Only1likeme

That is so nice. I wish I had a clothing exchange. I have 18/20 and need 12/14

yeah...could you drop them by??? LOL
If I remember when I get home, I'll email you... I've been going to goodwill for tops, but haven't found much in pants

Don't be scared that stall happens to all. Remember that you are not just losing on the scale you are also losing inches on your body. Increase exercise and eat healthier and don't stress because it will keep you in stall mode. Set back happen but how you handle it can make a difference. I am living thru that right now. You are doing a great job and it will bounce back and you will reach your goal sooner than you know it.

Weight loss slows down for most of us after the first few months. Are you on track with your diet and exercise? If so, keep on going and you will keep losing weight, just maybe not at the pace you expected or in a smooth line. Most of us have some "resting periods" during weight loss then it picks up again.
I had lost pretty much exactly what you have lost at three months out. I put my head down and kept going, and at 8 months out I'm down 105+ lbs since surgery and 155+ lbs overall, and I'm happy with that!
I know it's a cliche, but it really is a marathon rather than a sprint. The worst thing you could do right now is tell yourself something like, I'm going to fail at this, I may as well give up and eat cupcakes -- if you follow your plan you won't fail and you will meet your goal. When it comes to weight loss and fitness goals, look at the big picture, but when it comes to what you are going to do to meet those goals, look at succeeding today by following your plan. It will all work out.

Sorry Hon, but when you look like you do, you're gonna get attention. Enjoy it.

Shrimp (small and boiled, in a marie-rose sauce) was all good for me, too...
Chew chew chew... avoids spew spew spew

what i miss isn't cola but ginger ale. i always drank that when i had a upset tummy. i drink ginger tea now but it isn't the same as a ice cold ginger ale. but my doctor said no to carbonation the first year. so i drink crystal lite and Water, coffee, Protein drinks with coffee. and occassionally vit. Water.

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

I quit smoking the night before surgery, when I had my endoscopy done there were pre-cancer cells in my stomach !!! It totally freaked me out because there was nothing that could be done. The doctor said that those cancer cells could be reversed if I quit because they were most likely from smoking !!! I quit and never went back... I enjoyed smoking very much. But I love myself more than the smokes.. its been 17 months since I had my last smoke. I truly miss it at time when I am around someone that is smoking but I feel 10000% better AND I can breathe, also I can run 5 miles

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

my doctor doesnt have me on a liquid diet at all, i asked about it and they told me i can eat whatever i want the day before surgery, and just dont go too crazy and then do not eat or drink after midnight. i am scheduled dec. 31st also. i think i am going to start a liquid diet tomorrow anyhow just to feel better after over indulging on christmas

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

Hello and Merry Christmas to all my sleevers and families! I wanted to give my story and update on my sleeve from the 11th. All went well with surgery. I woke up confused of course and in a little pain. . Nothing to fuss about... more sore than anything. Day 1 was weird. .I just had calls and text messages out of the Yin yang and I was loopy but I walled the track of the hospital at least 3 times. .. one time I felt like I over did it because the soreness went to pain. They took such good care of me and my boyfriend was all over it. .He made sure I had everything I needed including a smile. I did not have any gas pain whatsoever (praise God) I had no nausea or vomiting (praise God) and still haven't had either. Before I was discharged they wanted me to get down a certain about of fluids and once he said. .Well if you can get this down you go home. .I tried my hardest. .1 oz every 15 minutes. I took down more than I expected. I was sent home and oh boy. .......... The pain kicked my arse. .Now don't get me wrong. .. it wasn't bad but around a 6...I was on pain meds for at least 3 days and done. I tried to walk as much as I could. sleeping is uncomfortable because I'm a tummy sleeper but it's getting better. I'm getting in my fluids but slacking on my Protein (bad girl) I'm so ready for food is crazy. You don't realize how much you want food until you see big Mac commercials on television. .Oh my lanta is horrible. I haven't cried over my decision once but silly commercials make me tear up quick lol silly me. Constipation is a beast. .Get ready. .But Miralax and a magnesium pill and proboitics help alot. I want food. I am 2 weeks post op and puree doesn't start until jan 2nd but I did sneak some instant mashed.. just some off the tip of a fork and that was my Christmas gift. .. The absolute best. I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel a little different. I can see a difference in my face and my ring is very loose! Just wanted to share a little since I haven't updated since surgery. I tried to type all of this on my lap top but the website is just eew..so please excuse any typos from ac! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and a happy new year. .. it's a new year and we all have something to Celebrate. God bless!

Its official...im scheduled for the 11th..yipeee
New me on the way

I'm finally scheduled for January 3rd after almost a year started my journey on 1/14/2013. After a denial on 11/18/13 had to file an appeal and finally approved and svheduled yesterday. Having it with Dr. Anthony Terracina at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News Virginia. Very excited and so ready for a healthier me for the new year, my best friend was just sleeved Wednesday ready to join her on this journey even though we are 7 hours apart. Good luck to everyone on this new journey in life.

Wow. Unless I share something with hubby (we've only done that a couple times cuz I feel jipped and I also like the take home box) I'm such a waste of money going out to eat. Here's my list of "wastes": Whats yours?
1. Bunch of lunch (Shakeys Pizza) or Hometown Buffet: At Shakeys I can now eat 1/2 chicken drum, 1/3 pc of pizza and maybe 4 mojos (potatoes). At Hometown Buffet (same thing as a Golden Corral for those on the East Coast) I enjoy 1 bite of about 8 different things. I stuff a napkin full of Cookies in my purse cuz hey, I just paid $11 for about .50cents worth of food! Waste of money. I attempted to use my bariatric card from my dr at Hometown Buffet to get the kids price. Nope. They said no way
2. I used to eat 2 Famous Stars w/cheese and chili cheese fries at Carls Jr. Now I can eat 1/3 of a Famous Star. Chili cheese fries? A waste of money cuz I can't eat more than 2 bites.
3. At Olive Garden I used to eat 2 bowls of Chicken Gnocchi Soup, maybe 4 breadsticks, and a full order of Seafood Alfredo. Now I can eat 1/3 of a bowl of Chicken Gnocchi and 1/2 breadstick. Maybe a few bites of salad. Haven't really tried an entree at Olive Garden. Waste of money.
4. At Red Robin I used to eat a full cheeseburger and a couple orders (bottomless) garlic fries with ranch dressing. Now I order an Avo-Cobbo salad, eat maybe 1/5 of it and have a couple bites of hubbys garlic fries. I take home the rest of the salad and by the next day, I'm sick of it or it's wilted. Waste of money
We've discussed going to Claim Jumpers Sunday champagne brunch but it's $18 and I KNOW that would be a waste of money. While hubby can put away the food, there's no way he can eat $36 worth of food. And the waste in my frig? Wow. I could feed a third world nation when I clean out my frig.
Wow, what a waste!

Agreed. This is a support thread. We want to support evetone through the good, bad and the ugly. Please don't be afraid to post! You could be helping someone else going through something similar.
I hope you are able to find something that works for you soon.

For me, days 3 to 7 were the worst for the pain and ever-changing bizarre aches and pains. Give yourself a break - sip your Protein as much as you can- that will help with the feeling of weakness. Your body needs the nutrition and the calories. Sip as much as you can, and rest. By day 10 you'll feel a lot better.

I am also from 12/12- I'm just focusing on getting my liquid intake and I keep moving around. Because when I stay lying down and switch to get up my stomach pulls and it hurts. Does anyone else have that. I can't even sit up straight. boo.

Just wanted to update you guys. I am 2 days post op and feeling pretty good. A little sore. . Feels like I did 100 sit ups. Not to bad. . I'm getting down as many liquids as I can. . All and all.. everything is good. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement!

Just wanted to update you guys. I am 2 days post op and feeling pretty good. A little sore. . Feels like I did 100 sit ups. Not to bad. . I'm getting down as many liquids as I can. . All and all.. everything is good. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement!

Just wanted to update you guys. I am 2 days post op and feeling pretty good. A little sore. . Feels like I did 100 sit ups. Not to bad. . I'm getting down as many liquids as I can. . All and all.. everything is good. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement!

Awesome news!