Sweet as peaches

I have sleep apnea and use the cpap machine since August 2015. It is comfortable once you get used to it.

On 4/13/2017 at 9:10 PM, Leelee9997 said:

Best of luck!!! It's better to half plenty of time than not! It will definitely change your life!

Thank you, Leelee. Same goes for you I appreciate that.

On 4/14/2017 at 0:11 PM, TTrisha said:

I went and gave my blood, now crossing my fingers for good results. I will know next week. Praying

I'm praying for you also. Wishing and hoping all is cleared.

1 hour ago, ppressey24 said:

You are doing great. I'm at 6 months out and I've lost a total of 128lbs. Yes, my hair is thinning but Idk if it's because of the surgery because I was a cancer patient so it could still be from that but hey, there's some beautiful wigs out here and I like to change my hairstyle a lot so I don't care about the hair. 1 thing for sure, you don't have to be bald if you don't wanna be bald this is my before and my 6 month which was 4/ of April 2017

Beautiful transformation.

Ladies, I am so glad you're able to share your journeys with us. I hope all continues to get better. God bless.

Fabulous. You look awesome.

11 hours ago, coletteholm said:

It's been 4 months since my surgery. I'm down 77.2 pounds. So far so good, haven't gotten sick or anything. Had a stall right after my 3 month appt. my struggle is the hair loss. I feel at the rate it's coming out I could go bald. Is that possible? I know you can't stop it but I'm concerned for sure.

I like the fact you took the picture in the same clothing and same pose. That was extremely smart. That shows true weight loss.

2 hours ago, lornasaurusleeve said:

Are you saying I'm still a maniac? Lol jk, I know I am. I'm very up and down and anxious. Will try to relax.

Lol. I know how you feel. I get like that also. It's totally isn't easy.

8 hours ago, fatchocobomom said:

So my surgery is May 2nd. I'm curious as to how people felt 10days out. I ask because I was supposed to go on a day trip to Boston with my husband on the 13th (planned before I got my date, and then forgotten, lol.) I'm sure there will be walking, though I can take it somewhat easy, and if push comes to shove, I can pick a place and hang there (I will probably find a way to the aquarium, lol). My husband and I RARELY get trips like this for the two of us without kids so I really don't want to cancel it. Today is the final day to cancel. My husband's guess is 3-4 miles of walking throughout the day.

edited to add: I realize everyone is different, I'm just trying to get a general feel for how everyone else felt. If I wasn't feeling it, I'd take the loss, but if there's a chance I'll be feeling fine, I want to go for it.

Hoping all goes well.

On 4/11/2017 at 9:12 PM, Carmencita!981 said:

You are doing amazingly! I've tried to walk but get light headed if I do it for 30 mins. I should be able to manage that but it seems impossible right now. My surgery was on April 3rd so I guess my issue is not getting enough food to sustain too much exercise.

Are you feeling better?

13 hours ago, Bon Appetit said:

I had a 30 minute walking routine pre-op that I think helped me recover. I had a nice surgery recovery and extra time on my hands in the hospital. Surgery Day/Day 0 I probably walked 10 minutes in 3 stints. Day 1 - Day 3 walked 30 minutes to an hour one or two times a day while in hospital. I ordered streaming Netflix for the month and with hospital wifi and earbuds helped the walking time fly.
Day 3 hospital release I walked an additional hour of walking blocks shopping pharmacias, trying not to get sweaty which Doc had advised against. Day 4 was all day walking while sightseeing. Day 5 I walked all morning sightseeing in new shoes and developed blisters on my feet. Day 5 afternoon/evening we flew out and there was a lot of walking in the airports. Hubby handled all the luggage. Once I was back home I was back to regular routine of 30 minute walks on treadmill. It took about a week to get used to the treadmill inclines. I reintroduced 2 pound hand weights Week 3 and I'm still trying to get used to that. I'm Week 4 now.

You're bringing sexy back. Sounds like the weight will come off quickly. I hope I feel just as great.

13 hours ago, KassMiller said:

I had to go through 6 months of monthly calls or appointments with a dietician or my doctor or someone in the surgery department. Then... had to get a mental health exam and then 6 weeks of classes and a final mental exam before even meeting with the surgeon. I am on week 5 of my classes so hopefully sometime in May I'll get to meet with surgeon and then it'll be 2 to 6 weeks maybe til I can do the surgery. I am both excited and nervous but it is just a tool for success right?

I had the six months of supervised weight loss which my final class is April 20 and they called me last week with surgery date and pre-op diet. Surgery May 15 pre-op April 25. So hopefully soon you will get the call.

4 minutes ago, erisp said:

Got a call that started, "the surgeon wants to move your surgery...." I think I started hyperventilating. Luckily, it's only one day later. So I'm May 11th now. Can't believe that's less than 4 weeks!

HEIGHT 5'9.5" HW 305; Started with first surgery, dietician visit 10/21/16

That's great

23 minutes ago, TTrisha said:

Let's hope you and I go in together. I am going back for my blood work today to retest for potassium. Wish me luck.

Trisha, Hi how did everything go?

2 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

I meet with my surgeon on May 12. I've done everything that needs to be done and my life is actually on hold. how long after I meet with the surgeon will my surgery be scheduled for ? I'm hoping 2-3 weeks at the most.

You might get an answer on a date that day. Call ahead to find what the appointment is cause it might be to tell you last minute details.

I going to request three weeks but I have to go on short- term disability, after I use my 6 sick days. Just in case something happens. Also, I will have family medical leave due to my host of ailments pulmonary hypertension, COPD, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis.

14 hours ago, Newlife041417 said:

Loser bench here we come!!!!

Oh yes absolutely.

I hope so to as well. Waiting so long and get excited. Know that feeling it sucks.

57 minutes ago, TTrisha said:

My surgeons office just called me and said that my potassium level came high in my blood work and if it stays high they will need to postpone my surgery. I have never been diagnosed with high potassium levels and they want me to go to my primary and recheck my levels. Anyone else went through this?

That is incredible is There any way to decrease the levels.

On 3/15/2017 at 11:38 PM, lornasaurusleeve said:

Hi all! This is my first post here, my dietician suggested I join to get some input from others on some of my nagging worries. I keep telling her I just cannot even fathom that I won't be constantly almost panic inducing-ly preoccupied with food like I am now, especially with such restricted calories. I have a long history with restriction and exercise bulimia then rebound binge eating disorder and lots of therapy under my belt plus a year of pre-op certification to get approved. I'm just so scared this is how I'll always be. (I am stable enough for surgery, all of my team agrees.) I was a maniac at the peak of my restriction, eating 1000 calories a day and going to the gym for an hour on my lunch break and an hour after work and I was just miserable. Finally I couldn't keep up with that and gained back all the weight I'd lost with some serious binge eating disorder in place of it. It's all left me with a panicky preoccupation with food most of the time, and the dietician says that my brain chemistry will change and I just...can't imagine. Peace? Will there be peace? I'm 31 now and so sad that my self hatred and obsession with weight loss and dieting and food stole my youth. I've had binge eating disorder for so long that it's basically not effective anymore for that rush my urge to eat is so desperately seeking, which has been a good thing in slowing it down, though I know the discomfort and preoccupation is my body seeking more and more for that high. I am afraid that 'losing' the few foods I still do like will be devastating to me in terms of quality of life. That sounds dramatic lol especially in comparison to REAL, ACTUAL quality of life. My dad had a heart attack and died at 54 a few years ago and I know if I don't get it together I'm going to be on the same path. Have any of you maintained success with a similar background?

Also I fear getting back into exercise because I fear getting out of control again, also, I just hate it with every Fiber of my being. Now especially with all the weight I've gained because it's just so physically painful. I know I have to find something I like, but I don't know what that will be yet. (As a very fair skinned, very heat intolerant introvert, it will probably be something in my nice air conditioned apartment lol) As a former and still fat kid, I have a borderline traumatic lifelong history with the discomfort and embarrassment of physical activity and everything in my brain is always just SCREAMING "NOOOOO" to any type of exercise. I'm sure some of you can relate. How did you get over that?

Lorna, you are thinking too much. Chill and relax your energy is all over the place. Being afraid of the unknown will lead you to a far place that has no tunnel. Guide your body like it's a light shift ahead when necessary but fix it on something showstopping. You can do just relax o.k.

23 hours ago, nicoteolis said:

Well, I'm having the sleeve done on May 1! I was originally scheduled in November 2016 but had to cancel last minute due to complications from diabetes. Hey, so I'm in a Facebook group for November 2016 sleevers and just stayed in it to see how everyone was progressing. Might be nice if we made a May 2017 Sleevers group on Facebook? I didn't see any when I searched so far. Just a thought.

How are you doing with your diabetes now?

22 hours ago, TTrisha said:

That's a great suggestion Nicoteolis. Would you want to create a group? I would love to join.

This website rock's because we as women and men come together to compliment and congratulate each other. All we have one goal in mind and that is to be healthy and have a happy life. God bless you all and keep up the good work.

I haven't had the surgery yet and my anxiety flares everytime I walk anywhere far. So hopefully it will subside. My legs hurt a lot also.

On 4/3/2017 at 8:16 PM, tobhappy&healthy said:

Hit a big milestone today...I'm 9 months post-op & lost 100 lbs! So happy for myself though Still working towards goal. Couldn't be happier with my results & my decision to take this step towards a happier-healthier life. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! I have wonderful support system and for that I'm so grateful. It's funny tho certain people (mostly co-workers) have not commented or asked me 1 question since surgery 9 months ago (which I was open about from the get go). I'm not sure what to make of that but truthfully my family & my "true" friends opinions are what matter to me. I feel like an ugly/angry weight has been lifted from my shoulders which left me feeling lighthearted & happy!

You are a true beauty. Many blessings.

Looking great.