notforthefaint

well folks...it has been a while...like a long while but I figured wth? might as well post an update!
I am officially 6 years post op.
My current weight is at 188
I never did hit my "goal" weight but honestly totally fine with that, I still maintain that this surgery was the BEST thing I EVER did for myself.
Working on ditching 23lbs but overall?
Thrilled to be where I am at.
For any of you new folks...don't give up! You got this! xxxooo

UPDATE time! been a long long time since I have been in here.
So it's safe to say it's about time!
TODAY I am Officially 1 year and 5 months out today.
WOW! the time sure is zipping by! seems so odd to see that typed out!
let's hit those stats!
Starting weight 251
Surgery day weight 238.8
Weight today – 180 (I had gained for the holidays and I was at 188 on January 1st)
Total current loss – 71 lbs
Goal weight - 135
DREAM goal weight - 125
So what have I been doing? or not doing?
wellllllllll for starters after SCREAMING when I saw the scale on January 1st I reigned myself and Sylvia (my stomach) back in and got back to the basics and back on track!!
What does that mean for me?
means Protein protein protein FIRST
seems like the simplest of things and yet why do we stray?
because we just fucking do, that's why! hahaha so yeah I have been keeping my carbs under 100 grams a day (I actually try for under 50 but give myself the leeway)
Water water and more water and yes I STILL struggle with this and I still use the hydrocoach app but I tend to ignore it. not good.
(however working out has certainly helped me get water in!)
tracking in MyFitnessPal
I have been able to work out hard for the first time since my accident in June! I joined Orange Theory Fitness and I am loving it! It's not easy but I feel it's efficient, motivating and I love that I know exactly how many calories I have burned. I also joined their weight loss challenge so it's a good way for me to be accountable since I have to go a minimum of 3 times a week to stay in the contest. I have been averaging 4 times a week! woot woot!
I also went back to using my wean green jars for food (pictured below) they are six ounce jars and the perfect portion size. If it doesn't fit in there then it's too fucking much and I ain't eating it! LOL!
also stopped eating those horribly yet wonderfully addictive wasabi rice crackers! those crunchy spicy little fuckers were going to kill me and Sylvia if I didn't stop!
I also have released myself from the obligation of always cooking. I am tired of tossing food in the bin, it makes me feel incredibly guilty (having parents that were born in 196/1933 doesn't help that guilt) so instead I have been shopping a lot at the Italian market by my house, they do a lot of premade items that are GREAT including seared ahi tuna and they also make zoodles which I LOVE! So I find I am eating different stuff (which keeps me entertained) and I am not wasting food which is good.
What else is going on?
this past month at the end turned surprisingly and unexpectedly stressful for me and my son when my ex-husband informed me he is moving out of FL to MA. I was pretty upset because that greatly impacts my son and if any of you know me at all you know that my son is my EVERYTHING he is my why and even typing that out put tears in my eyes. The good part of it...I didn't OVEREAT out of stress. That is really a fucking miracle!! Because no one pisses me off or spins me into a rage quite like my ex-husband and the stupid selfish shit that he does. I am happy to say it seems we have somewhat come to an agreement that will work and hopefully over the next two months it will all get finalized. I just want my son to be ok and I know it's not going to be easy on him.
let's see...what else?
I realized that I still identify with the fat person. In the gym I see the big girl or guy and I think, that's me...but it's not.
not anymore.
It's so weird.
Sorta goes hand in hand with shopping and picking up items that are WAY too big yet I think they'd fit me.
Not sure how long it will take to sort that out in my head but I am working on it.
I actually want to run up to every overweight person I see and SCREAM YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEEL THAT WAY anymore!! YOU CAN CHANGE IT!!! but I know they have to be the person to have that epiphany. I know in my heart that this is the best thing that I have ever ever ever done for myself (other than having my son) and the only regret I have is that I could have done it sooner.
I do plan on making up for lost time, that is for sure.
So keep at it my fellow sleevers, we are on a mission and it's a good one! Don't give up. EVER because I sure as hell don't plan on giving up.

UPDATE time! been a long long time since I have been in here.
So it's safe to say it's about time!
TODAY I am Officially 1 year and 5 months out today.
WOW! the time sure is zipping by! seems so odd to see that typed out!
let's hit those stats!
Starting weight 251
Surgery day weight 238.8
Weight today – 180 (I had gained for the holidays and I was at 188 on January 1st)
Total current loss – 71 lbs
Goal weight - 135
DREAM goal weight - 125
So what have I been doing? or not doing?
wellllllllll for starters after SCREAMING when I saw the scale on January 1st I reigned myself and Sylvia (my stomach) back in and got back to the basics and back on track!!
What does that mean for me?
means Protein protein protein FIRST
seems like the simplest of things and yet why do we stray?
because we just fucking do, that's why! hahaha so yeah I have been keeping my carbs under 100 grams a day (I actually try for under 50 but give myself the leeway)
Water water and more water and yes I STILL struggle with this and I still use the hydrocoach app but I tend to ignore it. not good.
(however working out has certainly helped me get water in!)
tracking in MyFitnessPal
I have been able to work out hard for the first time since my accident in June! I joined Orange Theory Fitness and I am loving it! It's not easy but I feel it's efficient, motivating and I love that I know exactly how many calories I have burned. I also joined their weight loss challenge so it's a good way for me to be accountable since I have to go a minimum of 3 times a week to stay in the contest. I have been averaging 4 times a week! woot woot!
I also went back to using my wean green jars for food (pictured below) they are six ounce jars and the perfect portion size. If it doesn't fit in there then it's too fucking much and I ain't eating it! LOL!
also stopped eating those horribly yet wonderfully addictive wasabi rice crackers! those crunchy spicy little fuckers were going to kill me and Sylvia if I didn't stop!
I also have released myself from the obligation of always cooking. I am tired of tossing food in the bin, it makes me feel incredibly guilty (having parents that were born in 196/1933 doesn't help that guilt) so instead I have been shopping a lot at the Italian market by my house, they do a lot of premade items that are GREAT including seared ahi tuna and they also make zoodles which I LOVE! So I find I am eating different stuff (which keeps me entertained) and I am not wasting food which is good.
What else is going on?
this past month at the end turned surprisingly and unexpectedly stressful for me and my son when my ex-husband informed me he is moving out of FL to MA. I was pretty upset because that greatly impacts my son and if any of you know me at all you know that my son is my EVERYTHING he is my why and even typing that out put tears in my eyes. The good part of it...I didn't OVEREAT out of stress. That is really a fucking miracle!! Because no one pisses me off or spins me into a rage quite like my ex-husband and the stupid selfish shit that he does. I am happy to say it seems we have somewhat come to an agreement that will work and hopefully over the next two months it will all get finalized. I just want my son to be ok and I know it's not going to be easy on him.
let's see...what else?
I realized that I still identify with the fat person. In the gym I see the big girl or guy and I think, that's me...but it's not.
not anymore.
It's so weird.
Sorta goes hand in hand with shopping and picking up items that are WAY too big yet I think they'd fit me.
Not sure how long it will take to sort that out in my head but I am working on it.
I actually want to run up to every overweight person I see and SCREAM YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEEL THAT WAY anymore!! YOU CAN CHANGE IT!!! but I know they have to be the person to have that epiphany. I know in my heart that this is the best thing that I have ever ever ever done for myself (other than having my son) and the only regret I have is that I could have done it sooner.
I do plan on making up for lost time, that is for sure.
So keep at it my fellow sleevers, we are on a mission and it's a good one! Don't give up. EVER because I sure as hell don't plan on giving up.

oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!
I finally hit that even #!
70lbs down since my surgery!
wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
over halfway to my goal!

I know exactly how you feel but I bet just like me you don't plan on stopping till you get where you are going!!! Congratulations on your one year surgiversary and kudos on the hard work!!

So I went for my 1 year surgery follow up yesterday and I am happy to say that my surgeon and bariatric nurse are both thrilled with my progress! Blood work is on point! My Protein, sugars, D's and B's are perfection! Iron is a bit low but we knew that already! I've still got 50 or so to go but I'll get there!! Thanks to my surgeon Jason Radecke for being the best fairy-god father a girl could ask for! ♡♡♡
Down a little over 70 lbs.
I am a slow loser and I am not complaining!
Here is to another fantastic year and best of luck to all the 2016 September Sleevers!!

How exciting!! Best of luck to you tomorrow! I remember that feeling so well! You are going to do GREAT!

My sleeve surgery is tomorrow. I am a little nervous as well as anxious to be rid of this pre op liquid diet hunger! Best of luck to everyone who is getting there's soon as well as to those who have already been sleeved!
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I am one year out today with a total loss since start of journey of 65Lbs. I too am on the slow loser side but am so happy to have lost what I have and looking forward to losing about 30-40 lbs more in the next year! I would like to say it has been easy, but I would be lying. It is a struggle even with the restriction to eat how I should and keep going towards the prize. I keep reminding myself that the sleeve is just a tool and that the other pieces (exercise and eating right) also have to be in place to be successful! I also go to a weekly weight loss program to weigh in and hold myself accountable and that has been so very helpful to me. The meeting at the program discusses exercise, nutrition and emotional aspects of weight loss. I am so happy to have had the surgery and lost the weight and looking forward to keeping those 65 lbs off and have some more weight join those 65 lbs!

So I went for my 1 year surgery follow up yesterday and I am happy to say that my surgeon and bariatric nurse are both thrilled with my progress! Blood work is on point! My Protein, sugars, D's and B's are perfection! Iron is a bit low but we knew that already! I've still got 50 or so to go but I'll get there!! Thanks to my surgeon Jason Radecke for being the best fairy-god father a girl could ask for! ♡♡♡
Down a little over 70 lbs.
I am a slow loser and I am not complaining!
Here is to another fantastic year and best of luck to all the 2016 September Sleevers!!

So I went for my 1 year surgery follow up yesterday and I am happy to say that my surgeon and bariatric nurse are both thrilled with my progress! Blood work is on point! My Protein, sugars, D's and B's are perfection! Iron is a bit low but we knew that already! I've still got 50 or so to go but I'll get there!! Thanks to my surgeon Jason Radecke for being the best fairy-god father a girl could ask for! ♡♡♡
Down a little over 70 lbs.
I am a slow loser and I am not complaining!
Here is to another fantastic year and best of luck to all the 2016 September Sleevers!!

So I went for my 1 year surgery follow up yesterday and I am happy to say that my surgeon and bariatric nurse are both thrilled with my progress! Blood work is on point! My Protein, sugars, D's and B's are perfection! Iron is a bit low but we knew that already! I've still got 50 or so to go but I'll get there!! Thanks to my surgeon Jason Radecke for being the best fairy-god father a girl could ask for! ♡♡♡
Down a little over 70 lbs.
I am a slow loser and I am not complaining!
Here is to another fantastic year and best of luck to all the 2016 September Sleevers!!

Congratulations , im a slow loser to , i lost 61 pounds that will never find me again lol
Congrats on your new beginning

Alright September 29er here. Getting anxious, spending most of my time at work not working. Started liquids a week ago tomorrow and am down 11#'s so happy about that. Liquids haven't really been a problem, lightly cheated a handful of times mainly with unsalted peanuts. I did my pre-op class yesterday and did all my hospital registration so this time next week I should be a big ole ball of nerves. Happy that my surgeon doesn't do a catheter, not so happy about the 7 days of self injected blood clot medicine. Good think my wife is a nurse and can handle that for me. Plan on enjoying a last day in the pool with the kids.
SW: 374
CW: 366
GW1: 250
GW2: 225
I'm 6'-2"

Deep breaths! you can do it!

Today is my one year surgiversary. I've lost over 100 pounds and have settled in at about 215 for a while now.
There have been a lot of positive changes this past year:
- I no longer take any diabetic meds after taking these meds for 15 years.
- I no longer crave fast food and can't remember the last time I ate fast food.
- I go to the gym almost daily and no longer huff and puff after cardio exercise.
- I bought a kayak and have been paddle boarding.
- I have a new girlfriend (maybe I should have listed this one first )
- My dog is now at a healthy weight now that he gets longer walks.
The only negatives were related to higher costs for my medical deductible and for all of the new clothes that I have had to buy. Well worth it though.

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Ok my September Sleevers!
Some of you are having surgiversaries this month and some of you are just beginning your journey!
Either way September is a magical month and I wish each of you the best and nothing but success in this journey!

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Ok my September Sleevers!
Some of you are having surgiversaries this month and some of you are just beginning your journey!
Either way September is a magical month and I wish each of you the best and nothing but success in this journey!

Morning! my first question for you would be what shakes are you drinking? and what bars?
some are far sweeter than others.
some I can't or couldn't eat at all.
I wouldn't worry so much about getting them all in, if you can't then you can't.
do make sure you are getting in all of your water
perhaps even try watering down the shakes too so they aren't as sweet?

The brand for both the bars and the shakes is Proti and it's not an option to switch
I talked to the nutritionist today and she suggested I try freezing it and then chipping it off to eat it. I'm going to try that today and see if I can manage that. 3.5 days down, 10.5 to go!

Sept 21st for me. One little month.

oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!
I finally hit that even #!
70lbs down since my surgery!
wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
over halfway to my goal!

I am approved - just waiting to hear back from the scheduler, but it's looking like my surgery will be 9/6!

oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!
I finally hit that even #!
70lbs down since my surgery!
wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
over halfway to my goal!

oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!
I finally hit that even #!
70lbs down since my surgery!
wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
over halfway to my goal!