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I think my starting weight was 227, goal weight was 220? I can't find my old post lol

Today I weigh 217.4. I have hit the 70lb (70.6) weight loss mark and have moved into the "teens"! I think I'm in a stall right now but I'm trying to focus on the positive. Wonderland is not far away!

I think I've hit a a stall...just about 3 months out. Exercising, eating my Protein and getting most of my Water. Anyone else experience this? I've been going up and down the same 1lb for about 2 weeks now.

I'm a little over 3 months out- I think I've hit a stall. Been going up and down the same 1lb for the past 2 weeks. Anyone else experience this when u were that far out? Suggestions for breaking stall? I am exercising (ran a mud run on Saturday and a 5k this morning!), eating all my Protein, getting in most of my water...any other suggestions?

OMG.. I forgot about the lions!! The boy was too scared to hold the big one so I "manned up." I love this sleeve!!!

Great pics! Parasailing is on my bucket list and I was hoping to so thAt this summer!

Where was your cruise? Looks like a blast!

Good morning all! Today is my 5 month surgiversary and I feel fabulous. I can't believe how much has changed (for all of us) since I started this thread 9 months ago. Time flies, doesn't it?! So I usually weigh on Fridays, but since today is a "special" day I stepped on the scale. Only 2 pounds from Miranda's goal. Wow, that was "easy". (No really, it kind of was if I forget the travel nightmare and the diarrhea and the unnecessary worries). So I'm officially going to switch my ticker to my original personal goal of a normal BMI. (About 10 more pounds). But really, I NEVER thought I'd be in a size 12! So congrats on everyone's progress and good luck to all future OCCers. It's a great club to belong to,

Kindle! That is great! I feel your joy I just hit my 3 month surgiversary and I am down a total of 70.6lbs, halfway to my goal. 15 I lost on my own and 15 in preop, the other 40.6 since surgery. I feel great and this was the best decision I could ever make!

Good Morning! You ALL deserve applause at the weight lost and hard work you've put into this! This is the first time in my adult life that I feel like I can do this, and you've all had a hand in that! I'm sorry I haven't been back to reply to my previous posts, things around here are have been a little busy. I have now completed the requirements and am booked for surgery on July 2, now I just need to book flights. One by one, the fears I have about doing this are disintegrating, but I can honestly say that I am very anxious about the IV. I have never had luck with getting them done, needing to be poked multiple times. The last time I had one, in addition to the multiple pokes, they had to call to have the room cleaned b/c we had a spill, its no wonder I feel queasy when I get them. I've been reading online to find tricks to make it easier, like being well hydrated (as well a you can be when fasting for surgery) arm exercises to help increase circulation in them, and staying warm. These all seem to be pretty focused on people who have veins that are hard to find, but mine have been called "wiggly", so do any of you nurses know anything I can do to help? So far, I've just been hoping they'll give me an oral sedative before they place the iv.

I always had problems getting IVs and they had problems at the OCC too. So they knocked me out and then put it in. I told them I was a hard stick and they still tried then they said, yeah you are! Lol

Today I am 218.6 only lost .4lb this week but I had a really rough week and didn't exercise at all, so I will accept that and I'm happy I didn't gain and now I will do better this week. Hoping to hit 215 by Memorial Day!

I found this photographer on the internet. She does only boudoir photosensitive is the best in my area. She offers an option to choose outfits or you can bring your own. I brought my own. But she did send a very helpful and detailed list of suggestions as far as colors & outfits to avoid, shoe styles, accessories, and all that. It made shopping a little easier.

Awesome! Good to know!

3 months out on on having the sleeve done- best decision I've ever made! I'm 30- wish I had known about it in my 20s...life would've been so much better, instead of always feeling so self conscious and avoiding certain activities that my friends were doing like the beach or any kind of work out like climbing or hiking.

What do you eat for lunch and dinner? I'm struggling for meal ideas...I'm tired of ham and cheese roll ups, chicken salad, grilled chicken, meatballs.... Ideas please!

Post all of them??? I'm sure I'd be banned from this site. Lol

I'm looking to do a "skinny" photo shoot like this tool how did u find a photographer? Online or was it someone u knew. And did u have outfits picked out yourself? Or did they help suggest so outfits?

I'm struggling with food ideas...sick of eating the same old things. What kind of high Protein meals are you guys eating?

I have not made it a secret I have had the sleeve done when people ask. I have been with my company for 15 years and most know I have struggled with lupus so I am used to the personal questions. I have only been bothered by it once so far in this process. I had a co worker notice I colored my hair darker so he decided to yell across the room with many individual's present. "So does the gastric sleeve make your hair darker too?" It bothered me because he put my business out there. It should be my choice.

Wow that is terribly rude!! I have a friend who constantly makes jokes like "so why r u ordering that food when u can't eat it all anyway? Ur eyes really are bigger than ur stomach." It's so annoying!

This post of mine got way out of hand lol I agree, with the horror stories. People get the wrong leg worked on, different procedures done that weren't suppose to be done all the time here. Gauze and surgical tools are left in people a lot. I have one question about going to another country for surgery. Did the flight home worry anyone? I think of the pressure in the ear drums that pop. I didn't know if it made the surgical area more sore?

I had no issues flying home.

I have been in a stall for two weeks. Anyone have any tricks that got them out of their stalls and back on track? Thinking about going back to only Protein Shakes for a week to see if that helps.

When i stall, I back to the basics...I go back to only Protein shakes for 2-3 days and that usually kicks it off for me.

I know this will sound crazy, but do any of you feel awkward or not know how to take a compliment when people make comments about how much weight you've lost?? I didn't tell most of my coworkers, so now that people notice, I don't know what to say.

Doesn't sound crazy at all, I feel u! I feel SO awkward! I just say yes I have and don't continue the conversation. I also hate when people say "how many pounds have u lost?" How about, that's personal and I don't want to tell u?!

I hope I have the same experience. I feel like I run slower than I could walk but maybe I'm not as slow as I think either. We shall see. I'm doing Run or Dye and my runner friends said people all throw colored flour at each other. So it will be interesting. Wish I lived closer I would run with you. Fortunately for me I have a few friends that have been doing half marathons and they all just completed the Pittsburgh full marathon. My kids also run a few 5k's every year. Best of luck on your mud run!!!!!!!!!

Last reply I promise LOl... Either way, no matter what your speed, you are faster than everyone not doing anything and sitting on the couch

I hope I have the same experience. I feel like I run slower than I could walk but maybe I'm not as slow as I think either. We shall see. I'm doing Run or Dye and my runner friends said people all throw colored flour at each other. So it will be interesting. Wish I lived closer I would run with you. Fortunately for me I have a few friends that have been doing half marathons and they all just completed the Pittsburgh full marathon. My kids also run a few 5k's every year. Best of luck on your mud run!!!!!!!!!

I have found that when I push myself, it actually hurts my body less if I run faster. When I run at a slower jog, I get tired out quicker. No idea why lol

I hope I have the same experience. I feel like I run slower than I could walk but maybe I'm not as slow as I think either. We shall see. I'm doing Run or Dye and my runner friends said people all throw colored flour at each other. So it will be interesting. Wish I lived closer I would run with you. Fortunately for me I have a few friends that have been doing half marathons and they all just completed the Pittsburgh full marathon. My kids also run a few 5k's every year. Best of luck on your mud run!!!!!!!!!

I am hoping to do the Diva half marathon in Long Island New York in October if u wanna join that's my goal. They give u a tiara and a feather boa when u reach the halfway point of the race

Oh, that is a good point about post surgery bloating etc. I was thinking it would be better to go home and recover there. I think I would like to stay in Tijuana though - on a beach! Perhaps I should make it a vacation but then I would have to fly back alone cuz mom wouldn't be able to be gone that long. Congrats again on being 70 lbs down. That must feel wonderful. Did you find the pre-surgery diet difficult? BTW is there a forum here where you can make your own 'personal' thread as a diary on your journey rather than having to keep a separate blog?

Well it was in february when I went and it was cold in Philly! It was much more enjoyable recovering in sunny California! I booked a couple extra days in Tijuana Marriott and sat by the pool reading a book. It was only $65 a night and the hotel was very enjoyable. Staff were very friendly and I walked to Walmart by myself to get out and get some exercise.

Also, if you fly back on your own, just let the airport know that u r having surgery and need a wheel chair. That's what I did so I wasn't standing on my feel long waiting in lines and I got to go on the plane first I don't know about the forum question...I suppose u could just creat a forum and title it My experience

Honestly the pre op was not too hard for me because I made small changes along the way. It was a little challenging the first 2-3 days...my pre op liquid diet was 2 weeks. But I lost 15lbs doing it and that alone was rewarding!

Oh and I'm quite sure I had sleep apnea...but I never got tested for that and my mom says I snore WAY less and quieter now and I've noticed I don't wake up as often during the night now!

I lost 15 on my own from December and January. Then I lost 15 in my pre-op diet. Then from 2/17 until now 5/13 I have lost the additional 40

Yes they so have private rooms and they do out stockings on you to prevent blood clots. I actually made a mini vacation out if my surgery and spent a few days in San Diego after surgery so that it wouldn't be uncomfortable flying home. I'm glad I did too because for 3-5 days after surgery I was SOOOO bloated and gassy and uncomfortable! I wouldn't have wanted to fly like that lol

So...I have officially lost 50% of my excess weight!!! I am down 70lbs. I feel amazing but it still doesn't feel real!

I'm in pittsburgh. Did you cry when you crossed the finish line? I think I might lol

Yes I did!!! When I past the first mile I thought "huh? A mile already?" Then I thought I was gonna die during the 2nd mile bc it was all in the sun and when I entered into the 3rd mile and then saw the finish line, I thought "this can't be the finish line...already?" And when I was approaching it and saw the time was 39 minutes I started crying! I honestly did not think I was running that fast, I really thought I was going really slow! I'm now totally psyched for my next 5k which is a mud run!

Bummer, I go to Pittsburg often for work but I really wish I had some fellow wls buddies here in Philly to do races with!

@@covatila84 wow you are my hero! I'm about to go start week 7 now. My first 5k is June 7th. I'm still nervous I won't be able to run the whole thing. I did Race For The Cure on Mothers Day but just walked I didn't think I could do it yet, you must be so proud!! Congrats to you!!!

That's what I did! R u in Philly or was it somewhere else? I was SO proud of myself!