1 year after being sleeved!!!

[charitymarroquin 0]

Well Guys! I haven't been on here in a long time... Sorry... Time sure does fly and I've been staying so busy...

On Tuesday it will be a year since I was sleeved! October 12, 2009. 90lbs lost! I am a completely different person. I still have a ways to go. Probably the last 4 months I have just been holding my own, which I know isn't good, but hey at least I haven't been gaining and it is possible to maintain right?

I have went from a size 22w to a size 11/12! I just bought me a pair of jeans that were an 11 the other day! How exciting!

Now I do need plastic surgery. Especially on my arms and thighs. Hope I can get that done before long. Also my gallbladder is full of stones. My doctor recommends taking it out, but right now I'm not going to worry about it since it's not bothering me... I know... I do need to get it out... I don't know if it is a result of getting the sleeve or losing weight. Wish I knew...

I am a missionary living in Nicaragua. I know I should have lost even more weight that I have, but my life is so hectic. I have a 3 yr. old daughter, plus another 12 children living in our home. We have a children's home... I actually have 5 babies that are in diapers! Life is great! It's worth it!

Where are all you other guys that had your surgeries around my time? I don't see you all on here. I see Tiffykins! She has been a role model for me from the beginning.

I notice that I can eat more than most people that have had the sleeve. I don't know why. I guess it's not that bad of a thing if I don't gain weight. I still want to lose about 25 or 30lbs. I need to get back on track. Time to finish this!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Well Guys! I haven't been on here in a long time... Sorry... Time sure does fly and I've been staying so busy...

On Tuesday it will be a year since I was sleeved! October 12, 2009. 90lbs lost! I am a completely different person. I still have a ways to go. Probably the last 4 months I have just been holding my own, which I know isn't good, but hey at least I haven't been gaining and it is possible to maintain right?

I have went from a size 22w to a size 11/12! I just bought me a pair of jeans that were an 11 the other day! How exciting!

Now I do need plastic surgery. Especially on my arms and thighs. Hope I can get that done before long. Also my gallbladder is full of stones. My doctor recommends taking it out, but right now I'm not going to worry about it since it's not bothering me... I know... I do need to get it out... I don't know if it is a result of getting the sleeve or losing weight. Wish I knew...

I am a missionary living in Nicaragua. I know I should have lost even more weight that I have, but my life is so hectic. I have a 3 yr. old daughter, plus another 12 children living in our home. We have a children's home... I actually have 5 babies that are in diapers! Life is great! It's worth it!

Where are all you other guys that had your surgeries around my time? I don't see you all on here. I see Tiffykins! She has been a role model for me from the beginning.

I notice that I can eat more than most people that have had the sleeve. I don't know why. I guess it's not that bad of a thing if I don't gain weight. I still want to lose about 25 or 30lbs. I need to get back on track. Time to finish this!

Hey Charity! A year out? Wow, that seems so far away to me, but time flies! I have a few questions. I am four months out tomorrow and am almost at goal....7.5 lbs from my surgeons goal and I'd like to lose another 7 - 10 below that just for a cushion! What size is your tummy, do you know? Mine is a 32. I'm just curious, you said you can eat more that some folks on here....how much can you eat at a year out? I know my doctor said he doesn't want his patients to ever eat more than a cup of food at a time. Is that ever possible? Will our stomachs stretch? What do you eat to maintain? You may not be losing any more weight, but like you said, you are not gaining either! There is something to be said for that!! You've lost 90 lbs, that is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations!! Do you think you just need to up your Protein again? I feel like all I eat is eggs, cottage cheese and meat! ha ha I'd love to hear from you and any advice you have would be appreciated! Yes, Tiffikins is an inspiration to all of us, isn't she?? Have a great week!

[thickinphilly 1]

you go girl 90lbs in a year that is excellent and i would certainly take it. you seem like you have a very hectic schedule so to keep the wait off even with you busy schedule is a plus. keep up the good work and God Bless