allielee

Oh and I didn't have any issues with feeling sick until 2 weeks ago.. I can't handle carbs or fats. I haven't even tried sugar.. Don't be surprised if all of a sudden you can't tolerate foods you do now..

I shop at goodwill and thrift stores.. You can find some amazing outfits for very little money. I stick to maxi dresses mostly because they can cover quite a few size changes.

I shop at goodwill and thrift stores.. You can find some amazing outfits for very little money. I stick to maxi dresses mostly because they can cover quite a few size changes.

Sounds amazing!!!!! We went for our 20th anniversary and loved it! We have booked to go again dec 2-11 for our 24th anniversary. My all time favorite place to vacation!!!!!

There some great responses here. I was a revision from band to bypass. I chose rny because 1. I was a self pay and after seeing the sleeve to rny revision board on here knew I wanted only one more wls surgery. I was terrified to take the chance I would need another revision 2. I was a sugar aholic lol I haven't had dumping but I really haven't tried sugar yet. I have had carbs and I have felt really sick afterwards so much so I have completely eliminated them but I didn't have bowel issues 3. I figured if they were going to remove a big portion of my stomach for the sleeve why not just go all the way.
Now all that being said, I wish I had done rny first lol I was very successful with the band but it eroded after close to 6 years. Rny has been soooo much easier than the band for me. I think talking with your doctor, nutritionist and checking out the sleeve to bypass revision board on here (only to see why you could possibly need a revision) is where you will find your answers. Both surgery's work for most. Good luck!!!!!

Thanks allielee @ hotbutterfly iam new to this but its all good. Ill keep pushing along till I reach my goal

I love the new me!! I am proud and feel sexy.. I used to hate having my picture taken now I revel in it lol

This is last night I'm in the polka dot dress...
Lipstick you look awesome!!!!'

8 pounds is awesome!!! A loss is a loss. Depending on your bmi it can also be slower.. I'm losing about 1-3 a week I'm a low bmi but honestly as long as your drinking Water eating good Protein staying away from fatty foods and carbs you will keep losing. Don't sweat it!!!

I had rny and I wouldn't even consider the sleeve.. Rny has been a tried and true wls. I had the lapband and after 5 years it failed me.. I was done doing "new" wls. I wanted tried and true and I'm so glad I did!

Heck no!!!! I knew the skin would bother me though, I wanted to look decent naked.. It isn't just about health, I needed to lose weight yes for my health but also for my personal well being my mental health. I hated being fat. I love the new me. I saved pre wls surgery specifically for plastics. It was worth every penny. I love the way I look now and I could care less that I drive a used car now, my hubby and I will get way more miles out of my new body than ANY car. I invested in myself and it was sooooo worth it. I love being naked now. Something I used to dread.

Hi! If you are looking for some new food choices check out my Instagram allielee73 I hashtag
#mypouch with meal ideas.

Yikes I should have read all the comments.. Yummy, I too had problems with Hair loss (started taking extra Biotin dissolvable and bought biotin Shampoo and conditioner really has helped) I also had bathroom issues but started taking a capful of Miralax every day and bought a squatty potty.. That solved my issues. As for hunger are you doing a Protein Shake? ! I find if I have one for Breakfast every day it really sustains me. I stick to just Protein and veg for lunch and dinner. I stay away from carbs because they make me feel yucky. Also I drink minimum 60 ounces of Water a day. Loss of hair, bowel issues and hunger all can be results of not enough protein and fluids.. Hope you get better ASAP!

Heck no!!!! I knew the skin would bother me though, I wanted to look decent naked.. It isn't just about health, I needed to lose weight yes for my health but also for my personal well being my mental health. I hated being fat. I love the new me. I saved pre wls surgery specifically for plastics. It was worth every penny. I love the way I look now and I could care less that I drive a used car now, my hubby and I will get way more miles out of my new body than ANY car. I invested in myself and it was sooooo worth it. I love being naked now. Something I used to dread.

Heck no!!!! I knew the skin would bother me though, I wanted to look decent naked.. It isn't just about health, I needed to lose weight yes for my health but also for my personal well being my mental health. I hated being fat. I love the new me. I saved pre wls surgery specifically for plastics. It was worth every penny. I love the way I look now and I could care less that I drive a used car now, my hubby and I will get way more miles out of my new body than ANY car. I invested in myself and it was sooooo worth it. I love being naked now. Something I used to dread.

Heck no!!!! I knew the skin would bother me though, I wanted to look decent naked.. It isn't just about health, I needed to lose weight yes for my health but also for my personal well being my mental health. I hated being fat. I love the new me. I saved pre wls surgery specifically for plastics. It was worth every penny. I love the way I look now and I could care less that I drive a used car now, my hubby and I will get way more miles out of my new body than ANY car. I invested in myself and it was sooooo worth it. I love being naked now. Something I used to dread.

Yikes I should have read all the comments.. Yummy, I too had problems with Hair loss (started taking extra Biotin dissolvable and bought biotin Shampoo and conditioner really has helped) I also had bathroom issues but started taking a capful of Miralax every day and bought a squatty potty.. That solved my issues. As for hunger are you doing a Protein Shake? ! I find if I have one for Breakfast every day it really sustains me. I stick to just Protein and veg for lunch and dinner. I stay away from carbs because they make me feel yucky. Also I drink minimum 60 ounces of Water a day. Loss of hair, bowel issues and hunger all can be results of not enough protein and fluids.. Hope you get better ASAP!

Heck no!!!! I knew the skin would bother me though, I wanted to look decent naked.. It isn't just about health, I needed to lose weight yes for my health but also for my personal well being my mental health. I hated being fat. I love the new me. I saved pre wls surgery specifically for plastics. It was worth every penny. I love the way I look now and I could care less that I drive a used car now, my hubby and I will get way more miles out of my new body than ANY car. I invested in myself and it was sooooo worth it. I love being naked now. Something I used to dread.

Thanks for all the positive feedback lots of great points I'm irish I love a good moan lol

Well I was super motivated to lose, I made myself get up off the couch for every commercial and excercise during it whether I went up and down the stairs, ran in place, did sit ups or leg lifts or squats I just made myself keep active on top of working out every day. I also did the wii fit which I found to be a lot of fun.. I honestly didnt start to excercise until I stopped losing weight lol I hope that helps! Oh I also didn't do ANY carbs..

I love the new me!! I am proud and feel sexy.. I used to hate having my picture taken now I revel in it lol

This is last night I'm in the polka dot dress...
Lipstick you look awesome!!!!'

Oh no I hope you feel better ASAP!! My daughter has chronic pancreatitis has had it since she was 5.. It's a terrible painful thing to have.. She is 22 now and is constantly in the hospital with attacks..

This definitely helps. I am not eating any carbs (no bread, no Pasta, no rice, no Cookies, no cakes, no milk and eat some fruits and veggies). I walk a lot since I don't have a car and in NYC we have no choice. I have been working out 3 times a week but it's not as rigorous as it was before surgery. I have also started to lift weights. My diet is clean but now I see my results are slowing down. But it's bound to happen and I am not freaking out but interested to know how people get to their goals. Your success story is inspirational and helpful to understand what I need to do at my end to reach my goal. Thank you! Btw I also just started to work out like a month ago lol...

First one was taken day before surgery


Next ones are from last week


My surgery was March 13, 2013... I lost 126 lbs.

Left was me 5-25-2013 and the right is 4-13-2014....98 lbs lost at that point ....I had sleeve surgery in June of 2013 ...and as of this morning I'm down 112 lbs best decision I have made for myself <3

I had lapband in 2008 lost 120 in 9 months kept it off for 6 years then has to have a revision to bypass (band eroded) had to gain 50+ pounds to be eligible for the revision to bypass so now I've lost 41 of that 50 since my revision in May.