ShayLove

Shaylove...try setting rules: no grazing thru the day. I have said i am not eating anything BAD but im constantly eating good for me food. So i am drinking M U C H more.

so both the thyroid and parathyroid are fine. so no answers. Discovered I am anemic and the day of blood work back to 223. After seeing a specialist about my parathyroid on July 8 I decided to check my blood sugar
7/8 Weight 218.8
7/9 - 177 decided to re-evaluate everything going in my mouth
7/10 - 157 Weight 217.8
7/11 - 139 Weight 215.4
7/12 - 115 Weight 214.2
7/13 - 113 (mistake ate some craisans) Weight 213.8
7/14 - 128 Weight 213.6
I am cutting out artificial sweeteners which also means no more coffee, plus I began drinking the juice from one lemon daily mixed in Water. These by no means are secrets or fads, just doing what I need to do for me to try and figure out what is going on with my body. I have also made a point to eat Protein first, I carry pouches of tuna with me and when I am hungry that is my go to snack.< /p>

YOU CAN DO IT!
you have a whole team of us behind you!

It seems like you have mildly slipped into old habits as a reaction to stress. It was stress and PTSD that contributed to my morbid obesity in the first place. Since surgery, I have strengthened my awareness and learned coping strategies through support groups like OA and my cognitive behavioral therapy group. I use to see a therapist, but find the group settings to be more effective.
Getting back to basics will help you physically, but you need to have a set of proactive tools or strategies that will help you mentally. You can do it!

Thank you! Last week, I started over from day. This week I'm doing soft foods. I pray this works I'm determined to drop 60

Hello everyone just wanted to post some updates Of my success Sw297lbs Sw286lbs Cw163lbs I'm a little over a year I was sleeved 3/20/2013 with No complications I saw my doctor last week and I would say he was pleased with my results and I was also asked to be a spokes person for his motivation classes I'm 4lbs away from my goal weight but I know I'm gonna set another one once I reach this one my bmi was 46.6 n now it's 25.6 still over weight but not by much those 4lbs hope to lose them this month I achieved my first 5k walk this weekend my next challenge is the run I know I can do it thanks for takin the time to read my story hope u all achieve the goals that u set going into this life style change good luck everyone
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I hit the 100 lbs down mark yesterday March 30, 2014! I am so happy & excited about it. My surgery date was July 18, 2013 & I weighed 321 lbs when I began my journey & recently found out the day of surgery I was 314 lbs but the day I came home from the hospital I was 321 lbs again so that is what I go by. Yesterday I weighed in at 221 LBS!!!
I had been praying that I would hit my biggest goal by my birthday & I made it a week early! My birthday is next sunday & i will be 34!!! This is the most awesome birthday gift I could ever give to myself!
I feel so much better in all areas of my life. I am healthier & down to a weight I have not seen since I was about 16 yrs old.
This weight loss journey not only changed my weight but my life! I have started going back to school to get my GED & then hoping to start a nursing program or something in the medical field after I accomplish my GED! I am more social & go out of my way to speak to people now as well! I have become more outgoing like I used to be when I was younger!
I have been struggling some mentally & emotionally. I have began to feel like a stranger is looking back at me in the mirror & have been told I am in a way grieving my "fatter" self. I know that it will pass & I have called & made an appointment with a therapist who specializes in the weight loss journey, so I know I will be ok & it will take time just as this whole journey does!
A friend of mine just passed away last week from cancer & her support motto was always one day at a time, one foot in front of the other & she would always say that to me as well when I began my weight loss journey & so I will continue to follow her advice & keep moving forward one step at a time!!!
In the pictures below I was 8 mths & 1 wk po & weighed 228 lbs so I have lost another 7 lbs since last tuesday which makes my total 100 LBS!

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Loving myself going for more

What's up guys. Today makes one year post op. I've lost a total of 137 pounds and I still think getting sleeved was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Alot has changed in this year. I'm in a new relationship I will start music Engineering School in April and I've lost my job of 9 years. All these are good things though even being fired from my job. I can't complain it was good to me for 9 years and it helped me get the Surgery so it was well worth it. I love my new life. I work out 3 to 4 times a week. My weight is between 170 to 175. I'm lifting weights and running mainly. I eat healthy for the most part but I still indulge every once in a while (mostly popcorn....inny). One of the best things about being sleeved is being inspirations for so many people around me. I know 2 people who have watched my progress and who have also gotten sleeved. I'm gonna keep up the good fight. See you on the losers bench.

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I can tell the difference in your face. My surgery was 5 weeks ago and looking in the mirror I couldn't tell but I compared my pics as well.

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The pic on the left was the day before surgery and the one on the right was a few days ago.
Congrats to you by the way!

I had surgery Feb 18th. I started off at 278 and now 5 weeks later I'm 248. I didn't realize I was down this much until I made a pic collage. The first few weeks were very rough but I think this surgery choice was one of the best decisions I ever made.
The pic on the left was before surgery and the one on the right was at 4 weeks post op.

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Here's another updated pic of me 5 week post op

I had surgery Feb 18th. I started off at 278 and now 5 weeks later I'm 248. I didn't realize I was down this much until I made a pic collage. The first few weeks were very rough but I think this surgery choice was one of the best decisions I ever made.
The pic on the left was before surgery and the one on the right was at 4 weeks post op.

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Your day is coming soon. Thank you!!! I'm sure your results will be great as well

I had surgery Feb 18th. I started off at 278 and now 5 weeks later I'm 248. I didn't realize I was down this much until I made a pic collage. The first few weeks were very rough but I think this surgery choice was one of the best decisions I ever made.
The pic on the left was before surgery and the one on the right was at 4 weeks post op.

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Well today I'm 1 month out and I'm down a total of 29.5lbs!!! I feel better then I have in years!!! This was the best decision I have ever made!
HW- 316
SW- 289.9
CW- 260.4

I had mine on the 18th and I'm down 21 pounds. I haven't lost anything in about 4 days.

Ok, I had my surgery February 18 and no matter what I eat it hurts. Has anyone tried to replace meals with liquids? If so please tell me some that worked.

I was sleeved yesterday and doing fine other than gas. Lol

I was sleeved yesterday and doing fine other than gas. Lol

I was sleeved yesterday and doing fine other than gas. Lol

I'm about to break on this diet. I can't take it I want to eat something.

Increase your Protein

My date is the 18th as well. I'm nervous as well