blacklioness72

Hi my fellow sleevers, I hope everyone is doing well. Happy to say my progress has picked up again. I had knee surgery and couldn't work out for a few months but finally on track again and the weight is flying off like I just had my sleeve done super excited. 1 year here we come!

Not going to lie, fellow June 2018 Sleevers, I haven’t lost any weight since late August. I did great in the beginning - lost 40 lbs. I was totally disciplined, there was no junk in the house & people at work were so considerate! No junk there either. But as soon as I was able to eat whatever I wanted, I went right back to my old grazing habits - which is really easy to do when you figure out that you can eat a little bit very few hours. And I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it’s all emotional eating & being unable to break some deeply ingrown bad habits. So angry with myself for going through all of this & then messing it all up! My Nurse Practitioner asked me why I am sabotaging myself & wants me to see a shrink but I’ve been there before & am highly skeptical that there’s anything new I can learn. After 30 years of serious eating problems & TRYING EVERYTHING to lose, I sincerely doubt there’s anything new under the sun. And I really think I should have had brain surgery instead of sleeve because this problem is all in my head! I can’t stop the negative thoughts because I’ve been here so many times before, giving myself the same berating & still not able to change for any length of time. I know I have ADD & have never been able to focus for long. I don’t know why I thought this time would be different.

Its New Years Day & I haven’t even tried to make resolutions because, if sleeving didn’t work, nothing will.

Sorry to be such a downer. I want to just accept myself as I am but I just can’t believe I am such an idiot!

Oh well, maybe tomorrow I’ll have the will to try again. 😞

First of the year check in, surgery was June 15th I’m down 43lbs currently at 159lbs my loss has been slow and steady which was expected. My dr. Told me to aim for an average of 5lbs a month to stay on track and so far that that’s my average. My total goal was to get to about 125/135. I went from a size 14 to a size 8 currently. Honestly I’m pefrecetly comfortable with my weight and size, however I’m going to keep pushing to meet my goal set by my dr. The biggest reason is because he told me to expect a gain when I hit my maintenance stage. So I will hit my goal so when I gain stay in my comfort zone. This year I’m going to concentrate on trying to make it to the gym 3-4 times a week and build some muscle and some much lost booty lol. Other then that I’m happy to report that I’m the healthiest I’ve been in 7+ years. I’m the most comfortable and confident I’ve been ever I think. I’m looking forward to seeing what changes this year brings and I’m excited to keep sharing and being motivated by all of our June Sleevers. You guys are doing amazing.

First picture is me at about 190lbs Thanksgiving 2017
2nd pic- June 13 2018 sitting at 202 right before surgery
last pic- January 1st 2019 159lbs

Yes maam!!!! We got this[emoji123]

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@pacheka
I’m right along with you as far as not doing good for the holidays. You’re 4lbs ahead of me, so we should Celebrate. Look how far we’ve gotten. ❤️❤️❤️

@blacklioness72 You look amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Great job!!

Hi everyone,
I'm so happy to read all about the progress from everyone. I'm down 40lbs so far since my June 21st surgery. Here's a before and after. Slow and steady, still working on keeping those bad carbs to a minimum.

Hi everyone,
I'm so happy to read all about the progress from everyone. I'm down 40lbs so far since my June 21st surgery. Here's a before and after. Slow and steady, still working on keeping those bad carbs to a minimum.

I hated taking pictures before that really showed my weight so I don’t have a lot.... this was last thanksgiving and it’s not my heaviest.... I was at about 190 in these pictures my highest weight was 202.... and the current is from today.... I just happened to catch a glimpse of myself as I was walking out of my bathroom and thought omg that’s really me!! I’m down two sizes and not where I want to be but I’m so much closer. I feel good in my clothes and in my skin.... this was truly the best decision I ever made.

Let me know if you guys (crash and blacklioness) break your stall. All 3 of us down 20lbs with nothing last 2 weeks and all 3 surgery on 6/21

Hey twinsie, 6/21 too. I’ve also lost 20 lbs and been mostly stalled last two weeks. Dealing with Constipation right now (only issue at all so far, knock on wood). Taken Miralax last 3 days, gonna try Duralax stool softener tonight. If no luck by morning I have my 4 week followup at 9:15 tomorrow. Than we hit the road for 6 day scenic trip to our new home in Alabama. No pain or cramps so far but really hoping for some major #2 before hitting the open road 🙄
HW 304
SW 276
CW 256
GW150

Hi everyone,
Just checking in. My surgery went off without a hitch at 1:30 on the 21st. I feel pretty good, no real gas pains. Dr. Corvala is wonderful, his whole team has been extremely supportive.

@blacklioness72 Yassss on them 10lbs. Congrats and welcome to the other side ❤️

Hi fellow sleevers,
I finally made it back home from Tijuana on Sunday, slept most of yesterday. Got up this morning and realized I was down 10lbs since surgery. I can't even explain how good that felt. I felel somehow vindicated with all my nay sayers. I'm so glad I made the choice to change my life.

Hi fellow sleevers,
I finally made it back home from Tijuana on Sunday, slept most of yesterday. Got up this morning and realized I was down 10lbs since surgery. I can't even explain how good that felt. I felel somehow vindicated with all my nay sayers. I'm so glad I made the choice to change my life.

Hi fellow sleevers,
I finally made it back home from Tijuana on Sunday, slept most of yesterday. Got up this morning and realized I was down 10lbs since surgery. I can't even explain how good that felt. I felel somehow vindicated with all my nay sayers. I'm so glad I made the choice to change my life.

Hi all, glad to be on other side. I’ll keep short since drugged and keep fixing errors lol. Sleeved at 7:30am this morning and doing well. Gas pain not fun but good drugs. Hardest part of day was getting settled back into bed after a walk. 4 Oz broth and two little nibbles of sugarfree Jello for dinner. I’ll post more after discharge tomorrow or Saturday. Hope all my 21st twins out there doing well, too.
HW 304
SW 277
GW 150

Hi everyone,
Just checking in. My surgery went off without a hitch at 1:30 on the 21st. I feel pretty good, no real gas pains. Dr. Corvala is wonderful, his whole team has been extremely supportive.

Hi everyone,
Just checking in. My surgery went off without a hitch at 1:30 on the 21st. I feel pretty good, no real gas pains. Dr. Corvala is wonderful, his whole team has been extremely supportive.

Hi everyone,
Just checking in. My surgery went off without a hitch at 1:30 on the 21st. I feel pretty good, no real gas pains. Dr. Corvala is wonderful, his whole team has been extremely supportive.

Welcome to the other side lol

Hi everyone,
Just checking in. My surgery went off without a hitch at 1:30 on the 21st. I feel pretty good, no real gas pains. Dr. Corvala is wonderful, his whole team has been extremely supportive.

You got this ❤️❤️

Good luck hunn! I was really nervous months/weeks/days leading up to my surgery but surprisingly the day of the actual procedure I was so calm and ready. The whole thing will be over before you know it.

I'm here in Mexico and having surgery in the morning! Finally....