MsFab1988

I was very scared about dying myself! That was probably my only concern lol Mind you I had 2 operations, I had the lap band and then my revision to the gastric sleeve so I had double the "panic/scare". But at the end of the day, I looked around and saw that everybody else came out alive and did very well. And I also knew the risks were very low for someone like me. I prayed and I believed that I would be alright. Sometimes you have to let go and believe with all your heart that you will be alright, and not only that, you will be very successful with your tool. Because alot of people do forget to realize that this is just a "tool". So pray not only to have a sucessful surgury day, but also to lose weight and keep it off! Everything else (your fears) will only be major distractions and are geared to throw u off track, stay focused

My doc said not to drink reg muscle milk but we can drink muscle milk lite...I usually drink premier protein shakes from costco (strawberry flavor) is the best!!!!!!!!!

hi. just wanted to know how much you lost since your last post? Also how long has it been since the surgery?

Awesome! good job

Good job u look great!

Yeah Its bc we lost alot of our old body fat that use to keep us warm

I think u look good! congrats

I too went through the same thing! We see results but not the results that we desperatly want to see. We want to see us near our goal, no back fat no stomach rolls, nothing! lol...I use to complain meanwhile people are like "wowww look at you!" and im thinkin, yeahh look at me! :-( lol...Im happier now bc im focusin on strength training and I feel the muscle and less fat, and I know for sure I've changed drastically..Once u are near ur goal u will see the difference

Thanks! I just wanted to add that if u focus on strength training, it will help build muscle which will burn fat quicker for you. You will get a nice shape, toned and sexy...so dont forget to lift those weights

I really didnt know how big my stomache was until I lost the weight! Nope not goin back 1 Year 3 months post op

It can be difficult to maintain especially if your not consistant and continue to follow this lifestyle change. I remember I was around 185 before my cruise next thing u kno 1 week later im back in the 90's! no way!!!! LOLThats too close to 200...I want to go as low as possible without looking sick. I do believe 160 will look good on me, so I can have a gap to play with (between 160-170 for weight gain) You always want to leave enough room to play around for weight gain bc nobody truly stays the SAME weight forever...If you want to stay away from the 200's, I would say 160 would be extremly safe. For a person whose 5'8, 160 is a good weight

Your welcome!