Skinny in Here

Didn't hit my goal of 165, but made it through Thanksgiving Day and i am at 167.8. I'll take that!!

10/23 - 173 10/31 - 171.6 11/11 - 170.2 11/22 - 168.6 11/28 Thanksgiving Day Goal - 165

I agree!! Silicone sheets are excellent, even on old scars.

10/23 - 173 10/31 - 171.6 11/11 - 170.2 11/28 Thanksgiving Day Goal - 165

Thank all of you for responding!! As silly as it sounds, I feel better knowing this is most likely a virus and not a complication of the sleeve. I contacted my PCP on Friday and she said continue taking Imodium per the directions. I'll keep drinking, and maybe I'll lose an extra pound or two. There has to be something good to look forward to from this miserable bug!!

WARNING TMI Haven't been able to eat anything for 3 days without "dumping" what seems like gallons!! Going to try only Gatorade and toast today. Trying hard to stay hydrated.

There's a skinny woman inside this body and I can't wait to meet her again!!

10/23 - 173 10/31 - 171.6 Thanksgiving Goal - 165

Did any of you tie a specific event with a food? For example, on days I went into the office I'd stop by McDonalds for a kids meal and some cookies. So every time I'd get in the car to head home it became instinctive to stop by McDonalds. Same with lunch, I'd hear a particular program on the radio and say "Blizzard Time". Thankful I work from home most days or I'd be worse off than I was!!!

I put my cottage cheese in the blender with a little cream cheese, Greek yogurt and artificial sweetener. I mix it with strawberries. Can't stand cottage by itself either!

My addiction was Dairy Queen Blizzards. I couldn't stop myself!! I'd buy two mediums instead of a large so they would think I was taking one to someone else ... If that doesn't sound like an addict, I don't know what does.

In 5 days you will be craving liquids and the thought of a burger will make you nauseous. Hang on, you are almost there!!

For me it was kind of like marriage. I told my self if I couldn't go a few weeks without cheating, I surely was not ready to make a lifetime commitment.

I waited until after the surgery to tell most people. I didn't need to hear their opinion.

You can use them as soon as the skin is healed and there is no oozing or crusting at the site.

I am using these on my sleeve scars http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RDGDPQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used these on my TT scar. You can buy different sizes of sheets of silicone on this site as well if you prefer to use these instead of the nipple covers. They had the best price I found. http://www.vitalitymedical.com/nm-technologies-retouch-silicone-scar-reduction-sheets.html

I had a TT two years ago and used silicone sheets with much success. You have to look closely to see a scar. For the sleeve scars I have been using silicone nipple covers. They are working great so far. I bought them on amazon for a couple of dollars a pair.

I'm not sure we ever "stop". This is a lifestyle change .. a journey. I am not too surprised that you are not satisfied yet, after all it has only been 5-1/2 months. Try not to worry about what others say. You look great, but only you know how you feel. If you want to try adding some calories, it is up to you, just keep an eye on your weight and if you start gaining, then regroup.

I also used Dr. Kim. He and his staff are very professional and thorough. I was sleeved Aug. 5th and I am doing great!

I'm in!! Today. - 173 Thanksgiving - 165 Sloooooow loser!!

I lost quite a bit of weight PRIOR to WLS, then had a TT. After my TT, I had the mind set that "now I no longer have to be as careful about what I eat". Of course that thinking led me to ultimately need WLS. Just saying, don't fall into the same trap I did. Even after a TT it is still possible to gain In your abdomen. Your weight line increases and your upper abdomen will get fuller.

My surgeon recommended Fleexes.