Neversaynever

You look so happy!

Well done, we are very similar starting dates for surgery and I have also lost about 40lbs since surgery but 58 since my heaviest.

I made a vow to myself to not eat any of the following as they were my downfall in the past and I haven't yet...

chocolate
Biscuits
Cakes/ pastrys
Pies/sausage rolls etc

Its not hard to do either as like others, my taste buds have totally changed. The only regret I have is that tea doesn't taste the same which is a shame as I loved a good cuppa.

So I started at 304lbs ( 21' 10 ) for the uk'ers and blimey did I feel every pound!
I have lost steadily and I am now 245lbs (17' 7!) so very chuffed, and cannot believe how much my life has changed.
Here are a couple of before and afters, one at my heaviest and the other, two days ago for clarity.
I can't really see a massive difference myself but others have told me they can definitely see it, can you?

You look wonderful!

Your weight loss journey is amazing! Your story is inspiring! You loik great!

I also had sleeve surgery in May. Its been a rough road for me and I'm finally feeling like myself again. I've had no complications but I feel its harder to go through at an older age. I'm 56 yrs and post op weight was 315 lbs. I've lost 40 lbs. The last month I've been up and down a few lbs. Don't think I've lost a pound in the last month. But I'm OK with that. I'm looking at it as 40lbs down. I know the stalll is nothing I'm doing wrong. I eat to live now. Everything I eat is healthy. My surgeon told me not to cheat at all for six months and I'd be successful. He said no Pasta, breads, rice, sweets, or baked goods. I don't eat out and I don't eat processed foods. I'm following what he said. And I'm going to be patient. I know when my body adjusts, I will start losing again.
All the regret I had over having the surgery is now gone and I'm looking forward to a more active life.

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I can’t even begin to describe the changes in my life. I’m doing AMAZING. I feel incredible, I am running again, and I’ve finally mastered those effing kettle ball swings. I’m also down to a size 16. That’s right, a six-freaking-teen. I’m loving it!

My diet could probably use some tweaks. I’m averaging about 800 calories, and with the running I definitely need to kick this up a notch.

Still cranking out my Protein goals and fluid goals. I’m averaging 80g of protein and 90-100oz of straight Water (plus my 2 8oz Decaf coffee w/ premier protein!)

Additionally, I think my pouch is made of Iron. I still have yet to come across food I can’t eat. I still have no feeling of hunger so I suppose that could be an issue if I wasn’t strict about my eating schedule. However other than that I’m having no issues. This surgery was easily a great decision.

Hope all my fellow May surgery buddies are doing well!

Annnd a picture for progress!

I personally found that after 3 days, I no longer felt hungry on my pre op diet. I think sometimes just the fear of thinking you will be starving is enough to give you the jitters, but in reality, once you get into it and get a routine going, its not that bad.

Take heart, we have all been there, we all survived it and you will too!

Guys... (and Gals!)...

I can run. Like one of those fit people you see running on the side of the road. Except the fit part of course. But still I’m RUNNING. It’s been years. I knew I missed running, but the absolute feeling of accomplishment I have is insane! Now admittedly I can’t do it for very long, but I’m okay with that! Today I ran 2.12 miles in 30 minutes. Not impressive to normal joggers but for me that’s AMAZING.

I am having a very proud NSV and I hope everyone else is having a good night!

I never asked Dr Needleman his favorite lengths, how does one get the gumption up to ask?

Trying to stick,it out, every body nseems to feel this once over,you'll want to go it again!
People asked me if I have gotten,nauseous, not until yesterday, if I found my shake too sweet, not until yesterday, do I wish this diet was over, not until yesterday. I guess yesterday was a bummer of a day. Day 16 of this Verdompt diet torture, and really my diet isn't THAT terrible, it's just familiarity breeds contempt. I keep telling myself I'm going have such a pretty slendar liver but Matt does anybody care that much?
Nut I did volunteer for 4+ weeks, Turing out to be closer to 5., But I'm still plodding forward👣

Hi All, Thanks for taking time from your busy day to read this and maybe help a fellow sleever out!
Quick facts I am FEMALE, almost 4 years out from Surgery Sept 2014
Highest weight 347 - lowest thus far 234
currently 297 (fully clothed heavy clothes on phone/key ect.. in pocket at work tonight)
Here I stand at work saying to myself - your almost at 4 years post op - never made goal and have had a 63lb regain whilst saying WTF is wrong with you in my head!
Can I blame 1 other soul NO, it is my fault and solely my fault alone. No one has forced me to graze, or eat items off plan. I allowed the stresses of life to effect me that I somehow YO-YO'd myself to my present state! I was an emotional eater before this journey started and counseling helped greatly. This being said I am taking full charge and abruptly and radically changing everything back to the simple basics. My new health insurance will start on the 20th and the first thing I am going to be seeking is psychotherapy to assist in figuring out ALL MY TRIGGERS; not just the ones I know and can steer from easily. The hard ones that have me eating things absent minded that I don't even know I have ate the item till its gone!
One thing I am fairly certain of is I have not stretched my sleeve out, as if I try to eat to much I completely feel it, and I will get a sick feeling! So despite my piss poor choices and personal planning, I haven't gorged myself to stretch my sleeve. Of course some things go down easier and in greater quantity than I should consume, but alas that is my reason to halt this madness.
The last 2 years have been beyond a roller coaster of emotions with things changing from bad to worse to horrid to acceptable and back again a few times...Nothing I have gone through I wish upon NO ONE EVER! That said I put in a order for my favorite Protein Shake (mixes with Water perfectly and tastes insanely too good), gotten all my Vitamins sorted and will jump to the store to pick up everything else I need to start the full on liquid 30 day pre-op diet I had to do before surgery. I think this is the BEST possible way to reset my mind, actions and allow me the time to get help for therapy along with I hope new friends here to help me along the way by merely listening and offering the advice they can, as I will openly accept all advice!
My Husband recently got me a Cybex 8000 Arc Trainer (i posted a picture of my baby below) - the one piece of gym equipment that I would stay on at the gym for 2-3 hours prior to and just after surgery when cleared to work out! This has me completely wanting to be on it all the time but with the regain every ounce of my body is revolting, and my asthma has started again and that is something that drastically reduced itself when I was 245 and lower! So I plan to start back at 20 min - 2 times a day and grow from there.
My main purpose for this tireless rant is I need those who have had regains advise and or empathy. Though I know I am NOT the only person in the world to face this issue, it feels as such! To make matters worse I am my own worst enemy when it comes to self loathing and bashing so any camaraderie will be a huge blessing to me.
If anyone else has NEVER reached GOAL, FALLEN off track, somehow picked them self up and got it right the second time, please reach out!
I am at the point I am looking at myself as a complete and utter failure for the lack of follow through!
HELP ME!
~ChunkyChicTrying

Welcome @ Cheryl_gets_healthy, I have my surgery a week before you, a RnY on September 5th. You will definitely find inspiration here, we also will help with any question you might have, if I don't have your answer someone else will. Good luck on your future surgery from Central Ohio.😛

Absolutely you can see a difference. I am sure I'll be chuffed to bits as well once I can see a difference. Cheers!

I joined minutes ago for inspiration (surgery date 9/11) and found it in you! Congratulations and keep up the good work. You are glowing.

I can definitely see a difference. You look amazing!

You can do it!!! Your looking fantastic. Can most definitely see the results!

I think about another 70ish lbs but to be honest, I will see what my body thinks and go with the flow. I want to lose at least another 50lbs so fingers crossed!

@ neversaynever What a beautiful,wonderful change in you and I bet you are still a work in progress, how far from goal are you at this time?

You look AWESOME!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

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Huge difference! I wish my arms would shrink like that!

Yes you can see the difference!
CONGRATS!!!!

I think about another 70ish lbs but to be honest, I will see what my body thinks and go with the flow. I want to lose at least another 50lbs so fingers crossed!

So I started at 304lbs ( 21' 10 ) for the uk'ers and blimey did I feel every pound!
I have lost steadily and I am now 245lbs (17' 7!) so very chuffed, and cannot believe how much my life has changed.
Here are a couple of before and afters, one at my heaviest and the other, two days ago for clarity.
I can't really see a massive difference myself but others have told me they can definitely see it, can you?

So I started at 304lbs ( 21' 10 ) for the uk'ers and blimey did I feel every pound!
I have lost steadily and I am now 245lbs (17' 7!) so very chuffed, and cannot believe how much my life has changed.
Here are a couple of before and afters, one at my heaviest and the other, two days ago for clarity.
I can't really see a massive difference myself but others have told me they can definitely see it, can you?

I think about another 70ish lbs but to be honest, I will see what my body thinks and go with the flow. I want to lose at least another 50lbs so fingers crossed!