Seela

You're not alone. I did get rid of all of my really big stuff but I've been holding onto sizes 14 and under. It's not that I'm setting myself up to fail, it's more that I'm a realist and if I do slip up in the future I sure as hell don't want to have to shop for bigger clothes. I hope I never have to open the box.

Ok, I'm gonna post an honest and, IMHO, awesome pic of me. I took pics 1/28, a day into my pre-surg diet....

Surgery was 2/10.

I've taken several pics in the meantime... And I took some yesterday.

Anyway, I'm sharing because I have lost 1/3 of my excess weight. I am still really big... But I've changed a lot.

Posting those pics took guts. Your progress is absolutely incredible. You must feel terrific, I'm so happy for you!

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Interesting list, especially that last one. I would think by yhe time you list premature death it would be just a little late for wls

I am the same way... I can not drink plain Water & always have to add crystal lite to it & anything that is cold from the fridge & not room temperature bothers my stomach a lot so to avoid feeling uncomfortable I just stick with hot tea or room temp crystal lite water

I didn't want ro be adding sugar or artificial sweeteners all the time so I got flavored stevia drops. I like Sweet Leaf brand, I get them on Amazon about $10 a jar but you only need a drop or two so it lasts a really long time

SW 179 lbs

Week 1 177.2

CW 175.2

GW for Easter 174

Plain Water is just to... hard for my stomach so I have to always add something to it. And I can't do cold anymore. So completely weird.

Follow it to a T. Those rules are there for a reason. Just because you don't notice any ill effects doesn't mean there aren't any. You trusted your doctor to perform surgery on you, trust him now.

You're most likely eating too fast/much. Slow down and eat less. This is common early out.

I'm on the other side of the fence. I've told everyone. Most people are supportive and curious. A small handful of people were not. I don't care. I have enjoyed educating people and every single person who was negative in the beginning has changed their toon now that they see how much more healthy and happy I am. If someone is negative I simply walk away or ignore it. It doesn't matter to me. I'm PROUD of my decision and thrilled with my results. This whole process makes me happy and it feels good to share it with people. .. even the jerks.

Hair... loss...sucks! I absolutely hate it. I just want it to stop. I get depressed every time I wash my hair. I don't think I'll feel truly successful until it stops and I see regrowth.

Hi. I am 42 years old and 5'5" tall. I started at 250lbs and have lost 76 lbs with 34 to go. (Yay me). Sleeved 10/21/13. While I have some loose fat, I think I can tighten most of it up with exercise and time. Loose fat can be lost/shrunk, loose skin cannot. I don't think I will have any loose skin after losing 110 lbs.

Feel free to add me Seela13

Oooh.. so cute!

My surgeon told me that he sees the best long term results in patients that continue to have a Protein supplement daily, especially through the first year.

During pre op I just couldn't handle it. I was lucky in that my family was so supportive. My teenage daughter took over cooking dinner for pre op and immediately post op. I stayed in the other room until everything was finished and cleaned up and put away. Things are long back to normal now and I have re-taken back the mom/wife roll... to which my daughter is thrilled!

I'd tell him to suck it (or not), personally. He doesn't agree with surgery? Awesome! He shouldn't have it.

This is not about him, this is about YOU and your health. If he truly loves you, he will come around. If he doesn't, you deserve someone who will.

Haha! That totally made me lol... whenever my husband "reminds" me that he likes long hair I tell him he should stop getting his cut all the time then. You gotta do what's best for you!

I definitely have one shake daily. My surgeon said he sees the best long term success in patients that continue to take a Protein supplement through the first year. Other things I eat... eggs, chicken, beef, tuna, just started a little salad, occasional banana, Beans, more chicken, yogurt etc. ..

Why, thank you very much!

(although I think the three dots behind your sentence leads me to believe that this wasn't, in fact, a compliment)

Oh well, I'll take it anyway!

It was a compliment. Lol

Madam, you have an incredibly delightful way with words...

Thanks to all of you! Im only 35 lbs to goal so if they get a little big I'll just have them taken in a little. Thanks for the encouragement. .. I really needed it. Lol

Beautiful! Great choices!

Did you have fun?

Thanks! Yes, I went with my daughter and I think she may have had more fun than me... she was pulling dresses left and right. .. I never would have even tried these types of dresses without everyone's recommendations, so thank you so much!

You look great. You're very pretty.

Thank you

I totally know what you mean. I walked a lot in the beginning but I haven't done much since. My kids and I are moving at the end of the month and our new apparent has a gym. I can't wait to get in there!

@@ElyQuint Your weight loss is going to be the subject of others around you whether you like it or not. You're not invisible and you're pretty too, so you are going to get attention. In fact the smaller you get the more you will get remarks, some very nice and some catty. Try not to allow others unhappiness become your own. I liked your response, which was no response. I think when you respond unkind you are soaking up negativity and trying to release it upon others. Negativity is like a cancer it will grow and kill happiness.

You're doing fine and this is a really good subject.

I agree... why bring yourself down to that level? Doesn't that put you in the same category? Personally I find, for the most part, I try to fight the "meanness" with sugar sweetness. That usually throws people off and leaves them sputtering.