I keep coming to this forum to look for currents posts-but there are none!

Now I know that I am not the only one out there who needs to lose 200+ lbs (or am I?).

If you have 200+ to lose whether you are just starting or near/at goal, you know that our needs are totally different from those who need to lose less. Not that they don't have a journey, it's just different.

I know for me, I find I need more encouragement, my family is supportive, but they don't really understand.

I know that my journey will not end in a year (unless I have results like Paul!) and even tho I have already lost 60+ lbs you can't even tell a little.

I'm doing great, feeling great, so that's not my issue. I'd just like to hear more from those of us who have had a slightly different/longer road to travel.

Anyone having problems with solid food? I was sleeved on 1-25-12. I still cant eat solid food they get stuck and I cant swallow.I wind up throwing it up. Well its not really throw up because it never makes it down that far it get stuck right at my clavicle area. Ive tried everything from chewing forever and taking small bites. I eat 1/2 greek yogurt for breakfast and 1/2 at lunch and surrive on wendeys chilli a couple time a week. a small chilli last me 3 meals. Dr. gave me a new reflux med and might have to have a viedo swallow done. But My starting weight was 340 and I'm now 263.....- 77lbs. It makes it very hard to eat out and go places. I usually just get soup. any advise??? Tracey

Anyone having problems with solid food? I was sleeved on 1-25-12. I still cant eat solid food they get stuck and I cant swallow.I wind up throwing it up. Well its not really throw up because it never makes it down that far it get stuck right at my clavicle area. Ive tried everything from chewing forever and taking small bites. I eat 1/2 greek yogurt for breakfast and 1/2 at lunch and surrive on wendeys chilli a couple time a week. a small chilli last me 3 meals. Dr. gave me a new reflux med and might have to have a viedo swallow done. But My starting weight was 340 and I'm now 263.....- 77lbs. It makes it very hard to eat out and go places. I usually just get soup. any advise??? Tracey

Wow, no, I can't say I've had that problem at all. In fact, quite the opposite. I was sleeved on 2/13, and I can eat ANYthing. I really do have to be careful lest I forget myself. I also started at 340, and I'm down...what...56? 57? Depends on which scale I use

I'd say getting some type of diagnostic test done would be a good start. Shouldn't be like that! Make someone listen to you!!!

Hey everyone!

So I had my surgical consult yesterday. The surgeon was great and gave me some things to think about. He asked me a question regarding weight loss with the sleeve that I'm wondering if any of you have worked through. He said that with the sleeve, patients will lose 60% of their excess body weight. If I fall within this average, I'd lose about 125 pounds which will still categorize me as obese. He said "if that happens, will you be ok with that?". I was surprised by the question so I just said, I guess so.

Now that I've had some time to think it through, my answer is HELL no. LOL I'm not going through all of this to still be unhealthy! I plan to exercise to maximize my results, but being honest he's put this little seed of doubt in my head that I need to work through. My hubby, love him, just said "when have you ever been average?". The doc even said that with motivation and dedication, the average can be blown out of the Water.

So I'm just wondering, for those of us that need to lose more than the average, how are you attacking it? How are you keeping yourself motivated? Do you ever wonder about the what if's?

Just because the average is less than you would like to lose doesn't mean that that's all you will loose. If that's the case, then I'd be almost there, and I'm no where close to slowing down. Some people don't use the surgery as the tool in which it's intended. They destroy themselves by not following the right diet and having the right dedication to change their lives. Sometimes the surgery doesn't work for others like it does some. You have to remember everyone is different, therefore different results each time. The benefits of the surgery were far greater then the disadvantages, for me anyway. Even if I only got to 60% of my access body weight lost, that's 60% less weight then I was carrying before. You have to make the decision for yourself, but if you do what you are told and use the tool your being given as you should, there's no reason why you can't be successful and get to the goal you are setting for yourself. Also, just think about if you choose to not have the surgery, are you going to be happy with where you are at and where you might get to?

Anyone having problems with solid food? I was sleeved on 1-25-12. I still cant eat solid food they get stuck and I cant swallow.I wind up throwing it up. Well its not really throw up because it never makes it down that far it get stuck right at my clavicle area. Ive tried everything from chewing forever and taking small bites. I eat 1/2 greek yogurt for breakfast and 1/2 at lunch and surrive on wendeys chilli a couple time a week. a small chilli last me 3 meals. Dr. gave me a new reflux med and might have to have a viedo swallow done. But My starting weight was 340 and I'm now 263.....- 77lbs. It makes it very hard to eat out and go places. I usually just get soup. any advise??? Tracey

I was eating solid foods 4 days out. It freaked me out a little bit, that I was already able to eat solids, but it's different for everyone I guess. There's some things that I still can't eat that my friend who had the surgery could eat, and vice-versa. I hope things get better for you soon and the doctor can figure out what is causing this, I can only imagine how frustrating and painful it must be! Keep us posted!

I have my 3 month check up with my surgeon today. I'm nervous that he's going to say I haven't lost enough in this 3 months. I was hoping to have lost 50 lbs, but when you have a 4 week stall the whole 2nd month and then I think I'm in another one because I started harder workouts, what can you do? I'm at least moving forward, right?

Don't get yourself down! It sounds like you are doing good. I got upset at my 3 month post-op because I was 2 lbs shy of 100 and I felt like I had screwed something up! My surgeon couldn't believe how upset I was over 2 little pounds when I have come so far, lol. Just keep your head in it and change something up. Meet with for dietician or exercise consult again and see if there's something you might be missing. I think your doing great and keep up the good work!

Great job!! What kind of food/exercise plan are you following??!!

ROLL CALL!!! Just checking in friends!! How are we all doing???

Debi C

Circa- (I've missed you!!)

Tif

Terry H

BrandyMarie

Tenshi

Writergirl

MzPecanBrown

Bemabound

PEvette

Rahnava

frpringle

bratbvp

Holly

gettingthere

deedee

MTC

Jerseylocks

KittenKate (who's actually holding a DOG in her picture )

Roseib

Missmarbe

lisalalani

Wheetsin

and Zuess- welcome! (you've had a rough start, but I'm glad the hunger and midnight raids are over!)

And last but not least, our paradigm of hope- MASSINDEX!!! WOOOOO!!!! HE REACHED GOAL!!! I wanna be like you when I grow up!!

Chime in people- I'm stalled. I need some hope and encouragement, and I'm sure you do too!! Regale us with your losses and NSVs! We have a long, hard road ahead, so we need to push each other up that hill!

I'm checking in! Only 6 weeks late.......lol. FIrst off, even though my picture has changed, my family has always called me Kitten Katie but I'm very much a dog lover. Haha.

Anyway, I will be 4 months post-op tomorrow and I am 6 pounds away from having lost 100 pounds. UNREAL! No severe issues, got some weird numbness in my legs and by my own fault I'm a little dehydrated and low on Protein but I'm working on that. The loss has been incredible but I still have a ways to go. I'm super happy for everyone here! Are we rock stars or what?!

94 pounds in 4 months?!?! Wow. WOW!!

You are rocking it!

I'm checking in! Only 6 weeks late.......lol. FIrst off, even though my picture has changed, my family has always called me Kitten Katie but I'm very much a dog lover. Haha.

Anyway, I will be 4 months post-op tomorrow and I am 6 pounds away from having lost 100 pounds. UNREAL! No severe issues, got some weird numbness in my legs and by my own fault I'm a little dehydrated and low on Protein but I'm working on that. The loss has been incredible but I still have a ways to go. I'm super happy for everyone here! Are we rock stars or what?!

OMG--100# down?!?!?!? A great big CONGRATULATIONS to you! I've got goosebumps just thinking about that day. You must be over the moon!

I'm checking in! Only 6 weeks late.......lol. FIrst off, even though my picture has changed, my family has always called me Kitten Katie but I'm very much a dog lover. Haha.

Anyway, I will be 4 months post-op tomorrow and I am 6 pounds away from having lost 100 pounds. UNREAL! No severe issues, got some weird numbness in my legs and by my own fault I'm a little dehydrated and low on protein but I'm working on that. The loss has been incredible but I still have a ways to go. I'm super happy for everyone here! Are we rock stars or what?!

Great Job !!! Keep it up!

Hey guys! Checking in finally. Down 29 pounds since surgery and 52 overall. I have dropped three pant sizes and am finally feeling like I am really going to be successful at this.

I was sleeved three days ago. I weighed in at 396 and am now 374. I need to loose 200 pds and I'm nervous. Once you fail so many times you start wondering....will this work. I freaked out because I ate a no-sugar added fudge cicle and realized it wasn't sugar free. Geez....lots to learn but I'm going to do it. I'm a little sore and tired but I think I'm going to enjoy my sleeve!! Good Luck everyone!!

Hey guys! Checking in finally. Down 29 pounds since surgery and 52 overall. I have dropped three pant sizes and am finally feeling like I am really going to be successful at this.

Awesome!!!

I was sleeved three days ago. I weighed in at 396 and am now 374. I need to loose 200 pds and I'm nervous. Once you fail so many times you start wondering....will this work. I freaked out because I ate a no-sugar added fudge cicle and realized it wasn't sugar free. Geez....lots to learn but I'm going to do it. I'm a little sore and tired but I think I'm going to enjoy my sleeve!! Good Luck everyone!!

This is like no other thing you've done before. I felt the same way, but it's easy to stay encouraged when your efforts are rewarded with loss. Just don't let the stalls get you down, because they will happen, but it's a normal part of the process. (If you hit any). Go get it!!

Great job!! What kind of food/exercise plan are you following??!!

I actually haven't been following anything in particular anymore, other then eating protein bars while I'm out instead of buying food and drinking lots of water. I have been really overwhelmed by a lot of things going on in my personal life these last 2 months do exercise has been hit & miss. I just try to makes sure if I can't exercise I'm making up for it with my diet.