devotedwife79

Okay so I was really upset about the scale on Monday. Well today I could do something I have not been able to do in years. I can wear my wedding ring. I have to remember the scale isn't everything

I'm 3 weeks out yesterday. Didn't weigh in decided to wait until my one month mark. But here is a pictorial of my achievement so far.

Hoping I can post here I have been following this site for about a week and decided to join. He is doing VERY well. Going for post -op tomorrow. Here are his #'s
HW : 298 ( 1 month prior to surgery)
SW: 278
CW: 258
We love this site and hope to follow along

So I haven't been around too much lately. But I am down to 163. 10lbs to go and they are holding on for all they are worth.... Ugh.

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Excuse the dressing room and my disheveled look. I went to goodwill in hopes to get a couple pair of slacks and a few blouses. I've shrunk out of almost everything in my closet. I tried these two tops on and was floored. The black one was still too snug but I went ahead and got it anyway. It will fit soon.

I was sleeved on Nov 18 2013
Prop Weight 305
Surgery Weight 295
Current Weight 264

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Hello All,
I have been following you all closing, but haven't posted much lately. I am now 10 weeks and a day post-op and down a total of 69.1 pounds. I have finally gotten around to posting my progress pictures.
Picture on the left is last Christmas 2012
Picture on the right is this Christmas 2013
I have actually lost 7 more pounds since the current picture was taken.
I can't wait to bring in the New Year with this New Body. Happy New Year Everyone!
(I hope I uploaded the picture correctly - fingers crossed)
Bonnie

I am 6 weeks out and have lost 24 pounds. I think/hope I'm over a 13 day stall. (Please say prayers to the scale gods!)
Anywho...I was happy with my weight loss 2 weeks ago (pre-stall). I'm a little disappointed right now, HOWEVER, I know this a fact of how the body works. My body many not lose the weight in the amount of time I think it should - I can't control that. I CAN control these things:
1. What I put in my mouth
2. What I track in my food tracking journal (If you don't put it in there, did you really eat it?)
3. Exercise
4. Water
5. Meeting my Protein goal
There was an article that was posted last week about not comparing yourself to others - here's the link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniela-tempesta-lcsw/comparing-yourself_b_4441288.html
With that said, I'm proud of those 24 pounds - I worked hard for those 24 pounds. During the past 6 weeks I recovered from surgery, tried to figure out the protein/water/eating schedule which requires a NASA engineer and an abacus to try to figure out, walked 54 miles on the treadmill in the month of December, and went back to work full time 6 days after surgery.
I've lost a total of 42 pounds since October 10th - no one has said anything about my weight loss. Seriously, no one has said anything. Well, one acquaintance asked if I got a haircut. I was really disappointed at Christmas when none of my family said anything. But you know what? I know what I've done and they'll notice soon enough.
Just focus on your plan - that's the best you can do. Do the hard work and it will pay off - maybe not in the timeframe you want, but there is a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.
Hang in there, sweetie!!!

toocheeky
we can't change the past - its over and done with
today is a new year - you want to get back on track, good for you
the Protein et al are very, very important rules
eat small meals, little pieces, chew thoroughly
put utensil down a couple of minutes before you eat again
as said by OP, never drink with meals
people have been shot for less
stop drinking about 15-30 minutes before you eat
after you finish eating - do not drink for 45-60 minutes
and drink, drink, drink all day - as much as possible - but at least 64 oz
you are taking responsibility for "screwwwing up" - so now you can get your act back together
its not easy, but no one ever said this voyage was easy
and it is sooooo worth it
how much weight did you initially lose - reached goal??? how much did you regain???
stick to the rules again, with the knowledge that once you lose, you need to make a life commitment to eating correctly
this is your new way of life
i see the determination in your face and i know you can get your act together again!!!!
remember, work with the sleeve, and the sleeve will work with you
"support group for compulsive over eaters, binge eaters, food addicts????"
who the heck are all of us on the board???
chopped liver!!!
we've got your back
we ALL know you can do this
keep reading the boards, come back with your questions
and you'll get plenty of that much needed support from all of us
thats what we're here for
2014 will be YOUR year!!!!
congrats on your return to improved health with the sleeve
good luck
kathy

Well we had a discussion tonight and I am thinking about having the sleeve done. Lots to consider, as you ALL know well...this isnt a rushed decision by no means. So glad to have this site though

Welcome to the newcomers!
My wife got the RNY and I was sleeved later. We helped each other through the downs, stalls, and ups. We have both passed goal and do not miss the combined 245 pounds that came between us. Our hugs are now real hugs not just belly bumps.

Hoping I can post here I have been following this site for about a week and decided to join. He is doing VERY well. Going for post -op tomorrow. Here are his #'s
HW : 298 ( 1 month prior to surgery)
SW: 278
CW: 258
We love this site and hope to follow along

Hoping I can post here I have been following this site for about a week and decided to join. He is doing VERY well. Going for post -op tomorrow. Here are his #'s
HW : 298 ( 1 month prior to surgery)
SW: 278
CW: 258
We love this site and hope to follow along

Hoping I can post here I have been following this site for about a week and decided to join. He is doing VERY well. Going for post -op tomorrow. Here are his #'s
HW : 298 ( 1 month prior to surgery)
SW: 278
CW: 258
We love this site and hope to follow along