crystal0727

I just made 1 yr post op Mid December and I've lost 90 lbs. Most within the first 6-7 months and and 2-3 lbs a month since then. I seem to be maintaining at 165 which is well below my personal goal of 180 (hit at 6 months).
Starting weight was about 255, 5'6"

I just made 1 yr post op Mid December and I've lost 90 lbs. Most within the first 6-7 months and and 2-3 lbs a month since then. I seem to be maintaining at 165 which is well below my personal goal of 180 (hit at 6 months).
Starting weight was about 255, 5'6"

I just made 1 yr post op Mid December and I've lost 90 lbs. Most within the first 6-7 months and and 2-3 lbs a month since then. I seem to be maintaining at 165 which is well below my personal goal of 180 (hit at 6 months).
Starting weight was about 255, 5'6"

I just made 1 yr post op Mid December and I've lost 90 lbs. Most within the first 6-7 months and and 2-3 lbs a month since then. I seem to be maintaining at 165 which is well below my personal goal of 180 (hit at 6 months).
Starting weight was about 255, 5'6"

This is my surgeon, Stephen Scott, doing a sleeve gastrectomy. He performed a gastric bypass on me... but for those of you who may be curious, check it out. Dr. Scott spends a lot of time training other doctors here and abroad on various surgical techniques.
https://jnjinstitute.com/online-profed-resources/resources/gastric-sleeve-power-echelon-and-stratafix-stephen-scott-md?target_id

How funny, my husband has GAINED weight since my surgery 7 months ago. We was never overweight so its very strange.

Hello!
Glad to see everyone is doing great! I'm down around 65lbs so far

Hello!
Glad to see everyone is doing great! I'm down around 65lbs so far

Hello!
Glad to see everyone is doing great! I'm down around 65lbs so far

The I confess post is my absolute favorite, but you don't see it anymore in the feed. So I'd like to get one going again.
I confess that I had a kid's size movie theater popcorn last weekend. And I loved every kernel.
I confess that I bought a full length mirror because I'm becoming more vain.
I confess that I still wear larger clothes because it makes me feel thinner
I confess that.... *CRINGE* I look at larger people differently now. I used to empathize, but now I think to myself..."GET OFF YOUR BUTT!"

Everything is going great!
Here’s my stats

SW-264
CW-187
GW-160

My nutritionist is completely cool with Subway. Provided you choose lean meats and whole gain bread. White bread will cause hunger spikes. Have to watch fatty Condiments, too.
I can't imagine that chicken wings would be a problem if they were baked and not coated or fried. (i'm unfamiliar with 7/11's wings)
I think everyone would agree chips are pure junk.
While I absolutely think constructive advise is warranted...this judgey superior **** makes me nuts.
We were all morbidly obese folks. We have all made horrible decisions about food in our lives...over and over and over. Not a damned one of us....has room to feel superior to these sorts of struggles.
And you know what? A hell of a lot of us...who feel very smug right now...will regain weight.
No one here has all the answers for everyone. Everyone makes peace with this process at their own pace, and some folks really struggle.
It doesn't help them to be ridiculed. It doesn't help to make assumptions and judge them.
And losing weight doesn't give you a license to be a bully...or even an expert on everyone else's process.
I think people here really need to work on constructive criticism. Myself included.

Hello everyone
I was sleeved on 12/13 and I'm down 50.2 lbs. Sooo close to Wonderland I can taste it!!!

Happy Surgery day! I will keep you in my prayers

Oh my gosh yes! I don't like anything I used to anymore. Very few foods I find enjoyable these days and I hope it gets back to normal.

I packed an entire suitcase with all my "just in case" items and used absolutely nothing. I slept the first day/night and didn't want to do much when I was awake. The next day I didn't bother even changing my gown because I was scared to move or stretch too much (although I wasn't in pain lol). By the time I got up felt like a person that afternoon, they were in the process of discharging me so I put back on the clothes I wore there. I may have used my phone twice in between naps but didn't even need my charger because I wasn't using it enough to lose juice. Everything i could have possibly wanted or needed was provided.

I eat 700 calories a day
control grazing by 3 planned meals and a snack if needed (meal prep) so I don't have to just grab anything
I do fill up faster than before and the impulse is much easier now. I find myself eating because I have to, not because I crave something. On the few occasions I did crave something I just took a small bite and was satisfied.
If I have night cravings I eat a SF fudgepop or SF Popsicle. Drink lots of Water

Yeah I agree with a couple women. Scrolling through this thread I was taken back a bit by your tone and "positivity" you are spreading so I had to comment. You asking "have you been to the gym today?" Or telling people to be productive...that tone isn't a positive one in the way you ask. It's abrasive and is meant in a hurtful way. Let's be honest here.
Also, it seems that you agressively respond to anyone who has a differing opinion than yours or calls you out on your tone or responses.
You putting people down is not cool. The people that commented who found you to also be aggressive also had several people who liked their posts which means they agree too.
I'm just a little confused and taken back by the arrogance and aggression in your comments to people.
As I'm wrapping this comment up, I'm thinking about how you are going to spread positivity in your comment back.
I'll answer your positive questions anyways...
-No, I did not go to the gym today.
-I did do something productive today. I productively ate a taco that was effing delicious and I'm gonna walk my ass around a little later.

stay golden.

So you only reply to posts that call you names and not ones that ask you legit questions nicely?

Can I ask why exercise is such a key measure of accomplishment for you? Did you read a book today? Did you learn something new? Did you make someone smile? Did you do a good deed? Did you help someone? Many ways to be productive and brighten the world around us.

I was going to agree with you but you seem to be just as rude as some others in this forum. Why are you asking someone if they have been to the gym today? Are you trying to make her feel bad for not going to the gym? That’s pretty low. We are all here for a reason. We are or were severely over weight. No need to belittle someone and tell them they need to be more productive.

I am a tad confused by this entire thread.
This is a forum and negative vibes will come your way. However, letting the negative vibes get to you only hurts you. I understand that people come at you the wrong way or give their two sense when you do not want it but if you post, everyone can see it and has a right to respond. Surgery or not. Remember that if you keep above the negativity, you are the bigger person.
Also, your thread came up while I was helping another member. I thought the subject sounded interesting so I read the whole things. The perks of loving to read.

Hi! Happy to report I’m down 41 lbs as of today. Sleeved 12-13