Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

a milestone in my journey-



Recommended Posts

Hello all- I've not been posting much since I've been traveling almost 90% of the time since I a week post surgery. So this week I reached an important milestone for me. I have lost 75 pounds from my highest weight of 350 in 2007. Although I struggled with my lapband the 50 pounds I lost and managed to keep off were a step in the right direction. Now with the added weight loss from my sleeve I am feeling my body start to reshape into the strong healthy woman I want to be.

Being on the road all the time can present some challeneges and I find myself still putting larger portions of food on my plate than I can possibly eat....my eyes and my stomach (literally) haven't quite caught up with each other...I attended a national conference last week in LA and was able to wear two suits that were size 20....I haven't been in a 20 in years. I'm trying to enjoy my body where it is and not be obsessed with the future.

I'm home sick with a wicked cold today and am trying to remember that my body needs sleep more than it needs food...in the old days a day like this would have been an all day binge day....my sleeve makes that impossible...thank god.

Edited by citygal

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

congrats on your progress so far! It is hard to travel and attend functions. So many seminars, conferences, etc offer wonderful breakfasts - a variety of pastries, coffee, tea and water! lol If you are lucky, they will have yogurt and fresh fruit! : )

sounds like you are adjusting to live on the road with your new tummy! continued good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×