Essence46

Happy Birthday to you! I understand how you feel. I really do. Try not to let it bother you too much. Look at not having those things as the beginning of a new life. You will be just fine without it.

And so imagine all you are going through now, but before you had your surgery and how much harder it would be if this were happening pre-surgery...and then take a deep breath, be proud of yourself, you've come this far!

I think one of the great things I've realized through this journey is that the sleeve is there for us, no matter what else is going on in our lives. My life has been crazy the past few months too. My sister left her husband so she and her FOUR kids moved in with us for three months. Meanwhile, we were trying to sell our house and buy a new one. Then we moved to the new house and had a MILLION projects to do before we could really get settled in. I definitely got WAY outside of my routine in terms of exercise and whatnot. But I've managed to maintain my weight, because the sleeve is still there, doing its thing for me. I know it will be even better once I can get back on track with my exercise!

You look amazing!
So sorry you're having a rough time right now. I do hope things get better for you and yours really soon.

You look lovely and I hope your circumstances improve soon!

Keep smiling!! You look beautiful!

You keep smiling Essence!!!
You look like you are at peace.

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

Well.... I haven't been on in a while because I have been sort of depressed lately. Had three big events (I planned) to take place over the last three weeks so I have been crazy planning, organizing, etc. Then I got sick with the flu last week and it whipped me out for about 5 days. I just started back feeling like myself this week. I started back working out this week too. Thank goodness. With all that going on, along with my cousin/sister having major surgery to remove a tumor attached to her heart and liver, I haven't been in the best head space. Oh.. and the scale has not been moving! Ugh! Anywho... I took this pic morning. I just stared at it. My neck and face look so skinny. I just stared and then I smiled

A good male friend of mine said something to me when I was complaining about all of the male attention I have been getting since the weight loss. I told him that I was still the same person. The person they didn't think was good enough then. Why did they think the weight loss made me so much more attractive now. He said that it may not be just the weight loss drawing attention but the presence of self-confidence that I have now and clearly lacked before. His statement made me pause and think for a minute.

I had my year and a half appointment the other day. It went so so to me. Even with all of the working out and running I do, I am still 30 pounds from goal. I should have been there by now, a long time ago actually. *sigh*. Doc said I "look good and healthy" but I need to get to my goal. He said it will come but I just need to work harder at it. *Sigh again*. I am not getting enough Liquid Protein and Water so I am going to work on that. I went about and got two cases of shakes. I also need to work on eating a little better too. I don't eat much. I just need to eat a little better. I am trying not to be discouraged because I really do work hard. I have made up my mind to be at goal by my next appointment which is May 19th. Say a prayer for me.

I had my year and a half appointment the other day. It went so so to me. Even with all of the working out and running I do, I am still 30 pounds from goal. I should have been there by now, a long time ago actually. *sigh*. Doc said I "look good and healthy" but I need to get to my goal. He said it will come but I just need to work harder at it. *Sigh again*. I am not getting enough Liquid Protein and Water so I am going to work on that. I went about and got two cases of shakes. I also need to work on eating a little better too. I don't eat much. I just need to eat a little better. I am trying not to be discouraged because I really do work hard. I have made up my mind to be at goal by my next appointment which is May 19th. Say a prayer for me.

The first thing that came to my mind after reading the question was Myself. That response makes me both happy and sad. Other things I have learned to love are being able to shop in the regular sizes (even though I still go to the big sizes first. SMH), crossing my legs (a very big deal for me), undressing in front of others (gym) without being completely embarrassed, run, being able to wear a pear of bathing suit and leggings and look decent in them.

A good male friend of mine said something to me when I was complaining about all of the male attention I have been getting since the weight loss. I told him that I was still the same person. The person they didn't think was good enough then. Why did they think the weight loss made me so much more attractive now. He said that it may not be just the weight loss drawing attention but the presence of self-confidence that I have now and clearly lacked before. His statement made me pause and think for a minute.

The first thing that came to my mind after reading the question was Myself. That response makes me both happy and sad. Other things I have learned to love are being able to shop in the regular sizes (even though I still go to the big sizes first. SMH), crossing my legs (a very big deal for me), undressing in front of others (gym) without being completely embarrassed, run, being able to wear a pear of bathing suit and leggings and look decent in them.

16 months out and I can eat pretty much anything I want without getting sick. I am not depriving myself of anything but I am pretty good about my food choices these days. If it is something I really want, I will eat it. The good thing is a bite or two usually does the trick and satisfies the craving. I am just the opposite of most people. I don't track or weight my food. It just stresses me out too much. I am at the point now where I can pretty much eye ball how much I can eat.

16 months out and I can eat pretty much anything I want without getting sick. I am not depriving myself of anything but I am pretty good about my food choices these days. If it is something I really want, I will eat it. The good thing is a bite or two usually does the trick and satisfies the craving. I am just the opposite of most people. I don't track or weight my food. It just stresses me out too much. I am at the point now where I can pretty much eye ball how much I can eat.

16 months out and I can eat pretty much anything I want without getting sick. I am not depriving myself of anything but I am pretty good about my food choices these days. If it is something I really want, I will eat it. The good thing is a bite or two usually does the trick and satisfies the craving. I am just the opposite of most people. I don't track or weight my food. It just stresses me out too much. I am at the point now where I can pretty much eye ball how much I can eat.