TealSister

I was on vacation last week -- 8/10 = 220 8/17 = 219 *goal*

My pedicures don't take forever!! I don't have a huge pile of heel when I'm done!

Just what we normally would (within boundaries). I will probably have juice before and after to be safe.

I regularly donate as well. I tried to donate at 2 months post-op but I clotted up after about 5 minutes. Honestly I was scared I wouldn't even pass the pre-screening but hate to not donate. I asked my surgeon about it afterwards and they said that after 12 months I should be able to donate again. Good luck!!

8/3/15 = 220 lbs Thanks!

I had just started soft foods, so I had refried Beans - while my skinny sister ate a chicken chimi, chips & queso and a jumbo marg.

5'9" 222 (down 80 lbs) Size 18 still

When I chew-chew-chew hamburger, I get so disgusted with the little balls of fat left in my mouth that I end up spitting it out. The joys of WLS

I'm with @@AC274132 - think it's due to Vitamin deficiency. Checking with my PCP (surgeon doesn't do blood work until 6 months). I'm four months post op and take a quick nap every work day during my lunch break.

Awesome! Great inspiration for all of us!

7/27/15 = 223

I sometimes get offended reading responses. However if I step back and reflect, it's usually just a defensive reaction. If I am feeling guilty about a poor choice I have made and read a "shaming" comment, sure I get a little worked up. Taking a moment to think about WHY I find it offensive and where I am with my daily goals, most times I can come to respect the "offensive" comment and take away something useful from a vet. We are all on the same journey!

7/20/15 = 227 Thank you!

Surgery 3/26/15 HW: 302 CW: 228 (-74) It is sooooo crazy how if I eat bad foods (bad, bad girl), I don't feel full, but a half a scrambled egg or 3 bites of grilled chicken make me belch like crazy because I am FULL. Obviously this is how I hit 302. It's getting a lot easier to live my new life but I could always use more exercise. Lots of great NSVs Great job, everyone!!! ---- One more thing -- how the H does low-fat vanilla yogurt have 40 grams of sugar and honey roasted peanuts have 4 grams? The sugar content of foods has definitely been eye-opening.

I stopped cold turkey on 1/15/15 and surgery was 3/26/15. You will be SO HAPPY when you finally quit. Combined with surgery, you can breathe again, walk much further, smell better, live longer, etc -- you know the benefits. Surgery is so much better than smoking Good luck!!!

You were beautiful before, but you glow now. Great job

7/13/15 = 229 lbs (Goal = 219 lbs) Thank you!

I haven't been shy about telling people about the surgery. However it took until around 50 # for people to actually notice. A few of my self-absorbed size 0 sisters-in-law have not said a word (I'm at 71 # lost now) - which is fine. Also I guess I should watch my mouth because everyone who asks how much I've lost or how I'm doing, I respond proudly "Down 71 lbs, 66 to go!" I kind of tell it like it is :/

I'm 14 weeks post-op and have trouble sleeping as well. I asked my PCP and surgeon's office about it and was told Tylenol PM would be fine to take. I take 1-2 every night. It's not ideal but it does the trick.

CURRENT: 231 GOAL: 215 Thanks again!

July 5: 231 lbs

It's hard going from laying around feeling fat and depressed to exercising 30 min/day 7 days/week - at least for me! My surgeon's office gives all patients a Garmin Vivofit after surgery and I finally started wearing it (14 weeks) again. Having a desk job it is so sad how few steps I get during the work day! Bad days or good days, we just have to remember to keep moving. We can do this! We have to do this. Unfortunately, this tool isn't magic so we need to utilize it the best we can

I was initially going to have RNY (the "gold standard" of WLS according to my surgeon's office). However I take a med that would not be effective with RNY absorption issues. After that ruling and while waiting my surgery date, I did more thorough research and the more I read, the more happy I was with the idea of the sleeve. It's been 14 weeks and I couldn't be more thrilled. You can't help but learn to live with it and how to make good lifetime decisions for yourself and your body. Good luck with everything

My weight loss has been good (68 of 137 excess lbs lost). I have struggled with sugars lately; I have always loved bread and pasta but I've been craving candy and cookies lately. I have had a bite or two but try to be good. Protein around 60 grams / day (still have to have a Premier Protein shake every morning). Water around 60-70 oz / day. Exercise has been hit or miss. Finally started wearing my Garmin again so I'm getting back on track. No hair loss yet. I am really wanting to gorge on food but it's just impossible - thank GOD!

I had been eyeing it for a while and finally bought some. The store was out of skim so I ended up buying 2%. I found it disgusting. I really, really wanted to like it!! Maybe the skim would be better - I normally drink skim. Hope you have better luck!