emsgirl114

173.6

Ok I'm late entry but I'm in CW 175 goal 170.

Rockstar!

Looking around and realizing I'm not the biggest woman in the room.

I found it hard. But when I did tell people were supportive. My bf and I started dating a few months after my band in 2012. I didn't want to tell him but obviously I had too. He was relieved. He said he was starting to think I had an waring disorder because I'd hardly eat anything and was always getting up and running to the restroom half way through meal (I was always throwing up with band). He was so supportive of my conversion to sleeve. Still only a few people know. I agree about dates not being over dinner. You'll find woman will like more active dates rather than over food.

I'm still sitting at 175-4.8. I know it will pass. I know I need to exercise and know that this put me just 15lbs away from my high school weight. (FYI lapband in 2012, sleeved 11/24). Down 77lbs from 11/12/2012, 27 from sleeved date. But if I could drop 25 more. Hit 100down! I'd be so thrilled. Anyway not what I wanted to post about. Actually had an awful scare this week (men beware. Gonna talk nipples). This Last week noticed discoloration is both my nipples, and it didn't wash off! Made mistake of googling it. Panicked. Called dr who seemed to panic too. Saw her next morning. that was Wednesday. She got me in to radiology yesterday. (More panic. You only get in that fast if you are dying). Had mammo and it was perfectly clear. Thank God. I was writing my will. Now I'm referred to dermatology and Brest Clinic. But no panic. I look like I have a misshapen freckle on the center of each nipple? I've gone from a full C cup to an empty A cup with the weight loss. I nursed two big babies till they could wAlk. Plus take thyroid meds. Im 46. I'm now thinking the combo of all that has caused this. Idk. But now I'm guessing it's topical. Probably hormonal. I just hate waiting and wondering. I kept thinking this week how I'm finally a size I kinda like and now I have cancer. Damn irony. I almost didn't believe them when they said my mammo looked perfect. Has anyone else been through this

That is a really helpful chart!!

I told very few people for the same reasons. But when I finally did tell my family they were so supportive Worried but supportive. You may be surprised at people's reactions. I'm 46 and had a lapband in 2012. And on 11/24 transitioned to a sleeve at 199 lbs. but that was up from 172 with my band after having problem. My point being. Your loved ones will support u

im in same boat.

thanks fir sharing! Really interested in those stats!

Was more active this weekend. Tuesday I'll go to a Zumba class after work. I hate Zumba but it's free! Going to aim for 3 hours of exercise this week. However I get there I get there.

I have the same problem. Unfortunately the women in my family are plagued with bigger bellies then butts. No matter their size. My tiny mom suggested men's jeans. Works for her but no way I was gonna do that. Well for Christmas she bought a pair of 32 x 30 for my very skinny tall 16 year old son. Way to big and way to short for him. I said wth and slipped them on and guess what? My mother wAs right about the butt fit for us! And they don't slide off. They are just plain jeans but fit!!

What kind of exercise are you all doing. I say everyday that it's the day I'm gonna exercise...and then I don't...need some motivation and ideas. I am suppose to do a pack test to qualify as a wildland firefighter in March. But I'm worried It more than I can handle at this point. I have to walk 3 miles in 45 minutes wearing a 45lbs pack and wildland gear. Some of the firefighters were talking about starting training this Saturday with a 3 mile hike. I don't know if I'll be able to handle it yet. Especially cause it will be like 20 degrees out. Could you do it at this point? Am I just being a chicken.

i love that "how the package is wrapped"!

oh no that's horrible. I ended up taking 3 weeks off. I got an infection at my incision site that they removed my band and stomach. I needed every minute of that 3 weeks. Take as much time as you need. Rushing just delays healing.