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I had a boyfriend who remained friends with one of his ex's. we were at the "meet the friends" stage and she made it obvious that she had no desire to meet me. Barely said 3 words. Later found out that the "pet" name she and her fiends had for me was-- you guessed it--Godzilla. Presumably, because I was large and ugly (merely a guess since they have said anything to me).
So my name is a reminder that people may judge us, but their opinions never define who we are as people. At the end of the day, I can lose weight. however, there is no surgery to cure geriatric mean girls of their narrow minded bishy ways. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I am three month out and my stomach is still trying to communicate with the world. Oddly enough, I don't notice it when home
alone but Soooooo embarrassing in my weekly bible study. It is the "unofficial" thirteenth member.

Even though I'm sleeved, glad to find this sub-forum of low-carb eaters. My husband and I were sleeved together and we're following low carb as well.
I wanted to share my blog site which has lots of low-carb, high Protein, largely paleo and largely gluten-free recipes. They're easy, many require very little skill or time to cook and I try to mix up the types of cuisine. I also have lots of pressure cooker and crock-pot recipes. If you are on full liquids I have some high protein Soups for those who are sick of sweet Protein shakes, as we were.
I do NOT make money off this site, I just do it for fun and to help others with WLS who are not comfortable with cooking. I hope you'll visit or subscribe, and get some ideas to try out.
If any of you would like to "guest blog" one of your favorite recipes, I'd love to include those.
The site is www.sleevers.wordpress.com
Enjoy!

Tell you what purée comes close to if. Try googling eggface ricotta bake. So good! And satisfied my "Italian" craving early on.

Do you know, that part has been relatively easy for me. No one seems to notice what I eat and they're all quite glad to eat my leftovers. I eat with clients a lot. I often just say, I'm not that hungry today (which is true!) or I ate a late Breakfast, and after that, it seems to be a non-issue.

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May 17....226. 11-16-13. 143

AMAZING! U are new! Rockin that dress miss!

69 pounds. Six months.

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70 lbs down since sleeved on 7/10/13. 115 down overall

Down 129 pounds 9 months out 1/21/13

Your welcome! Anytime! My personal email is loveit1222@yahoo.com if you ever have any questions. It took me 5-6mths to reach this weight.

Thanks. I'm not famous....maybe notorious.
Advice? Stick to your docs pre and post op plan. If you feel you need to deviate from it, contact him first. You might find him more flexible than you think but it's worth talking things out with him. Really embrace loving Water. After surgery make that priority number 1. Protein next. Walk as often as you can those few weeks post op. Do not compare your weight loss to others and be disappointed. Do not be surprised if you stall or even gain a pound here and there. Body weight fluctuates for so many reasons. Take before and after pics and measurements. They tell the real story. Not the scale. The scale is a lying fiend and will break your heart at some point. That's guaranteed. Take a long look at your food issues. What foods and emotions trigger you to eat? Keep asking yourself this question even after surgery because the answer will get even clearer as time goes on. Starches and sweets increase hunger. So if you don't want to be hungry those are the first things that should go. Surround yourself with positive supportive people and distance yourself from those that make this thing harder. You're saving your own life here, it's too important to let others sabotage it. Find some sort of physical activity that you enjoy and do it as often as you can. Exercise does not have to be a tedious chore. Be prepared to second guess your decision at some point, but know that will pass. Weigh and measure your portion sizes so you know exactly how much you're eating and log it on MYFITNESSPAL or elsewhere. Studies show that it increases the chance of long term success.
Never ever lose your sense of humor. You're gonna need it.
Lastly, take all the advice given here with a grain of salt and a dash of common sense.

Surgery date 8/29/13 at 375lbs
Cw 333lbs

Mr. Butter,
I have to say that the guy in the after pics looks like the son of the guy in the before pics.
PS, I almost feel like I'm talking to a celeb after reading many of your posts in other threads. I especially love your friendly banter with Laura-ven. I'm going to be sleeved on 11-25. Any advice?

HW 276
SW 261 dos 11/7/12
TODAY 174!
3X to 10-11 woohooooo!
These pics are last year to this and last month.
-102 pounds, 1yr 6days post op

Day of surgery 203lbs
Today 147lbs
Went from size 16 to 7

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18 months post op....from 401 to 223

I'm a meal skipper too. I'd go all day and then eat a huge meal for dinner Bc I'd let myself get too hungry. My nut has told me if I gain weight during my supervised visits that they'd extend me.
I was told that meal skipping needs to be nipped in the bud before surgery, as that cannot happen afterward. She said if I cannot stomach eating breakfast that I am to have one Protein drink, then a small healthy meal of meat and veggies for lunch and dinner. If I get hungry, she listed a couple of snack I can have. Yogurt, low fat cottage cheese or a piece of fruit. This is to get me in the habit of eating how I'll be eating after surgery. It's hard. I've lost 10 pounds and my last visit is December 6. I try and tell myself that if I cannot stick to this, how am I gonna do my preop? I just wanted to let you know I totally feel where you're coming from.
April

-49.1 lbs!!!

I'm seven weeks post op and I have a looong way to go, but your pictures are an inspiration to me. i took some pictures this weekend and compared them to what I looked like only few weeks before my surgery (8/19/13). Can't believe the difference already and can't wait to see what I look like by new year's.
Also flew this weekend and it was the first time in YEARS that I fit in the seat without making the armrest pop up or having to practically jam myself against the window side so that I wouldn't "ooze" over to the adjoining seat! Flying has been a huge source of anxiety for me-so grateful for my sleeve!

I had a boyfriend who remained friends with one of his ex's. we were at the "meet the friends" stage and she made it obvious that she had no desire to meet me. Barely said 3 words. Later found out that the "pet" name she and her fiends had for me was-- you guessed it--Godzilla. Presumably, because I was large and ugly (merely a guess since they have said anything to me).
So my name is a reminder that people may judge us, but their opinions never define who we are as people. At the end of the day, I can lose weight. however, there is no surgery to cure geriatric mean girls of their narrow minded bishy ways. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I had a boyfriend who remained friends with one of his ex's. we were at the "meet the friends" stage and she made it obvious that she had no desire to meet me. Barely said 3 words. Later found out that the "pet" name she and her fiends had for me was-- you guessed it--Godzilla. Presumably, because I was large and ugly (merely a guess since they have said anything to me).
So my name is a reminder that people may judge us, but their opinions never define who we are as people. At the end of the day, I can lose weight. however, there is no surgery to cure geriatric mean girls of their narrow minded bishy ways. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Posted to wrong August sleevers thread earlier. So apologies for the repeat. Sleeved 8/19 down 31 from surgery (41 from preop). Seems impossible but I SWEAR most of it has been in my waist and upper body. Anyone else have that problem? Glad to be losing period, but beginning weight training to "encourage" lower body loss. Hope it works

I've had a Body Bug and I moved to the Fitbit Flex. I like both. Right now I prefer the Flex because, for me, it's less noticable than wearing an armband.
The Flex will connect with your smartphone to give you real time data. The new Fitbit, the Force, looks cool and gives you a read out on the device - I kind of wish I would have waited and gotten the Force.
At any rate, they will both monitor your activity - which is cool.

Girls you look wonderful!! Will share mine too Sleeved 6/3. HW 344 (in pic) CW 258