littlebearsmom25

What is your starting height? I was sleeved the same day, and had the same sw. I am now at 172. I am 5'10. I actually have the same goal as you as well!!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve with a bmi right at 35. It was the best decision of MY LIFE. I regret nothing. I was sleeved at the end of august and am d0wn 60lbs, and my bmi is now 26. I am almost in the normal range for my height. I would say go for it. Both of my parents are doctors and believed the sleeve was the right decision for me. Do your apts and start your new life. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was told that the belly was the last to go. I have lost a lot in my chest, thighs, face, and arms. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeved 8/21 Hw 242 Sw 229 i think Cw 185 Gw 160 maybe less Im 5'10 Lost a lot of inches. When i dont feel like i am losing lbs, i always measure. I went from a size 16 at american eagle to a size 12 currently. I used to be able to wear my jeans for a few times before they were saggy, and now half way through the day they are loose. I just ordered a size large jacket, and it fits. Havent bought many new clothes, i told myself i was going to wait for christmas to splurge. I feel so much better, and getting dressed in the morning no longer makes me want to cringe. I just pick whatever and it all fits. Baggy. Started dating someone new, and feel confident in how i look naked now. Still a ways to go, but i know this was the best decision of my life. As a cash pay, i know this investment is well worth the return. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

20171031_170400.jpg.lxc3f3f.partialThought I would post my first progress pics. The first and second photo in my underoos is from my highest weight of 242 lbs. The 3rd is a month after surgery at 225, and the 4th photo is from today, and the last one was from Halloween with my little guy. I am just over 2 months post op. I am 5'10 and my bmi right now is 27. HW 242 SW 235 CW 193 GW 150-160 20171031_170400.jpg.lxc3f3f.partial

Yesterday I weighed myself and I am in onderland. I am 196.5 over the weekend I also had my 2 months surgeversary and am down 46 lbs. So excited, bought my first size 12 since before I had my son 6 years ago. I don't even remember being this weight since my early 20s I went from thin to pregnant to 240 lbs. Feeling so good, one of my co-workers told me today I should stop here as I look good already. I politely told her I am not stopping for another 40 lbs. Lol my weight distributes well as I am 5 ten. So thankful for this surgery and for the opportunities I have been given to be healthy, and so much happier.... here's to the next 40 lbs. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Having a hard time the last couple of weeks. Sleeved on 8/21. Down 40 lbs since pre op diet, and weight loss has slowed to a crawl. Starting weight was 242, and no I am almost to onderland but have not lost for 2 weeks. I know I am not eating too much, and the hunger is still gone, but dang the lbs were just melting off and now nothing. I feel good where I am, and people are noticing my weight loss but I still have about 50 to go, and i hope it comes off... I have gone down 1 pant size to a 14, but had those hidden in the back of my closet, so I didn't have to buy anything. Just wondering when this stall is going to break. I know I should be thankful that my weight loss is slow, everyone keeps telling me it helps to not have saggy skin, but dang. I am impatient. Hope everyone else is doing well. I know I am only 2 months out, but it seems like forever and it also seems like people have lost a lot more weight at this point. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I love her blog!!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been using protein powder, 3 strawberries, a piece of peach and a piece of pineapple to make fruit smoothies. I have also added about 1/4 cup orange juice to blend it all together. Does this seen like it okay. There is no added sugar, just natural sugars. I am 4 weeks post op. It takes me about 2 hours to drink the ama smoothie, but I am wondering if anyone else is doing this as well. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been discouraged from not losing fast enough either. I do realize though that my starting weight was at a 34 bmi I am now at a 30 bmi, and although I have only lost 16 lbs post op and coming into my 4th week, I have lost 36 inches. Mostly in my chest. Lol but hearing everyone's struggles have helped. As bad as that sounds, it is encouraging to know that other people are going through this as well. My mom keeps telling me that the slower you lose, the better it is for your skin to bounce back. So yay for a slow loser! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I know it will move, but dang. Lol Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have hit this stall and have been sad for a week. I had 16 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing since then. It is hard to take this especially when I private paid and it was like buying a new car. Lol I know it takes times but it was like the best feeling in the world when I got on the scale and it was going down, and now nothing for 7 days. Grrr. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

We are the same height. I'm so excited. You have given me hope. We're you a slow loser? I seem to be Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

You look amazing. We have almost the same start weight and you look to be fall as well. How tall are you? I am super excited to get to where you are at!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

It's super frustrating when the weight loss stops so early. I am almost 3 weeks out, and lost 17 lbs the first 2 weeks and haven't lost in a week, and now I am scared that I am going to be someone that this doesn't work for. It's like my worst fear. I also have a hard time getting everything in when I am supposed. I really just want to drink water, and can only do 1 protein shake a day, or I feel yucky the rest of the day. I have been eating refried beans and ground chicken for meals with a tiny little measuring cup that is only 2 ounces. I ate a little more than that this last meal and feel absolutely sick. I also have no energy, and don't know how I am going to go back to work with no energy. So sorry your struggling, it's the worst. I am super grateful for this surgery, but am so scared that it isn't going to work. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone else have like an unquenchable Thirst? I can't seem to get enough water, I just keep wanting more. I would rather drink water than eat food. Help? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been checked for diabetes and that isn't an issue, I will talk to my doctor about that again though. I am probably drinking close to 64 oz, but the problem is the waiting to drink when I am not eating. I just would rather drink all day, and when I know I have to stop cause I have to eat it's really hard. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon told me 72 hrs and my incisions would be closed. My surgeon uses glue, and so my incisions today one week out are closed and healing over. I went swimming Sunday 6 days out from surgery and then made sure when I got out i cleaned my incisions really well. Didn't have a problem and swimming felt really good. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I lost about 14 lbs in a week, I am not sure how that is possible and it seems very extreme. I tracked my food yesterday and I am averaging 250-450 cal a day. Mainly just protein shakes and also clear protein waters. I am sure that the weight loss will regulate itself soon. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oops I meant 235, and current is 221 Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeved 08/21 HW 242 SW 135 CW121 GW 150 one week out and I am feeling so much better. I am a little weak, but I am getting through it. Going to school again and won't work for 2 more weeks. So glad cause class takes all my energy. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

So today seems to be better. I am still in pain from one of my incisions, but the naseau is gone now. I am trying to get protein in, and managed to have half a premier protein shake through out the day. I know things will get better and I am so excited for this life change Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved on 08/21 and I am so nauseous and in so much pain. I can barely move and when i do I have to clutch my stomach so it doesn't feel like it is being ripped apart. I am taking nausea meds and those are helping, but the only think I can keep down is popsicles and water. When does this get better? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel absolutely awful too. I got discharged after 1 day and am right now getting driven to my parents house where I will get iv fluids, (both parents are family practice doctors) cause I can't keep anything down. Even ice is making me vomit. Hoping this will get better. Sorry that you are in the same boat. This boat sucks Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Why did your surgery get postponed?