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Thanks Skinnygirl! I'm only 5'4", so technically I'm still overweight according to BMI, but I'm sure I can speak for all of us when I say that chart can kiss my ass!! Hehe. I have a lot of muscle tone and just generally broad shoulders, big hips, etc. I feel like I'm healthy and I think I look healthy. I keep getting comments like "geez, how much more weight can you lose??" And I sort of agree. I'm completely happy with my body. My skin totally tightened up though I do have a bit of the bingo arms and my upper thighs are a little flabby. But really the belly is gone! Never thought that would happen! And my big bum is also mostly gone. Woohoo! Lol. @fostermama LMBO!!! It can totally kiss my butt! haha... Agreed, I too am getting the same comments...and my hubby doesn't want me to lose any more weight, BUT I just saw my doc on Tuesday... he wants me to lose 20 more by my 9mo check up... I am SAY WHAT??? I don't know if that's going to happen... I feel conflicted... I know I started out to be "healthy" but until I hit my goal I will be considered "over weight"... and on the other hand I am happy with the way I look... I need to work on my toning but that will come in time, I was just cleared two weeks ago to start walking / jogging - end of June I can start the other stuff... Congrats on your successful LOSS!! Haha that's funny about how doctors are so narrow minded sometimes and have to make us all fit in these nearly checked boxes. I feel really good and I know that I would not have any health risks at this weight; which like you, was why I had the sleeve in the first place. Good luck on your journey and thanks for the support!

Thanks Skinnygirl! I'm only 5'4", so technically I'm still overweight according to BMI, but I'm sure I can speak for all of us when I say that chart can kiss my ass!! Hehe. I have a lot of muscle tone and just generally broad shoulders, big hips, etc. I feel like I'm healthy and I think I look healthy. I keep getting comments like "geez, how much more weight can you lose??" And I sort of agree. I'm completely happy with my body. My skin totally tightened up though I do have a bit of the bingo arms and my upper thighs are a little flabby. But really the belly is gone! Never thought that would happen! And my big bum is also mostly gone. Woohoo! Lol.

Is anyone else done with weight loss?? I had no idea it would happen so fast! Six months almost to the day of my surgery and I've lost 70lbs since the surgery date and 93lbs in total. HW: 256 SW: 235 CW: 163 I'm a size 8 and a size small in most stores. I feel great and really have had zero problems since the surgery. Only vomited once a short time after the surgery. Other than that it's been wonderful. I generally eat whatever I want during the day. Never did protein shakes, they grossed me out too much! So I do have Quest protein bars usually four times a week and I have cheese, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt for protein. Other than that I try to stay away from sweets and empty carbs. I am more active but maybe only three days a week I do serious exercise. I almost feel guilt about how easy this weight loss was (NOT)!! Hope everyone's journey has been as wicked awesome and rewarding! This weekend I'm going away with my family and extended family to a hotel WITH A POOL. AND I AM WEARING A BIKINI!!! Oh - the only side effect I'd say is I get rashes more easily. My skin seems to be more sensitive.

Thanks so much! I'm thinking it must have been as I feel much better now!

Thanks so much! I'm thinking it must have been as I feel much better now!

Hey guys! Just a couple of questions. I had a bit of chocolate on Easter weekend (4 Hershey kisses) and then had diarrhea the next day (Saturday). Since then I've had bouts of diarrhea and I've lots about 4lbs. I've been eating but way below my protein intake. I have been getting my water in though. I've noticed that where my stomach is now is a bit sensitive. Like I can feel it and I'm more aware of it. Does that make sense? It could just be the stomach flu and that my stomach is sensitive but just wondering if anyone else has the same symptoms?

Hi!! My mom has pulmonary embolism as well. Did you have your surgery? Was it approved? Any complications? Thanks!!

Congrats!! I'm also down 80lbs since surgery on 12-09!! So exciting!! The only problem is WANTING TO BUY EVERYTHING!!! I bought a BIKINI for the summer. It's one of those retro high waisted ones, glad they came back in style because it hides the scars from surgery! last time I had a bikini was in grade five, twenty years ago!! Good luck to you!!

Know that feeling exactly!! Congrats! We have a pool in the backyard; definitely looking forward to summmma!!

I decided to schedule my first appointment in December. Took till March to get an appointment. Not just for food issues but the issues that compel me to comfort myself with food, and lots more. I think it can be helpful to see a therapist, as many of us who have come to the point of surgery experienced some type of disordered eating. Heck, therapy can help everyone potentially, whatever they have going on. I completely agree. Therapy can do wonders. I really hope you can get to therapy of some sort soon. But in the meantime, don't be too hard on yourself. Thinking of ya and wishing you the best!!

I completely agree Pink!!! I eat whatever. Three kids and a husband to cook for, in school full time and all the extras make me very busy. I always have protein bars with me if there are no reasonable options but for the most part I eat what I want in small doses. I'm not a huge sweets fan since the surgery but I eat cheese and crackers ( multigrain) and I'll eat at friends' and families homes as well. Life is too short to count calories! If I'm hungry, I eat. So far I've lost 80 lbs and in 6 more lbs I'll be in the overweight category!!! (Not obese!!) I'm a size 12 and feel GREAT!!! Try to relax a little bit and try different things. The surgery is a life changing thing for sure but it doesn't mean you have to be a prisoner to it. Good luck!!

I completely agree Pink!!! I eat whatever. Three kids and a husband to cook for, in school full time and all the extras make me very busy. I always have protein bars with me if there are no reasonable options but for the most part I eat what I want in small doses. I'm not a huge sweets fan since the surgery but I eat cheese and crackers ( multigrain) and I'll eat at friends' and families homes as well. Life is too short to count calories! If I'm hungry, I eat. So far I've lost 80 lbs and in 6 more lbs I'll be in the overweight category!!! (Not obese!!) I'm a size 12 and feel GREAT!!! Try to relax a little bit and try different things. The surgery is a life changing thing for sure but it doesn't mean you have to be a prisoner to it. Good luck!!

Thanks guys!! Didn't even think of those options. Love pickles and green beans!!!

So I went to the doctor and have crazy low blood pressure. He said he can't believe I haven't fainted more often. I'm given two weeks to try and boost my blood pressure and if I can't I have to go on meds (don't want to!) gross thing is, I have to eat more salt. Blegh!! I have never liked salt. It's hard to find things to put salt on that isn't unhealthy. Had some potato and added salt and added it to my fish. But truly don't like the taste (unless we are talking popcorn!!) Thanks everyone for your well wishes! I'm making sure I get my protein in and my water as well. Doing more to ensure self care!

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and well wishes!! I'm going to the doctor on Monday to get done blood work done. A little anxious but looking forward to the results. I think it was just me being dehydrated and dizzy from the bath. But I wanna double check. It was a good reminder to ensure self care. I'm a full time student and a Foster mom of three. So usually I have a long list in my day and I'm on the bottom. This was a good wake up call. Don't forget to take care of yourselves!!! Let me be a lesson for you!! Now I have this horribly bruised hip to remind me to drink some damn water!! Haha.

Hey everyone! Things have been going well for me! Been losing weight and finding what works. Balancing school, life, family can be tricky but so far so good! My HW was 256, SW was 244 and now I'm 183! feeling very good! Just wondering, I'm sort of alarmed and going to call my GP tomorrow. Tonight after taking a bath I relaxed in my bedroom for a bit and when I went to go hang up my towel back in my ensuite (like a 10 foot walk) I got dizzy. The last thing I remember was trying to hang up my towel. I fainted and hubby heard the noise but thought it was the kids playing. I called him as soon as I came to and he said the time from the loud noise to me calling him was about 3 minutes. So I was out cold for quite a while. Sore head, sore hip and hand. Ouch. Any ideas?? Has this happened to anyone else? Hoping to get some blood work done tomorrow.

I felt the exact same way! I'm a full time student so I need my brain! The problem is I really don't like white carbs so I get a lot of good carbs through whole wheat crackers and match that with a high Protein cheese. It has helped a lot. I haven't lost any hair. I'm sure if you keep upping your calories you'll stop losing hair. I've also heard frolic acid is good for prevention!! Fostermama: Thanks for the feedback. How many calories do you average a day? How many grams of carbs? I don't really count calories. I usually just focus on protein which is a lot lower than most. I get around 50g or protein and around 30g of carbs. It seems to be working, sleeved 12/09/13 and went from 244 to 190! good luck! Hope you start feeling less fuzzy!

I felt the exact same way! I'm a full time student so I need my brain! The problem is I really don't like white carbs so I get a lot of good carbs through whole wheat crackers and match that with a high protein cheese. It has helped a lot. I haven't lost any hair. I'm sure if you keep upping your calories you'll stop losing hair. I've also heard frolic acid is good for prevention!!

Hopefully something good will happen...seeking another WLS clinic might be the safest route for you. Best wishes to you and please keep us informed. So I didn't have a NUT as I'm in Canada and had my surgery in Mexico. I'm getting 40-50g Protein and 60ish oz of Water. That's all I focus on. Before I wasn't eating enough carbs and I felt lethargic. It was terrible. Now I usually eat some rice crisp crackers in the afternoon with high protein cheese and that really helps. I would suggest to do what feels right. On Monday I'll be 10 weeks out. I generally eat what I want but keep it simple. I'm not at all interested in sweets or fries foods but I do still eat what tastes good. Do what makes sense. My fav is in the morning I'll slice up some roast beef, tomato, and cheese and throw that in an omelet with one egg and some soy milk and YUMMERS!! Plus it's 14g protein. A good way to start the day!! I don't do shakes or protein supplements. I tried. I hated them all. Made me sick to my stomach. Why live life like that? I don't even feel bad about it. Be happy, that's why we all went through this! Whatever I'm doing must be working as I've lost almost 60lbs and haven't really hit much of a stall. Still lose 1-2lbs a week or every 10 days. I exercise two to three times a week depending on how busy I am. I hope you feel better about your journey. Don't let your nutty NUT tell you otherwise!! Good luck! I TOTALLY agree! I eat anything I want also. I just eat MUCH smaller portions. Whatever the rest of my family eats, I eat. With the exception of fried foods. I did hit a stall, but it has since picked up. You have to feed your body to give it something to burn off. Listen to your body and you will be fine! on another note, I started with a personal trainer on Wednesday and OMG...All I can say is OUCH! She kicked my ass! I'm gonna keep up with it cause as we all know....no pain....no LOSS...lol! Great to hear!!! Glad it's working for you as well!! I couldn't imagine going to the gym with no carbs. That would be HORRIBLE!! Good luck to you!

Hopefully something good will happen...seeking another WLS clinic might be the safest route for you. Best wishes to you and please keep us informed. So I didn't have a NUT as I'm in Canada and had my surgery in Mexico. I'm getting 40-50g Protein and 60ish oz of Water. That's all I focus on. Before I wasn't eating enough carbs and I felt lethargic. It was terrible. Now I usually eat some rice crisp crackers in the afternoon with high protein cheese and that really helps. I would suggest to do what feels right. On Monday I'll be 10 weeks out. I generally eat what I want but keep it simple. I'm not at all interested in sweets or fries foods but I do still eat what tastes good. Do what makes sense. My fav is in the morning I'll slice up some roast beef, tomato, and cheese and throw that in an omelet with one egg and some soy milk and YUMMERS!! Plus it's 14g protein. A good way to start the day!! I don't do shakes or protein supplements. I tried. I hated them all. Made me sick to my stomach. Why live life like that? I don't even feel bad about it. Be happy, that's why we all went through this! Whatever I'm doing must be working as I've lost almost 60lbs and haven't really hit much of a stall. Still lose 1-2lbs a week or every 10 days. I exercise two to three times a week depending on how busy I am. I hope you feel better about your journey. Don't let your nutty NUT tell you otherwise!! Good luck!

HAHA!! I do the same thing at school!!!

Congrats on your sobriety!! I'm not one for drinking at all. Never really have been. I think in my twenties I was intoxicated maybe 8 times (all weddings and special occasions). Some of my friends drink and when we go out I'm always the DD. I never felt left out and always had more cash than them! Lol. Once in a while for a treat I would order a virgin daiquiri. But they're expensive. Maybe celebrate by getting a hair cut or a spa day. Pamper yourself!

I think with the gastric sleeve there is a huge grey area with what to eat and what not to eat/drink. Honestly, I've been trying things here and there just to see what happens. I took a bite oft husband's donut. It smelled and looked so good but it was so gross. I am so glad I took a bite!! Mushy dough with what tasted like chocolate chemical. If I didn't take a bite, I woulda thought all night about that donut. Now all I can think is how gross it was. So I enjoyed my plain Greek yogurt as a snack much more!! Also, my sister and I took all five of our kids to Mcdonalds for lunch and to play in the play place (it's -40F here, so not much to do outdoors). Well of course I had a protein bar but my sisters fries looked and smelled sooo good!! So I took one. Blegh!!! One bite and grease like squirted out the fry and almost made me sick. Also, the after taste and the feeling of the roof of my mouth most made me sick. I think these few little things are healthy and ver important. Both times it reminded me how drastically my taste has changed and how far I've come. It's so motivating to keep going! So maybe it'll be the same thing with the wine you're wanting to drink... Something so satisfying in a pre gastric sleeve life may not be as desirable now. I'm over 7 weeks out and loving the weight loss, started at 245. At 199, so officially in ONEDERLAND! 50 more pounds to go!

Awesome! Yes I've been going to the gym for about ten days now. Not running, just walking on an incline and toning my arms. It's so nice! Good for you!! One thing is, I was told not to do abs for a few more weeks just to ensure I don't tear any healing muscles!

Thanks so much for the great ideas!!! I love them all!! Now I'll have to decide what to do!! I do LOVE going to the spa!!! And jewelry is a great alternative to clothes. I haven't had a haircut in six months. So that's also a very practical idea!! Oh the possibilities!