Sweet as peaches

Hello family, i am feeling so happy with my body that I am walking pass mirrors to if. I noticed any changes cause to many people are asking bout my weight loss.

11 hours ago, Litecaramel said:

Well I have 4 days until my surgery. These last two weeks I have been on a roller coaster of emotions, both related and unrelated to the surgery. I fluctuate between calling it off and going through it on a daily basis but I guess that's to be expected. I even went through a period of great exercise and diet (working out every day and eating right) and I started to think maybe I didn't need the surgery. I'm also scared. My co-worker told me how her friend went to Miami over the fourth of july weekend to get breast enhancements and died (she doesn't know I'm having surgery). So of course that got me to thinking about elective surgery and whether I should do this. Also since my surgery will remove a part of my stomach it's permanent so there's no going back and saying I changed my mind afterwards. Ugh. Then I remember all the reasons why I want to get the surgery (some vain like looking better but also to get control of this weight, be more active and be around for my kids) and also all the research I've done and the year I gave myself to get it together and I become more determined than ever to do it.

So yeah this is where I'm at now. I am a very private person so other than the people that read this no one knows I'm having the surgery, not even my family. I looked at the pros and cons of telling someone and decided I need to be true to who I am as a person and decided that for me it's best to keep things private. So when I feel unsure or want some support I come on here. I don't post a lot but I read a lot. I hope to share more to help someone else.

Hi @Litecaramel I know you are besides yourself with emotions but from one very private person to another don't let anyone play tricks with your mind subconsciously or the opposite of subconsciously. You are getting the surgery for the right reasons people stories are their stories. Complications happen but go in there positive and pray and you will be fine. Take the surgery by the hand and come out swinging a home run. I'm glad to know you are doing it.

3 hours ago, shan0520 said:

This week I realized I had 2 NSV. The first one is my 8yr old can hug me (at my thickest belly part) and reach his arms all away around me. No more half hugs here! I almost cried when I realized he can now fully hug me, not just part of me.

My 2nd victory is being able to have a regular shower towel wrap around me and cover all my bits. No more need to use a beach towel!

I might be at a stall right now, but these NSVs are encouraging me!

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Nothing like a full hug to get you happy and dry. I'm so happy for you.

Thumbs up to a job well done.continued success.

Wow i am super impressed with your strength and endurance. Go speed racer go.

I say to this topic and people who ask dumb question. Saying negative comments or questions makes me itch especially when people know if they were given the chance to have the surgery they would too. Nobody wants to live this way and people can make you want to get violent with stupid questions. All of us who are struggling or had the surgery be strong, hold on and ignore idiots.

14 hours ago, Debedeb said:

My brother in.law is in the hospital 5 months, he lost half a lung, leaks, bleeding, now pneumonia. Pensacola. Florida doctors are the worst doctors in the United States of America

I wanted to share the story I want people who experienced anything like this to know that you're not alone and two beware

My prayers to you and your family.

I have a lot of dogs sniffing up my dress that I wear and that did happen before the surgery too. But now the dogs are really going up there and I didn't even get dinner from the owner or a good night kiss from the dog

My temperature fluctuates from hot to cold. I used to get hot a lot but now I sweat when I walk and get flushed. Maybe cause i am 48 who knows.

I had gastritis and they put me on prilosec which omg gave the worst reaction but after the sleeve i was put on protonix which worked wonders on my acid reflux don't know if I have gastritis still but i have no problems. Btw, I stopped taking prilosec after that bad side effect..

Truly amazing. Way to go!!!!!!!

9 hours ago, Batty's Mom said:

Just wanted to say I'm a new member, who had my surgery this past May 15th.

I won't lie the surgery landed me in ICU and I have had a horrible time. Which includes, living on Oxygen for 6 weeks, Blood transfusion, that may have done something really bad to me, and I am continuing to see an oncologist and hematologist again this Friday. The kicker for me is when I left the hospital, due to all the drama, they had actually added over 30 pounds to me, I weighed 372 pounds when I entered at 340. That scared the heck out of me, but in 10 days I was back to 340 and have been losing rather steadily since (with a current stall)

I joined this group because I need help with Vegetarian recipes. I want to go vegan but I want sauces and "cheese" and am horrible at making those things. I feel like being vegetarian I am eating way too much cheese to get the Protein. (should point out I can't keep down any form of powder Protein or shake down, so has to come through food). Any suggestions and support is greatly appreciated.

Oh that is so horrible. My heart goes out to you. I hope things get better for you.

15 hours ago, Newme17 said:

I will have to do this. Thank you.

Me too.

22 hours ago, Apple1 said:

My daughter made this delicious cake for today's BBQ. I ate a few berries and two bites of cake. Those bites were worth it.

Awesome looking cake. I'm licking the screen.

On 7/4/2017 at 0:11 PM, queenbee88 said:

Happy Independence Day I'm so happy I weigh in at 248 pounds I haven't been this size since I was 9 months pregnant I left the gym so happy I swim 4 times a week and work out 3 times a week still can't believe I had surgery

I've lost a total of 48 pounds before surgery and after surgery

That is so beautiful. Keep up the great work.

12 hours ago, Apple1 said:

It really sucked getting up to go to work this morning...lol... I hate when they put a holiday on a Tuesday😡

I noticed the past couple of weeks I am often getting in 800-900 calories a day. I think by 3 months I will be up to 1000. I would really like to get my REsting metabolism checked just so i will know how fast or slow mine is.

Have any of you thought about doing this?

I had to work yesterday and it was my special day also so I enjoyed. I been eating more Protein and drinking more than ever.

On 7/4/2017 at 7:16 PM, Newme17 said:

Monster muffins were a hit. My four year old ate three. My seven year old ate one very cautiously. Lol. 12 year old eats just about anything. These will definitely be made again. Next muffin will be a chickpea banana nut muffin. Little do they know....muahahahahahaha!!!

Pretty muffins and looking delicious. Smell a vision.

Wishing you extreme happiness and success in losing down to wonderland.

19 hours ago, Little Green said:

I recently told two of my very close family members about my decision to have WLS. They are extremely supportive, understanding, and curious about the surgeries, process, etc. One of the things that came to me while we were talking is the following analogy. I still have that nagging guilt that this is something I should be able to do on my own - but when I thought about this analogy something clicked for me. I wondered what others thought about it or if you would change anything.

Weight loss is like climbing a mountain. It takes planning, strategy, tools, strength, support from like-minded friends, and plain hard work. But it's even more challenging because all the climbers are carrying a boulder on their backs. The size and weight of the boulder is different for every person because it's decided by things like genetics, age, medical conditions, amount of excess weight, personality, outlook, community support, and others.

Some people are just really strong, or maybe their boulders are pretty small, and so they are able to make it to the top under their own steam. Some people are able to make it partway up the mountain, but have to stop and stay there. They may even fall back to the ground. But, unfortunately, for most of us the boulders are too big for us to get more than a few feet off the ground, and every time we fail it gets a little bigger and a little heavier and we get a little wearier. Some people are able to shrink their boulders a little, by therapy or meditation, but still aren't able to make it all the way.

Weight loss surgery is like having a friend who says, "You know, that looks really hard and I want you to succeed. I'll take that boulder off and hold it while you make the climb." You still have to do the work of climbing, every difficult and sweaty minute of it. You still need the tools, and the support of your friends. But you don't have the heavy rock weighing you down. It's not a guarantee you'll be successful, but without the burden of carrying that boulder, you finally have your best shot at making it to the top.

What are your thoughts? I started to overanalyze things a bit and started thinking, well after the mountain, maybe maintenance is like a hike with a pack or something LOL but I didn't want to take it too far and get it all muddled. Let me know if this helps you in any way, if you'd change part of it, or anything else.

-Annie

Annie, those words are truly inspiring and I will remember these words because it is an accurate depiction of what i feel as well as others.

27 minutes ago, char3672 said:

Today is 3 weeks post op for me, and I can't even tell you how sorry I am that I did this. I feel nauseaus almost the time, I HATE the thought of food, or looking at food or smelling food. I have little energy and I just feel sad. Is this noal? Will it pass? (It's not that I MISS the food, except maybe pizza) but I just want to feel GOOD, NORMAL. UGH.

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What you're feeling is normal. I am over seven weeks out and i still get nauseous but only because I don't swallow my meds and fluids properly so it gets stuck and i have to work it down with big gulps or stroke my throat. More healing stomach will feel better. Sometimes eating and swallowing taste like bitter medicine but it subside please keep the faith. I know it's hard but i know you see results in your body.

My legs used to have a numbing tingling sensation when laying and sometimes it would keep from falling asleep but after the weight loss it went away. I'm down from 379 to 338.

25 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

It was! I was so tired though, I admit I didn't want to do it at first, but I saw how the girls were so eager to crack open an egg and mix, etc. My seven yr old even put on an apron my mom had made for my stepdaughter years ago. It was too cute.

I still wish my 12 yr old would do something...lol. You're truly blessed with your girl.

Yes, she has her moments which can be trying to say the least. She always been fascinated with cooking so this year is when I finally let her really experience it.

On 7/2/2017 at 10:51 PM, Newme17 said:

Hello all. It's been a busy couple past days. Been working on the finishes to the kitchen. Today was church, out to eat with my folks. Of course I didn't order. I just picked from my hubby's plate. I enjoyed that. Lol. Ran errands. Made a cake with my two youngest. Laid down cause I was tired and ended up sleeping for three hours!!! I usually never take naps! Did some grocery shopping and now relaxing.

My mom told me today that she was looking at the gastric sleeve surgery. I was excited to hear it. Her doctor told her that he would recommend the surgeon I have, but she then said, no one will do a surgery on a cancer patient. THAT BROKE MY HEART! 😔 So my prayer for my mom is this, SHE's FULLY HEALED FROM LUNG CANCER. NO TRACE OF IT EVER IN HER BODY. IN JESUS's NAME. AMEN. She's been overweight all her life and have all kinds of problems from it. She needs a break and that's my hope. She just overcame the large blood clot in her lung, she'll overcome the cancer too.

I am will be praying for your mom. Reading about what your family is going through just breaks my heart. The strength that your family has is so beautiful and rejuvenating that it literally brings me to tears of happiness. Keep fighting cause your family's will and faith is so phenomenal. You keep me fighting with the love you have inside.

Hello Ladies, It is great hearing your stories I find them so exhilarating and refreshing. Hard to believe that it has been almost two months. I love hearing about your families which my daughter cooked turkey hamburgers for us last night with my assistance. And she help me make Breakfast this morning before work. @Apple1 i am amazed at spanish culture and what type Peruvian food is typical within this culture? The pictures looked so awesome beautiful family. @Newme17 love the cooking with your girls it is a beautiful experience, right? @patty0715 i know the ricotta bake was delicious i got to make me one.

My bm happened 7 days after my 5/15 surgery.