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I'm 6 weeks out.. You posts and the responses just opened my eyes to a few things.. I've been so preoccupied w/ what I put in my mouth, I never take the time to enjoy my food anymore.. Pre-sleeve, I was definitely a foodie and enjoyed savoring flavors, textures, etc. Since transitioning to regular food, I've been so uptight about counting calories, carbs, fat and protein... that I rarely dine, I just eat and count... I need to be mindful of what I'm eating (I have all the right foods in my house) and focus more on enjoying my dining experience.. 20 minute meals... YES!!! Thanks guys!!

UGH!!! I feel you sister.. I need to get MARRIED!!!! LOL!!! :blush2:

My dermatologist that prescribed Vaniqua for me.. Anybody tried it?? I tried laser treatments a few years ago... It got expensive, but the hair was drastically reduced and still isn't as much as it was before the treatments...

Hey Guys!! I'm over 5 weeks out and I'm down 25 pounds and I can wear a size 24/26.. down from 28/30.... I feel awesome!!! Just trying to eat enough meals daily.. but I'm good... I have insomnia though!!

Hey Sis... I'm praying for you... Believing with you!!! Love you!!!

So, yes.. I know it's after 3am.. but, I just got in from karaoke...any who.. did a little shopping today.. bought some things.. including a pair of cute $60 jeans for $14... in a size 24... I know it still starts w/ a 2.. but... I was a 30 in November, a 28 on the day of surgery and been wearing my 1 pair of 26s.. so, I was like.. let me just try these on to see how far I have to go to be in a 24.. They came all the way up.. and I was like.. nah.. they won't button.. BUT they DID!!!! I'm so happy... The scale isn't moving much... but inches are falling off!!! Hallelujah!!! And, I finally went back to my therapist and she helped me work through some anxiety about not being successful w/ my sleeve and trying to be perfect patty all the time!! I've been so stressed about toeing the line that I've not been enjoying this journey.. WELL, that changed today.. I will not make any apologies for loving myself and my life, neither will I make excuses for the times I WILL fall and be less than perfect.. Each day is another opportunity to utilize everything I've been given to do what I need to do... No fear, just faith and motivation HERE on out!!!!

yeah!!! Praise the Lord!!

Well, I visited a friend of mine today.. Who promised to stay w/ me when I was recovering, DIDN'T happen... anyway... My sister-friend and I braved Chicago traffic and trekked up to her house... She saw me and was like.. stand up and let me INSPECT you.. I was like.. WTH.. I'm a piece of fruit on a conveyor belt or something??? She didn't say, you look nice, I can tell you've lost.. This heifer said.. Umph you gonna be something else when you lose all your weight... Shaking her head and continued.. I don't think I'm gonna be able to stand you!!! HUH??? And this is after I gave you bags of my very expensive, stylish and mostly NEW clothes!! I wanted to punch her.. but I love the Lord and He wouldn't have been pleased... But, my feelings are really hurt... But people are people... and need help!

Sorry.. I meant the B-Complex...

I love, love, LOVE Sleevina!!! She's one of the best things that's ever happened to me.. Iike the fact that I don't feel deprived or hungry!!

This was a duplicate post.. Sorry.. My computer's acting funky!!!!

Dominique, STOP talking about me!!!.. I can forget it if I sleep late... like i did today.. I'm only on lunch!!! I go back to work Feb. 6th.. so hopefully it will get easier.. I just have my NASTY B12 in some banana yogurt.. that stuff makes me gag and sneeze at the same time.. Is yours disgusting too??? HELP!!!

Awesome job!!! Congrats and keep up the good work! I'm a little over 5 weeks out and down about 24 lbs..

Awesome job!!! I look forward to my first 70 getting off!!!

I'm 5 weeks out.. I usually have 1 egg w/ 1-2 oz of chicken and veggies, Protein bars/yogurt/cheese stick for snacks... lunch is fish (3-6 oz) w/ brocolli or Soup w/ some protein thrown in, dinner fish or lamb w/ veggie... I've found myself snacking at night.. mainly because I can't sleep and I THINK i'm hungry.. working on that this week... Gonna buy more veggies and try to bump up my calories a little...

Awesome job!!! I'm so proud of you!!!

Love the new pic Lissa!!! As for the emotional part of this journey.. that seems to be my theme for the week!!! UGH!!.. I'm gonna go buy some shoes!!! LOL...

Awesome job!!! Great post...

This is a journey!! A real process to uncovering who you are w/o the impediment of being overweight... From that prespective, you are being reborn!!! The process can get tough at times, but the rewards are SOOOO much greater!!! Each day is a new day to try again and be victorious... I have to tell myself that daily... It's amazing that each day I am able to do, see or express something new.. something the was impossible before I started this journey.... Congrats and keep it positive!!!

I'm tinalsteele

5'7".. highest weight 380 4X tops 28/30 bottoms DOS- 360 3X tops 28 bottoms Today- 338 3x tops 26 bottoms

I'm just dealing w/ the emotional part of this weight loss journey... I didn't think I had very grandiose expectatins about weight FLYING off.. but I did.. and I'm struggling w/ disappointment about not losing a the amount of weight I was a first... Then, I can't work out yet...BUT... I'm embracing my process and enjoying the journey moment by moment!!... Thanks for your encouragement and responses...

Awesome job!! So proud of you!!!!

Definitely needed to read this again... I'm having a very emotional time... I have no words... right now....

Well, I can't sleep!! Been up for over 20 hours!!! I emailed my surgeon to see what I can do...