tcon

I'm jotted down all your ideas. The picture thing is great advice because I hate pictures of myself. So that will be a nice thing to look back on. Plus logging the supplements. Have you tried the Vitamin Patch? My stomach tends to get upset whenever I take Vitamins so I'm really worried about taking vitamins. But one of my other site buddies told me about the patch. And I'm going to order B-12 shots. Yay!!! Again congratulations and thank you!

You totally just inspired me. Before your surgery we are same stats across the board. My surgery is in less than 3 weeks. Thank you for posting. You look amazing and it sounds like you feel great too.

Thanks and good luck!!! Keep us posted after you have surgery.

Looking beautiful @@tcon!!!!

We have about the same going on:
HW 255
SW 240
CW 196
Age 40
I am 5'2"
I had my surgery on June 15, I have gotten sick a total of 4 times since coming home from the hospital. I can eat just about anything (no bread at all!!) my stomach lets me know when I am about full and I stop. I have 3 teenaged girls and a one year old grandson. I run a small in home daycare, I work about 60 hours a week. Looks like we mirror each other in a lot of ways. Congrats and hope you enjoy the ride!!

Surgery date: July 30, 2015

@@sbrainwater
Thanks!!
Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.
Advice:
Protein
Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.
Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.
I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.
Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.
Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.
Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.
I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.
Good luck! ????????

Surgery date: July 30, 2015

@@sbrainwater
Thanks!!
Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.
Advice:
Protein
Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.
Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.
I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.
Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.
Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.
Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.
I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.
Good luck! ????????

Good job and great attitude!

Good luck!!

HW: 255
SW: 241
CW: 198
43 pounds since July 30.
Surgeon was very pleased with my progress.
Down 57 pounds from highest and 43 since surgery not 51.

@@sbrainwater
Thanks!!
Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.
Advice:
Protein
Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.
Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.
I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.
Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.
Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.
Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.
I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.
Good luck! ????????

HW: 255
SW: 241
CW: 198
43 pounds since July 30.
Surgeon was very pleased with my progress.
Down 57 pounds from highest and 43 since surgery not 51.

You look great!

Congratulations!!!
How are your energy levels? Any random advice?
You look great by the way!

You look great, can I ask how old you are and how tall you are?

Congratulations!

Surgery date: July 30, 2015

@@fabnsab
That's how I've eaten from day one. I eat full fat cheese, butter, dressings, etc. I believe in real food in smaller quantities and no processed, low fat, low sugar crap! I find it keeps me satiated longer, too.

Surgery date: July 30, 2015

I've had this dress for a year and I can finally fit it. This was my first time participating in my children's harvest carnival. I've always just volunteered but never dressed up. My girls were so excited   I was a bunny lol. A bow tie, tail, and ears.

@@sbrainwater
Thanks!!
Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.
Advice:
Protein
Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.
Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.
I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.
Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.
Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.
Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.
I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.
Good luck! ????????