I'm open to help, assist, butt kick, pat you on the back... all that.

I absolutely believe in this tool with all my heart! It has done for me what I couldn't do for myself nor even the lap band was able to do for me either. It was the best find and I can't say enough how it's given me my life back!!!

I won't say I know everything, because I DON'T! But in my career I always say, if I don't know the answer - someone else does. I'd like to open the discussion for anyone who needs someone to listen or to answer those millions of questions that come with this life altering surgery.

Blessings to all!!! Your dreams are at your doorstep now with the VSG.

Insanity it's CRAZY...last year I was able to do the first month and couldn't handle the second month...my husband was just talking about us starting that one again...I am doing Zumba, Turbo Fire and yoga

Ela

Thank you i really enjoyed reading dos and don't. I live so far away from support groups and i have enjoyed this sight. Looking forward to your posts

Thank you!!!

If a mind is a terrible thing to waste, and your mind controls your body... then get your mind right for sure!

Battles: Won - Regrets: None.

I'm open to help' date=' assist, butt kick, pat you on the back... all that.

I absolutely believe in this tool with all my heart! It has done for me what I couldn't do for myself nor even the lap band was able to do for me either. It was the best find and I can't say enough how it's given me my life back!!!

I won't say I know everything, because I DON'T! But in my career I always say, if I don't know the answer - someone else does. I'd like to open the discussion for anyone who needs someone to listen or to answer those millions of questions that come with this life altering surgery.

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Hey honey you good, question for you, have you done the poch if so how long , and did you feel like your ouch shrink.

Thanks a million

Janis

Help! I'm so scared of food. I don't want to develop an eating disorder because of it. I'm scared, because I'm not quite sure what to eat now to continue losing weight. All I know is that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...or will feel. I want the weight gone so bad, that I feel like I can't even enjoy food. What did you eat to become successful? I workout every day, except one.

Hey honey you good, question for you, have you done the poch if so how long , and did you feel like your ouch shrink.

Thanks a million

Janis

Hi bg63, Yes I have done the pouch test. I don't really like it, I don't like doing all liquids for days unless I absolutely have to. It's just not my favorite! Besides that, I have a sleeve, I don't have a pouch.

I personally when I need to get back on track just go back to basics, which is protein first, then green veggies next. No carbs for a couple days as long as you don't workout hardcore. Drink plenty of fluids (water!) too and hopefully this can get you back into good habits.

Help! I'm so scared of food. I don't want to develop an eating disorder because of it. I'm scared, because I'm not quite sure what to eat now to continue losing weight. All I know is that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...or will feel. I want the weight gone so bad, that I feel like I can't even enjoy food. What did you eat to become successful? I workout every day, except one.

Hi Shannon Well my dear, I think perhaps you might just need to relax a little bit. Don't over think it! It can be mentally draining as it is. The weight WILL COME OFF but you just have to follow sleever rules and continue to challenge your physical abilities. That and plenty of fluid (see above response should help).

I understand wanting to be at goal yesterday, but frankly that isn't going to happen. Don't stress on things you can't control. Forgive yourself for your past (DON'T FORGET) and make this moment count as yoiu move forward to fix yourself. It takes time and patience. *hugs*

When did you get your sleeve? How much weight have you lost,& what were you losing weekly.

What did you weigh when you started your journey?

What do you normally eat?

I was sleeved 4-25 and I'm still in a little pain. But, can't wait a couple more weeks whn I can start working out. Before the 2 wk liquid diet i weighed 263. As of today I am 240! I have a long ways to go. But, I am proud of myself. The liquid diet before surgery is so hard. And being that I'm 12 days out now. Im getting hungry. So resisting food is hard. I'm tired of soup. I want something with some consistency. 2 more days & I can start pureed foods

Sorry for all the questions. But. You look great,& I just want to know what is typical whn you are diligent.

Thanks

Katie

Forgive yourself of your past... but never ever forget. If you do, you are doomed to repeat the behaviors that have gotten you to state at which you have sought to change.

When did you get your sleeve? How much weight have you lost,& what were you losing weekly.

What did you weigh when you started your journey?

What do you normally eat?

I was sleeved 4-25 and I'm still in a little pain. But, can't wait a couple more weeks whn I can start working out. Before the 2 wk liquid diet i weighed 263. As of today I am 240! I have a long ways to go. But, I am proud of myself. The liquid diet before surgery is so hard. And being that I'm 12 days out now. Im getting hungry. So resisting food is hard. I'm tired of soup. I want something with some consistency. 2 more days & I can start pureed foods

Sorry for all the questions. But. You look great,& I just want to know what is typical whn you are diligent.

Thanks

Katie

Hi Katie

I was sleeved about one year and 8 months ago. I was 282 just before my pre-opt diet, but at my highest weight ever I was about 330 Lbs. That 50 Lbs was lost on years worth of fighting.

I normally eat protein first, then my veggies, then a little bit of carbs. Though recently I have been eating far more carbs as I've bumped up my workouts like crazy.

It sounds like you are well on yoru way, congrats!!!

Wow! You look amazing!! Were you able to firm up all your excess skin? Sure looks like it in the photo. My husband is sure I can tone mine up with exercise. And by the looks of you; he is correct!! I'm so excited!!

Love love love this app. This is amazing seeing and hearing others journeys!!

Good luck!

Take care

Katie

Thanks so much for your support! Actually besides majority of it probably being mostly luck - I'd say workouts has helped a lot with my loose skin, and staying fully hydrated (important for many reasons!)... I've also began lifting with Kettlebell routines and with dumbbells and my arms are filling out quite nicely. It's better to work it and see if it helps or not, than to do nothing!

All the best!!

I am 4 weeks post op and am still really really weak. How did you start working out. Any ideas other than walking? I have resistant bands and ball 2lb weights and a hula hoop.

I started simple cardio on a stationary bike. Now, I ride 11 miles in 30 minutes, 4 days a week. I've also added strength training....I was sleeved March 2nd.