ShrinkyDinkMe101

My two year surgiversery came and went and I didn't even realize it! food no longer controls my life! I don't constantly think, dream or live for food! I have reached my goal, and I love it! I will be completing my journey next month by having two plastics surgeries. First I will be having a Tummy Tuck to remove my apron that started by having my beautiful children, and was made worse by becoming morbidly obese. The second will be a breast lift with implants to get the girls back.
My only regret still remains that I did not get the sleeve sooner. This is a gift...the best one I could have ever done for myself and my family. I am healthier, happier....and stronger because of my sleeve! I will be posting more befores and afters once my surgeries are complete.
Good luck to all that are planning, or contemplating this surgery.
I have lost more then 140 pounds...and I will NEVER go back to that girl again....thanks to my sleeve!

Tell you what. At five years out (and 10 and 15 and etc...mother nature willing...), I will still be rocking this emeffing sleeve. No WAY I'm cutting out most of my stomach then just being a recidivist fat chick. I mean: NO. WAY. Stats can suck it.
ETA: I never lost my hunger anyhow, so I've had to learn to cope with that being present the entire process. So meh.
EATA: OMG, that is my bariatric clinic being quoted...! They are experts in this procedure, but I normally only see them quoted in academic literature...

A few years ago I finally found an exercise I love (tennis) and kept getting injuries. Final straw was getting overheated on the tennis court and not being able to cool off because of the 100 lbs of "insulation" I've been carrying around. I just got completely fed up! My parents have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea & one has had a stroke at 57. My husband told me a few years back that he was no longer attracted to me and my preteen daughter has started making remarks about my weight. I think I just had the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" switch flip. My friends are very supportive and so far I'm really loving this surgery!

Thanks everyone for the kind words! It really made me feel better! And for all the birthday wishes! My day was great! Went shopping and was down two pant sizes and two shirt sizes! Made me feel great!!!! Feeling better today!!!

Haha! I remember before surgery I told my nut that I will never do the purée stage that my doctor had in his progression guidelines!
"I will just stay with shakes malt o meal and such" I said! First day I was allowed "real" food albeit blended? I was a blending fool! chicken and gravy! Meatloaf gravy and watery mashed potatoes! I ate it and I LOVED it

As of this morning, I am down 100lbs since my surgery 12/17/13.
Current weight 175 lbs.

I slept in my bed from day 1 with 3 pillows. I slept just fine! Week 2 I slept on my side with a pillow under my tummy and that was wonderful. No problems sleeping for me!

A few years ago I finally found an exercise I love (tennis) and kept getting injuries. Final straw was getting overheated on the tennis court and not being able to cool off because of the 100 lbs of "insulation" I've been carrying around. I just got completely fed up! My parents have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea & one has had a stroke at 57. My husband told me a few years back that he was no longer attracted to me and my preteen daughter has started making remarks about my weight. I think I just had the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" switch flip. My friends are very supportive and so far I'm really loving this surgery!

A few years ago I finally found an exercise I love (tennis) and kept getting injuries. Final straw was getting overheated on the tennis court and not being able to cool off because of the 100 lbs of "insulation" I've been carrying around. I just got completely fed up! My parents have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea & one has had a stroke at 57. My husband told me a few years back that he was no longer attracted to me and my preteen daughter has started making remarks about my weight. I think I just had the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" switch flip. My friends are very supportive and so far I'm really loving this surgery!

A few years ago I finally found an exercise I love (tennis) and kept getting injuries. Final straw was getting overheated on the tennis court and not being able to cool off because of the 100 lbs of "insulation" I've been carrying around. I just got completely fed up! My parents have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea & one has had a stroke at 57. My husband told me a few years back that he was no longer attracted to me and my preteen daughter has started making remarks about my weight. I think I just had the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" switch flip. My friends are very supportive and so far I'm really loving this surgery!

I have the same as you do. I had surgery August 6th and no complications so far.

Ok starting stats were:
Highest weight known: 345
Weight day of surgery: 315
This mornings weight: 198
Woo hoo!!
Surgery was 11/20/12
Here is a pic of me at my heaviest:
Here is me trying on clothes at about 205-ish.
And here is me the other night taking a self gratifying selfie!! Lol.

I'm almost one month out...I don't feel any restriction from liquids. I also don't feel restriction from yogurt. But, I definitely feel restriction when I eat my soft foods. I can only eat about 2-3 oz at a time.

You need to eat your protein! I'm supposed to get between 60-80 grams a day.

You got to goal weight in a month?! I would talk to your doctor immediately.

I think you have been amazingly successful! First a huge weight loss, while staying in school and preparing for a better life / long term career puts you in the "winner!" column. Yes, you are living in bad situation, and you are missing having supportive people around you, and that can feel overwhelming at times. Be glad that you are past the bad relationship, and that you have a bright future ahead of you. Your feelings are temporary and your other challenges can be fixed! Hang in there, finish your degree and the world will be yours for the taking! You might check into counseling services at your school. Most schools have people available to assist with the emotional bumps in the road!

Hey shrinks this whole foods will have a hot bar and a lot more it will be the best one in ok. Do u happend to know the names of the apt complex I am looking to rent until I know I am going to be at this one for the long haul. I was looking at greenbrier any reviews on that. Store should be opening mid November thanks so much for the help

I'd avoid anything north of Admiral, east of Mingo (above 51st), and west of the river (above 51st). The area west of Southern Hills Country Club is pretty bad. Hip areas include Brookside, Downtown, Cherry Street (15th Street), and the Pearl District. In suburban areas, midtown has more crime than far southern areas. You can get just about anywhere in town in 20 minutes. I love Tulsa!

Hey I am getting sleeved sept 20 but moving to tulsa from ny in November is tulsa a nice city any thing I should worry about or parts I should stay away from

You guys are too funny!
I had my post op today too.....10 pounds down......congrats on the BMI reclassification!!!!

I have to share this recipe. My dh made me pumpkin and blue cheese Soup. It was amazing. Perfect texture and great flavor.
He just softened pumpkin within garlic and onion. Then added 4 cups of chicken stock. And boiled.
He drained the stick and puréed the veg with 6 slices of cooked crisp bacon. Added it to the stock
He continued cooking and then melted 1/2 Cup of Gorgonzola cheese into it. It was amazeballs. I've been eating it for two days now!
Try it. It really was wonderful!

I had horrible nausea the first night! Walk if you can for the gas. I'm a week out and feel pretty normal (but no physical hunger!).

108 pounds gone 6 months 6 pounds to my goal 30 to be at normal bmi

Sleeved feb this year. Down 86lbs. Wife is down 85. Loving the new changes.

Here's what I do: you know that 90% of the enjoyment in food is actually in the smell. That's why people who lose their sense of smell get really thin, because they can't smell food anymore.
When I gave up sugar years ago, I learned that just because something smells good, doesn't mean I have to stuff it in my face. I learned to bask in the smell, roll around in it, and get my enjoyment from that.
I have lovely memories of brownies, Cookies, cakes. I think of them like an old lover. It was fun while it lasted, but I certainly don't want it inside me again!