DevineMissM

Today is my surgiversary - one year ago today I was in an operating room in Tijuana Mexico with Dr Cabrera (and his side-kick at the time Dr Carlos who said HE himself was the BEST surgeon) starting my weight loss journey to new health! I am so thankful for my 3 friends who went ahead of me and shared their experiences with me and now 7 friends who have gone after me to have the same surgery (3 went to MBC because, in part, of me and my journey!). This was a long and prayerful decision that I made together with God and I couldn’t be happier. Just before surgery I was at 312 lbs and now I am stuck at 200.4. Yep still haven’t hit onederland its been slow and steady – however…. I just stepped out of my comfort zone and joined a Boxing Gym and I have great expectations over the next few months of not only reaching my personal goal weight of 180 but going a long way to eliminate my bat wings and weak stomach muscles! LOL I only wish I had done years ago! At 312 lbs I was so sedentary, wouldnt and couldn’t do fun things with my family (bad back, bad ankles, bad knees and bad attitude) and I never allowed anyone to take my picture… I virtually wrote myself out of my family history as there are NO pictures of me for years! Now Im down front of all family pictures making up for lost time! Don’t wait – just do it! Its not easy but its so worth it! Thank you MBC for my new beginnings! And thank you to my husband for all his love and support no matter what my weight!

How is everyone doing? I lost 7 pounds in month 10 and am probably going to lose about 5-6 for month 11.

I am almost there, lol. ONE pound to reach goal. On the one hand, I have those thoughts that it still won't happen - that it's as close as I'll get, and then I have thoughts of it's not enough, I still need to lose more.
Man, at nearly a year out this is still a head game!

@DevinMissM yes sometime it bothers me the one above the belly button

Hello! I have my 6 mth apt next week as well. I also have been on a weird stall lately. Well, since just after Christmas. I got to 195 Christmas morning....my goal at the time. Now I am at 187. I have fought harder for these last 8lbs than I did for the previous 60! I seem to stay put, gain 1, lose 1, stay there, gain 3, lose 2, stay there......just up and down and down and up. Hoping to get some insight from the nutritionist Tuesday.
food wise....doing well. Yes, dense things I cant eat much of. But veggies are easier to fit in daily now. I still can only eat about a cup of food at a time. Think that's my new norm. Water still a struggle. I was a gulper before and drank about 5 or 6 bottles a day. Now that I have to drink a lot slower I tend to put the bottle down and forget to pick it up again until I'm ready to gulp....which I cant. Still figuring that out.
I'm lucky...no pain from the surgery. I've been blessed to have an easy ride so far. Knocking on wood that continues!

Hi glad to here about your progress. HW 342 SW 300 CW 228 SD 08/26/14. I had a long stall too from December to early February. My labs were great at my 6 month check up. I am going on a work trip this week and I have a bunch of office attire that I bought years ago too small. I bought it too small with hopes of fitting them soon. They fit!!!!! From size 22/24 to 14/16 so far. I can't wait to see my colleagues that I haven't seen for a while. I am so glad I decided to improve my life. I Hope everyone else is doing great.

Grazing and snacking has been my biggest challenge as well. I can't eat very much at any one sitting, which is great, but I have to be careful not to allow myself to eat too often.
Otherwise, everything's going great.

Wow it is great to hear that everyone is doing well. My surgery was 8/11/14 Sw 240 Cw 168. I feel great been stalling but thats ok the weightloss has slow down but I am happy about my progress. So I have 18 more pounds to lose to reach my goal which is 150. So happy. Best of luck
everyone.

Awesome to see everyone's progress. I was sleeves 8/13/14. Day of surgery weight was 363. As of today I am at 259 for a total drop of 104lbs in a short 7 months. My waist size dropped by a foot. I started jogging and have never felt better in my life. 36 more lbs to my goal weight.
Can't eat mashed potatoes but that's about it. I don't consume any carbonated products and fried foods have been pretty non existent and honestly, I don't miss either. Wish I would have done it sooner. Good luck to everyone!

What was your SW and when wee you sleeved? I was done on 8/25/14. I've lost 63lbs. SW 241. I'm 5'2". Im at a stand still lost about 2lbs this month. ????. Michele

What was your SW and when wee you sleeved? I was done on 8/25/14. I've lost 63lbs. SW 241. I'm 5'2". Im at a stand still lost about 2lbs this month. ????. Michele

I really, really appreciate the support of this sight. But, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, clarify before you jump all over someone! Words (especially the written word) can be misconstrued. I posted recently about a 4 week depression and doubting my decision. I mentioned eating a kids meal (portion!) and suddenly I am hanging out at McDonalds! Seriously?? I had a kids meal at Red Robin. It consisted of grilled chicken skewers with no sauce, and steamed/undressed broccoli (which I highly recommend if you are looking for a fun place to go with small/healthy options.) The drink was a diet lemonade, which I drank much later on the drive home. A perfectly health, reasonable choice. I was depressed because I was only able to eat about a third of it! Other restaurants have kids meals! Albeit, most consist of mac 'n cheese and hotdogs, but not all restaurants. I am trying very hard to go places with my family and not screwing up. These comments, however well meaning their intent, have really upset me, and I am seriously thinking of "checking out" of this site.

You look fabulous!!! My mouth is hanging open!!!!

I hear ya loud and clear! You are doing an awesome job so far. This journey is amazing and it is a mind trip for me. I actually get upset sometimes that I cannot eat large portions. I am becoming a food hoarder. I have freezer bags of leftover food in the freezer.There is one less person eating and that's me. I am afraid to waste good food and in the freezer it goes. My family eat what they want and I just make sure that I can get what I need and want. I can not wait to get to 190! I do have a probelm coordinationg my meds as well. My BP meds will make me sick if I take them on an empty stomach. So, I have to leave enough room or wait like 30 minutes to take them. It is ironic because that was one of my main reasons of the WLS. To get off these dreaded BP meds. I got so tired of taking these meds and they still are here. I schedued an appointment with my PCP to followup with my BP. But I am much happier! I can exercise with my arthritis and it is not an issue. I actually like me! I even asked my hubby to get me a mirror. I never had a mirror in my house other than the bathroom mirror. I still have 81 pounds to go and I know it will take dedication and hard work. I will do my best and I have no regrets at all.
Oh, and my hubby told me that I don't snore anymore. Could that mean my sleep apnea is gone?
Later August Losers!

13.) I don't snore anymore.

I don't have issues with fluids. But I do still have problems with some foods it seems the denser the food the less I can eat of it. do you still have any discomfort on any of your surgical incisions the one by my bellybutton is still rather painful at times. Michele

Hello ONMYWAYTOHEALTHY, you've lost about 50lbs and if I haven't misread many of theses letters, that about what everyone has lost on average. Don't be so hard on yourself, just get back on the horse. Good luck! Michele

Hi all, August 25, sleever Lost about 50lbs and can now confidently buy a 1x. I feel wonderful. I'm officially in onederland at 187. I'm at a stall right now, but I'm ok with it. Summer is coming and I'll be able to get my swim on. Hope all AUGUST sleevers are doing as well or better! My HW 278, SW 241 CW 185. (Broke my stall) Michele

Congrats to all you AUGUST SLEEVERS. nice to know we are all losing at about the same rate. My goal weight is 140lb. Hope I can get near there by my anniversary 8/25/14. Again GOOD LUCK AND KEEP UP THE WORK.

Your tummy is no longer bigger than your boobs (wohoo) and the hair tie on your wrist doesn't feel like it's going to cut off circulation... it's LOOSE!

I congratulate u on your successes. I liked what you wrote. I'm just a newbie, completing my requirements and hope to be done with those at the end of October. I'm hoping to make some friends on this site cause I need support and encouragement. I'm tired of hearing from my beloved grandkids that I just need more will power or more exercise or to eat only raw foods.

Joy... chicken broth has saved me when I am getting that head hunger. ????

Thanks we are going for Oct 15th of the approval comes in time if not then Oct 23rd YAY IM SO READY

Yeah!!! I love prayers. Mine is 10/7.

Hi guys I did it! Everything went well I have no drain, and no catheter. I feel a bit on discomfort but nothing mayor the doctor had to fix two hernia plus the sleeve . I just Walked for a few minute then felt really nauseous:( . Hope that goes away soon. I spent 9 months with nausea due to my last pregnancy its was horrible. Thanks for all the get well wishes.