Becca

I am four months out too and I eat a snack in the afternoon. I am a teacher and I really have to eat something after school. Otherwise, I get home very hungry and this puts me in a likely situation to eat something "bad". Then I don't have room for for dinner (which leaves me hungry again late at night). I usually eat an apple, cheese stick, or pork rinds. I like the pork rinds because they are crispy like a chip, but there are NO carbs. I have been doing this since about two months out and I am still losing at a good rate. My doctor allows us a snack, with the preference of it being mostly protein.

Your body is catching up. Just keep it up and you will lose again. A majority of us go through stalls. You will usually notice that your clothes get loser even when the pounds aren't dropping because you are still losing inches. Try walking if you aren't already. That helps you get your metabolism going so that you burn more calories all the time. Hang in there and congrats on your great success so far!!!

Congrats on your revision!!! The sleeve is far superior to the band....you will see! I wish you a speedy recovery. Please let me know if you have questions or need anything!

Amazing transformation! Beautiful!

I am living proof the band DOESN'T work! But the sleeve DOES!!!

I am totally in! I started the Couch to 5K program, so I hope that will help me get to my goal! SN.................................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Becca.................................192....................192...........175..............17............

You look so pretty!

Yes. I claimed my lapband when I had it in Mexico. You can also claim travel expenses (hotel, flight, etc).

Yay! You will be there before you know it!!!

I understand not wanting to tell. Before surgery, lots of people were very judgemental when I told them. Now that I am losing the weight so quickly, they all have all been pretty positive about it. Just so you know, you will get TONS of questions about how you are losing the weight along with compliments. It can be overwhelming at times. I decided to tell and I explain it by saying I had a fairly new procedure where they made my stomach smaller. If you have any concerns, wait until after surgery to tell when you feel more comfortable. Before surgery, I was so worried about what people thought. Now, I really don't care anymore. I am just so happy the sleeve is working and I feel so great! Good luck with everything!

I agree that you have lots of voice in your writing! So glad that you were able to enjoy the time alone in the pool. That really sounds nice. I hope your continue to feel better. Congrats on your weight loss so far!

I totally understand! I am a Texas friend and this budget crisis is so stressful. My husband and I are both teachers and we are hoping we still will have jobs next year. I had a bad day today with food as well. I usually do fine with snacking, but today for some reason I ate lots of little things that added up to a lot. I had a Reese's Peanut Butter egg and I haven't even really liked candy since my sleeve surgery. The only good to all of this is that I can start over tomorrow. I won't be around all of my family's great cooking to tempt me. Glad you shared this. It is nice to know we can be here for each other and that we understand like nobody else can. Hugs!

I totally understand because my band caused me constant pain. I was so happy to wake up with that thing out of my body too. I am so happy you are getting your sleeve. The sleeve has worked amazingly well for me. I would wait until after your trip to be sleeved. It took me about a month before I felt completely "normal" again. I wanted to sleep lots and eating is tricky with the post-op diet. So happy for you! Keep us posted friend!

These feelings are normal, but trust me on this...you are making a great decision. The sleeve has given me my life back. I am sooo happy! As I lose weight, I feel so amazing and like my true self. I feel having the sleeve was one of the best decisions of my life. Good luck to everyone! I know you will all do amazing!

You are so inspiring because you never give up! I know you will rock the July 4th challenge!!!

Yay! So awesome! Congrats!

Thanks! You are so close to One-derland! Wow!!!

Very beautiful!

I hated the band, but I LOVE the sleeve! I can eat healthy foods again and I am not in pain. I was pretty much in constant pain from the band. I also hated all the randomness of the band working. One day I could eat anything and then the next day, I couldn't drink water. The sleeve works 100% of the time. It is always there for me. I have lost 50 pounds in less than four months. It feels great to be successful. I wouldn't have the bypass because I know of the side effects from a friend. She has to have IV transfusions of vitamins to stay healthy and her teeth are falling out because she can't absorb calcium. I am so glad my doctor and this forum lead me to see how great the VSG is! I couldn't be happier with my choice. Good luck!

Drink your Water, eat Protein first, and exercise when you are able to. Exercise makes you burn more calories all the time, so I feel it has helped me the most with success. Also, keep in mind that we all go through stalls here and there. If you follow the rules, you will get to your goals. The sleeve is an amazing tool. Congrats on your big day!!! PS: The sleeve actually works! You will be amazed how much better it is than the band.

I had the same reaction. Especially the first time I went to a restaurant post op. It will get better. I agree that I do prefer to leave the table when I am full because I just don't want to even think about food anymore. Congrats on your sleeve!

SN............Starting Wt....Current...........Goal.....Lbs to Goal Becca.........215..............194................195................0... I made it to my goal this time! One-derland is a great place to be. I LOVE my sleeve and this great forum for all of the support! Happy Easter Everyone!

I had lost about 30 pounds at seven weeks. You probably should plan to have your dress altered just in case. Weight loss varies so much from person to person. My feet have gone down half of a size. Good luck with the wedding!

Awesome job! Keep it up!!

That is so awesome!!! Congrats! The sleeve is so superior to the band, that's for sure!!!