Sparklette

In my WLS support group there are a bunch of ladies who have had the sleeve and are disappointed with their progress. I don't think I've actually met a person who has had the sleeve and have met their goal. Just throwing that out there. But if you are having second thoughts, and are not 100% committed to this lifestyle change, (because it is a huge change) then I would recommend holding off. Gastric Bypass has completely changed my life, I can honestly say that this is the best decision that I have ever made for myself. It's hard, don't get me wrong there are struggles all the time; but looking in the mirror, and seeing the subtle changes makes it all worth while. Imagining the future I can have, imagining the children I could have (I had pcos and it was next to impossible to carry a baby with the amount of weight I was carrying) makes all the struggles seem minuscule. This surgery isn't for everyone, and I hope you find what you're looking for. Best of luck on what ever you choose.

Yep. 14 hours from here in central texas to colorado springs. It will be about 10 hours to get out og Texas. Lol

That is one of my mottos. My mom used to say that to me.

Weight loss surgery isn't considered "necessary", at least not yet. It is considered a voluntary surgery. But yes, like Mcdoja had said, the surgery is an investment for them. My mother has type 2 diabetes, on average, we spend somewhere around 300-500 dollars a month on her medication/tests/doctor etc. Our insurance pays 85% of the cost. So if we're spending around 400 dollars, the insurance is spending a little over 2,200 dollars. That's one month. For a year, that comes out to 26,000 dollars. My mother has been diabetic for 8 years, and let's say she lives to be 65. That's 23 years of spending 26,000 dollars. That's 600,000 dollars, OVER HALF A MILLION. And that's not including complications that can arise, Heart issues, Blood pressure issues, sleep apnea, Amputation, hospital visits, all of which could easily arise to a million dollars, for one person. That being said, they want to make sure that we will be successful with this surgery, which is why they send us through the hoops, because they want us to succeed, and they want their 64,000 dollar investment to be worth their while. Trying to save a million dollars.

I also love my ninja. I used to have the Magic Bullet, but the thing burned out after about 6 months of use.

High weight - 500 Day of Surgery - 474 Current Weight. 400.01 Surgery loss-73.99 Total loss 99.99 Yeah.... .2 lb away from 399. I just want out of the 400's!!

I wore a MooMoo also, I was going to wear shorts and a t-shirt, but I was swollen and bloated and tender, so my mom went and got me a moomoo, and you know what, I was rocking that dress. (or I was drugged enough to believe that I was lol)

Hey y'all, My family and I are taking a road trip to Colorado next week. It's a 14 hour drive, what do y'all recommend food-wise for road tripping? I'm 2 months out, and can handle most things that aren't bready.

VITAMINS! Go to your doctor and get your blood work checked to see if you are deficient in any vitamins.

I'm wearing my first pair of skinny jeans ever!

I tried the Pure Protein Bars today, they have a chewy consistency, and decent flavor. 30g of protein per bar, and only 6g of sugar. Good luck.

I am still in all my old clothes, Most of them have elastic waistbands, so even though I've lost almost 70 lbs since surgery they are still holding on. My shirts, are a little big, but I've found that getting a cute belt and wearing it around the waist makes the over sized clothes a little more flattering.

For those I havent told. I just chalk it up to a lifestyle change

I have Psoriasis, which causes my body to break out in incessant itches from time to time. From what I've experienced the best way to relieve the itchies, is to take a cool to lukewarm shower, Cold or Hot Water will irritate your skin. After your shower, take some oatmeal, mix it with warmish water till you have a goopy sort of consistency, and spread it on the affected area, leave it for about 10-15 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water. It's gross, but It works.

Most likely dehydration, or lack of b Vitamins. Just try to get your liquid in.

Just start moving. I am meeting with a trainer tomorrow

I dunno. I just have been following the rules. And I have been swimming for like two hours every other day.

Went to the doc today, 66 lbs, That's six more pounds since I was weighed on Thursday! 6lbs in 4 days. Awesome!

408! 66lbs lost! I've lost six pounds since Thursday.

I have big feet too. I want mine to shrink soooo bad. (Size 12 in men; too damn big in womens) Is it so Much to ask for a cute pair of shoes?

That sounds super yummy

Welcome, and Congrats!

I quit smoking in February. I didn't think about them for months, but Last week I was at a friend's party and everyone was smoking, so I had one also, Then the next morning, after I woke up, I bummed one off one of the people at the party, and didn't think much of it. For the next few days I was super irritable, and stopped at the gas station and bought a pack, I got back to the car and realized what I was doing, and freaked out, I went over to my friend's place again and gave them the back and left. I'm also considering the e-cig, just to get it out of my head, and stop causing damage to my body.

Woohoo! Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life! It'll be great! Just make sure they give you your pain meds as soon as possible.