nmck

I wonder if wherever he saw pics of Snooki was specifically showing before/after pics or specifically talking about herweight loss. He sees you daily and the changes are harder to notice. Also, some guys are afraid to mentionanything weight related b/c if not worded just perfectly, they can end up eith a mouthful of their own foot! I would consider making your own before/after flyer to print for him and ask if he saw this hot brunette who lost over 50 lbs!

I'm finally in 1derland. Was stalled for a few weeks at 205 now I'm 198.8.

Good morning Martha 761 and and nmck. This morning starting out to be a good day, yesterday I did have some gas problems and pain. Went out and about with my husband yesterday evening to purchase a new cell phone. That was my first time out since my surgery. So I was a little tired, but OK. I have been walking on my treadmill 10 to 15 minutes per day, trying to keep increasing a little each day. I still have not weighed myself, but some of my clothes are looser. Going to do a little laundry and walk again later. The big truck comes in the evening, gotta make dinner for my husband!!! Lol!!! Considering I'm on liquids still, this is going to be a challenge to say the least

I told my family and closest friends eventually during the pre-program or right after. I still have not told most of the people in my life and I prefer it that wway for now. Once you tell, you can't untell!

I 2nd this sentiment. I revised from a labband to a sleeve 7 weeks ago. I wouldn't recommend the band to anyone.
#1: It has a very high complication rate. Almost 50% of people eventually have a complication ( I actually think it's much higher but those r the official stats) and with only 15% of ur stomach, u can't afford to lose anymore. It took my dr 30 extra minutes to dig my band out of my stomach, leaving damage. It's a good thing he took most of it out!
#2: It's the least productive surgery. If you can't lose with the sleeve, what makes you think a lesser surgery will work better?
#3: You're always chasing the elusive "sweet spot". It took me 4 mths to find it and many times to refind it in the 3 1/2 yrs I had it. It's like a heroin addict...
#4: Not sure a dr would even recommend or do a band over sleeve. most drs are phasing the lapband out (I think it was a fad, like Phen-Fen in the 90's). Altho I've heard of band-over-bypass (Carnie Wilson comes to mind). If they do it with that, there's a possibility they'd do it with the sleeve.
If I were you and the sleeve failed (I guess it happens to sleeves too. It happens to lots of lapbanders. I guess it never dawned on me that it wouldn't work. I mean they took out 85 of my stomach. How can it NOT work?) I would talk to my dr about the RNY. Seems like the logical next step. I didn't want the RNY cuz it seemed too drastic to lose 44 lbs. Not as if taking 85% of my stomach out isn't drastic, but not as drastic, IMHO.
Good luck with ur decision. I loved my band while it was working. Then it wasn't. You have to be a 100% rule follower to have the lapband. If you can't follow every rule to the T, the bands not for you.

I think "Pour Some Sugar On Me" is by Def Leppard.

So call me strange, but when I find myself being self-defecting, I pick a "theme song" that helps me get through the moment. It's a quick way to elevate my mood and get me moving in a positive direction. If you had a theme song, what would it be? My current one is 'Pour Some Sugar Me' by Poison. :-)

Update pic, building more muscle and skin is getting tighter.

I told my closest friends and family before the surgery, none of them said anything negative.
Once i hit 150 lbs lost i started to tell people i had wls. Anyone who even questions it gets the same response. "Did you see what i looked like before? Id have this surgery again tomorrow if i had too."
Miserable people try to inflict there misery on the people around them. Either cut them out, or overwhelm them with your new found happiness.

I tell anyone if they ask. I have mentioned I am having surgery in September and if it is someone I feel comfortable with, and if they ask what kind of surgery I'm having I tell them. So far, everyone's reactions have been positive. I have done enough research, and am secure enough in my decision that I don't really care what anyone else thinks. My husband, daughter and close friends - even my boss- have so far been very supportive.

I considered Hershey. How long was the program? Did u like it? How are you doing? When was your surgery?

I've lost a total of 88 lbs and 49 since surgery 5-8-13. I'm so proud of myself for what I have accomplished. I have worked hard at eating right and exercise throughout my journey. I've been taking all my meds and Vitamins as prescribed, until recently.
Now, since I've gotten a little comfortable I've become a bit too relaxed with my responsibilities with my sleeve. It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement of the new energy, compliments, clothes that fit. OMG! This list is long; but it's time to wake up. I have never had a stall before, believe it or not, but I have not lost weight in the last week. I don't believe I am in a stall now; I think it's due to overeating and not working out as much in the past week and half.
This bad moment started when I decided to enroll in school to get my BA of Behavior Science degree. I'm so excited and welcome the opportunity, but I definitely feel the stress of it all. I notice that I started craving foods I don't normally eat. I was hungry more often, but that was acceptable to indulge because I had worked so hard and deserved a mini break and reward. WRONG WAY THINKING!!! Now, I crave everything and never feel satisfied. I have let the "carb monster" back into my life and it's HELL!.
I'm not beating myself up though, because I knew this might happen and I'm prepared. Tomorrow is a new day. I am going to do 20 carbs a day for 2 weeks and then no more than 40 a day from now on. I know I can tolerate a splurge moment from time to time and it not bother me, but that's it. I have let myself be talked into a false sense of security about my weight control. I am almost 4 months out and thought it would be longer before this happened, but I'm glad it did so I can nip in the bud right now. I have also quit posting and reading the 2 forums I look to for support. That is another no-no.
Even though I'm starting low-carb tomorrow and this will help with the cravings; I realize this is not the only problem. I have let myself get sucked into food being my comforter again. I've worked so hard to change that habit, and with good success until now. I would love to hear what others have done in the past that have helped you deal with your anxiety and/or stress. I realize there's no magic bullet, but sometimes you can really learn from others experiences and solutions.
Thank you for listening. I don't want lectures, please, I just need support and prayers.

Just came home from the hospital and I decided to weight my self since I'm feeling a little light. The day before surgery I was 303 and today I'm 293... Ten pounds in 3 days???

I told my sister then she became very negative. Always making comments about how the people SHE knows that did it were successful at first then gained weight back. I proceeded to thell her that my urologist wanted me to wait 6 months because of my history of kidney stones. She stopped asking and talking about it then. I have been sleeved for almost a month, have lost over 50 pounds since May and she is none the wiser. Did I lie? Yup. But I cut the negativity out. The people that you think should be the most supportive sometimes aren't. Use your best judgement.

I was counseled by the psych guy to not tell anyone. He has had WLS as well, and said that it's better to not make it hugely public (unless a person really wants to - personal choice of course), because of the scrutiny people then subject you to. I agree with him, and decided to tell only a few close friends and my mother. No one else in my family knows, although I will end up telling my step dad. So, right now, a total of 7 people know...soon to be 8. I am not ashamed, but I don't like being under scrutiny like that! A bunch of people at my work have had surgery and everyone knows -- that's just not for me at this time in my life. (By the way, I'm realistic - eventually word will probably get out but for now, here's my line: "Thanks for noticing I'm losing weight. I'm working with my doctor and a nutritionist, following a high-protein, low-carb diet.") - which is all true Good luck to you!

I'm sort of in love with not explaining things to people who don't have a need to know, and just with not telling personal info of any kind. So I'm not a tell-er in general LOL. No regrets on that one.

I am in the same boat. I'm 27 years old and I've done my best to cut out the toxic people in my life. My Mom passed when I was 19 so eating my feelings and being a shut in helped contribute to my weight. My husband knows and my little sister who lives with me knows. I have told two friends--both slim and petite women. They haven't made any rude comments or anything to me. I decided not to tell my MIL or my husbands Grandmother and cousins. They are all biased against overweight people. To be blunt, they just hate fat people. I've been with my husband since I was 16 and even though I was just chubby back then his Grandmother would pinch my fat and ask me if I had lost weight when she was really being rude because I had gained. I will tell my MIL in the future.
I don't want anyone in my business. I don't want to deal with the negative comments that come from two places: 1. ignorance 2. jealousy. Either they have never had a weight problem and do not understand how I cannot "just get off my a** and do it myself." Or they do have a weight problem and won't make their own life changes so they want to put me down. Later on down the road I will probably be open about it. Right now--this journey is a personal one and the only people allowed on this ride are those who will not put me down.
I decided to tell my father's sister a few weeks ago to gauge her reaction. She asked me if I would actually be able to give up food. In my father's family, food equals love, comfort, and is the center of everything. They are all heavy. She told me good luck but just seemed so shocked that I would willingly give up food. This was while she placed a bulk size bag of candy on the table next to an apple pie and a chocolate cake. So needless to say I will not be visiting her for a while after my surgery lol.
Whatever you choose---good luck to you and I hope you end up surrounded by only positive people!

I told my family and closest friends eventually during the pre-program or right after. I still have not told most of the people in my life and I prefer it that wway for now. Once you tell, you can't untell!

Time of the month? 2 pounds is likely Fluid since you're eating nothing different. Trust yourself and it will resolve itself!

Pokey's comments are so much funnier when looking at that pic of MiMi from Drew Carey. Best pic for this type of convo!

i feel like im watching an episode of catfish in real time LMAO

Wow...I've always been jealous of my friends who seem to live in Lululemon...that's disappointing!
Unfortunately, these companies can size things how they want. If being a size 12 is considered and XL, then I guess my goal is to be XL! Ha!
I do think that their whole brand is targeted at a luxury clientele that does a little yoga inbetween lunching with the ladies and redecorating the beach house...(snark alert, haha)...it kinda reminds me of Abercrombie only going up to a certain size because they only want their clothes on a certain body type. A shame, for sure...and stupid, if you ask me! It ignores a whole other consumer set and their money...which functions the same no matter what size you are.

This isn't a rant about vertical sleeve, but more a rant about Lululemon, the fitness clothing company. I live in So. Cal. where the Lululemon logo is as ubiquitous as Starbucks and luxury car emblems...so, I'm feeling pretty good about myself, and decided to go to their website and check out a pair of their workout pants...and you know what their largest size is??? A 12.....which they have the audacity to describe as XL. Even when I get to that size I am very tempted to give a big F U to them on principal.

Is it something to do with steers and.....oh nevermind.