Sleeve it to Beaver

Let's call her B! She is miserable. Kill her with kindness. Tell her nothing. You owe her nothing.
Focus on positives in life and at work. Use that to improve yourself. You will do great!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 206 on 8.6.16

Ok here we go. I'm going to be honest. I'd rather prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And just so you know, it really wasn't bad at all.
No they didn't give me a binder but ask for one and they will. I powered through without it and felt fine after two weeks.
I didn't use my gas ex in the hospital but did at home and still do. Not much though. Bring next to nothing. I didn't have energy to change my clothes or even brush my teeth. I didn't even wear a bra and undies home. Too worn out. I was at hospital Wednesday 8am and left Thursday 5pm. I don't know what I was on in hospital but they sent me home with Oxy Tylenol. I stopped taking it before Monday after surgery.
I am not on any meds - lucky me. Vitamins start at week four and they go down just fine with a sip of Water.
I had my own room.
A couple tips I can give you is to push yourself to walk. I don't think I did enough in hospital. Maybe a belly band would have helped. But I had no clue. Also asked for your spirometer. They didn't give me that until day two. Should have had it sooner. Also coughing....you'll have a lot of mucus built up. Hold a pillow to your belly and cough. Hurts like hell but I guess it isn't bad for you. Docs PA called me a whimp because mine was too weak. Lol. Once they finally clear you for liquids, sleep between sips. I sat in that chair for four hours sipping and sleeping. Be prepared for the death rattle when sipping. You'll know it when it happens. Lol
You'll wake up confused and full of regret after surgery. Make sure you have a good support system to visit you in the hospital and at home. I was feeling so much better by Sunday and even more so by Tuesday. I drove myself to my first week appointment if that's any indication.
Some people say they felt fine in the hospital. Not me. It was hard but not awful. You just had surgery. Take it easy but know it's ok to push a little too.
I'm six weeks out and have been cleared to run and lift weights. I'm not ready but I guess my body already is. Ha ha
I compare it to having kids. Hurts and painful but pain goes away so fast you forget what the pain was even like. I guess that prepares me for plastic surgery down the road.
I was too pumped and excited to be scared or nervous. It really wasn't until I got in the OR that it really sank in.
I'm so glad I did it. Some days it's a little tough but nothing like my tough days from the past.
Good luck. Let me know if you have other questions. And relax. You deserve it!
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162.4
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 164.6 on 12.12.16

FYI everyone, I will be away until Friday so I will not be able to update the weights until I get back. I will update them late Friday or on Saturday! Have a great week everyone and happy holidays!!!
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Start weight: 303
Current weight: 257
Goal weight: 220
Procedure November 7th
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164.6
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 166.8 on 11.28.16

166.0 and I am in normal BMI range!!! Yay
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 166.8 on 11.28.16

166.0 and I am in normal BMI range!!! Yay
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 166.8 on 11.28.16

166.8!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 167.5 11.15.16

167.5 TY
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 168.4 11.15.16

11/15 168.4
Goal 155
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 174 10.31.16

Ugh. I am still at 154. I need to be 149 by the end of the month. Are we going to have a turkey challenge?

How are you doing now? I hope better each day. Congrats! HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 174 10.31.16

Today is my lifeaversary. One year ago today I went to my first Bariatric appointment, weighed in and started tracking my food (again).
For those thinking of starting your journey or who are still new or those we have struggled, I am here to tell you that time flies! Never would I have thought I could come this far in just a year.
I am a new person, and not just on the outside. I give more but also ask more for help. I am physically and emotionally stronger. I am kinder and less judgmental. I didn't just lose over 100 pounds but gained a whole new perspective on life.
I'll leave you with this. I am happy!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 175.8 10.24.16

Uneventful as ever. I'll take that as a good sign that this is my new normal life. Ran my last week of C25K. Next time I go out I will run three miles straight!
I plan to start body pump....any day now. Lol
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 185 on 9.26.16

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I have arrived! I shattered my goal of 199.9 by Labor Day. I have only set small milestone goals to get familiar with my body. I am part of the Labor of Love weight loss challenge. It's a great way to stay on track and work toward a small goal. I don't know enough about surgery and my body to set an ultimate goal. Maybe someday. For today I will get through this challenge. I am going to push myself so hopefully that pushes me through.
I am on week four of C25K and am looking to add in body pump this week.
So, all in all, I am feeling great!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

Happy hour = watered down Clamato mocktail.
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So I am not noticing major changes but know they will come in time. But I am noticing my clothes are laying differently on my body. They are laying instead hugging and hitting bumps. I'll take this as a change!
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My 9 year olds' birthday party and we are serving the kids pizza. Not going to lie. It's kind of tough. Sip sip sip on my propel Water.
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Good luck to you! I am 4 days post op and it has been a roller coaster ride. I got a uti and cliff. Don't worry because this could only happen to me. But tomorrow will be a better day!
My advice SIP,SIP,SIP!
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Goal Weight (by end of Challenge) 189 lbs (aiming to be out of the 190's)
Current Weight: 191.6

Did not hit goal but I'm still proud of me!!!! I low key had a goal range of high 180's low 190's and I think I hit right within my target.


Now lets get ready for Thanksgiving!!!

174 TY
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 174 10.31.16

CW 338
Down 21lbs since surgery
Down 47lbs since preop
HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

Goal Weight: 150 148
Current Weight: 155
Today's Date: 03 Oct 2016

I have updated my goal weight if that is Ok - I want to "push myself" I think 1 more challenge after this and my challenge goal and my goal goal will be the same - 140. Thank you!

I'm logging in 1 day early, too. Hit my goal plus a bit over. Last weigh in of October, 234.4 :-). Also, perfect bc my two month surgeversary on 10/31 for a total of 44 pounds lost since surgery, 78 total
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