Sassafras1

Arrggghhhh, I am pretty much exactly 3 1/2 months post and mine has just started to fall out in clumps... hoping it wont last more than 4/5 months

Hi all!

I am down 61 pounds since my pre op liquid diet. Been in a stall for the past (almost) 2 weeks, but I'm not as bothered by it as I was when I went through the dreaded 3 week stall. I know it's going to happen and it just makes the drop after it breaks all the sweeter! I am feeling good, still eating like a bird and not missing food much at all which has surprised me. Still paranoid about the weight loss stopping at any moment but trying not to think about that.

We are heading into spring here in Australia so I'm hoping to drop a few more Kg by the end of September, I'd like to be under 90Kg. Then hopefully in some of the lovelier clothes for summer.

I'm so glad we're all doing well, YAY US!!!

On ‎8‎/‎21‎/‎2020 at 10:58 PM, MariaC6 said:

I need to make as much of a permanent change as I can so I can keep this weight off long term

I found it helpful to write down the reasons I was having the surgery, like you I second guessed it at the last minute but I knew deep down nothing would change. Writing it down helped keep me focused and it was good to refer back to in the post op period when I wasn't loving the liquid diet. I feel positive about my life and the future for the first time in living memory.

I'm pretty new to this but from what I've read here, everyone who takes their recommended Vitamins is doing well and their regular blood tests are all good. Being obese also develops into major complications which are not easy to address... I know what I'd prefer.

2 hours ago, LaLaDee said:

Oh, you're so sweet. I really struggled to find helpful information online about brachioplasty, so I'm glad I could help someone else a little bit. Hopefully, I will remember to post photos at 3months and 1 year. I'm only 4 weeks out, so I can't wait to see what they will look like in a few years.

According to my plastic surgeon, scars usually fade to white, so people with lighter skin can have more luck with scars and can generally expect good outcomes. Unfortunately, scars can be more visible on darker skin tones. I had assumed the opposite, that the red marks would look worse or more noticeable on pale skin, so this was a huge surprise to me. I've always wanted to be more tanned and less worried about sunburn so it was nice to finally get a benefit from my vampire-like paleness.

In terms of sensitivity, I did have some horizontal lines from where the bandages were the first few days, so I'm treating them with Vitamin E cream. On the advice of my team, I also introduced silicon tape gradually, building up so that my skin didn't freak out. It's sensitive, I have allergies and psoriasis but so far, I've been OK. A bit of dryness, but it's been OK.

Best of luck with your journey!

That's great news about the pale skin and fading scars! Finally a perk!! Thank you.

On ‎7‎/‎28‎/‎2020 at 3:42 PM, LaLaDee said:

my pale sensitive skin

I've been following this post, your results are amazing! I have very pale, sensitive skin too so the plastics scars have always worried me. Yours look so great in such a short time though, I've decided to just go for it... when I'm at goal... eventually. I really can't wait already! Thank you for sharing, so helpful.

12 hours ago, Lynda486 said:

Oh no! Is it sprained or broken? Heal quickly!

Not broken, just sprained. RICE is the only thing for it. Only rice l'll be getting for a while

9 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

R.I.C.E and get well soon 💖

Ouch 😩 this is what you get for being cocky on a hike

I just want to say that I love all these options you have in the U.S. Here in Australia I haven't managed to find all these great no carb options! You've all inspired me to extend the search!

I won't miss feeling uncomfortable in every social situation - meeting new people because I'm fat, Seeing old friends because I'm embarrassed with how fat I've gotten since I saw them last.

I won't miss travelling the world and only taking pictures of the scenery or my friends.

I won't miss mentioning my weight in a joke or being self deprecating just so people know I am not oblivious to it, I am well aware of what's happening here.

On 08/08/2020 at 15:23, Recidivist said:

Actually, I'm a permanent resident from the U.S. living in Canberra--but you will find quite a few Aussies here.

It’s good to know a few Aussie’s (US Aussie transfers) to know what products people are buying. We can’t always get the US ones here.

On 08/08/2020 at 12:09, catwoman7 said:

thanks! Yea - I've been hanging around here off and on for probably five years.....keeps my head in the game!

Well all is newbies really appreciate your wisdom. I hang of every word the vets say.

On 08/08/2020 at 13:47, Lanie992 said:

Thanks. Hopefully it won't take too long to level out. I am glad all my other numbers are in range... besides the "good cholesterol" -- which I don't think I've ever had in range... I doubt I ever will. I did eat some avocado 🥑 today though.

08/08/2020 01:37 PM, Sassafras1 said:

Yes!! I’ve been wondering how you are sleever twin! I haven’t had much reflux, luckily but I do burp when I’m full all the time (very lady like 😂) I still have a long way to go to goal but I’m trying not to think too far ahead. Just did a big wardrobe clean out of clothes I’ll never wear again. Gets addictive, soon I’ll have nothing to wear 😂🤣

Good to see you! I got rid of the burping about one month out. Maybe it will go away for you - in time? I need to do a clothing purge too! I might do that this weekend!! I've been told to not buy clothing during this time since I will be constantly changing sizes. I just want all the weight gone so I can shopping and buy new clothes!🤣

I thought I’d try to sell some of my old good stuff to make a kitty to splurge on all new wardrobe once I reach goal (or close) I have a lot of small sizes from many years of “I’m buying this to motivate me” so hopefully I’ll be in some of them soon too! 😬🤞🏼☺️

Glad to hear you’re doing well and all your numbers are good. I don’t have bloods done for another month but hopefully they’ve improved since pre op and I’m not deficient in anything major.

On 08/08/2020 at 13:02, Lanie992 said:

That is amazing! My surgery was May 21st too. I am only down 31 lbs. It is coming off slooooowly for me. But I hope to be under 160 lbs next week...we'll see.

I feel great. I've read a lot of sleevers have acid reflux after the surgery, but mine is gone... I didn't realize how bad I had acid reflux until after the surgery and hiatal hernia repair.

I got my blood work done and everything is normal besides low HDL ("good cholesterol") and I had elevated ALT levels ---which are enzymes in the liver. I googled around and saw that an elevated ALT number in sleevers is common though. I have my 3 month post-op appointment in 2 weeks. I will see what the Doc says about that ALT number, but I am not concerned about it right now.

Yes!! I’ve been wondering how you are sleever twin! I haven’t had much reflux, luckily but I do burp when I’m full all the time (very lady like 😂) I still have a long way to go to goal but I’m trying not to think too far ahead. Just did a big wardrobe clean out of clothes I’ll never wear again. Gets addictive, soon I’ll have nothing to wear 😂🤣

Funny what sticks with us from childhood.

On 08/07/2020 at 21:03, catwoman7 said:

actually, the infamous one is the three *week* stall, so you're past it! (most of us do experience occasional stalls along the way, so you may very well have one at the three month mark, but it's the three week one that's really predictable...)

Ah that’s great news! Thanks @catwoman7 I’ve seen a lot of your post while lurking here, and you always give great advice. Super helpful so thank you.

Hello! Nice to see another Aussie here.

Does everyone have one main thing that's stuck with them through the years when they were overweight? I have several.

The main one for me happened when I was 7, I wasn't a big kid by any means, bordering on skinny, but I did have a belly.

I started ballet classes and I was all for it! Still to this day anything Tulle has my heart. My mum bought me the tutu, slippers and leotard and I was in love. I went to my first class and danced like I was in the nutcracker really I thought this was going to be my life. Anyway after class a couple of the girls teased me about my belly sticking out of my leotard. I cried and never went back to another class. Stayed with me forever. kids can be cruel!

So last weekend I signed up for ballet classes and had my first one in 30 years yesterday. I absolutely adored it. Onto bigger and better things and letting things go!

Great thread!

Mine is Every decision we make is a towards move or an away move. We need to make sure most of the moves we make are taking us towards what we want and not away from it.

"Towards moves" and "Away moves"

I've found this very helpful, it's almost a mantra for me now.

1 minute ago, crystaldawn81 said:

That is awesome!!!!! Congratulations

Thanks, I guess we all want it to be more for ourselves. Hard to see clearly when we look at ourselves

5 minutes ago, crystaldawn81 said:

How is your weightloss?

mine is coming along, my surgery was 21 may and so far am down 53 lbs (I'm in Aus so work in Kg, had to google :))

33 lbs in less that 2 months is amazing!

Hi all,

Just thought I'd check in and see how everyone is going now that we are at, or coming up to our 3 month surgery anniversary.

CONGRATULATIONS!

How is everyone feeling? Anyone having any issues?

I'm doing pretty well, coming up to 12 weeks next week and terrified of the dreaded 3 month stall!

Little cheese plate lunch box today. I ate about half of everything except the crackers, only 7 of them.

Hi All,

I had my sleeve on May 21st this year. Just thought id check in and see how you were all doing now that we're a couple of months out. How are you all?!