wantingabetterlife

Can't wait for you to join us on this side! Best of luck tomorrow and keep us posted!

A question is a question and not crazy at all! It is solely up to your doctor and hospital. I only had on a gown. I didn't care one way or the other, just was nervous and wanted it done!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

@@The Candidate
Thank you so much, you made me blush!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

You did it, admitted it, and now.....get back to what you know! (A little tough love)
Actually, I do have more than my allotted carbs occasionally to shock my body. It has helped me along my journey.

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

@@AvaFern
Thank you so much!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

I reached my goal today!!! 8 months, 17 days and 110 pounds lighter. I feel like a million dollars and the NSV's have been better than the weight loss! Everyone on here has helped more than you can imagine. Thanks to you all for your opinions, information, and support!!

Congrats!!
Weight: 152
Height: 5'6"
Size: 4
I am bigger on top than bottom! I still wear medium/large tops.

My doctor told me I was a walking time bomb and it scared me. I knew my health was getting worse because of co-morbidities (High BP, High Cholesterol, Type II Diabetes) but when she said those words to me, I knew I had to make a change. I can happily say that all of them are now gone and I only take Nexium and my Vitamins. Life is much better now!

That is wonderful news! At 6 months out, you are a superstar!

Today was my first day back at work, and surprisingly people were very positive about my surgery and the transformation that I have undergone, I thought there would be a few negative people with bad comments, but I was amazed at all the love and support I got from co-workers who are like extended family and all the other people I ran into, they said I looked even better than I my pics, the only fun they had was when they asked me to undo my scrubs, I was in my old scrubs which were size 7x, and I have lost 9 waist sizes so they were cinched up as far as I could and they kept slipping down, lol, and my shirt was hanging way out, but I felt great and the weight loss and time at the gym helped me get through my first day back without all the pain I used to have, my knee was still kicking my butt, only not as bad as before, now if I can just get the fluids down quicker, and I gotta figure out the lunch thing, the food was horrible and after several bites I could immediately tell it was processed hospital food, tomorrow will definitely be a test since I go directly to the gym for an hour or two after work..........#excited#

Strangely enough, the sleeve isn't affected by the rain.
Just walk in the rain..
It's only Water..
You'll dry off!!
I know, I know...
I'm not much help..
But in my defense, I never claimed to be...

Great work!! You look great!

You are so sweet to simply ask this for him! He is lucky to have you and your mom by his side through this journey.
I haven't had any offensive smells since my surgery. I agree with @@Babbs and her post. I made this decision for my own well being and to get healthy. I refuse to force others to change their lives for me and my weight loss goals. I got to my beginning weight eating my old way. And in turn, I have to get to my healthy weight eating my new way. There are temptations and foods to avoid all around us. Support him like you are but don't protect him....he will be out in the world sometime without you and he will have to choose not to eat something on his own. Best of luck to you all!!

My quickie go to's:
Cubed cheese
tuna
eggs
When I want a little crunch- Pork rinds
chicken Breasts (I roast a couple in the oven and then use for meals)
I got to the point of not liking Protein "shakes" so I went to Syntrax nectar. I usually drink one at some point during the day to break the Water blah!
I don't rely on those to get my Protein in but when on the go, they are quick to grab and lower carb.

Best wishes tomorrow and good luck on your journey!

You are doing a great job!! Just remember how far you have come....not how long the journey may be. The scale may be in my favor right this moment but I am still struggling to work through body dysmorphic issues. I can't see the smaller me when I look in the mirror. We each have so many struggles (support from loved ones, stalls, hair loss, saggy skin, etc) and like you said, so many on here understand! It keeps me from pulling out what's left of my already thinned hair

I was sleeved in November 2014. I'm 5'6" and I set my goal at 150. I am at 156 and have been for about 4 weeks now. I have been running and exercising more too. My body has changed quite a bit in the past month but the scale is the same. I think it is quite happy here at this weight! But PLEASE remember, everyone is different and everyone loses at different rates. Some are super fast losers and some are slower. Keep the big picture in mind.....you will lose the weight you need to lose at your own pace....stalls and all I wish you the best on your journey!

My doctor told me I was a walking time bomb and it scared me. I knew my health was getting worse because of co-morbidities (High BP, High Cholesterol, Type II Diabetes) but when she said those words to me, I knew I had to make a change. I can happily say that all of them are now gone and I only take Nexium and my Vitamins. Life is much better now!