My sleeve is scheduled for June 25. Today was a rough day at work so I thought I would take some me time before heading home. My thoughts were to find something I thought was beautiful in a size 12. The more I looked the more my mind told me there is no way you will ever be in a 12. I would like to end up in a 10. Everytime I saw myself in a mirror I would just cringe. I came home crying. I feel my dream will never get here. I need some type of encouragment that this dream will come true.

Angela..

Girl...I have been there. Last year at this time I weighed 360 pounds! I began my weight-loss journey on Aug. 3, 2011...and my surgery was Nov. 23, 2011. Since that time I have lost 150 lbs! Yes...150 pounds! I went from a size 28 or 4X...today I wear a medium shirt and a size 14 jeans!

I thought the same way you do... but the reality is YOU can do it! I did it..I weigh 207 pounds... and I love every pound...every wrinkle and every day that I have had this sleeve! I call her Bertha... and "she" and I have really went through a lot together...and we love each other! LOL

I am 6 months post-op... and can eat anything I want...and have NEVER been sick (dumped)...not even once. If you follow the rules.. you will do great!

You can find me on Facebook... Barbara Bush-Thompson...you can see lots of before and current pics!

God Bless...

Poor thing. You did have a rough day. I'm still preop and sometimes feel like you. You will get there! Remember, this is a journey and you have already begun the process to a new you! It just takes time. Take care. I hope tomorrow is better.

~Amy

Have faith you can do it, I started in January at 496 - began my pre-op weight loss and at the day of surgery two weeks ago I was 422, first week weigh in 408 for a total as of the 11th - 88 pounds off,

I am looking forward to break that 400 mark at my next check,

its amazing to see it melt away SO trust me it is possible, you will see,

just follow the plan, stick to good food choices, and you will see good results

Thank you for the encouragment. I weigh 326 today. No encouagment from my husband who thinks its a waste of time. He is 6'7 abt 275 so he justdoes not understand. I thought about starting the liquid diet early with replacing two meals until i start the pre diet. At least I would be doing something other than waiting.

Aw, I hate to hear that for you!! I know that feeling also, of cringing at myself in the mirror. I still do!

What about starting smaller, maybe! I'm 234 lbs and even though I'd love to be in a 10, I think I may go out and purchase a pair of 14's. I don't know what size I can get into with my med bones and my child bearing hips. Hehe. If I bought a 10 and came to realize its not a healthy attainable weight for my frame, I think that might depresse again.

I think you will do fabulous!!

Thank you for the encouragment. I weigh 326 today. No encouagment from my husband who thinks its a waste of time. He is 6'7 abt 275 so he justdoes not understand. I thought about starting the liquid diet early with replacing two meals until i start the pre diet. At least I would be doing something other than waiting.

that is what I did, replaced Breakfast and lunch with Protein shakes and a small high protein dinner, lots of Water of course. do this for you, no one else. this is your journey ultimately no husband or kids, or family members are in your shoes, you can do it ! YOU have to accept that you deserve it, cause you are the one who lives in your skin not them. focus past any outside negatives you encounter, my Mother tried to sabotage my progress all the time, now she says I'm so proud of you... they will come around once they see your success and how happy you will be

Barbara, thanks for sharing your pictures. You were beautiful before, and even more so now!

Thank you for the encouragment. I weigh 326 today. No encouagment from my husband who thinks its a waste of time. He is 6'7 abt 275 so he justdoes not understand. I thought about starting the liquid diet early with replacing two meals until i start the pre diet. At least I would be doing something other than waiting.

Angela,

I think that's a great idea, but I also think that you are already taking steps in changing your life. This is a hard, intense, but beautifully fruitful journey you are embarking on. You have more courage than you know for taking these first steps. You are not alone, you have support here from people who know what each emotion feels like that you are experiencing. I'm rather new at this, only have been sleeved around 2 weeks (preop diet prior too). But if you have any questions or just need an ear, feel free to shoot me a message! God Bless and I pray that you continue to press forward into this awesome opportunity in front of ya.

Angela..

Girl...I have been there. Last year at this time I weighed 360 pounds! I began my weight-loss journey on Aug. 3, 2011...and my surgery was Nov. 23, 2011. Since that time I have lost 150 lbs! Yes...150 pounds! I went from a size 28 or 4X...today I wear a medium shirt and a size 14 jeans!

I thought the same way you do... but the reality is YOU can do it! I did it..I weigh 207 pounds... and I love every pound...every wrinkle and every day that I have had this sleeve! I call her Bertha... and "she" and I have really went through a lot together...and we love each other! LOL

I am 6 months post-op... and can eat anything I want...and have NEVER been sick (dumped)...not even once. If you follow the rules.. you will do great!

You can find me on Facebook... Barbara Bush-Thompson...you can see lots of before and current pics!

God Bless...

Barbara, that is TOO funny calling your sleeve Bertha. I love that!! Congrats on amazing success!! You are an inspiration for sure!

I know how you fill it's my birthday... my sleeve was done on June the 25th and a cant eat or have a drink .. But we will make it thought the hard times I don't even see any wt. lost yet I'm verry depressed and my family don't know what I'm going though ... I have cooked for them and I'm hurting in side this is a hard time help me please !!!!