December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[sandisleeve 563]

When I look up the healthy weight for our height it is 140s to 160s which I think is too low. I would look ill.

Yup ur right I would look ghostly no thanks

High 160s is the lowest I want really I like having curves

[fostermama 63]

Hey guys!

Just a couple of questions. I had a bit of chocolate on Easter weekend (4 Hershey kisses) and then had diarrhea the next day (Saturday). Since then I've had bouts of diarrhea and I've lots about 4lbs. I've been eating but way below my Protein intake. I have been getting my Water in though. I've noticed that where my stomach is now is a bit sensitive. Like I can feel it and I'm more aware of it. Does that make sense? It could just be the stomach flu and that my stomach is sensitive but just wondering if anyone else has the same symptoms?

[cabstewart 48]

Hey guys!

Just a couple of questions. I had a bit of chocolate on Easter weekend (4 Hershey kisses) and then had diarrhea the next day (Saturday). Since then I've had bouts of diarrhea and I've lots about 4lbs. I've been eating but way below my Protein intake. I have been getting my Water in though. I've noticed that where my stomach is now is a bit sensitive. Like I can feel it and I'm more aware of it. Does that make sense? It could just be the stomach flu and that my stomach is sensitive but just wondering if anyone else has the same symptoms?

Fostermama:

I have had dark chocolate (two small squares) with no problem. It sounds like you have a flu. Hope you feel better fast

[fostermama 63]

Thanks so much! I'm thinking it must have been as I feel much better now!

[fostermama 63]

Thanks so much! I'm thinking it must have been as I feel much better now!

[finally on my way 67]

I was just was able to buy a size 14 pair of capris from a regular store & THEY FIT! Wow feels really cool. It has been a long time. I know you guys would understand how this little victory could feel so good.

Yay!

[sandisleeve 563]

I was just was able to buy a size 14 pair of capris from a regular store & THEY FIT! Wow feels really cool. It has been a long time. I know you guys would understand how this little victory could feel so good. Yay!

I'm surprisingly slipping into 10s which is insane to me -- had to pull up my 12 jeans all day today even tho I had a belt on --- this is nuts nuts nuts to me I've never been this slim for this long as an adult ...it's really like a new life. Sadly now people pay attention to me, they ask me questions more and want to know more about me, I've also had people make fat jokes about others in front of me thinking I will get in on it too having know clue about my past morbid obese size and misery. I've never been called pretty and beautiful as much as I do these days and it really is so foreign .... I get shocked when people tell me you look good or ur so slim ...it's like I have to turn around and look for the person they are really talking about ......down 85+since October and about 62 since surgery on 121213

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Hello fellow Dec Sleevers!! I was sleeved on Dec 11^th.. Starting weight was 253, current weight is 181, lost 72lbs so far. I am currently in my 3^rd week stall… feeling frustrated but keeping positive!!! Think I am gonna do nothing but Protein Shakes this weekend… to kinda shake things up…. I wore a pair of super skinny jeans yesterday (I felt so self conscious – still working on my body image in my brain..) but all day long my co-workers called “skinny Minnie” it really was a boost in my step!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

[finally on my way 67]

I'm surprisingly slipping into 10s which is insane to me -- had to pull up my 12 jeans all day today even tho I had a belt on --- this is nuts nuts nuts to me I've never been this slim for this long as an adult ...it's really like a new life. Sadly now people pay attention to me, they ask me questions more and want to know more about me, I've also had people make fat jokes about others in front of me thinking I will get in on it too having know clue about my past morbid obese size and misery. I've never been called pretty and beautiful as much as I do these days and it really is so foreign .... I get shocked when people tell me you look good or ur so slim ...it's like I have to turn around and look for the person they are really talking about ......down 85+since October and about 62 since surgery on 121213

Awesome Sandi! I can relate to many of the things you said. I to am getting a lot of comments and compliments. At many times it can actually make me feel self conscious.. I hear people talk about weight & those who battle it. It is sad how people judge. I am the same person I was 83lbs ago. Just healthier & happier. It is crazy how people treat you differently just due to size...

Keep up the great work & rock your size 10 ;o)

[finally on my way 67]

Hello fellow Dec Sleevers!! I was sleeved on Dec 11th.. Starting weight was 253, current weight is 181, lost 72lbs so far. I am currently in my 3rd week stall… feeling frustrated but keeping positive!!! Think I am gonna do nothing but Protein Shakes this weekend… to kinda shake things up…. I wore a pair of super skinny jeans yesterday (I felt so self conscious – still working on my body image in my brain..) but all day long my co-workers called “skinny Minnie” it really was a boost in my step!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

Hi, I was sleeved 12/26 & I also had a stall for 3 weeks. I tried not to let it get me down. No way around it being frustrating & a bit scary...Kept up my program & listened to my body. 1 week I craved carbs like I have not experienced since surgery. I allowed my self a bit more, the following week total opposite Protein, protein & more protein. Happy to report at my weekly weigh in this morning I had movement again. 4.5 lbs down this week & ready to put the stall behind me. I am sure it may happen again, but all we can do is give it our all!

Congrats on your terrific progress & try not to get down. It will pass & your goal is getting ever closer ;o)

[sandisleeve 563]

Awesome Sandi! I can relate to many of the things you said. I to am getting a lot of comments and compliments. At many times it can actually make me feel self conscious.. I hear people talk about weight & those who battle it. It is sad how people judge. I am the same person I was 83lbs ago. Just healthier & happier. It is crazy how people treat you differently just due to size... Keep up the great work & rock your size 10 ;o)

hi @@finally --- insane how our society really makes it tough to be a happy obese person but then again even without the ridicule it just isn't a healthy state of being. I was miserable eating dunkin donuts 2x a day along with those creamy full fat whipped top iced coffee drinks -- entemanns Louisiana crunch cake I would devour in 1-2 days bad bad bad -- greasy Chinese takeout ribs fried everything you name it ...muffins Cookies ice cream it wasn't good. It never made me feel good really just added to my misery with hopes of numbing the stress and low self worth

Happy wls has helped me keep this weight off and I hope it is lifelong!

Congrats to you and I'm definitely rocking my 10s these days! Can't believe I just typed that I'm wearing 10s! Wow

[CindyGirl 35]

Congrat's to all my fellow Dec. sleevers! I love reading all your stories. Sleeved on Dec.3rd weighed 265 and now down to 188! Happy Happy happy!!! Cheers to you all and keep up the hard work! Life is GREAT!

[linda305 173]

Congrat's to all my fellow Dec. sleevers! I love reading all your stories. Sleeved on Dec.3rd weighed 265 and now down to 188! Happy Happy happy!!! Cheers to you all and keep up the hard work! Life is GREAT!

Wow. Thats great. I was also sleeved on December 3, I weighed 269 and now 226. Please tell me what have you been doing.

[vicbib 8]

Wow. Thats great. I was also sleeved on December 3, I weighed 269 and now 226. Please tell me what have you been doing.

I am losing like you. I am down 48 lbs since Dec 9th. I see everyone with big losses and I get frustrated sometimes. Then...I see my before pictures and can't help but to Celebrate my own loss. May not be like everyone else. ..But it's a LOSS! Feeling great!! Feeling healthy!!!

[linda305 173]

I am losing like you. I am down 48 lbs since Dec 9th. I see everyone with big losses and I get frustrated sometimes. Then...I see my before pictures and can't help but to Celebrate my own loss. May not be like everyone else. ..But it's a LOSS! Feeling great!! Feeling healthy!!!

Ok. So I don't feel that bad. I come here for support. Im also on IG for support SHE_4EVABAD