kathysleeve

praying for your strength and a speedy comfy recovery. DRWTX, welcome to the sleeved side! Ask any question you want, we have al been where you are. Hugs

Hi I want to apologize for my silence on this thread. I am still at 95 pounds lost. I am slowly beginning to lose a little more but I will say this. It's life changing. On every level, Spiritually, physically, emotionally and personally. I have lots of support and have never looked back from my decision. I do recall thinking after day 3, what was I thinking? Thank goodness for time, it heals everything. I am surprised at how people who didn't know I used to be 95 pounds heavier treat me. With respect and interest. We should and I use the term broadly, care about each other regardless of our size, appearance and ethnicity. But we don't always do that. I have on an emotional level been able to now understand how someone who is looked down on because of the color of their skin might feel. I have to say I am thankful for such a lesson. Though I have always treated people with great respect, it is still a revelation to experience the huge disrespect our society places on obesity. I thank the Lord he is so much bigger than that. I Love you all and even more so as I hope to get to know some of you.

Hi I wrestled with myself over getting the sleeve for five years. It was my husbands idea, and when I prayed I got a huge go ahead for this. My pastor was very supportive. This is medically necessary after all. I have a spine issue. Scholioses that cannot be surgically improved. So I had to lose the weight in order to get this pressure off my back.when I had the surgery I gave up my pain mess my Celebrex and all muscle relaxants. Big step. I remember after surgery, having this dream. I was wrestling with someone, asking God please please take this back pain away, how will I move and exercise if I am in this pain even after surgery. I woke with a residue of post op surgery, from the sleeve,but my back pain is Gone! How great is that? It took a few weeks to sink in. But as I realized that I would not ever need Celebrex again I believe God healed the part of my back that produced unbearable pain. It has never returned. Why doesn't he straighten my back completely? I don't know. But I know he has a reason and I'll take what he has given me. That's my story, was it right to have surgery? You bet it was! Oops pain meds

. Welcome we need all the support. It's so better when there's more .. Congrats on your weight loss so far. I know it wasn't easy. I'm have a hard time on just liquid .. How much can you eat?Hi everybody, thanks for the welcome, I really have never liked Breakfast and I don't recommend skipping it, but it makes me ill to eat it so I skip, lunch is a half sandwich most days of some Protein, either ham cheese or Tuna fish salad. I often might have a salad as I can eat that if I spread it out over 35 minutes or so. I dip my salad into dressing so I can bag and save it if I become full. I snack around three, sometimes this is my worst moment of he day, It's before dinner so I crave chips but often there are none (good if I can't find any) Another half sandwich was suggested by my nutritionist to keep me satisfied till dinner. I eat a medium sized plate of food now for dinner. Usually 4 ounces of some meat a veggie and small salad. I never finish the salad but I try to finish the protein. I also eat dessert though I don't recommend it till about 6 months out. My nutritionist works out my plan for me every 3 months or so. I really struggle with sugar cravings and only put stevia in my coffee and tea. That has helped quite a bit. For me if I track, I gain weight,. I am being honest with you here, the more I do normal, the better my weight loss goes along. I am now off my BP mess my muscle relaxants and any and all pain med's except a tramadol for aches when I return from PT. No more CPap machines in my life anymore as well I feel le a new woman really. I have had to replace my wardrobe and it's a joy to shop again right off the rack! I am in a size extra large and that's a great step from a 3x! Still going, still happy! Still thankful for the decision I made, thanking The Lord for each new day! Hope this helps, please Ask any questions you like Kathy

. I've never heard that I actually spoke to my pastor not once did he mention that .. People judge what they don't understand we are taking care of bodies.. And it's our choice and we are getting our lives back. I am surprised to hear this. It never crossed my mind that someone would think that A medically necessary procedure would be questioned by another Christian. Glad your here. Welcome to the sleeved side!

Hi I wasn't just sleeved but I could bring a lot to the group. I am also a cHristian looking for fellowship Was sleeved July 14th 2014. I have lost 95 pounds, I have another 30 to go befor goal. I would not chanGe a thing, it's the best decision I have ever made.

You Know, no matter how many times I think I have learned this truth. I find I need to hear it again. Thanks for the post. I think we need to learn and relearn and relearn again!