Mstlawrence

I was sleeved on 11/09/2017 I was 230 lbs (I’m five feet). Today I weighed in at 162lbs and feel amazing . I went from a size 18 to a size 10 in just a little over 3 months I’ve lost 68lbs.

Drink more Water and wait

Hey All! I went into surgery at 299, and today I'm at 250! Almost hitting the big 50--likely in the next couple of days. Feeling AWESOME! Lots of energy, feeling focused. I'm back to the gym 5-6 days a week, sleeping better, not dependent on coffee anymore. I can't believe how great I feel. Hands down the best decision I've ever made!

Hey All! I went into surgery at 299, and today I'm at 250! Almost hitting the big 50--likely in the next couple of days. Feeling AWESOME! Lots of energy, feeling focused. I'm back to the gym 5-6 days a week, sleeping better, not dependent on coffee anymore. I can't believe how great I feel. Hands down the best decision I've ever made!

Good Afternoon All! I went into surgery with a weight of 268 and today I weighed in at 237, 31lbs lost since surgery! I've really never felt better, I go to the gym/excerise at home about 3 times a week, I'm really trying to bump it up to 5 days a week. I'm going to run a 5K with my mom at the end of April, we ran this 5K together about 5 years ago and I ended up walking most of it, so my goal this time is to just be able to run the race. I have dropped two sizes! I went from a size 20 to currently a size 16. My favorite non-scale victory so far occured this weekend. My hubby and I took the kids to the Baltimore Aquarium to meet my sister and mom. They do not let you use strollers (my daughter is just over a year old and very attached). I pretty much carried her the entire time and didn't feel like I completely exhausted. We must have walked around looking for a good 2 hours before going to get lunch. It's great to hear from you all again! Wishing you all nothing but the best of luck!

Yepper. Had insomnia from hell for two weeks. Got my period a week late after sleeve, then early the next month. Have had an acne flare up. And this is WAY TMI....but have had a sex drive that won't quit. Hubby is thrilled about this side effect. LOL.

Fat cells are highly estrogenic, so as we empty them our hormones go wild. Can't wait to stable off!

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I am too! Srostad2006

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Yes, I would love more MFP friends. kimmie373

I am looking for PACER people too. It’s basically a step counter app to share step goal challenges. I am PacergalKim . Id # Z110385238.

Me too
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Hey All!
Just curious to see if there are other MFP folks who might want to connect on there for support as well? I know the community encouragement goes a long way in terms of motivation and success!
Feel free to add me: mesaint

I was super emotional for the first week or two after surgery. My clear/full liquid diet and dehydration may have contributed, but I think it was also the surgery wreaking havoc on my hormones. I actually started my period the day after surgery, way ahead of time, so I know something was up. It's much better now though.

YES, this totally happened to me too. I'm on birth control, and I'm wondering if going off would make it better or worse. I personally get extremely depressed and emotional the week before my period, even while on BC. It didn't happen like this before surgery. I haven't done anything about it, but being aware at least helps me kind of prepare for that time when it comes.

Thank you so much! That's encouraging! Congrats on all of your weight loss success! I hope that I have a similar experience! I'd love to the facial hair to go away as well as have a regular cycle!

Ok, I do have PCOS... HOWEVER, I have been pregnant 3 times.....2 before surgery, one after lapband, and I got sleeved in March 2017.....thats my "disclosure" statement. I had 12 years between my last 2 pregnancies so, it may have been PCOS, but I don't know. Now, what I want to let you know is that my symptoms since my sleeve in March 2017 have dropped dramatically. My hair....face, body, yuck etc. and acne have radically decreased. My periods are monthly now......Yay...... [emoji55]......and I have dropped 70lbs so far. I definitely feel like my surgery has had a dramatic impact on my PCOS. My last Dr visit, my blood pressure was 100 over 60.....I usually run kind of low, but have noticed a drop since the surgery. I know my weight loss has been a factor. I hope in some way this may help you out!

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IT SO DOES! Ha! Thank you! I know about stalling, but it's been like... three weeks. Harumph.
We've got this though

Feeling like I lost a lot of weight very quickly, and now it's a slow crawl. I had my surgery on 11/20--anyone else experience this?

Yes! I was sleeved 11/21 and I lost 29lbs quickly. But for almost two weeks now I haven’t lost a thing. I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do. But, so many people on here and in my support group say this is perfectly normal and can last a few weeks and to try not to be discouraged. So, I’m trying, haha, and just working the plan. Hope that helps!

Great idea, @BusyMom945!
My New Years Resolutions are:
to consume a minimum of 60 grams of Protein per day to learn how to sip my Water slowly to get to 240 lbs by Feb 28 to work out a minimum of 3 times per week at the gym to pay off three of my credit cards by end of 2018

I wouldn't say it's crazy strong, but I'm definitely hungrier more often. I got mine done on 11/20, and I've noticed an uptick for sure. I find that once I start eating, it goes away really quickly. Like, I'll make a delicious meal that I really want to eat, take two bites, and pack the rest for lunch! I admit though, I got nervous when I felt hungry because I kept hearing that I just wouldn't be hungry at all, and I thought something was wrong. Not at all--just part of the process

Good Morning Everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and you all are doing well! The new year is about to start and what are some of your New Years Resolution?!
I was thinking about my New Years Resolution and I think I would really like to go to the beach, I havent been in years, and I would really like to just feel somewhat comfortable in a bathing suit again.
Have a wonderful day!

I wouldn't say crazy but yes my appetite has spiked significantly the last week (I'm 5 weeks out) but my diet is drastically changing this week. Can eat much more and a wider selection of foods now. Will see how this plays out over the next week or two, but I feel like I can eat sort of like a normal person now. Just waiting to add in salads fresh veggies and nuts the next couple weeks

Today is one month out for me! Down 29 lbs since surgery and 39 since I started the pre op diet. I now fit in size 18 jeans when I was wearing 24s in October. Only issue right now is dizziness when I stand up so I’m really pushing liquids to keep my blood pressure up.


HW: 282.2
SW: 255.4
CW: 226