mrsC1971

Yes thank you so much. I actually did dye my hair and I’m super happy now to get ready and go places. Thank you for your words💜

116 lbs. ago you were probably desperate to be where you are now. Don't lose sight of what you have accomplished.

Please don't give up that is amazing I am 18 months out and have lost only 75lbs. It took about 6 months for the head to catch up to the stomach. But the things I can do now. I try not to look at number but how I feel.
I would do it all over again

I'd lost way less than 116 lbs at eight months out, so you're much further ahead than I was at that point.
My stalls became more frequent and lasted longer the further out I went - and my weight loss slowed to a crawl. But I kept at it regardless, and I ended up losing all of my excess weight, over 200 lbs. It took 20 months in total.
in short, don't give up yet!

Wow! You have lost 116 lbs and improved your overall health dramatically! Think about all the things you are able to do now, that you were unable to do 116 lbs ago and build on that! You got this and sounds like you have a great doctor who is encouraging and supportive.
Celebrate you on this incredible accomplishment! 😊

Congrats on your success so far!! Don't forget to Celebrate how much you've already accomplished. I know it's hard to pat yourself on the back when you feel you're so far from your goal, but try to give yourself a thank you - whether it's a new outfit, getting a friend to give you a mani-pedi, or just a new haircut, celebrate the milestones along the way.
You'll get there!

Do you have any non number victories? e.g can walk around places no longer getting winded, able to sit in a chair you werent able to before? you need to focus on those just as much if not more than the actual numbers. im only a month post op, for the first 3 weeks i lost nothing and then the 4th week i lost 6pounds, weight loss is not linear, keep doing what you are doing and sooner or later you will start losing weight again. in saying that congratz on losing 116! that is amazing in just 8 months!!!

And some people loose a lot less... it just takes them longer...but if you stick to it it will work!!! Excellent news re your health improvement and your lab results.
Well done you...stick at it!
( now I have to repeat this to myself.!!!!!@..guess for some it's a marathon rather than a sprint..but if we stick to it goals are always possible)
Hugs and best wishes

In need of some encouraging words or advise. Im 8 months post op and have lost 116 pounds. I think I have hit a Plateau on my weight. And I’m feeling defeated and upset. My surgeon said I’m doing amazing and he’s proud. My Vitamin levels are good, diabetic free and no more high blood pressure. But I still feel lost. My goal weight is 140. It seems impossible at this point. I need 134 pounds to go. Sometimes I feel like I’m being to hard on myself. But some people lose so much more at 8 months.

It’s been 6 days since my surgery gastric sleeve and I been really dizzy is this normal ?

Thank you for your words I appreciate your words. 🙏🏼 ❤️ surgery has been changed to an earlier time. Have to be there 530am 🙊

Congratulations! It takes a little time but feeling better usually happens day by day.

Iim feeling weak I checked my sugar it’s not bad 98. Why am I feeling this way? 🥺

Thank you for your words I appreciate your words. 🙏🏼 ❤️ surgery has been changed to an earlier time. Have to be there 530am 🙊

Welcome to the forums.
Anxiety & excitement are effectively different names for a similar set of feelings. Or so I tell myself
Anxiety & excitement are rational emotions when facing a surgery, any surgery. Even more so when the surgery is possibly life changing, as this surgery is.
Nothing you do, aside from backing out, will change the fact that you are having surgery. You've already thought it through, so trust yourself. Look beyond the surgery to where your emotional energy may have a positive effect.
Good luck,
Tek

I’m getting the sleeve done tomorrow how do I overcome my anxiousness 🥺

maybe do some writing? I don't think anything makes it go away but you can start getting excited and writing out how you are going to Celebrate milestones.

I’m getting the sleeve done tomorrow how do I overcome my anxiousness 🥺