SimplySue

What she said (Congrats & great screen name.) I have the 24601 t-shirt

My mama always said, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". We are human, we are imperfect & after WLS, we are constantly learning. Be kind, be gentle or be quiet.

I have one on work days for breakfast & drink it throughout the morning. Usually Trutein- different flavors to keep it interesting, Trader Joes coffee concentrate, half of a frozen banana (makes a nice texture). Prior to surgery, I would often forget breakfast & now I don't like hot coffee, but still like the kick. I'm 7 months out & when I asked the NP about this, she said that the most successful patients will cont with Protein Shake daily!

Long sleeve shirts in plus sizes that are bigger in the chest, but not the arms & unlike @@JamieLogical I need pants that are looser in the waist, tighter in the hips!

& since when is a 12 "plus size"??

I was 51 when sleeved in October & am down 94.5 lbs total, 84.5 lbs since surgery. Planning to do my 1st 5k this weekend ( walking mostly), but something I couldn't even consider 8 months ago! There's actually a group on here called "New to Fifties group" for those "older" ( even includes some in their 60s), but I feel younger now than before surgery.

_{Sorry I was overly excited this morning. I was sleeved Oct of 2013. At any rate, I reached my goal and couldn't be happier!}

Simply Sue you are looking great! And I'm impressed by the 5k. Way to go girl.

I finally did the last thing that they wanted, to get my A1C down. I did, from 8.9 to 6.9, amazing !!

Now will wait to hear when I can see the surgeon. I am so excited and feel like I am finally moving forward.

How fun to read all the updates. @ -the sleeve was my 1st surgery ever, so I wasn't sure how it would go. I did wonder in the 1st week-"what was I thinking?!?", but not since. A lot of folks say they regret not doing it sooner, but I just feel like this was the right time for me. I'm nearly 7 months out, I can eat most foods- just not a lot. My weight loss has slowed, I hit my 1st real stall in April & finally broke today! Down 91 lbs total from HW, 81 from surgery weight , planning my 1st 5k at the end of this month???? biggest thing for me was getting the energy back took a while & my hair is thinning greatly, but that too will return.

@@mjmboston - Thank you! I agree, that # of calories is a bit scary. I also have been averaging 900-1000, but I'm a bit farther out than you & the 6+ month diet plan was 1300-1500, but I thought the 3-6 month plan was 1000-1300. I'm sure it also depends on how much you're exercising- I'm just walking at this point & she recommended adding toning & resistance. I've lost about 8-10 lbs per month since the beginning of the year. I figure as long as I'm going down that's the important part. When I was really successful at weight watchers years ago, I was a slow looser then too. Plus some days I can only eat so much (lite days) & then other days have a greater capacity- no rhyme or reason & I don't push it.

@@stephh -Wow!! Sounds like your doing awesome!!! 78% is phenomenal & running too. What an inspiration.

@@aSleeveStory You could be taking in more salt when you travel by eating out at restaurants more plus air & auto travel can cause some swelling in your legs.

@stepph how are you doing?

@@shmeyers , that is awesome for you!!

@@Meonthelist , what a great idea & YAY!! For you. I remember texting my husband & telling him "I lost a Murphy" when I hit 68 lbs down/Murphy is our 1 yo hound puppy who weighed 68 lbs- I don't think I'd get him on the scale with me!

@@cornhusker - that is just incredible!!

@@bonsaiway YAY also for you!!

& @@VSGmary that is terrific news!

@@bestisyettocome859 Welcome, you are so close:) & @@beachgal2935 Hope you're recovery is going smoothly & so sorry to hear about you father in law, it's never easy, no matter what their age.

@@Kathy812 - Thank you!

6 month visit yesterday & the NP was pleased with my loss- I'm down 56% of my excess weight. I'm 52yo, 5'4"(was 5'5" before age 50). HW 279, SW 269, CW 189. Starting size 26, now Size 16-18(16 at old navy, 18 at Lane Bryant??). So excited to keep going.

6 month visit yesterday & the NP was pleased with my loss- I'm down 56% of my excess weight. I'm 52yo, 5'4"(was 5'5" before age 50). HW 279, SW 269, CW 189. Starting size 26, now Size 16-18(16 at old navy, 18 at Lane Bryant??). So excited to keep going.

@@Hetera -welcome!

If there's anyone here that wants to be added to the Facebook group, we're trying, we have messaged Kristen Messina. You could also friend one of the current members & then we can add that way. I'm Susan Margaret L

@@KingMoose , that is incredible, putting your sleeve to good use!!

@@Kathy812 , you were so close to your goal- only 1 lb off? Where would you have been previously without the sleeve??? I know I've had weight loss goals in the past & have failed miserably, give yourself the credit you deserve!

@@peekaboo , have you tried the Starbucks skinny latte? I saw it at Walmart tonite-I think 70 calories with 6 Protein? Or the Click protein powders? Good luck, mine is Friday also.

@@Kathy812 & @@shmeyers , what is your Facebook names?

Kristen Messina was the one to add me.

@@LainieG - good to hear from you again & sorry to hear about your brother. Hopefully you will get where you need to be with your sugar soon