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That you're sleeved??!!!??? I just took a huge gulp of Water and I almost threw up in front of my students!!!... OMG!!! It was so uncomfortable!!! Have you had any instances where you had a memory lapse?? Please share... Thanks!!

NOOOOO Lissa.. Not Cheetos!!!! LOL...

You are doing a great job!!! I need to do my measurements... I guess I will this weekend...

Yep!! LOL... You look very young and beautiful!!

I've found that several people I called "friend" were NOT.. they only wanted to be around me because they felt superior because I am overweight.. Funny thing is, when we would go out, I would get most of the attention and perks (free drinks, meals, etc.)... When you make a positive change in your life, those not willing to change or afraid of change will reveal their true colors and/or operate in fear... I have a different take on this "attention" thing.. first, I have my preferences in men and short men shouldn't be upset because I don't find them attractive.. Neither do I get upset when men who prefer thin women don't find me attractive... I'm not talking about people who are rude and disgusting.. I'm referring specifically to people who have a physical preference... There's nothing wrong with that...

So glad things are going better for you.. You have done an AMAZING job!!!

I'm just perusing this post... cause I was nosy I guess.. but, goofycathy, what do you think was said that would be considered "bashing"???

I had a drain for 2 days as well... Felt weird coming out.. that was all.. Annoying to move around with when I was walking in the hospital..

Awesome job!!!.. yeah, I feel you on the shopping!!! OMG... I have it bad.. I've been doing pretty good so far...

Congrats!!! Excited for you!!!!!

Yeah!! Congrats!!! I got your spot ready!!!!

I haven't had my period at all!!.. I had a Mirena that was taken out 2 weeks before surgery per my surgeon's request. Making a GYN appt for next week... I hope she can just pop it back in and not make me have a cycle before.. fingers and legs crossed!!!

Thanks Ladies!!! I'm trying to stay positive... And I try to do it by celebrating small victories...

Awww Diva, thanks!! I really appreciate that and needed to hear it... Sometimes, I get a little down about not dropping huge numbers.. then I remember, this is not a race... I'm on a journey!!! It's not fair to compare myself with anyone else!!.. I'm learning to take things one day at a time... plan, but not over think!!!

I wish I could have foreseen the amount of mental and emotional energy that this lifestyle change requires!!! I really didn't know how much emotional engagement was necessary to navigate my journey! Other than that, I don't regret a thing!!

Last week, my best friend and 2 godchildren (2 and 4) drove to Mississippi to visit my family.. I haven't seen any of them in person since November 2011... The 10 hour drive turned in 11 and a half... it's amazing how many times a 4 year old has to potty in the span of 3 hours!! Geez!!!.. Anyway I had numerous NSVs throughout my trip... I can sleep comfortably in the passengar seat of my SUV... I also don't have to have the seat all the back to get things off the floor!! I can buckle the seatbelt in the backseat of my truck!! (the new law in IL requires that all passengers wear a seatbelt...I couldn't fit it 3 months ago!!) We stopped at Paula Deen's Resturant in Tunica, Ms... I looked around the buffet... sampled a few things and I was finished!! No stuffing myself and feeling miserable!! Oh, we were also able to get a booth.. which was very small.. go figure!!!... When I made it home, my Mom and sisters were amazed!! I was in Walmart and a family friend didn't recognize me!! (She may have been drunk though!!!)... My favorite foods (catfish, dressing, mac and cheese and cake)... didn't tie me to the dining room table and jump down my throat this time... I prepared my famous spaghetti dinner and a pot of chicken and dumplings... I didn't eat any pasta, just sauce, I had 2 dumplings and plenty of chicken.. My best friend was doing laundry at my sister's house.. she washed "my jeans" and said they smelled like smoke... I was like.. HUH... she put the jeans on my bed afterwards.. I looked at them, they were my sister's size 14 jeans!! I was like.. girl!! She said, you're losing so much weight, I thought they were your skinny jeans or something!! I'm still trying each day to follow the plan and stay on this road to complete wholeness and wellness... Redefining my relationship w/ food and ridding myself of people really don't get it are the two things that guide my daily agenda now... Surounding ourselves with positivity leads to confidence and victories won!!!

Awesome job!!! You look wonderful!!!! I'm so proud of you!!!!

Leederz, thanks so much.. and yep, Sleevina is my girl!!!! Benisa, Thanks!! So do you!!! You are doing great!!!

Yeah.. that's something... I sleep in a tee-shirt was used to fit me perfectly... now it looks like a dress!!! Thanks for the reminder!!

Hey Guys!!! It's been 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days since I was sleeved... I thought it was cool... the whole 333 thing.. anyway, I just wanted to share where I am right now.. I'm not losing tons of weight very quickly, however, I am losing inches, inhibitions and immature people's info!!! I'll make a different post about my NSVs to date and my trip home to Mississippi last week... This post is long enough.. But these are my stats so far.... Weight- HW: 382 DOS: 360 CW: 325ish and falling Clothing size- 30/32- 4X , size 11W shoe (pre-sleeve) 28/30 -3X/4X, size 11W shoe (day of surgery) 22/24-2X and falling, size 101/2 W (Currently) The Girls- 48DD (pre- sleeve) 46D (day of surgery) 44C (currently) Physical Ability- no stairs, little exercise, too painful (pre-sleeve) walking a mile w/ pain during the last .25 mile (near surgery day) 7 miles on recumbant bike, 2-mile walk, 3 flights of stairs w/ NO PAIN (currently!!!) Confidence Level- Party Participant, fun girl (pre-sleeve) LIFE OF THE PARTY!!! (currently) LOL.... I love SLEEVINA!!! She's helped me change my life and starting unearthing the REAL me... the me who was trapped by food and fat w/ seemingly no way out!! My sleeve has provided me w/ a very clear and well-defined road map to weight loss and a healthy life... I wouldn't change it for the WORLD... I am embracing and enjoying my journey!!!

My insurance submitted on a tuesday or wednesday... I had approval by Friday.. I would call and inquire after your paperwork is submitted.. Just say that you are verifying that they received your forms and want to know if there is anything else they need... I called back the next day, found out I was approved, called my surgeon and scheduled pre-op testing... Best wishes for a quick and positive response...

Congrats!!! I feel the same way when my students comment about how I'm getting smaller.. Granted, it's not happening very quickly, but it's happening.. and I'm grateful for that!!!

Awesome!!! This really encouraged me to step out into what I REALLY want to do!!! I'm praying and believing for favor and divine promotion for you!!!

Congrats!!! Very awesome!!!... I can hardly wait to run!!!

Girl, I almost jumped through my MAC when I saw the softball comment~!!! I'm glad you're doing well.. TAKE IT EASY!!!... I know where you live.. well, I at least know what state you live in!!! LOL