mentalistfan

I through my many years of gains and losses I noticed I always seemed to stall at the same numbers and then regain to certain numbers. Go example- I never stay in the 260-270, I either lose it to 260 or when I regain it jumps up to 270. I just found this interesting over the years. Anyone else every seem like their body has natural numbers it sits better at during stalls?

I always said I would have photos of me and my daughter together, because I have very few of my own mother. My mom HATED her picture taken. She would very rarely be in them, and mostly only candid shots taken before she could object. When she died I scrambled to find all the pictures I could of her, and there wasn't many. Therefore I always said I would do better by my own daughter, because once we are gone that is one of the only thing left for our survivors. I know I don't care how my mom looked in pictures, all I see is the mom I love and miss. Yet I have found that I too have problems being in the picture. I am hyper critical of my appearance, especially being morbidly obese. In the past five years we have had our pictures taken together twice. Well this weekend we had another round of pictures done. So far I have only received one sneak peek, but I am super thrilled with it. I am only half way to goal right now, but the pictures show such a difference. I love this shot and can only hope the rest are as good! Thought I would share...

I have realized I will not be looking forward to be under a microscope after surgery. Yes, you do have to eat, try your best to not let her aggravate you.

It gets better. My first week was the hardest. I wanted every burger, pizza, Pasta dish I saw. Now there are days I have remind myself to eat. I am 4 weeks post op

I've been told by the majority of my friends in the past that I should not get weight loss surgery, so I'm not even talking to them about it now that I have decided to do it because I do not need that kind of negativity. I listened to everyone else for too many years and tried without success to do it on my own. I only have 3 people supporting me in my real life, I love the support here. I think if you have the resolve that you are doing this for your health and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about it, then you can succeed.
Your health is what is most important no matter what anyone thinks about how you chose to get there. You will have tons of cheerleaders here.

During the psych evaluation I was asked if I had support, so it's important. Some people are head strong and don't need as much support as others. We all need to be prepared as possible...we need to have Faith we will succeed, God Bless!!!

it was my 2 yo grand daughter who loved me as I am but really loved it that I told her one of the reasons I was going to lose wt. was so I could play with her easily. she was there for everything. checking my incisions for redness and the icepacks and heating pad etc. and it was just recently that she told me good job gma you don't look like you are having a baby anymore. and I love your cute clothes. it felt so good better than anyone elses remarks over the months. oh she is 4 and 1/2 now.

There's no greater motivation to become healthy and stay healthy!!! Best wishes on your journey!

My 8 year old son has actually been the most encouraging family member. Prior to my considering bariatric surgery, he never once said anything to me about how big I am. I was just (and still am) his loving and nurturing mama. But since I shared with him what is going to happen, he has become very aware of the changes I want to make and says the most wonderful things. I was watching So You Think You Can Dance last week (my guilty pleasure) and he asked me if I liked dancing. I said that I did and that I wished I could learn. He said, "Maybe after you have your surgery you could take a dance class. I can go with you if you want". <3 He is the light of my life and the reason I am on this path.

It is all about your head. If you don't fix the reasons you are in the place you are you will not succeed. We have to rewire our thinking and it takes work to figure out why we have this addiction and how to handle it because we can never ever trust that we have it under control. It is a lot of work to do this and even though we are losing weight while we are working out our issues and finding other things to replace food it is messing with our heads.
When all is said and done we will still have to watch how we think to keep us in good health. We will always have head games because we are addicted to food!
Don't kid yourself by thinking that you will never have a fat head. Your going to think all kinds of things that you never thought you would trying to make sense of the physical, emotional and mental changes that are about to hit you...
In the end when you are at goal you will struggle with the new you until you become at peace with it all....It is a lifelong struggle but a rewarding one at that because you have put the food demon in its place and you can handle it!

15 pounds in 5 days?! That's amazing!
I'm going in a day before you - yes, so nervous as well - but also so excited!
Tomorrow is my last day in the office - I will have a 3-day weekend to clean house and do all final preparations. Can't wait to be through the surgery and healing. See you on the other side! We will do great.

I've heard that some women taking Biotin has experienced more hair everywhere

I should have surgery around that time, the last thing on my list is a nutrition class on May 19, then after all my paperwork is gathered it will be submitted to insurance for approval. I will add you as a friend. I weigh about 239 lbs but I'm short, 5-2

During surgery they breath for you. Its after the surgery where lies the concern. There is concern that you could stop breathing after anestisia or the narcotic use for pain. Personally a CPAP is like a security blanket for me. Cant sleep or nap without it. However, getting use to a CPAP was difficult for me and others. It took at least a month. So, in my opinion if you have several months before surgery get the CPAP and learn to use it. If your surgery is sooner than that dont worry about it. I had the surgery on 5-28 and maybe got 2 hours sleep. I cant sleep on narcotics. In my case, the pain from surgery was minimal. I could have done it without pain killers. According to the nurses I had that is generally the case, but not for all.

I'm hoping to fit in a decent Halloween Costume lol

Hey sleevers and soon to be sleevers!! Today is THE DAY!! It's 3am here in California which means it's time to get ready and drive the 45 min drive to Marinia Del Rey for my 7am surgery!!!!!!! I am so excited and still not nervous!! Today is the day I change my life!!

For one of the first times in nearly 20 years, I need to buy pants because mine are wearing out. They are not too small or too big. Hurrah! More than two years at goal!
Lynda

Gulping down a lot of Water whenever I feel like it

Yay, keep us posted!

Hello everyone! I have been silent for awhile, but happy to say I am back with a set surgery date of June 25th! Three weeks! I am so excited!

Because it makes me wish I had had my surgery six months earlier
Oh well. There's always next summer

Syntrax makes a Peanut Butter cookie shake that is relish! A sample was included in a recent order. I saw it available on Amazon. Mix with skim plus for 34 grams of Protein.< /p>

That's true, we shouldn't wonder what if...it's time to have Faith everything will be alright. If I'm going to do this, do it right! Learn what I need to do and be determined to do it! Thanks everyone!

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery and down 44 pounds. Does that sounds average? Also, I'm in the 200's now! (happy dance!!! Huge smile!!! :-D)

I can only speak as someone that is just starting the process. I don't expect it to be easy but when I think about being this heavy in my 40's and beyond I know I have to do this. My quality of life suffers because of my weight. I'm tired of paying more for clothes, having unflattering clothing styles and being embarrassed to take pictures.
So for me...there is no question. I seek change and I will not let fear stop me. I can only pray this will be a successful journey.