gonepostal1

Well, 9 month check today and my dietician declared me to be no longer overweight - I am now officially NORMAL! Hooray!
I started as morbidly obese (at a BMI of 41, too much for a 5'2" tiddler), then I was obese, then overweight - and finally normal...
Such a small word, what a big impact :-)))))))

11-18 surgery
HW 237
SW 220
CW 184
GW 145
I know the closer I get to my goal, the slower it will be. BUT as long as it keeps moving down, I'm happy with my pace. Nothing but a blessing!! PLUS off all meds. I'm a happy camper ))))

11-18 surgery
HW 237
SW 220
CW 184
GW 145
I know the closer I get to my goal, the slower it will be. BUT as long as it keeps moving down, I'm happy with my pace. Nothing but a blessing!! PLUS off all meds. I'm a happy camper ))))

11-18 surgery
HW 237
SW 220
CW 184
GW 145
I know the closer I get to my goal, the slower it will be. BUT as long as it keeps moving down, I'm happy with my pace. Nothing but a blessing!! PLUS off all meds. I'm a happy camper ))))

ok, here is to everyone who is putting that they are a slow loser... no we are not. There may be some that are losing faster but we have all tried to lose weight on our own and not very often were we able to say we lost 30 lbs in 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks! If it were reversed and we were putting on the same weight in the same amount of time we would be freaking out cuz the weight was piling on. Don't discourage yourself. We have made a major physical alteration to our body and 2, 3, 4 months is not a lot of time to allow our body's to adapt. As long as you continue to lose in the long run that is the goal. Like many have said we didn't get this way overnight so cut yourself some slack. Stay positive!
I have this post printed out to myself... trust me there are days I need to listen to my own words!!
Keep up the good work everyone!

Hey guys
Sleeved Nov 26, and got stuck for 17 days at 48 pounds lost. So frustrating not to see the scale budge at all. However, I stuck with the plan, and didn't weigh at all after last Thursday, until Monday morning. Now I'm down 53. Wow. Feel on top of the world!
Quick Q: how do y'all get that Body Weight Ticker on the end of your posts?

Yep! 8 weeks out tomorrow. I went from 10 wide to just a plain 9.

Just remember everyone's body is different. You will read what everyone's doing and different styles of advice. BUT you need to do what our doctor tells you to do. Stay positive and focused. That's my best advice.

Just remember everyone's body is different. You will read what everyone's doing and different styles of advice. BUT you need to do what our doctor tells you to do. Stay positive and focused. That's my best advice.

Just remember everyone's body is different. You will read what everyone's doing and different styles of advice. BUT you need to do what our doctor tells you to do. Stay positive and focused. That's my best advice.

Just remember everyone's body is different. You will read what everyone's doing and different styles of advice. BUT you need to do what our doctor tells you to do. Stay positive and focused. That's my best advice.

Just remember everyone's body is different. You will read what everyone's doing and different styles of advice. BUT you need to do what our doctor tells you to do. Stay positive and focused. That's my best advice.

There are new members coming here everyday...you will never be alone, that's for sure...there is something for everybody.
This place can get confusing at times....just remember your Doctor and staff should have the say as to what you should and should not do....
Coming here s to read and see how other people in the same boat as you are doing, and to encourage each other....
You'll learn how to let the other BS slide off your back....
You will also read of people who are having major complications, and also those who are anti-WLS...don't let this scare you...In My opinion this is a very small percentage, and after a while, you can learn to read between the lines and see that 1/2 of them, NOT ALL, have either brought this upon themselves, or have had other issues not WLS related that spilled over to their weight loss....
Good Luck.....This ha been the BEST decision I have ever made in my life.....it not only changed my life, but SAVED it as well...literally.

When I picked up my son the first thing he sad to me was "Wow! You lost a s***load of weight!". Spoken like a true marine! Lol

Hi ladies! Good luck to the both of you tomorrow. Speedy recovery! One bit of advice. Everyone is different. Just keep positive and do what your doctor tells you to do. I was sleeved 11-18-13. Emotions up and down. Always second guessing to make sure I'm doing things right. My biggest advice. Put that scale away! Weigh 1 time a week!!! Eat slowwwwww. Drink slowwwww. Chew chew chew and sip sip sip. Stay positive!! I'm excited for you both ))

Just a quick "poo" tip... try Ballerina tea, its sold on Amazon or your Asian marketplace. Its great, one cup of tea and thats all you need. I take a mug every three days, $3.99 a box. Taste good with just a bit of honey. I promise this works, no pain or ab work out needed to push either. Smooooth.... lol lol just a suggestion. Merry Christmas.

I use miralax every other day and it works miracles. I was badly constipated that i cried of pain. Miralax did the job. Sleeved Nov 8 and with preop im down 57lbs.

I have lost 195 pounds - I was sleeved in September 2012. I have about 20 pounds to go
SW - 173kg (I think this is about 385 pounds)
Current Weight - 81kg (About 180 pounds so I think this is 195 pounds lost)
Goal Weight - 73kg (About 20 pounds to go)
Cheers, Liss

4 Weeks post-op today. A few days ago when I posted I was at 299. Now I'm at 297! Time to put the scale away for another week. I honestly think part of my problem (as far as scale not moving very fast) is that I only have a BM once every 3-5 days. I think I need to start integrating a daily Fiber supplement (I've heard some people take 1 tsp of ground flax seed per their nutritionist's instructions) or possibly starting a daily Miralax regimen to become more regular. I just feel like part of the reason I'm not losing very quickly is because I'm literally "full of it"

I was sleeve on 19 of nov down 32 pounds 1:2 cup each meal start wing stage 4 today ,

I had surgery on 11/11/13 and I've lost 28-30 pounds since starting my pre-op diet on 11/2/13. I am 50 so I was not expecting super fast results. I eat 600-800 cals each day with an occasional day of 1000 cals. I walk 12,000 steps (5.5 miles) most days (with 2.5-3 of it being a concerted effort on the treadmill and the rest just being "life.").
My body fat composition has dropped from 40% to 37% which is what I am highly focused on (rather than rapid weight loss). Best wishes to all!

Had my surgery on 11/11/13. Went into surgery weighing 361 and now am at 330. I actually started my journey in July when I hit 395 and almost had to start blood pressure and cholesterol meds. I said enough is enough and hit the gym HARD. I've done this time and time again but always put it back on quick. Example 2 years ago I lost 65lbs and gained it all back in 4 months.
My wife had the surgery in January and is down 80lbs. That's all the motivation I needed.
I was just released to get back in the gym last week by my DR. Now it's GO TIME!!!

Hi ladies! Good luck to the both of you tomorrow. Speedy recovery! One bit of advice. Everyone is different. Just keep positive and do what your doctor tells you to do. I was sleeved 11-18-13. Emotions up and down. Always second guessing to make sure I'm doing things right. My biggest advice. Put that scale away! Weigh 1 time a week!!! Eat slowwwwww. Drink slowwwww. Chew chew chew and sip sip sip. Stay positive!! I'm excited for you both ))

Hi ladies! Good luck to the both of you tomorrow. Speedy recovery! One bit of advice. Everyone is different. Just keep positive and do what your doctor tells you to do. I was sleeved 11-18-13. Emotions up and down. Always second guessing to make sure I'm doing things right. My biggest advice. Put that scale away! Weigh 1 time a week!!! Eat slowwwwww. Drink slowwwww. Chew chew chew and sip sip sip. Stay positive!! I'm excited for you both ))

Hi ladies! Good luck to the both of you tomorrow. Speedy recovery! One bit of advice. Everyone is different. Just keep positive and do what your doctor tells you to do. I was sleeved 11-18-13. Emotions up and down. Always second guessing to make sure I'm doing things right. My biggest advice. Put that scale away! Weigh 1 time a week!!! Eat slowwwwww. Drink slowwwww. Chew chew chew and sip sip sip. Stay positive!! I'm excited for you both ))