losingMari

Hi, my name is Katie and I'm a marketing professional who really hates Oprah's weight loss journey. It's like she's lost and gained the same 80 pounds over and over. That's like several inner skinny people (weight watcher's ad). The fact that I've done the same only makes me hate her more. Actually, I like Oprah. I just despise diet advertising of any kind. Nothing like making me feel worthless and hopeful all in the same 30 second spot.
Hi, my name is Katie and I finally reached my breaking point. I've finally accepted that my obesity is hurting my quality of life. I've finally given myself permission to do something about it. (Besides crazy diets that never work). In fact, it was Oprah's recent Advertisment on WW that inspired me. After watching her rejoice over her recent weight loss with WW while still eating bread, I thought to myself, "daaaammmn, if Oprah can't keep it off with all her millions and access to the best personal chefs and physical trainers, a hometown girl like me is doooomed."
So here I am, 1 week from my consultation, drinking a gin and tonic, ordering Chinese take out and righteously shaking my fist at the diet industry. One week, Oprah! One week and I will show you and the diet industry that I love myself enough to make the most radical life changing decision of my life!!!!!!!
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1/18/16 - 192.8 lbs

One of my top 10 reasons for having this surgery was to be able to attend my son and nephews functions without sweating or getting to tired. Today they had a big robotics competition and I not only worked the concession stand I was able to help clean up. No heart issues and my feed didn't even hurt wearing my tall boots. Not heals but still normally I would be limping and worn out.
I'm so excited. I kicked butt and took names. Oh and all three teams are going to state!!!

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I'm in!
Start: 198
Goal: 187

Welcome to the Valentines Day weight loss challenge! Im Sarah (vsgSarah3) I have taken over the weight loss challenges form Stephh so she can focus on her new coming addition!
Please be patient with me as I work full time and have 3 kids to care for. I will do my best to update every Monday, Tuesday at the latest. This is my first time hosting so please be kind!
I think its best to keep the same basic rules Stephh had going so he goes.
The challenge will run from Monday Jan. 4th through Feb. 15th. This will give a total of 7 weigh in's. Please add your starting and goal weight on Jan. 4th and your last weight on Feb. 15th. I will also update the spreadsheet on Mondays.
The link for the spreadsheet is:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZuOPpFyp_aGa6UQwcWiFzo-JTQVBrmFIot417Vq10qA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Rules and Reminders:
1. You will know the spreadsheet is updated once I have liked your post
2. Post weigh ins here, in this post only.
3. We are all here to support each other, so if you have questions posted here they will be answered by anyone else willing to help.
4. If you want to adjust your goal weight please add it to your reply in this post.
5. If you miss a weigh in, no problem! Just post it with your next weeks weigh in.
6. If your screen name changes please let me know your old and new name.
7. If you miss 3 or more weigh ins I will assume you no longer want to continue the challenge and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet.
This challenge is for anyone! If you have not had your surgery yet, if you just had surgery, or if you are just in maintenance and need to have some accountability, this challenge is for you!!!
Spreadsheet link: (please let me know if you have trouble with this link. First timer
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZuOPpFyp_aGa6UQwcWiFzo-JTQVBrmFIot417Vq10qA/edit?usp=docslist_api

Finally it is here...scale read 198 this morning! I am down 60 lbs since 8/19/15! YEAH!

I am a fan of bras. (Backs slowly out of room.)

I thought I was the only one! I am 3 weeks out and I've noticed I wake up sometimes with my mouth slightly open and super dry. This all started after surgery. I never had a problem keeping my mouth closed before. I use the nasal pillows as well. Sounds like I may need to speak with my pulmonologist and see what she recommends.

Congratulations!

Wow, I made it one month! And I lost weight. And I didn't starve to death. And I wasn't the one patient this won't work for. And I actually did feel better again. And I guess all that stuff I suffered, stressed and was near crazed about , I dealt with and I didn't die or anything. 17 pounds down from the day I walked into the hospital for my surgery. Yay me!







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I was sleeved on the 14th and I've noticed that Water is like my worst enemy right now. I can have gatorade, teas, popsicles, (all sugar free of course) and I can eat oatmeal and yogurt with no issues but the second I try to introduce water it lands like a rock in my stomach and hurts for about 5 minutes. I used to love water and I have tried room temp rather than cold but nothing works. Anyone else having this problem? Or better yet did anyone have this issue and figure out a way to overcome it? I'm going crazy because I felt like water was my break from all the sweet tasting stuff and now I don't even have that.

Are you sure it's hunger and not acid churning in your new stomach? I was going through the same thing and when I mentioned it to my surgeon he upped my omeprazole and poof "hunger" was gone. I was sleeved on the 14th so I'm still adjusting too. I admit that it gets boring but I just keep reminding myself that it's just for a short period of time and it will all be worth it. Try calling your surgeon and see what he says about the hunger and talk to your NUT to see about other options to help change things up. I hope things start looking up for you ☺

Are you sure it's hunger and not acid churning in your new stomach? I was going through the same thing and when I mentioned it to my surgeon he upped my omeprazole and poof "hunger" was gone. I was sleeved on the 14th so I'm still adjusting too. I admit that it gets boring but I just keep reminding myself that it's just for a short period of time and it will all be worth it. Try calling your surgeon and see what he says about the hunger and talk to your NUT to see about other options to help change things up. I hope things start looking up for you ☺

I was just sleeved on 10/14 and I have PCOS. I'm interested too. I know my surgeon already took me off the metformin but I still haven't discussed it with my pcp yet to see if she agrees. Anyone go back on it?

I was just sleeved on 10/14 and I have PCOS. I'm interested too. I know my surgeon already took me off the metformin but I still haven't discussed it with my pcp yet to see if she agrees. Anyone go back on it?

Well i'm only on my 3rd day since surgery. The things that have surprised me:
*how easy it would be to have only thin Protein shakes and Water. It is very easy for me to follow the program when I consider for a moment that most of my stomach is gone.....and there is a large sutured perimeter. Only an idiot would do something to jeopardize their safety. Strict adherence to my surgeon's specific instructions is very, very easy.
*Very minimal pain-discomfort from the sleeve itself. The lack of pain there is much appreciated. The only pain I'm really having is from the abdominal hernia he repaired at the same time. That is with 9 new holes in my abdomen. Amazing.
*How sore my whole body feels. I don't equate this with pain......just general body soreness in legs, hips, arms and etc. I'm having no problem getting 120+ oz of Water down every day to combat against dehydration.
*That I'd be grateful for no BM. Seriously grateful. I do not want anything that causes internal pressure against the muscle stitches on the hernia repair. I was advised to take Milk of Magnesia after a couple days if Constipation persisted. No worries.
*I thought I'd be craving all sorts of stuff after doing the pre-op liquid diet. I couldn't care less about all the HD TV commercials for restaurants......my family eating some of my favorites around me......etc No bother. Live and let live. Zero cravings. I simply want to stay strict on the program.
*How comfortable I'd be in the recliner. It's been extremely comfortable and supportive. Very tall arms and seat that make it easier to stand up from. Best money I've ever spent on furniture.
*How intuitive my dogs have been. They know something isn't right about my abdomen and are giving it a wide berth.
*How powerful a tool unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein powder would be during the pre-op diet. It was a nice hot break from the shakes. I highly recommend it. I"m hoping that my surgeon will approve my using it after Monday's visit.
*The fact that I weighed in this morning, 3 days after surgery......and weighted 6 pounds more was funny. I'd been warned, but it still make me laugh. Reason I find it funny is that I've been in ketosis and under seriously daily calorie deficit for 16 days. It's going to be cool how much it will actually read once things stabilize.
*How easy it is to just chew my meds. None of them taste great, but seriously....just chew them and swallow down with a sip of water. It's over in a couple seconds. Not something to whine about....just get it done an move on.
*How amazingly wonderful my shower was going to feel this morning. I tried not to hit the jets directly on my 9 holes......but I let them pulverize my back, shoulders and other parts as hot as I could stand it for as long as I could stand it. It was a outstanding.
*How much better the ride home from the hospital was in an SUV vs my wife's Maxima. Not having to bend way down was very nice.
*The lack of any complication has been very much appreciated.

I had my surgery on Oct 14th and I can honestly it's not as bad I had prepared myself for. I mostly just sore at my incision sites. Even getting the Water down is only slightly uncomfortable but I can't complain. Happy to have started this journey I'm even more excited for those who have started theirs as well. Best of luck to everyone!!

Good luck to everyone today!

October 14th for me as well. It's insane how fast it's coming. I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I am beyond ready for this change. Hope all goes well for everyone ☺

Because I work in a hospital I am required to get my flu shot. I was concerned about getting it before or after surgery (my date is Oct 14). I sent a message to my surgeon and he stated that I should get it before surgery and not too close to that time. He said this way it would limit any after surgery complications like getting sick and not being able to hold food down etc. Hope this helps.

October 14th for me as well. It's insane how fast it's coming. I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I am beyond ready for this change. Hope all goes well for everyone ☺