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I had very similar stats to you so i understand completely.

@@Treadmillwalker i've seen it at whole foods, and wegmanns. Usually big grocery stores carry it. I still haven't seen it at places like Walmart and target though. It should be next to enlighten brand and tofutti.
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I'm so in love with my apple watch. It does everything, my scale is synced to it, all of my various workout apps, are too. I can get all my calendar notifications, texts and calls through it, i'm obsessed.

Plus i told myself if im going to spend the money im not going to half ass it. Until recently the fitbit couldnt do everything the apple watch can. So i wasn't going to skimp on features especially when i would have buyers remorse later.

I'm so in love with my apple watch. It does everything, my scale is synced to it, all of my various workout apps, are too. I can get all my calendar notifications, texts and calls through it, i'm obsessed.

Plus i told myself if im going to spend the money im not going to half ass it. Until recently the fitbit couldnt do everything the apple watch can. So i wasn't going to skimp on features especially when i would have buyers remorse later.

Venting*** sorry
So i'm in several other online support groups right. And i've started volunteering at my local surgery center support group too.
But lately in 2 of my other online support groups i've been seeing a ton of negativity and body shaming smaller sleevers/ by passers. It's so rude to me.
I just feel so bad for anyone that has to go through that. Someone recently posted something about people being in the 200's not needing wls, and that they should not post their before and afters.
First off, aren't we all having the same struggle? Both physically and mentally.
Secondly, nobody really knows another person's reasoning behind their decision. If your insurance is paying for it, it is because they are obese and possibly have other co morbidies. So i'm all for any and anyone feeling like they need to make a change to keep the weight off and get healthier.
I just think some people should attempt to be a bit more open minded or just not say anything. This post i'm referring to literally started a cyber war, which is so crazy to me. Nobody would ever judge someone for being much larger and deciding to go down the wls route...just saying.
I think everyone should feel welcomed and supported.

That's such a good gift and no it's not crazy. I'm doing something similar. I told myself i'm treating myself to the new range rover velar. And i'm going to treat myself to whatever else i want in time because i'm finally able to enjoy my life.

Venting*** sorry
So i'm in several other online support groups right. And i've started volunteering at my local surgery center support group too.
But lately in 2 of my other online support groups i've been seeing a ton of negativity and body shaming smaller sleevers/ by passers. It's so rude to me.
I just feel so bad for anyone that has to go through that. Someone recently posted something about people being in the 200's not needing wls, and that they should not post their before and afters.
First off, aren't we all having the same struggle? Both physically and mentally.
Secondly, nobody really knows another person's reasoning behind their decision. If your insurance is paying for it, it is because they are obese and possibly have other co morbidies. So i'm all for any and anyone feeling like they need to make a change to keep the weight off and get healthier.
I just think some people should attempt to be a bit more open minded or just not say anything. This post i'm referring to literally started a cyber war, which is so crazy to me. Nobody would ever judge someone for being much larger and deciding to go down the wls route...just saying.
I think everyone should feel welcomed and supported.

I applaud this subject. I was worried about surviving weight loss surgery at 260. At that weight I felt like a heart attack about to happen. It was inconceivable allowing myself to get bigger. Losing 100 lbs gets harder, the smaller you are...not easier.

So then stop. Purge your pantry of all that stuff. If it's not around you it will be easier to not give in to that temptation. Meal prep instead, and if its rich in Protein and Fiber it will keep you full.

Trust me you just had it done, you don't want to be that person that goes through the process and never sees their goal weight.

I swear by my vitamix and ninja because i love smoothies when i crave sweets i just add Protein to it.
I use my croc pot and air fryer all the time too.

I have food scales and george foreman grills too. I don't use them as much as i thought i would.

I love to cook so im that weirdo that buys anything i've seen on tv

I went through something similar. To be honest, therapy and all that was somewhat helpful but i wasn't super consistent. Because at the end of the day i got to that point because of what i was putting into my body and me starting to get lazy.

So i had to start all over from scratch. I threw out every piece of junk food, no carbs, started meal prepping again, forced myself to hit the gym either right before work or immediately after instead of going back home again. I had to find other non food related hobbies and take a mental break from some friends because they love to go out and over indulge. It wasn't fun, but i had to do it and now that i am back on track i feel so much better. So maybe something dramatic like that might help you too. I started ordering groceries online.

At one point i even had to ask my surgeon for an appetite suppressant. I don't need it anymore. But it helped.


You can do this, don't give someone else that power over you. You can take control back. Write down everything you eat.

That's an awesome goal!!

Give yourself a list of staple Protein foods and if you have a rough idea of those things then you won't even need to stress and count carbs and sugars.

Keep it as unprocessed as possible.
Keep cheeses, deli meats, Beans, chicken, steak, shrimp, Jerky, Pork rinds etc on hand, some of your fav veggies, greek yogurt, approved Protein Shakes. Then get creative with your meal prep.

Super long post alert---my apologies.

Hi guys,

I totally forgot to post this. So on 12/20/2016 i celebrated two milestones. It was my birthday, but most importantly it's the day that i finally made it to the loser's bench and took control of my life back.
So this year i had a milestone birthday and my gift to myself was my progress.

I've spent so much time beating myself up because i'm still not at my goal yet, and i do realize that i will get there. But i forgot to actually look back at my progress and see how far i've come and actually enjoy that. Not just physically but mentally. I'm so grateful not just for this tool, but for the support of all the other amazing wls patients i've encountered thus far. I've learned to trust the process, actually stick with it and that i can stick with it because i'm not alone and there's tons of people out there can relate to everything i've experienced on this journey. So thank you!

i've been getting lots of questions about what i did (which is basically the same thing everyone does lol) but a long time ago i posted something in the rants section called "what's wrong with overly sensitive assholes..." it pretty much explains all the things i do. There are a few things i've added along the way since then so feel free to ask and i'll share.

Before:
Life in general just was starting to suck, it was more than just my weight and i realized that i was not happy at all and a little depressed. In regards to my weight- it was spiraling out of control. I had tried every possible diet imaginable, even prescription weight loss drugs. Nothing was working.

So one day i literally just started researching all of my options. I had never even heard of the sleeve before. I thought i wanted the lap band because that's really the only thing i had heard of. I went to a weight loss surgery seminar in my area and i realized that there were so many other procedures available. I was overwhelmed and about to give up. Then one day at work the elevator broke down and i had to go up 7 flights of stairs with my laptop bag and i literally thought i was going to pass out. I was soooo out of breath and out of shape and this was after starting to regularly go to the gym. I was so humiliated because i walking up the steps with men twice my age and twice my size and they were just fine. They could clearly tell that i wasn't. I've never been that embarrassed before. I interviewed 5 different top notch bariatric surgeons in the DC area i finally just decided to go for it. I was finally mentally ready. That was key because if i wasn't, i definitely would have kept old habits. I really didn't tell anyone. I didn't tell my family until the day before because i didn't want anyone talking me out of it or judging me. Especially when everyone in my family is naturally thin so they wouldn't be able to relate.

After:
Literally the best spur of the moment decision i've ever made for myself. I'm so much healthier, to the point where i never even wear makeup because my skin is always glowing. I have so much energy. I'm happier overall. Everything else in my life is finally on track. I've met amazing life long friends through this process. Nobody is ever judging me for being the "big" or "funny" friend anymore. I accidentally found my passion- i realized that i love helping support and mentor other people who are struggling to lose weight. So i've started volunteering in my spare time at my local surgery center. Now i view working out as therapeutic instead of a chore. I literally couldn't be happier. I'm amazed at how i've changed mentally, i'm a lot nicer, less judgmental and more determined to accomplish other goals that i have set for myself. That alone is the one thing that i'm most grateful for. I realized that if i can stick to this which has been my biggest struggle my whole life, there really isn't anything life could throw at me that i can't handle. I also learned to stop comparing myself to others because who really cares, it's easier to focus my energy on the things that i really want to do. Now i'm doing everything i want and enjoying it. I've realized that there's so much more to life.

Happy holidays to everyone btw, wishing everyone continued success on their journey and a prosporous 2018!!! Merry christmas!


Anyway- enough of me rambling. Now for the fun stuff: bombarding you with a million and one progress pics lol 😊

Hw:244
Sw:227
Cw:155
Gw:anywhere between 115-130
Size: 4
Height: 5'1
** and no i have not had any plastic surgery yet...someone really asked me that 🙃

Congrats!!! The process is definitely annoying but so worth it! You're lucky your insurance only requires just a few diet classes. It varies from person to person. You'll do fine with the eval too, don't stress. I personally found it to be more useful after surgery, because you learn why you were eating the way you were before and learn how to control it which i needed. And it was nice because when i do need more help, i can always go back to that person if needed. Best of luck to you, you'll do great!

1) welcome!!!!
2) congrats on starting your process and your
journey (the starting line may seem overwhelming, but the finish line feels amazing and you all WILL make it to the finish line)
3) wishing each and every one of you continued and long term success!!! You got this, even when you think you don't, you really do.
4) if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask

Thank you babe [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]

You look incredible!!!! Congrats to you!!

I was sleeved around this time last yr too

Venting*** sorry
So i'm in several other online support groups right. And i've started volunteering at my local surgery center support group too.
But lately in 2 of my other online support groups i've been seeing a ton of negativity and body shaming smaller sleevers/ by passers. It's so rude to me.
I just feel so bad for anyone that has to go through that. Someone recently posted something about people being in the 200's not needing wls, and that they should not post their before and afters.
First off, aren't we all having the same struggle? Both physically and mentally.
Secondly, nobody really knows another person's reasoning behind their decision. If your insurance is paying for it, it is because they are obese and possibly have other co morbidies. So i'm all for any and anyone feeling like they need to make a change to keep the weight off and get healthier.
I just think some people should attempt to be a bit more open minded or just not say anything. This post i'm referring to literally started a cyber war, which is so crazy to me. Nobody would ever judge someone for being much larger and deciding to go down the wls route...just saying.
I think everyone should feel welcomed and supported.

1) welcome!!!!
2) congrats on starting your process and your
journey (the starting line may seem overwhelming, but the finish line feels amazing and you all WILL make it to the finish line)
3) wishing each and every one of you continued and long term success!!! You got this, even when you think you don't, you really do.
4) if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask

I'm also seeing tons of the "you only lost how much weight in X time" comments. It's not a race and any loss is progress.

Venting*** sorry
So i'm in several other online support groups right. And i've started volunteering at my local surgery center support group too.
But lately in 2 of my other online support groups i've been seeing a ton of negativity and body shaming smaller sleevers/ by passers. It's so rude to me.
I just feel so bad for anyone that has to go through that. Someone recently posted something about people being in the 200's not needing wls, and that they should not post their before and afters.
First off, aren't we all having the same struggle? Both physically and mentally.
Secondly, nobody really knows another person's reasoning behind their decision. If your insurance is paying for it, it is because they are obese and possibly have other co morbidies. So i'm all for any and anyone feeling like they need to make a change to keep the weight off and get healthier.
I just think some people should attempt to be a bit more open minded or just not say anything. This post i'm referring to literally started a cyber war, which is so crazy to me. Nobody would ever judge someone for being much larger and deciding to go down the wls route...just saying.
I think everyone should feel welcomed and supported.

Hi and welcome!!!!


I'm so excited for you to be starting your journey, don't be nervous.

(Fyi: you can post wherever and whenever you want, it's a tool for you to get all the information you need)

I can really only answer your second question. I think for the first question consult a bariatric surgeon in your area or even your pcp. I do know that the Liquid Protein diet with help shrink the fatty liver. We all have to do that anyway in order to get the surgeon to do the surgery.

I would imagine that a bariatric surgeon will want you to wait until you turn 18 for the surgery. Some might consider doing it a little sooner with parental consent but i doubt it. Yes you would still qualify for surgery given your current height and weight.

In the meantime i would suggest use this group and other online bariatric support groups to learn more about the process as a whole. That way when it's time for your surgery you will be completely comfortable and you'll know exactly what you want to do for your body. For example: this gives you time to research the differences between the sleeve, bypass and lapband and decide which would be best for you. It will give you an idea of how you will be eating post op etc.

Best of luck to you!!! Feel free to ask any other questions and if you ever feel like you need more support privately most of us are fine with people sending us private messages with questions. We're all here to help.

-jodi

Sounds strange to say but i didn't know what options were available to me. Before this i've only ever heard of bypass and the lap band.

I wasn't nervous about the actual surgery. I was more scared of being obese forever and the health issues that comes with that later on.

Once i found out about the sleeve, i was like "when can i do this? Tell what i have to do, let's get it over with"

No. In my mind i was like "who gives a ****, take out my stomach, make me skinny, have a nice day lol" i don't need to be besties with the man. I literally only need to know that he knows how to do his job. Fortunately i haven't had any complications.

Obviously if your surgeon makes your overly nervous or uncomfortable, pick another one. I interviewed 4 surgeons in my area. I was fine with two of them, but one had unnecessary extra fees, and another was close to my house so i went with that one.