Becca

That is awesome!!!!

WELCOME!!!! I am so happy you aren't considering the band. The band caused me so much pain (literally) and heartache because it failed me. My band slipped, leaked, broke apart in my body, and I could barely swallow the few days before my revision. My sleeve has been nothing but amazing! IT WORKS!!! I am constantly having to buy new clothes because I just keep losing. It is so amazing. You really are making the best choice. Having a foreign object in your body is just a crazy idea. I wish I would have just had the sleeve to begin with. It is the far superior choice!

You may be surprised at how your tastes change after sleeve surgery. I don't really like anything sweet anymore. I "think" I want it, but I can only have a bite or two of sweet stuff, including chocolate. You can drink the diet (sugar free) hot chocolate after surgery to help any cravings you have on the liquid post-op. Plus so many of the protein shakes and protein bars are chocolate flavored, so I don't think you will have a chance to miss it too much! LOL Good luck!

Welcome. Congrats on your upcoming sleeve date! It really is one of the best decisions you can ever make for yourself!

Sweet! I just fit into my size 12's too. Can't even remember the last time I was this size. So happy for you!

Mini-goals are a great motivator! My next goal is to lose ten more pounds so I can be "overweight" instead of "obese"!

Thanks! Your scars looks great. I am going to get some Mederma for mine.

Great job!!! Wow!!!

I don't think it is a problem at all. I kind of wish I had thought of it when I was in that phase. I got so sick of having the same thing all the time! I wish you a speedy recovery!

At four months out, my scars are still pretty red. How long did it take for yours to fade? Thanks!

Loved reading all the responses. I am just so glad to have this fun and supportive forum. We are the only ones who know what it's really like!!!

It sounds like you have lost quite a bit already, which could be why it is hard to lose weight now. I would suggest tracking your calories and carbs just to see exactly how much you are taking in. You may need to try low carbing it or reducing your calories. You also should try changing up your workout routine. Your body can get used to what your are doing and not burn fat. I started the Couch 2 5K program and running is really helping me to lose right now. I hope you can find a doctor to talk to. Sorry things aren't going well. Hopefully things will turn around. I do get a little hunger now at four months out, but I have found eating Protein first really helps keep it under control.

I would try upping your calories and see what happens. Maybe 1000 is too low for your body, so it is holding on the fat. Your body may be in shock right now and just needs some time.

Your post was very entertaining! I totally understand~ I have tons of lose skin and I hate it. It's just part of the process. I am really pushing myself to go to the body toning classes at the Y. They have us use lots of weights and I am seeing a difference. I also bought a Shake Weight. It is suppossed to tone your arms so we will see! Hope things get brighter for you! Congrats on your weight loss.

Congrats and so glad you are home! I stuck with liquids for the first ten days, then I started shakes. I found that warm drinks (hot tea and diet hot chocolate) made it easier for me to drink at first. I had my drain removed before I left the hospital. Those drains are very annoying! I hope you have a great recovery. So glad everything went well! You are going to see how awesome the sleeve is in comparison to the band.

So happy for you!!! YAY!!!!

So glad you shared your story and I hope you are feeling better. I am so thankful you found a doctor. When my lapband fell apart and I was in serious pain, no one would even talk to me about a revision. They did not want to touch a shattered and slipped band from Mexico (I had my band in Mexico due to an insurance exclusion I used to have). Many offices basically hung up on me. Luckily, I finally found an amazing revision doctor that took me on. Take care of yourself and keep us posted!!!

CONGRATS!!!! YAY!!!!

I just thought this would be a fun way to vent! Today I saw someone I haven't seen in awhile. When I told her how I was losing weight (after she commented on it and asked), she said she knew someone who had "that" surgery and gained all the weight back after a year. Then she said she didn't know how anyone could really be happy not being able to eat normally. My response was that I was happy and I love my sleeve. Some people!

That is great you did so well! I really think the key is having a plan before you go to a restaurant. I always "think" I want something, but if I order it, I can only eat a bite or two. Now I only order a la carte or I share with my hubby/kids. I hate ordering food and not eating it. The waiters always think something is wrong! LOL

LIKE!!!!! Congrats!

Congrats on your surgery. I hope you are doing well!

So happy for you!!! I just know you will get to your goal with the sleeve!

That is great news! Welcome to the new you!!!

Start over today and finish this! The sleeve is worth the effort, trust me! You don't want to lose this opportunity to really change your life. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!:dance: