bigjoe1234

So, I was walking down 28th street in Boulder after having to throw some money into the bank and in order to get to the bus stop to get back to Longmont, I passed by a McDonald's. There was a lady sitting on the patio telling me to come over to her. I said that I don't have time because I didn't (though if I did, I am not going to spend it in the sun). She then told me she had a bag full of big Macs she wanted to give me and holding back the rage anyone on a liquid diet feels, I again said no.
So she then said "but they are hot and juicy", to which my response was "DON'T TEMPT ME!"... And for as loud as I said it, I'm actually surprised I didn't curse. Even though I have a newfound appreciation for solid food since I've been drinking my meals, I'm not going to eat garbage! Since Sunday, my weight is down 6,6 kilos (or 14.5 lbs) and if I want a burger, I'm going to make myself one using healthy ingredients.

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michigan sleever I was sleeved in May

How long before you can have sex again? My doc says whenever I feel up to it, what did you guys experience? If you don't mind me prying lol

Guilty. I'll admit to being nosy. And yes I'm a girl ????????????

I had several years of just massive restriction and Protein, protein, protein. Now I eat several small meals a day. Each meal includes greens and/or veggies, at least a small portion. At least two meals incorporate a good grain or carb to balance. Like a quinoa or bulgar salad at lunch, with fish and kale or spinach. It took a long time, tracking my nutrients and finding what works. But I do maintain easily (I'm actually trying to gain a few :/ it's crazy) and I feel utterly satisfied. You'll get here with time and focus. And for reference, my sleeve is probably not much bigger than it was around a year; I just learned to work around my limitations. Certain foods like grains and Pasta I could eat more of around 3-4 years out. That's the only change.
Good luck!
Cheri

From 295 to 241 surgery may 15 so happy have way to my first goal which is 200 long term goal 175

Wow...I'm 40 and just had it done. Weight loss will always be a battle. The surgery is not a cure, it's a tool to help you change your life and only you can change. So if you choose to go back to unhealthy eating it's a choice you made.

What you been doing I'm loving your progress can you give me any of your secrets

Hw: 265
Sw: 250
Cw: 190


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Looking good

Anyone out t there want to train for some of these marathons? Walking, recipe swap, Bariatric cook night, we can set up a meeting place for all to attend and maybe ask local business, doctors, and other for support.

I just put the whole county down because of the three main WLS programs and hospitals in this area. Plus I am a patient and work for St. John Health System.

Surgery: 12/30/16
HW: 301 (7/19/16)
SW: 271
CW: 200

I didn't.

55.4lbs gone!
Started at 250lbs & 5'8
I'm down to 194.6. Would like to hit 170 and then decide from there if I'd like to go any farther.
Couldn't be happier though! All of the stalls are so worth it.

I have the same issue

Hw 326
Sw 324
Cw282
I know its not much and i have long way to go but im not giving up.

@jazzy0917
don't know your starting weight, or your present weight
but i know you are doing terrific, and your future "shows"
you will continue to lose more and more weight.
keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier,
happier longer life!! you are aces bud
kathy
congrats

Congrats doing great

Dont know why it didnt show my pic

You all ready look lovely

You all ready look lovely

I am 228lbs need to loose 10 more lbs before surgery. Quit smoking 4 days ago. They said my goal weight is going to be 150lbs sounds great to me and i was suppose to have surgery beginning of October but surgeon is tryna make it sooner... cant wait to b a happy healthy 150lb 28 yr old woman. Cant wait to see the new me.  
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How long did it take you?


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I have only lost 66 pounds so far. My surgery was on March 8 so I'm 4 months out. I agree with all of the positives previously posted, but I have a few that weren't:
I can now reach to wipe my bottom after a BM easily (it was a real problem before). My feet and hips don't hurt. I can tie my shoes easily. I can get out of bed or a low chair with no problem. Looking forward to posting again soon with more positives as the weight continues to drop off!