lindabalseca

Down 68# in 10weeks

i was banded in 2007 lost 85# unfortunately this procedure was new for the dr as well as myself. there was no nutrition classes or any coordinator to help. i pretty much got letters from all different specialists to recommend the surgery and medicaid approved it. there was one visit after surgery from the hospital nutritionist. pretty much i lived off Soups and any other food i would end up throwing up. this was a daily occurrence of food getting stuck. when i got to the point that i couldnt even swallow my saliva i realized i was over restricted and my stomach was bulged over the band. got it happily removed in 2010 and was supposed to have it revised to the gastric bypass. it took the surgeon over 2 hours to remove the band that normally takes 20 min. so he cancelled the bypass. kinda glad wasnt the right time in my life for that. so 2017 was my year and got the sleeve!!!!been happy since

do you really need to carry on still about her? if the moderator took care of it then stop trash talking her and move forward. whats done is done cant go back and change any of it.

Down 68# in 10weeks

i want to say i appreciate each and everyone of you for your comments. you gave me encouragement and poked my brain a little about my ways of thinking about things. just what i needed. i am learning a lot through this whole journey. how to live a better and happier life....patience....seeing the hearts of people and embracing it.

i like that scale idea. im gonna start changing my thought processes and look for the positives more. my whole life has been a big negative ball of fire.....that is gonna go out the door with the weight lol.....

no unfortunately i didnt do measurements. i kick myself for not doing them

i know it seems like a lot but it seems like the consensus on the forum is that if you start at a higher weight like myelf over 400# that i should be dropping much faster. im sure if i picked up my exercising that i could be a little more but to be honest I have no energy and i am exhausted all the time.

Today is 10 weeks post op....I'm losing slowly and hitting lots of stalls....I know I'm having some progress because my clothes are looser...my coworkers say things complimentary but I feel it's obligatory or just to be nice...I'm down 65#

65 lbs at 10 weeks?!?! That's AMAZING! I'm at 65 lbs lost but I'm at 22 weeks. I think I'm doing great. Of course, I wish I have lost more, but that weight didn't go on in one day. I'm pretty happy with my progress. I only weigh and measure once a week. I have weeks when I haven't lost, but my measurements are down; I've lost a total of 46 inches.

Be kind to yourself, Celebrate your wins, and remember the scale is not always your friend! Distance yourself from the negative people and evict that whispering voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough. Believe the compliments because they are true!

Surgery - RNY GBP
Surgery Date - 5/16/2017
HW - 368
SW - 352
GW - 150

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@lindabalseca
i had my two front teeth capped
as i was approaching GOAL - so
happy i treated myself
you can do it as a reward to yourself
you deserve it!!
good luck
kathy
congrats

You are being too hard on yourself! You are losing at a great rate...and p.s., your co-workers are not just being nice. There is a dramatic difference and you are doing great!!! Give yourself credit where due. You are doing an amazing job!

i want to say i appreciate each and everyone of you for your comments. you gave me encouragement and poked my brain a little about my ways of thinking about things. just what i needed. i am learning a lot through this whole journey. how to live a better and happier life....patience....seeing the hearts of people and embracing it.

Today is 10 weeks post op....I'm losing slowly and hitting lots of stalls....I know I'm having some progress because my clothes are looser...my coworkers say things complimentary but I feel it's obligatory or just to be nice...I'm down 65#

boy did you hit the nail on the head. neverending struggles finally have slowed down to normal struggles in life. I am grateful to be alive and in a better position in my life. its not so exciting work sleep on the daily. i will take that ten times over than the domestic abusive situations, homelessness, unemployment, hostile work environments, bad relationships. ive clawed my way to finally feel peace.

i like that scale idea. im gonna start changing my thought processes and look for the positives more. my whole life has been a big negative ball of fire.....that is gonna go out the door with the weight lol.....

i want to say i appreciate each and everyone of you for your comments. you gave me encouragement and poked my brain a little about my ways of thinking about things. just what i needed. i am learning a lot through this whole journey. how to live a better and happier life....patience....seeing the hearts of people and embracing it.

10 weeks~!!! congratulations on your weight loss! You deserve the credit for your hard work and you definitely deserve the compliments. I agree with the above posts. It will take time for your mind to catch up to see your physical appearance.
Comments and compliments on your weight loss are going to continue until your in maintenance mode. The new attention can be a bit unnerving.
Try giving them comment or compliment a scale
(1) appropriate - acknowledge the NSV. Smile and say thank you.
(2) Hilarious - Enjoy the laughter (Please post any funny things that people say to you)
(3) Inappropriate - (a) Creepy (B) People intended it to be a compliment but, It comes out as an insult (c) a straight up insult. - Smile say have a nice day and walk away ( In your head say kiss my ***) Never waste your energy on negative people. Surround yourself with the supportive people that have your back in life.

What do you mean you don't finish anything? Of course you do - you work don't you? You didn't get that job overnight did you? You are looking really good, much improved. You need to accept the truth of that. And one other thing - smile more. Get in the habit of smiling.

Great job, keep up the good work. I felt the same way even with losing 85 lb felt like I hadn't changed. It's all in the mind & mirror playing tricks on me. Believe your co-workers.

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Congratulations on your loss. You look amazing. Just know that it takes our mind a little longer to readjust to the changes in our physical appearance. I remember thinking the same as you but then one day I passed a mirror on a store and had to stop and take a closer look. This journey is psychological as well as medical. Everything in us needs time to readjust. Just keep going.

Today is 10 weeks post op....I'm losing slowly and hitting lots of stalls....I know I'm having some progress because my clothes are looser...my coworkers say things complimentary but I feel it's obligatory or just to be nice...I'm down 65#

I think you are doing fabulous. I would suggest to try and think more positively of yourself. You ARE the same person. We are not our weight. Our weight changes as part of this life journey, but it doesn't define us. As you are becoming a better version of yourself, try to remember to love and respect your former self. After all, only you know the struggles that woman faced in her life and overcame.

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Today is 10 weeks post op....I'm losing slowly and hitting lots of stalls....I know I'm having some progress because my clothes are looser...my coworkers say things complimentary but I feel it's obligatory or just to be nice...I'm down 65#

thank you. i really do appreciate your encouragement. im always afraid of failure. ive never completed anything in my whole 50 years on earth lol i just want once to do so