Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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Hi I have a question. I am four weeks out. Am I allowed to have a tall skinny latte with one pump of vanilla. I guess the real question is can I have an ounce of espresso once a day.

I'm trying to stick with weighing and pictures on Sundays, but I do sneak in a scale trip every now and again... Plus I finally get off liquids for soft foods on Monday, and am pretty sure that will result in a stall as my body adjusts, and I'm okay with that.

Ultimately, I'm more concerned with my ability to stay on the nutrition program outlined by my doctor, because it know that's a better indicator of being able to achieve long term health than the numbers. But man, the numbers are a quick fix ego boost.

Right on!

Are you guys doing measurements each week and pictures? I haven't been good about that.

Uuhhhh. Not doing well today. I was distracted and absent minded and ate a pretty big mouthful of potatoes after finishing my chicken. I swallowed and realized right away what happened. I'm five weeks out and this is the first time I have had to throw up. The indigestion was horrible and painful. Glad it's over.

On a plus side, today was the first day I went to eat out. We went for breakfast and I stole a smidgen of my husband's garden omelet. Yummy! It's good to know I can still eat out and be social!

That's no fun, fostermama! Glad you're feeling better. I had some yuckiness with too much water and two pills taken too close together. Sigh.

December 16th sleeves here!!! HW301 SD290 CW 265....have stalled for 4 days now.

Are you guys doing measurements each week and pictures? I haven't been good about that.

It's been a challenge to get photos since our upstairs neighbor's pipe burst and flooded our apartment during my second week of recovery! But I am trying to get photos, because it's something I wasn't good about after I got my band, and I think it might give me some motivation when things get rocky in the future. I'm not doing measurements, though I do need to buy a swimsuit for a trip we're taking next month, so I actually *did* take some measurements today. And I appear to be smaller-- whodathunkit?

Are you guys doing measurements each week and pictures? I haven't been good about that.

I'm only doing measurements and pics each month. I'm sure there's no way I could keep up with weekly and I don't think I'd see much of a difference anyway.

I haven't done any pictures yet. The doctors office took one of the last picture of me before surgery. I'm excited to go to his office tomorrow for my one month appt and to get weighed. Today was hard because it was my first party since surgery. I did ok but not great.

Hi I have a question. I am four weeks out. Am I allowed to have a tall skinny latte with one pump of vanilla. I guess the real question is can I have an ounce of espresso once a day.

Hi Mustang2013! I've had a couple of lattes since my surgery on Dec. 18th, though I was told to have decaf for the first couple of months. I thought I'd hate it, but honestly, a decaf skinny vanilla latte tastes pretty much the same! :-)

Sleeved on Dec 17 and still making progress!

<p>That's no fun, fostermama! Glad you're feeling better. I had some yuckiness with too much water and two pills taken too close together. Sigh.</p>

Thanks!! Yes feeling much better! I guess I was feeling bad about myself like , "how could I let this happen?" But now I realize we all make mistakes and it's not the end of the world. Thanks for the support! Love this December group!

I think my hardest adjustment was the mental and emotional changes. The physical has been manageable. I actually went back to work 1 week and 2 days later (clinic nurse). It at least helped distract me and get back some sense of normalcy versus OBSESSING over what I could or could not do. I had been on an emotional rollercoaster at times (just like the surgeon told me could possibly happen). I thank God I haven't/didn't use food for comfort like I would have in the past. So far my weightloss is slow and steady (3 weeks post op and still anticipating the dreaded stall though). On average I get in all my protein and water with some days slacking a lil on the water. From one day to the next sometimes I was happy then sad, laughing then wanting to cry, hopeful then depressed and full of anxiety, positive then negative, motivated then discouraged...etc. Just an all out pity party of "woe is me"...LOL!!! I had to keep reminding myself why I did this. I realized I have to take control because I determine my success or failure. When I look at old pics, reflect on my numerous past FAILED weight loss attempts since I was a teenager, or see that now some of the jeans/sweats I wore 3 weeks ago now fit a lot looser...I get my a$$ back on track. Reading posts from everyone else also helped keep me going.

Therefore I BEG each of you, as we go back to our "normal lives" and for some return to work, don't forget your December Sleever Family and please stay in touch with your updates or just Hi! THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR ME!!!! THANKS EVERYONE AND I WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS!!!!

I think my hardest adjustment was the mental and emotional changes. The physical has been manageable. I actually went back to work 1 week and 2 days later (clinic nurse). It at least helped distract me and get back some sense of normalcy versus OBSESSING over what I could or could not do. I had been on an emotional rollercoaster at times (just like the surgeon told me could possibly happen). I thank God I haven't/didn't use food for comfort like I would have in the past. So far my weightloss is slow and steady (3 weeks post op and still anticipating the dreaded stall though). On average I get in all my protein and water with some days slacking a lil on the water. From one day to the next sometimes I was happy then sad, laughing then wanting to cry, hopeful then depressed and full of anxiety, positive then negative, motivated then discouraged...etc. Just an all out pity party of "woe is me"...LOL!!! I had to keep reminding myself why I did this. I realized I have to take control because I determine my success or failure. When I look at old pics, reflect on my numerous past FAILED weight loss attempts since I was a teenager, or see that now some of the jeans/sweats I wore 3 weeks ago now fit a lot looser...I get my a$$ back on track. Reading posts from everyone else also helped keep me going. Therefore I BEG each of you, as we go back to our "normal lives" and for some return to work, don't forget your December Sleever Family and please stay in touch with your updates or just Hi! THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR ME!!!! THANKS EVERYONE AND I WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS!!!!

Awesome post!!!

I think my hardest adjustment was the mental and emotional changes. The physical has been manageable. I actually went back to work 1 week and 2 days later (clinic nurse). It at least helped distract me and get back some sense of normalcy versus OBSESSING over what I could or could not do. I had been on an emotional rollercoaster at times (just like the surgeon told me could possibly happen). I thank God I haven't/didn't use food for comfort like I would have in the past. So far my weightloss is slow and steady (3 weeks post op and still anticipating the dreaded stall though). On average I get in all my protein and water with some days slacking a lil on the water. From one day to the next sometimes I was happy then sad, laughing then wanting to cry, hopeful then depressed and full of anxiety, positive then negative, motivated then discouraged...etc. Just an all out pity party of "woe is me"...LOL!!! I had to keep reminding myself why I did this. I realized I have to take control because I determine my success or failure. When I look at old pics, reflect on my numerous past FAILED weight loss attempts since I was a teenager, or see that now some of the jeans/sweats I wore 3 weeks ago now fit a lot looser...I get my a$$ back on track. Reading posts from everyone else also helped keep me going. Therefore I BEG each of you, as we go back to our "normal lives" and for some return to work, don't forget your December Sleever Family and please stay in touch with your updates or just Hi! THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR ME!!!! THANKS EVERYONE AND I WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS!!!!

Awesome post!!!