snochick2005

You sound exactly like me, weight evenly proportioned everywhere... I'm 27 and no kids. I'll be honest, the skin bothers me more then I thought it would presurgery. I have a little more then I hoped, but still not that much.
HOWEVER, I can stand up without my knees killing me... I can walk up the 3 flight of stairs at my work without getting winded. I can shop anywhere I want and buy cute clothes. My clothes hide all of it (as well as my kymaro body shapers). I won't get into how much better sex is... It was good before, but let's just say lots more things are possible once 145 lbs are gone! If I'm feeling self conscience about the little sagging skin, I wear lingerie. I'm excited to ride amusement park rides again this summer, because I haven't been in 5+ years. I'm playing softball again. I tried on wedding dresses and actually enjoyed the experience.
I could go on and on about all the positive things that having this surgery to help me lose weight has done for my life... In short, yes the skin bothers me at times, but I have NEVER regretted the decision to have the surgery because of it.

You sound exactly like me, weight evenly proportioned everywhere... I'm 27 and no kids. I'll be honest, the skin bothers me more then I thought it would presurgery. I have a little more then I hoped, but still not that much.
HOWEVER, I can stand up without my knees killing me... I can walk up the 3 flight of stairs at my work without getting winded. I can shop anywhere I want and buy cute clothes. My clothes hide all of it (as well as my kymaro body shapers). I won't get into how much better sex is... It was good before, but let's just say lots more things are possible once 145 lbs are gone! If I'm feeling self conscience about the little sagging skin, I wear lingerie. I'm excited to ride amusement park rides again this summer, because I haven't been in 5+ years. I'm playing softball again. I tried on wedding dresses and actually enjoyed the experience.
I could go on and on about all the positive things that having this surgery to help me lose weight has done for my life... In short, yes the skin bothers me at times, but I have NEVER regretted the decision to have the surgery because of it.

175 this morning! I made my goal :-)

I'm so sorry for everything that you and Bear are going through! Life is not fair! It's not easy to do the things we need to for ourselves when we see our loved ones struggling. Keep coming on here for support, talking with friends, and anything else you can do to let out your feelings. You are going through so much and need to be able to share it rather then bottle it up and resort back to old habits to deal with it. I know I would need a lot of support if I was in your shoes as I am an emotional eater. I agree that seeing a therapist might also be helpful.
Take care of yourself for his sake because I'm sure he wants you to be happy and healthy despite everything that's going on. You are a beautiful couple! You and Bear are in my thoughts!

I'm at 176.1 today. Only 1.1 till goal :-)
This is the lowest I have weighed since I was a junior in high school!

I'm at 176.1 today. Only 1.1 till goal :-)
This is the lowest I have weighed since I was a junior in high school!

I'm almost 9 months out and down 141 lbs total (116 lbs since surgery). It's weird to think about the fact that I've lost more then my fiancé's sister weighs!
Yesterday, I finally got up the courage to try on wedding dresses. That was nerve racking! I was amazed that I almost fit into a size 10 dress (darn boobs) and I liked the more fitted dresses... 1 year ago, that would never have happened.
Finally deciding to do the sleeve was the best decision I've even made. After years of struggling with my weight, I'm finally getting close to my goal. Overall, I just want to be happy in my own skin and able to do everything I want. This summer, I'm joining a softball team. I've wanted to play again for years and now I can :-) also amusement parks here I come! This has been a great year and it keeps getting better :-)
I hope that everyone is making there way towards their goals!

I'm almost 9 months out and down 141 lbs total (116 lbs since surgery). It's weird to think about the fact that I've lost more then my fiancé's sister weighs!
Yesterday, I finally got up the courage to try on wedding dresses. That was nerve racking! I was amazed that I almost fit into a size 10 dress (darn boobs) and I liked the more fitted dresses... 1 year ago, that would never have happened.
Finally deciding to do the sleeve was the best decision I've even made. After years of struggling with my weight, I'm finally getting close to my goal. Overall, I just want to be happy in my own skin and able to do everything I want. This summer, I'm joining a softball team. I've wanted to play again for years and now I can :-) also amusement parks here I come! This has been a great year and it keeps getting better :-)
I hope that everyone is making there way towards their goals!

Women retain Water during their monthly cycle. You could try adding a natural diuretic during that week to reduce the Water retention.
I put a 1/4 of a lemon in my water bottle, skin and all. It's a natural diuretic and helps water taste a lil better :-)

After 9 months and >100 lbs lost, I really thought my weight loss had pretty much come to an end. I lost a total of 1.8 lbs for month 9, for heaven's sake. However, I am pleased to report that I must still have a bit of weight to go as I am down a whole 5.4 lbs already for this month.
Here's the thing, though. If this was all that I could lose, I would STILL be happy, still be pleased at how much healthier I am and how much more active I feel, and I will still continue to work at keeping the losses I have achieved. On the other hand, I'm not quite ready to throw in the towel yet. I am still 18 lbs away from "normal" and although it may take me another 4-5 months, I think I can get there. I'm going for it!
For those ahead of me in this journey you should be pleased to know that I finally understand where you are coming from and now know the joys and frustrations of VERY SLOW PROGRESS after months of occasionally impressive losses. For those of you behind me in the journey, enjoy it as it comes and understand that stalls and slowdowns are just part of the natural progression. Don't let them get you down.
I'm pleased to report in at 184.6 this month, now within 5 lbs of the lowest I can ever remember weighing in as an adult. And yes, I am going to repeat the goofy mantra that gets so overused on this site because, well, I just can't help it. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!

Down 2 pounds this week....215!
On another note, my son graduated from college this weekend and the ceremony had over 50,000 in attendance. It was great to be able to take the stairs with ease and not be out of breath making the trek to the upper deck! We had a picnic afterwards and I was even able to make good food choices and not over-induldge! Happy, happy!

I'm 178.9. Yay for finally making it to the 170's consistently!

I thinks it depends on how far you are from your goal. Some people are naturally slower losers, which is not a bad thing! It gives your skin the opportunity to stay caught up.
For me, the farther I was from goal the faster I lost. So like the first month, starting at 296, I lost about 25 lbs. the next months were between 15-20, then down to about 10 a month. Now that I'm within 20 lbs of my final goal, it's going really slow!

I thinks it depends on how far you are from your goal. Some people are naturally slower losers, which is not a bad thing! It gives your skin the opportunity to stay caught up.
For me, the farther I was from goal the faster I lost. So like the first month, starting at 296, I lost about 25 lbs. the next months were between 15-20, then down to about 10 a month. Now that I'm within 20 lbs of my final goal, it's going really slow!

I'm almost 9 months out and down 141 lbs total (116 lbs since surgery). It's weird to think about the fact that I've lost more then my fiancé's sister weighs!
Yesterday, I finally got up the courage to try on wedding dresses. That was nerve racking! I was amazed that I almost fit into a size 10 dress (darn boobs) and I liked the more fitted dresses... 1 year ago, that would never have happened.
Finally deciding to do the sleeve was the best decision I've even made. After years of struggling with my weight, I'm finally getting close to my goal. Overall, I just want to be happy in my own skin and able to do everything I want. This summer, I'm joining a softball team. I've wanted to play again for years and now I can :-) also amusement parks here I come! This has been a great year and it keeps getting better :-)
I hope that everyone is making there way towards their goals!

Yes he was very impressive! On the day of surgery, he spent like 20 extra minutes talking with me answering my last minute panic questions. He also did my gallbladder surgery about 2 months ago.
Very knowledgeable! Very good bedside manner! I was very happy with him :-)

Saw the surgeon today and got my date! MAY 20th......Here we go!! Almost to "Oz" :-)

Today I'm down to 180.1 lbs, so down 2.1 lbs. It sucks though because I bounced around all weekend in 179. Next week I am going to officially crossed into the 170s! :-)
My starting weight was 182.2 lbs
My memorial goal is 175 lbs

I'm almost 9 months out and down 141 lbs total (116 lbs since surgery). It's weird to think about the fact that I've lost more then my fiancé's sister weighs!
Yesterday, I finally got up the courage to try on wedding dresses. That was nerve racking! I was amazed that I almost fit into a size 10 dress (darn boobs) and I liked the more fitted dresses... 1 year ago, that would never have happened.
Finally deciding to do the sleeve was the best decision I've even made. After years of struggling with my weight, I'm finally getting close to my goal. Overall, I just want to be happy in my own skin and able to do everything I want. This summer, I'm joining a softball team. I've wanted to play again for years and now I can :-) also amusement parks here I come! This has been a great year and it keeps getting better :-)
I hope that everyone is making there way towards their goals!

I have been there (pre-sleeve), so I know the pain you are feeling. It's a terrible thing to have to experience! I'm so sorry for your loss :-( **hugs**

Count me in too! I am ashamed to say I went up 2.1 lbs since yesterday... Way too much grazing behavior! Stupid multiple holiday celebrations (my fiance's family and then mine)...
My starting weight is 182.2 lbs
My memorial goal is 175 lbs
Thanks Bea!!!

Happy Easter!!
Today I weighed in at 180.4 lbs. I met my original goal of 182, but I changed it 2 weeks ago to 178 :-( Silly me!!
9.7 is pretty good for 4 weeks and I am satisfied :-)
Congrats on all your successes!! Have a great night and I will see you at next challenge tomorrow!

Thinking back to my preop diet, days 2-3 were the hardest. Then it got a lot easier! If you can make it past your mental "food block" it'll get easier on the other side! Kinda like runners block :-) After the sleeve it's much easier! I was forcing myself to eat during the first few stages. Now 8 months later, I'm eating anything fine, except I forget to sometimes. I never thought I would forget to eat!!
Also try sugar free carnation instant Breakfast with skim milk. Has a few more carbs then others, but it's much easier to drink if you struggle with Protein drinks.
You can do it!! Don't quit! Think of all the diets and other bs you've tried to lose weight in the past. Let those thoughts of your efforts motivate you because this time it'll actually work!! :-)

Okay...we might as well go another round with the Challenges! Especially since they are so darn FUN!
The new topic is called "Memorial Day Challenge" (no surprise there!) and can be found at:
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/304846-memorial-day-challenge/
If you ever get lost, I tag all of these with the term "challenge" so you should be able to search the forums for it and find the link there as well.
Good luck tomorrow as we bring the Easter Challenge to a close! I figured we might as well jump right in to the Memorial Day challenge, so the weigh-ins will be on MONDAYS and will start the day after the Easter Challenge ends (April 21).
Bea

I'm a teacher and I've always been the fat teacher. I work with inner city kids, so I've been called fat a$$ and other lovely names by some of my more precious darlings...
Yesterday, my students today were talking about their teachers. One asked if the other had that "big girl." The other said no, I don't have any fat teachers. I have that student 2 times a day :-) apparently I'm not a fat teacher anymore!!! :-D
Then I stopped the conversation because we don't talk about other people that way. In my head, I was dancing and celebrating tho!