skennedy1012

16 weeks 84lbs. Hoping to hit 90 by Monday for my f/u with my dr. Everyone is doing so great!

Sleeved Feb 10. Down 80lbs. Hit a couple stalls over past 3 months but working through them one day at a time HW 333 SW 318 CW 253

You look fantastic. Great job! What a difference.

Jen-congrats! I know how that feels. I was in a 30/32 top and 26/28 pants. A month ago I finally broke down and bought a couple pairs of jeans, bras, tops and undies to get me through plus I had clothes I hadn't worn in years. It was exciting to fit in a 22/24 top and 22 pant. Now my tops look to big and I can put my new jeans in without unbuttoning or unzipping them. Not ready to shop again mainly because this road trip could get expensive! Cwang- I was in a stall for two weeks didn't lose a pound but gained 2. I replaced a couple meals with shakes and boom. Lost 5 lbs + the 2 I gained. Choices are important and when life throws a curve we have to make accommodations around it to continue. Everyplace you go will change their menu if you ask. Order the burger without the bread and get lettuce instead. Always have fruits on hand for snack, buy high protein shakes to get through a hunger period and never eat fast. I have a family who does not need to go through this journey with me but they are without realizing it. I cook for all so they eat what I make even if it's low calorie or fat free as long as it's tasty they don't know the difference. Example- made chicken teriyaki skewers last night with corn on the cob and baked potatoes. I loaded the skewers with veggies to grill, zucchini, all colored peppers, onions, chicken and squash. I ate two bites of corn, a quarter potato and a quarter of my chicken skewer. I have at least 2 more meals for me out of it and my family (3 grown men -22 yr old 6ft son- 20 yr old 6'3 son-and hubby) loved the dinner. I know this is a long post and I apologize I am feeling positive today and still very excited about my decision I hope everyone else is. Oh and as a suggestion I have gotten a lot of recipes from web site "Food Done Light". Great recipes for foods you eat just less calories and still have good taste to them.

I have not made it a secret I have had the sleeve done when people ask. I have been with my company for 15 years and most know I have struggled with lupus so I am used to the personal questions. I have only been bothered by it once so far in this process. I had a co worker notice I colored my hair darker so he decided to yell across the room with many individual's present. "So does the gastric sleeve make your hair darker too?" It bothered me because he put my business out there. It should be my choice.

I have been in a stall for two weeks. Anyone have any tricks that got them out of their stalls and back on track? Thinking about going back to only protein shakes for a week to see if that helps.

Woohoo that is awesome! Everyone is looking so good. I need to get some side by side pics done. Haven't done any since the night before my surgery. Gotta get the hubby to take some for me. This is what I have I can take on my own.

Looking good SuperFab! Congrats!

McKinney is pretty close. Some of my coworkers live out in that area. Jen I am very sorry to hear about your mom she will be in my thoughts on her road to recovery. So happy to hear about everyone's success. I agree we may be slow losers but on the right track to keeping it off completely!

I work in the city of Irving. Live in the Keller area. Been in Texas for about 10 years now and still discovering it's vastness. I am 11 weeks out and am down 68lbs since preop liquid diet. Have good weeks and bad weeks in loss. Averaging 4-6lbs per week. I would love for it to be higher but every bit helps.

It's been awfully quiet in this forum last couple days. Everyone working out hard?

Congrats SuperFab! I know how exciting than can be.

I have no idea I never thought to ask my dr who is very conservative on taking anything other than vitamins or my allowed meds.

Does anyone know if there are over the counter sleep aids that are acceptable / safe for sleeve patients ?

Hey everyone. I have par taken in a drink here and there. I used to drink whiskey and diet soda and had a pretty high tolerance to it. Not so much these days. While no soda for me. My dr is against it and not thrilled with the alcohol either so I met him halfway and had whiskey and water. My tolerance is nothing so half a drink is all I can do. I joined a gym today very excited about it. I have been pestering my dr to allow more than walking and light cardio and finally got it. First training session with trainer Tuesday. So glad for this sight and all the suggestions and support there is from others going through this. Much success to all!