So it has been a little over 6 weeks for us Red Velvet member's. How the heck are you all doing? I have not seen any posts from Michelle or Meggie for a while. Have you all fallen off the face of the earth??

I am doing well, I am still on modified regular foods until August. I pretty much eat anything that doesn't have skin or seeds and isn't dry. Nothing raw and no Beans or bread products.

I had my first post-op visit last Thursday and my Dr. was blown away by my progress. I have lost 70% of my excess weight. YAY ME!! Mind you 55lbs was pre-op! However, he was so happy and just kept telling me how great I looked.

I am having a much better time with my foods now and can pretty much tolerate anything I eat and am not having that "stuck" feeling any longer. Dr. said it was swelling and now that is gone, I am good. He wants me to not chew to liquid consistancy any longer, that way the food stays in tummy longer. So far, so good. I thought it would make me sick, but it hasn't!

I have to go in August and have my blood checked to see how everything is going, but I feel great, hit Onderland yesterday, and bought size 12 pants this past weekend. Are you kidding me??? I have not worn that size in like 10 years!

I hope the rest of you Red Velveter's are rockin' it too!

Hugs,

Kelly

Wow!!! You girls are all doing great!!

Michelle - 70 lbs, awesome!! Kelly - 30 lbs to goal, wonderful!! Meggie - 45lbs, great job!!

Life definitely does happen!! I can't believe it's been 8 weeks for us. I have lost 27 lbs since the surgery which I feel is kinda of slow but I also lost 43 lbs prior. I am very happy with a total of 70 lbs since February. I finally had to clean out my closet and get some smaller clothes, my 24's were literally falling off.

I think my favorite NSV since the surgery happened on a recent business trip. I got on the plane and felt totally comfortable in that tiny little seat AND I had an extra 6 inches of seatbelt!! It was awesome!!

Let's keep rockin' this sleeve girls.

Oh Meggie, I got some chicken salad from costco yesterday and had some yesterday afternoon, today for lunch and snack!! I was only able to eat 1/4 cup each time, but it was soooo good! I did pick out the celery as you told me. I still have a lot left!

I wanted to tell you that they have thest Carmalized Onion Chicken burgers that are SOOOO YUMMY!! They have like 140 calories and 22 grams of Protein in one burger! They are pre-cooked so heat and eat! Get sum!!

I love pot roast too! It works so well for me. Really noting gives me issues now!! It gets really moist and tender in the slow cooker, you will be happy with it!

I use to eat a lot of cottage cheese, but my dr. doesn't want me to eat "soft calories" any longer. Cuz I complain about hunger he says they don't stay in my stomach long enough and wants me to eat more solid protein.

I eat a lot of eggs, boiled, poached and scrambled. turked sausage and left over meats from the night before for Breakfast. I love turkey meatballs from foster farms and eat them a lot for lunch, i love tuna, chicken, salmon and chicken burgers from costco. salmon, chicken, turkey burgers, hamburgers, pot roast,

lunchmeat, cheese, & shrimp

For Snacks, I have Pure Protein shakes and bars. That is pretty much what I eat right now. I occasionally have some fruit and a green bean or two.

Maybe you can take some of the things I eat and get some new ideas! I know eating the same things get old. I am a lot more brave these days. I try pretty much everything little bites and wait about 10 minutes and if I feel fine then I will eat more of it. I have been really lucky that nothing has made me sick this far. I did have issues at first with things feeling stuck, but that is gone now! YAY

I hope your new stuff works for you!

Hugs,

Kelly

One thing have done is fall into a rut eating the same things a lot. Today at Costco I bought some new things to add- some turkey meatballs, some turkey burgers, some shrimp, and a chuck roast to crock pot! I have been having cottage cheese, chicken salad, and refried Beans so much and I don't want to burn out on them. I LOVE making the Eggface ricotta bake with a layer of ground beef- I have some servings of that frozen to use as needed. I am planning to make her crustless quiches this week as I think that would be great to have on hand too.

Aww thanks Susan!

You are doing great too!! Keep on keeping on gurl!!

Kelly

Wow!!! You girls are all doing great!!

Michelle - 70 lbs, awesome!! Kelly - 30 lbs to goal, wonderful!! Meggie - 45lbs, great job!!

Life definitely does happen!! I can't believe it's been 8 weeks for us. I have lost 27 lbs since the surgery which I feel is kinda of slow but I also lost 43 lbs prior. I am very happy with a total of 70 lbs since February. I finally had to clean out my closet and get some smaller clothes, my 24's were literally falling off.

I think my favorite NSV since the surgery happened on a recent business trip. I got on the plane and felt totally comfortable in that tiny little seat AND I had an extra 6 inches of seatbelt!! It was awesome!!

Let's keep rockin' this sleeve girls.

Wow!!! You girls are all doing great!!

Michelle - 70 lbs, awesome!! Kelly - 30 lbs to goal, wonderful!! Meggie - 45lbs, great job!!

Life definitely does happen!! I can't believe it's been 8 weeks for us. I have lost 27 lbs since the surgery which I feel is kinda of slow but I also lost 43 lbs prior. I am very happy with a total of 70 lbs since February. I finally had to clean out my closet and get some smaller clothes, my 24's were literally falling off.

I think my favorite NSV since the surgery happened on a recent business trip. I got on the plane and felt totally comfortable in that tiny little seat AND I had an extra 6 inches of seatbelt!! It was awesome!!

Let's keep rockin' this sleeve girls.

Since I count my 18 i the two week pre-op diet you and I are at exactly the same 27 pounds! I am very happy with it- I have had two different week long no loss periods. When have I ever lost 27 pounds in seven weeks? Uh- that would be NEVER!

I hope all my Red Velvet girls have seen the article about the chemistry of weight loss that I am always posting here- it really explains the way your body does things and reassures you that even when you show no loss on the scale you are losing.

I know we all want to be the ones who lose 100 pounds in five months etc. but each of us will do what we do, our unique bodes do their unique thing.I just have to remind myself that I followed a low calorie diet in January for two months and lost SIX pounds- which I promptly gained back. I remember going briefly down to 272 when I had diarrhea and then bounced right back up and just could not get down there again. Now I am at 235- in nine weeks! I feel so blessed. I honestly feel that I have reurned to myself- my joy, my spark, my energy, my life. It is the best thing I ever did!

I am in a challenge right now to get to Onederland by the end of summer and though that seems like it may be unlikely I like to have a REAL challenge! September 20th is the last day of summer so that gives me 80 days to lose 35 pounds ;-P Welll....maybe not but this I know- I WILL be at onederland because I am rocking my sleeve- getting my Protein, getting my Water, keeping my carbs low, working out- I will get there. Believe it! For yourselves- don't compare yourself to anyone else- you are the only wonderful you!

You WILL get there girlfriend!! AND when you do, I will do a happy dance for you!! :) :)

Kelly

Since I count my 18 i the two week pre-op diet you and I are at exactly the same 27 pounds! I am very happy with it- I have had two different week long no loss periods. When have I ever lost 27 pounds in seven weeks? Uh- that would be NEVER!

I hope all my Red Velvet girls have seen the article about the chemistry of weight loss that I am always posting here- it really explains the way your body does things and reassures you that even when you show no loss on the scale you are losing.

I know we all want to be the ones who lose 100 pounds in five months etc. but each of us will do what we do, our unique bodes do their unique thing.I just have to remind myself that I followed a low calorie diet in January for two months and lost SIX pounds- which I promptly gained back. I remember going briefly down to 272 when I had diarrhea and then bounced right back up and just could not get down there again. Now I am at 235- in nine weeks! I feel so blessed. I honestly feel that I have reurned to myself- my joy, my spark, my energy, my life. It is the best thing I ever did!

I am in a challenge right now to get to Onederland by the end of summer and though that seems like it may be unlikely I like to have a REAL challenge! September 20th is the last day of summer so that gives me 80 days to lose 35 pounds ;-P Welll....maybe not but this I know- I WILL be at onederland because I am rocking my sleeve- getting my Protein, getting my Water, keeping my carbs low, working out- I will get there. Believe it! For yourselves- don't compare yourself to anyone else- you are the only wonderful you!

Since I count my 18 i the two week pre-op diet you and I are at exactly the same 27 pounds! I am very happy with it- I have had two different week long no loss periods. When have I ever lost 27 pounds in seven weeks? Uh- that would be NEVER!

I hope all my Red Velvet girls have seen the article about the chemistry of weight loss that I am always posting here- it really explains the way your body does things and reassures you that even when you show no loss on the scale you are losing.

I know we all want to be the ones who lose 100 pounds in five months etc. but each of us will do what we do, our unique bodes do their unique thing.I just have to remind myself that I followed a low calorie diet in January for two months and lost SIX pounds- which I promptly gained back. I remember going briefly down to 272 when I had diarrhea and then bounced right back up and just could not get down there again. Now I am at 235- in nine weeks! I feel so blessed. I honestly feel that I have reurned to myself- my joy, my spark, my energy, my life. It is the best thing I ever did!

I am in a challenge right now to get to Onederland by the end of summer and though that seems like it may be unlikely I like to have a REAL challenge! September 20th is the last day of summer so that gives me 80 days to lose 35 pounds ;-P Welll....maybe not but this I know- I WILL be at onederland because I am rocking my sleeve- getting my Protein, getting my Water, keeping my carbs low, working out- I will get there. Believe it! For yourselves- don't compare yourself to anyone else- you are the only wonderful you!

Meggie,

I have had two stalls as well. LOL. I just got off one, stayed the same for almost two weeks and then dropped 4 lbs in two days.

Good luck on the your goal!! I have a similar one. I am trying to get to Onderland prior to my 40th at the end of the year but I have 7 lbs more to go than you. I have a cruise planned for the end of November. I can't wait to see all the cute clothes I can buy for the cruise.

Kelly my friend Kim in New Zealand on You Tube does what she calls a Flappy Dance SHe is at 208 and when she gets to Onederland she promised to do a video FLappydance for me.

Susan- we can do it! It is great to have a goal like your cruise. I think I need to set a short term goal as we are going to Kauai on 7/27 to photograph a family wedding and two family birthday parties- hmmm.... Maybe I will try for 220!

Red Velvets together! We can support each other.

WOw, thats awesome - looks like your doing fabulously as well

Everyone is doing wonderfully. Congrats on all the weight loss. I am currently at 62 lbs down total with 40 of that since surgery. My relationship with eating is getting better each day I was having some trouble for a little while. One day chicken was good and the next chicken was a no no, made it hard to plan things. All seems to be going well now.

Wishes for continued success for us all.

I just noticed Michelle that you and I plan to lose the same amount of weight. you are doing so well. Good for you.

Hi ladies! I am six weeks post op today and I have lost 43 pounds...I am thrilled! We don't have costco where I live (GA) but all the things y'all are mentioning sound yummy. Maybe I can check Sam's.

Meggie would you please post the link to the Chemistry of Weight Loss article you mentioned? I would love to read it.

Congratulations to all of us!

Here ya go!

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Awesome progress!We're all rocking our sleeves!

Thanks! Great information!

Here ya go!

http://www.dsfacts.c...or-plateau.html

Awesome progress!We're all rocking our sleeves!

Just wanted to say - I weighed myself today and I have lost a total of 86 pouds and I am 9 weeks post op - Since last sat, I have lost 11 pounds... YAY, I SO love my sleeve.

Oh my goodness Michelle!! That is so AWESOME!!! You are ROCKIN" that sleeve for sure!!

You are going to be a mere shadow of your former self in no time!! Keep up the good work girl!!

I am so very happy for you. :)

Hugs,

Kelly

Just wanted to say - I weighed myself today and I have lost a total of 86 pouds and I am 9 weeks post op - Since last sat, I have lost 11 pounds... YAY, I SO love my sleeve.

Hi Everyone,

The first thing I want to say is everyone is doing so well and I am so proud of everyone. I had my 2 month post op appointment on Friday and I lost 11 pounds in the month of June. Yeah!!!!!! I am at the total of 62 pounds since my journey began in April. I am offically at a stall right now. I have been here for almost 2 weeks. My dr says to reevaluate and see if that works. I hope so. Well now I am on a regular diet except for starches, sugars and caffines. I am okay with that. I am going to boost my excercise routines up a little to see if that helps the stall. Please pray I get over the stall it is making me crazy a little. I want to say I am sorry for not keeping in here. I have been so busy with work and school. It takes so much of my time. I seldom have to myself anymore. Well I wanted to drop in a line to say hello and now back to homework. I can not wait till I finished this degree so I can have my life back.

Take Care,

Love you all

Connie

Just wanted to say - I weighed myself today and I have lost a total of 86 pouds and I am 9 weeks post op - Since last sat, I have lost 11 pounds... YAY, I SO love my sleeve.

Wowza! That is amazing! You are just roaing forward! That is just awesome- I am so happy to hear that!

Hi Everyone,

The first thing I want to say is everyone is doing so well and I am so proud of everyone. I had my 2 month post op appointment on Friday and I lost 11 pounds in the month of June. Yeah!!!!!! I am at the total of 62 pounds since my journey began in April. I am offically at a stall right now. I have been here for almost 2 weeks. My dr says to reevaluate and see if that works. I hope so. Well now I am on a regular diet except for starches, sugars and caffines. I am okay with that. I am going to boost my excercise routines up a little to see if that helps the stall. Please pray I get over the stall it is making me crazy a little. I want to say I am sorry for not keeping in here. I have been so busy with work and school. It takes so much of my time. I seldom have to myself anymore. Well I wanted to drop in a line to say hello and now back to homework. I can not wait till I finished this degree so I can have my life back.

Take Care,

Love you all

Connie

Connie read the article and linked above about stalls- it will help! Just keep on task and don't worry about the numbers. Up your Water too.

I have one pound to go to 50 lost so of course I seem stuck at 231! ;-P I also have a hope of being 225 by 7/27 as we are going to Kauai to shoot a wedding and a luau birthday. We shall see!

My biggest issue is still getting in enough calories. I know that is supposed to help but I don't think I have EVER been to 800, and mostly I am around 500-600. If my sleeve was just a little bigger!

ALl in all though I love my sleeve, and I am so happy I did it.