Sleevefornellie

Well you could write her out a list of ALL the more pressing issues going on in the world and hand it to her. That should give her something else to worry about other than you. I've heard If you put visine in someone's drink it will make them have explosive diarrhea!! But it may also kill them so you just never mind that

HW:348
SW: 331
CW :299
GW 210 (with defined muscle)
Wish me luck

HW (pictured): 415
SW: 395
CW (pictured): 280
GW: 220
StretchW: 185
Holy cow, we've still got a ways to go, but how far we've come...

BEST THING IVE EVER DONE!!
I am addicted to moving now. I can't stop, I don't wanna just sit around and stuff my face and be sad for myself, it was tough in the beginning, I threw up if i ate too fast, or drank to quickly.
The whole, no drinking while eating before and an hour after was tough for me.
I'd eat dinner, and then I'd want to go to the gym, but I HAVE to drink while I work out, so then had to wait an hour before i went.
I just had a lil period of time management struggles haha.
But I figured it all out, the first 3 months are a challenge. But I walked EVERYDAY. Even if it was slowly. Then every day got easier, everyday I got stronger. Felt better, didn't hurt when I took a step. Now, with what my fit bit tells me... I'm walking about 8-10 miles a day!
I also work in a hospital, so I'm not at a desk, so I'm lucky.
After surgery I walked the mall cause of all the snow we had, then as it got nice I walked outside, now people actually know me at the gym!!!
I was ashamed to walk in the gym and I had a hard time walking through the doors, I felt like people were staring at me (they are NOT) haha
And I still even now get nervous walking in, but then I hear,
"hey Katie!! Your here early today!!"
And I just get on the elliptical and go to town!!!!
Anyone that has a Fitbit pm me!!
I'm obsessed with mine!! Feel free to ask me anything! I'm here if anyone needs anything!

@@BackToBeautiful I finally found a few horrible before pictures on the left. And new me on right And my daughter and I before a midnight run , we're pretty much twins now lol!!!! And yes I cut my hair off last week.

11 months out

2 months before surgery 4 weeks after.

I had my sleeve done in Juarez, Mexico

Work in progress, 174lbs down

Thank you! My surgeon was Alejandro Lopez-Ortega in Tijuana. I had zero follow up with my surgeon or a nutritionist. All I had was printed instructions for the first 4 weeks post op. I've done quarterly bloodwork with my primary doctor and my own research regarding nutrition plus daily reading on these boards.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

My goodness you are both just images of walking beauty! Congrats on your amazing success!

HW 325
SW 315
CW....209!

Left pic-1/19....2 weeks post op
Right pic-6/19...6 months post op!

Here I am!!s.w.248 c.w.168.s.d.9/24/14

Follow your plan to the letter. You may make it or you may not, its a marathon not a sprint as they say. Good luck!

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Its pretty crazy to me. For the past couple of weeks I have avoided thinking too much about it because I didn't want to freak myself out. And now that it's here, I'm thinking about it.... and freaking myself out.
I have a friend that's going with me. My best friend had it done a few months ago and she's the only thing that is keeping me sane right now. I fly out to Tijuana in the morning. Leaving Oklahoma at 6:30 am. (I should be asleep but I'm online talking to you guys). Surgery is tomorrow afternoon sometime. I would like to take a Xanax tomorrow but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Any helpful advice is appreciated. Thanks

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@@ShrinkingPeach Now for dinner, I am having 3 Reeses Pieces, 1 Margharita and half a slice of Chicago Deep Pizza......LOL

At 2+ years out, my normal diet includes meat, fish, eggs, green veggies, healthy fats (olive oil for the most part), fruit, tree nuts, black coffee, tea, and yogurt. Things that I have occasionally include dairy (other than yogurt), Beans, ground nuts, and pulses (such as lentils). Things that I avoid other than on very special occasions are grains, refined sugar, alcohol, and starchy veggies. And by "very special occasion" I mean basically Christmas and Thanksgiving, not "my niece's graduation" or "my mother's birthday." I have learned through very hard experience that with that last group of foods, if I let them into my life, they take over and I am on a rapid road to re-gain. There are definitely some people who can practice "everything in moderation" after the sleeve and not re-gain their weight, and I am not one of them. All that said, I enjoy my food, I love my life, and I do not feel deprived.
There isn't any food that I can't physically tolerate (to the point of throwing up or getting food stuck, or dumping), but both leavened bread and carbonation make my tiny stomach very uncomfortable, so I avoid them. Well, I have a few sips of champagne on those special occasions but that is it. Anything more just hurts and defeats the purpose.

Do a search on BP for threads about regaining the weight after surgery. At 7 months out, those are the people whose posts I take to heart along with the responses they receive.
I don't need to learn the hard way! Protein first, veg then fruit. Carbs are not my friend.

I am three months out so this is what I have observed so far.
The challenge with the sleeve is 180 degrees from my pre-sleeve dieting life.
Now, rather than being hungry all the time while trying to avoid eating too much and craving unhealthy foods, I am not hungry very often but have to make sure I am eating and drinking frequently. Unhealthy food is not appealing to me at all. Now, when I eat delicious food, I am able to enjoy it and be satisfied with a very small amount.
An example: I LOVE Greek/Mediterranean food but do not have a good restaurant near me. On the way home from my three-month surgeon's office, I stopped at a Greek restaurant. I got a lunch special (without rice or pita), and added extra meat. I ate a small amount and was satisfied for lunch. I brought the rest home and had some for dinner last night and lunch today and still have enough for one more meal.
I am also just as satisfied with a meal of cottage cheese or yogurt.
A turkey burger patty with green Beans is a feast.
My nephews chocolate birthday cake was not remotely appealing.
It's hard to describe, but it is a very different experience.

I know the answer we would all like to hear is that you can eat whatever you want and your miraculous sleeve will only allow you to have 3 Reeses Pieces, 1 Margharita and half a slice of Chicago Deep pizza. The programs designed by our surgeons and NUTs are really the way we are intended to eat. If you know Protein is alway first, followed by healthy carbs like veggies and fruit, we will not have much room for error. I am not very far out but I watch our experienced/at goal leaders like a hawk! I am 62 and have always sabbotaged my "diets" in the past and I have been given a clean slate with a special tool to help. To use an old, old saying "Today is the first day of the rest of my life". At my age, it could also be the last! LOL Actually, I intend to experience and enjoy many, many years of healthy living and eating!

Amazing!!!! This just goes to show that nothing is impossible!!! Kudos to u for never giving up!!!! Congratulations and good luck!!!! I'll be looking for u on the other side.....

What an inspiration to us all!!! You look beyond amazing!!!! Congrats to you and your fabulous journey!!!!

Hey polar gonna try mashed today.... I've been good lost about 30 lbs as well... But it looks like things are starting to slow down now so I'm only gonna weigh my self once a week.... Gonna increase my walking time as well and see if that helps......