SleeviePete

I'm 5'9, starting weight 233, goal weight 140. My Dr. was fine with that. I know it's an ambitious goal, but I didn't go through this surgery to be just ok with a weight. I need to give this my all!! Power to the Amazon Ladies!!

Getting close to goal!!
  
A few more added to my Gallery as well.

I am 3 1/2 months post op and I am feeling it! Just recently though. When I go out to eat, I feel it the most. This past weekend had a soft taco (insides only) and refried Beans and was only able to eat a couple bites of each. I had ordered a salad and tried to nibble on that too...made for an uncomfortable "Pete" (AKA my sleeve). Well at least the dog had a great lunch!!

Just remember that he loves you for what is on the inside, and proposed to you just the way you are. I went from a size 14 (when we got married) to a 24, and now back to a size 10. My husband has always been attracted to me, he has told me that he is attracted to my confidence, personality, brain, and my sense of humor.

I have to say, I LOVE to see so many other tall sleevers!! I am 5' 10" and always felt like I was the only tall fat girl! Just because you're talk doesn't mean you're waify and thin!

The skill. You get what you pay for.

Really?? So you're saying that because they do a lot of surgerys they are "experienced"? Just because a builder builds a thousands homes...doesn't mean they are always built safe. Just my opinion...that's it.

The skill. You get what you pay for.

I have about three Snacks a day...but they are healthy Snacks, Yoplait Light Greek Yogurt and Beef Jerky are my top two snacks because I don’t get bored with all the flavors of Yogurt and Jerky. Once in a while I have a Fiber-One Protein Bar, or if I am really craving Carbs I have a Plain Rice Cake with Reduced Fat Peanut Butter to get some sort of Protein in as well.
I think it’s smart to snack to keep you metabolism going but just be smart and stick to the low fat/High Protein foods. Snacking keeps me stable throughout the day and not feeling so hungry all the time. Read those labels and track track track so you know what you can have later. Best of luck

Interestingly we've had two house guests after surgery, my dad who got here as we started soft foods, and a friend who visited later.
Both were very struck by how much discipline, work, will power, and planning it all took. My dad started out saying perhaps my brother and his wife should get the surgery. A week later, he changed his mind and said he thought it was a lot of work and that he didn't think they could stick with it. It's a matter of educating people. It sounds easy but really it's just ignorance talking.
So next time someone says that, as you mentioned, invite them to follow your every move for 2 days and see how they feel.
I remember reading about a woman who fed her family 1200 calories for two days, and had them realize how difficult their advice of "just go on a diet and lose it" actually was to follow.

Today:
Friend I haven't seen in about a year: "Wow, you lost a LOT of weight! When did you lose all that weight?"
Me: "Last week."
Seemed nicer than saying "You haven't seen me in a year - when did you THINK I lost it?!?"

So far I'm 3-1/2 weeks out and down 25 lbs.
worst "compliment" so far was from my gay hairdresser Scott who's been doing my hair for over 9 years and knows all my secrets and insecurities.... He said to me over the weekend, "well at least now you might actually get laid once in a blue moon by that husband of yours... And just think, you might not even have to suck his %#€£ first!"
I literally got up outof the chair and called him an a*****e and about walked out... But he apologized and begged me to stay.
If he wasn't the best damn colorist I've ever known I would have taken my chubby ass on home. Oh the price we pay to feel beautiful....

I do not agree that I should tell anyone other than who I told. One thing about success is everybody is not happy for you. I love my beastie but she did the same when our other friend had lap band. My doctor said to leave the nay Sayers alone so I did. I choose this route because it was the best for me and I didn't need anyone to help me decide. I told my husband I was doing not could I do it. He was not the one living with my health problems so....with that said, my health decision was my own. I don't need anyone to agree or disagree with my decision cause they were not gonna change my mind. I did the research, went to the seminars and all doctors visits on my own except for the one that my husband was required to go. I'm glad I did it and wouldn't change it for the world. I am healthier and happy and my husband is dating a new woman (me 50 lbs less). My kids see how much better I feel and they are happier so all in all I know I made a good decision. Who knows or doesn't know shouldn't matter. What matters is by doing something positive and working out and making good food choices my family may not have to bury me before my time.

I don't think WLS is a cop out and those who do don't bother me a bit. I don't care if you choose to tell everyone and if someone else chooses to tell no one. It affects me NONE either way. I've never been one to care what other people think because their opinion of me is none of MY business. Your little jabs and insults are meaningless to me as they are much more telling about you than reflective of me.
You don't have to agree with me about anything, but do not put words in my mouth. Never did I say that exercise and diet got me to where I am today. You stated that NO ONE could lose weight as fast as we are now because YOU failed at it and I pointed out that you are wrong. It's possible, it's just really hard to do and even harder to maintain.
WLS won't guarantee a maintain either. Forming good habits now while my tool is most effective is will guarantee my success, and for me, that includes tracking and exercising. If you don't need to do that, that's fantastic!
I have no need to argue with you nor will I. Continue on and I wish you best success on maintaining your loss.

Uhmmm...ok. You have a great day.

Lady? Are you getting a little testy because I don't agree with you? That's amusing.
I am not "speaking" for anyone. She was offended/hurt by what her "friend" said and I can empathize with that. You agree with her friend and that's your choice. No one is speaking for anyone, we are simply exchanging ideas. No need to get ugly about it.

Congratulations on making goal! That's so exciting and you should be very proud of yourself. I am almost 4 months out and I have no doubt that I will get to where I want to be because of this tool that I chose to utilize.
That said, weight loss can be done without the sleeve, it's just a lot harder to maintain. In turn, weight gain CAN occur with the sleeve if we don't do what we are supposed to do. What are we supposed to do? Make good choices and exercises. It's hard work and it's mental as much as it is physical. The sleeve is a tool to facilitate weight loss but it is NOT the solution. WE are the solution, some of us just need a little more help getting there.

Ok, today was my worst: my former boss said "How's the dieting going?"
Me: "Well - I've lost 50 lbs"
Him: "Fifteen?"
Me: "No, FIFTY"
Him: (glances at me incredulously) "Really? Fifty?"
YES, A-HOLE, FIFTY!!!!

Best and worst is, you need to stop losing weight... my answer is " when you met me you are just used to seeing me FAT! Had you met me at this weight you would not mention my weight!........ I am HEALTHY, leave me alone!!!!!

I do my best to listen to the TONE instead of the WORDS that are being said. A friend who says excitedly, "You are shrinking down to nothing!!" with a smile and a hug means something much differently than a "friend" who says, "You are shrinking down to nothing" with a bit of a sneer and a sideways eyeball.
I also know that I take things differently from people who I don't care much for than I do from people I love. I know I brace myself for insults from people who never have nothing nice to say and even when they do, I may hear it differently than they intend.
We can't control what other people say or do, but we can totally control how we react. I am choosing to take every word as a great compliment because I am riding high on excitement with my emerging new self and NO ONE can take that away from me.

First off, try and not stress over the date. He is just a man, and trust me, men are far more stress than not. haha. I could easily tell you not to worry, that your beautiful, you should feel happy with your weight loss so far and that if he doesnt like you for you then he is not worth it. BUT, ive been in your shoes, and it is easier said then done. I have been with my man for almost 4 years and i STILL sometimes stress about what i look like, what im going to wear, etc. And through all my experience i can tell you this: as hard as it may be, when you are out with him, do not stress too much about how you look, or what your stomach looks like when you sit down or how your arms look when you take off your jacket, because you know what, those thoughts will consume you and you will end up not having any fun. The guy will appreciate smiles and laughter much more than a woman who cant stop thinking about how they look, cause trust me, they can tell! BUT, have a wonderful time. the dress looks good and you will do great!!

Everyone tolerates foods differently, but I'm almost 4 months out and eat popcorn on occasion with no problem...except for kernels getting stuck in my teeth

I think that you need to stop eating before you get to that point. I used too eat to fast too, would get the same nauseous feeling and then get very hot. I started getting very strict about measuring out my food and it really helps a lot. What we have to remember is that our head thinks we need way more food than our new stomach does. Good luck to you!

Really?? So you're saying that because they do a lot of surgerys they are "experienced"? Just because a builder builds a thousands homes...doesn't mean they are always built safe. Just my opinion...that's it.

I'm 5'9, starting weight 233, goal weight 140. My Dr. was fine with that. I know it's an ambitious goal, but I didn't go through this surgery to be just ok with a weight. I need to give this my all!! Power to the Amazon Ladies!!