liked but I wasn't hungry. Wth! I'm ready for my journey to start.

Today I start my 2 week liquid diet and 2 weeks from today is my surgery, Yayyy!????