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Hahaha , mysleeveI only sit with my legs crossed now. Seems to be the only comfy position. LOL! YAY us. A little NSV that I hadnt even noticed til someone else brought it to my attention too! BAM! We rock!

Matt - Welcome! Yeah, I have to agree that we talk about it all here, so I'm glad you aren't shy.
As far as differences.....
Before: Stopped going to amusement parks with my children because my wide arse couldn't fit into some of the rides without feeling like I needed a shoe horn to squeeze in.
After: I bought seasons passes to Six Flags and White Water and I ride EVERYTHING with no problems!
Before: Had trouble sitting in booths that were tight at restaurants. One of my "straws that broke the camels back" was when I took my daughter in for orientation at school and they had us sit in the desks that are attached to the chairs. I squeezed in (barely) but when I got up to leave, the desk was stuck around my waist when I started to stand up. I was mortified.
After: Room to spare in booths and other tight seating. With a lot of my belly gone, I have room for both of my boys to sit in my lap at the same time.
Before: This is going to sound worse than it is supposed to, but I had to sit uncomfortably during meetings if there was not a table covering my legs. Couldn't cross them very well and so much fat around my knees, I couldn't hold them together long enough to be considered sitting in a "lady like" position.
After: I didn't even notice, but one of my best girls at work pointed out that I sit with my legs crossed constantly now. Once she pointed it out, I was like, wow, I really do!
Before: I used to hide constantly. Under my clothes. Hide from people I haven't seen in years. I always thought they would say, "Wow, look how much she's blown up since high school!" I didn't even like to get up to go to the ladies room at work because I didn't want people looking at me.
After: I walk all over this office. Speak to everyone. I am happy with myself and cannot tell you when I felt this good.

@@mysleeveid13
Booths at restaurants used to piss me off - there is the rule about no elbows on the table, however there is an unspoken objection to my gut being on the table that i noticed alot. Not good psyche mojo!
So, now - When asked, I say "I'll take a booth please." and slip my ass right in there. Just because I can!
Small victorys are meaning a lot to me now. more so than I thought they would.

April 23rd
Highest weight: 270
Surgery weight: 250
Current weight: 212
Can not wait to hit onederland!!!!
Getting in about 80 grams of Protein a day
600 to 800 calories a day!
No problem eating anything... Mainly stick to Protein and some veggies!

Welcome Matt! Hi everyone! My update:
April 10th 251 lbs
April 16th 240 lbs
June 24th 208 lbs
Total loss: 43 lbs
Success: started finally exercising this week!
Struggle: weight is coming off so slowly! Unfortunately my stomach can handle pretty much anything so I'm trying to stay on track w healthy eating! I want those 8lbs off so I can finally get out of the 200's!!
10 weeks gone! Wow!

Welcome to the group Matt1912! We could use some testosterone around here!

Melodica - I'm sorry to hear that you are still have a bad time. Chin up, my friend! Hopefully your struggles are short-term. In the meantime, don't downplay your successes! Congrats on the scale moving in the right direction!

@@butterflypinup thanks...im totally cool with unfiltered discussion
Congrats on all your success

hi Matt1912. Yes lots of ladies. Lol. I for one don't mind yah being here. Just an FYI we have no filter here. Anything goes. We talk about it ALL! congrats on your success!

1) 5'9" 290
2) 271 surgery day
3)43 since surgery day 62 since start of program 77 from highest (77 is what my 7 year old weighs!!!ive lost a human being! )
4)190 realistic 170 ideal
5)I am on day five if my vitamins! No vomiting! I ate a cheese enchilada! Okay I ate a third of it but still. Lol I'm finally able to eat real food. I learned my tummy can only handle bites about the size if my thumb nail, chew chew chew, and next bite about two minutes later. What a lesson on PATIENCE this has been! Phew I have made it through. Starting to feel back to normal just a smidge. Two dates this week too. Yay me! Since I'm so open about surgery I get daily cheers and omg your skinny! Feels fab!
6)I'm still battling fatigue and stress but everyday I feel a little but better and that is what I keep reminding myself. I have had pain for a long time which is gone. A little mental challenge is okay as long as I see a light at this very long tunnel I can handle all of the little obstacles to get there! Baby steps! Baby steps and apparently baby bites.
Hugs my bp fam!

I was sleeved on April 17th and have been looking for a group that is around the same time frame as me.
I have noticed that there is a lot of ladies posting here, so if this is a girls club i will bow out...
Here is my progress so far:
April 17, 2014 – Weight 298 lbs. (45.6 BMI)
June 23, 2014- Weight 224 lbs (34.1 BMI)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS- 74 lbs.
A1C on Surgery Date- 6.7 (6.5 + is Diabetic)
A1C on June 16, 2014- 4.6 (5.7 and below is normal)
Post Meal Glucose Level on Surgery Date- 210 mg/dl (DIABETIC is 200 mg/dl or greater)
Post Meal Glucose Level on June 22, 2014- 99 mg/dl (NORMAL is <140 mg/dl)
Waist Size Pre-Surgery- 46 in.
Waist Size June 6, 2014- 36 in
Shirt Size Pre-Surgery- XXL
Shirt Size June 6, 2014- L
Shoe Size Pre-Surgery- 10 wide
Shoe Size June 6, 2014- 9 med
Before and Current

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7", 234
2) Weight day of surgery: 224
3) 10 week post op weight / pounds lost/gained: 194.8, 1.7 pounds lost this week, 39.2 pounds total
4) Goal weight: 160 surgeon's goal, 140 stretch goal
5) Your biggest success this week: 10 weeks out from surgery and I avoided another stall! I've noticed that the scale tends to move on Thursday or Friday each week, so I'm curious if this will continue! My weight loss has been sloooow and steady. As long as the weight is coming off, I'm happy! One positive is saggy skin hasn't been an issue - yet. I had some on my thighs a few weeks ago, and it seems to have snapped back. One positive to the slow weight loss is my skin has a chance to adjust! My weight loss has been 90% diet up to this point, as my exercise has been sporadic. I changed it up this week and have been walking/jogging on the treadmill. It takes me 1 hour to do 3 miles. I love exercise, but my busy work/life schedule made it difficult to fit it in. I have most of the summer off, so focusing on creating new habits that I can continue long term. I read on someone's BP post, "skinny people look good in clothes, fit people look good naked." I have an inner athlete in me as I was a competitive ice skater as a child/young adult. I'm amazed how quickly my legs are toning up. I have come to accept that the scale may stop reporting my progress for awhile if I'm building muscle.
6) Your biggest struggle this week: I've slacked a bit on recording what I consume on my Lose It app. I know long-term, tracking what I eat is vital to maintenance.

Alright people, it's Week 10, so I'll set it up this week. Check in time!!!!
1) height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7", 255


2) weight day of surgery:243


3) weight 10 week post op / pounds lost/gained: 199.6 / 2.2 lost this week / 55.4 total (by the way, someone posted congrats on my 63 lb weight loss so I had to go back into my profile. I had my original weight at 274, which it was back in Nov 2013, but I updated it to 255 which is what it was when I started with my surgeon. (tomato tomahto - but updated it to be more accurate from the beginning of this journey) sorry...rambling.


4) goal weight: 150-ish


5) your biggest success this week: I MADE IT TO THE 100's!!!!!!!! Seriously, I can't remember when I was in the one hundreds last. I was in denial for a long time that I was so big, because I went through two pregnancies and was really happy, then it was like I woke up one day and was really, really overweight. I've been going through before pictures and was like wow, I've been really overweight for a lot longer than I thought! Oh and I bought a size 12! I know I've already mentioned both of these previously, but these were my successes. And I did 60 minutes on the elliptical machine without feeling like I was going to pass out. I actually lost track of time and thought, "Oh shoot, I have to get back to work!" Awesome feeling when exercise is no longer a chore.
6) your biggest struggle this week: Reflux continues to hurt.....but the good news is the endoscope looked great, so no damage, just pain. But again, if this is the worst I have to deal with, I'll take it. A lot of people have way worse than reflux, so I'm willing to suck it up and deal with it. (I'll just complain to you all. Hee, hee)

Thank you, Kate. It feels so good to be happy. I was hiding from people I went to school because I didn't want them to see how big I had gotten. It's so awesome to finally follow something through and do what I've been saying I was going to do for years. Get healthy!

Guess who made it to the ones????

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This girl right here!!!!

Guess who made it to the ones????

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This girl right here!!!!

Guess who made it to the ones????

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This girl right here!!!!

Woohoo! YES!! And congratulations! Seriously, that one deserves the big parade - and good for you and all of your hard work paying off. Sixty three pounds is amazing, and I'm hoping you feel every bit of fabulousness. I'm looking forward to that day myself eventually. Nice!!

I'll follow up with my doctor if it continues today. So far, I'm ok. It might have been the homemade marinara I made yesterday with turkey. It was probably too acidic. I can't imagine living with that pain daily...I feel for you and hope it goes away soon!

Psssst. Hey you! Are you listening?
Make it a great day!

April 23rd sleeved...
Starting weight: 270
SW: 250
CW: 213
I just got into size 16!! Woot!! Had one huge three week stall that was horrible but I got through it! I downloaded my fitness pal to help me make my Protein goals! I have between 600 and 800 calories a day! Sometimes I don't make the goal but I get darn close! How is everyone doing? I'm so happy to feel normal again! Went out and had prime rib!! It was yummy!! Of course my son has to eat the majority of it! Hahah

That is so awesome!!!!!!! It is the best feeling ever!!! Congrats!!!!!! Wear those sizes proudly!

So I've told you all about our weekend trips to Six Flags and how I've had to dig out some old shorts to wear as I keep going down in size....so today, I took the dog out before we left for Six Flags and my shorts literally fell all the way to my ankles as I was trying to take his leash off! I had to stop by the store and buy a pair of shorts as I had none that fit! I usually hated shopping because I would just look for the biggest shirt they had and a size 22 pants or 24 with a belt. But today....I had to step OUT of the plus size women's section and go to the other side! I picked up a 16...too big....picked up a 14. Fit nicely but my daughter said just try on a 12...just to see. And they fit!!!!! I almost cried. I came out of the dressing room to get her opinion and the lady working there said those look great! I was floored. They were just a little snug on me so I got both the 14 and the 12 and wore the 14 and a tank top! I don't think I've worn a tank top in public in like 10 years. Sorry to go on about this but my best friend doesn't seem to want to talk about my weight loss and that's ok. But I did have to share with you guys since you understand. Wooooohooo! Made my day!

So I've told you all about our weekend trips to Six Flags and how I've had to dig out some old shorts to wear as I keep going down in size....so today, I took the dog out before we left for Six Flags and my shorts literally fell all the way to my ankles as I was trying to take his leash off! I had to stop by the store and buy a pair of shorts as I had none that fit! I usually hated shopping because I would just look for the biggest shirt they had and a size 22 pants or 24 with a belt. But today....I had to step OUT of the plus size women's section and go to the other side! I picked up a 16...too big....picked up a 14. Fit nicely but my daughter said just try on a 12...just to see. And they fit!!!!! I almost cried. I came out of the dressing room to get her opinion and the lady working there said those look great! I was floored. They were just a little snug on me so I got both the 14 and the 12 and wore the 14 and a tank top! I don't think I've worn a tank top in public in like 10 years. Sorry to go on about this but my best friend doesn't seem to want to talk about my weight loss and that's ok. But I did have to share with you guys since you understand. Wooooohooo! Made my day!

So I've told you all about our weekend trips to Six Flags and how I've had to dig out some old shorts to wear as I keep going down in size....so today, I took the dog out before we left for Six Flags and my shorts literally fell all the way to my ankles as I was trying to take his leash off! I had to stop by the store and buy a pair of shorts as I had none that fit! I usually hated shopping because I would just look for the biggest shirt they had and a size 22 pants or 24 with a belt. But today....I had to step OUT of the plus size women's section and go to the other side! I picked up a 16...too big....picked up a 14. Fit nicely but my daughter said just try on a 12...just to see. And they fit!!!!! I almost cried. I came out of the dressing room to get her opinion and the lady working there said those look great! I was floored. They were just a little snug on me so I got both the 14 and the 12 and wore the 14 and a tank top! I don't think I've worn a tank top in public in like 10 years. Sorry to go on about this but my best friend doesn't seem to want to talk about my weight loss and that's ok. But I did have to share with you guys since you understand. Wooooohooo! Made my day!