Hi all, my surgery is on Tuesday 3/25. How are all the other March sleevers doing?

Edited March 23, 201412 yr by kimpossible80

Anyone else losing really slow? I'm down about 15 lbs since the surgery, and I'm 8 week's out. I stalled for about 4 weeks, and I think it finally lifted, but I won't know until I weight myself Monday.

I'm a slow loser too. But I know I am doing everything that needs to be done. During stalls I concentrate on NSV's to celebrate.

DEE

http://deekajungumbo.blogspot.com/2014/05/friday-weigh-in.html

Anyone else losing really slow? I'm down about 15 lbs since the surgery, and I'm 8 week's out. I stalled for about 4 weeks, and I think it finally lifted, but I won't know until I weight myself Monday.

Yes, me too! I had my surgery on 3/14 and am down 26 pounds since surgery. I spent a good 3-4 weeks in the 250's but the 40's seem to be coming off much quicker. Hang in there...I find that exercising even for only 30 minutes helped move things along.

NSV:

Zipped up a pair of size 16s today! I started out in a tight 22. Might wait until I lose another 10 lbs or so before I wear them out in public though as the muffin top is really bad (as you can tell!)

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

You're definitely right about the "getting into is not the same as fitting in to" that's for sure. Great job on your NSV!

NSV: Zipped up a pair of size 16s today! I started out in a tight 22. Might wait until I lose another 10 lbs or so before I wear them out in public though as the muffin top is really bad (as you can tell!)

I have been having fun trying on smaller sized clothing in stores but will not give in to actually buying them. Just enjoying the pleasure of taking pics in the fitting rooms.

I'm buying most of my things through yard sales & consignment shops for now. Buying new thing will be my awards for meeting GOAL

You're definitely right about the "getting into is not the same as fitting in to" that's for sure. Great job on your NSV!

I bought a size 18 yesterday and they look good. I'm down 50 pounds since month before surgery.

I feel like a normal person finally. I might be able to get into a 16 but I would look ridiculous.

I think that's my problem... I'm not getting enough protein!! Thanks for bringing that up!! Gonna need up the protein starting tomorrow!! Still in the soft foods.

Everybody, I truly believe that our protein intake today is not only vital to weight loss, but will be vital to avoid hair loss!!!! Solids make it much easier to get in the protein but I'm still boosting with one shake a day.

Everybody, I truly believe that our protein intake today is not only vital to weight loss, but will be vital to avoid hair loss!!!! Solids make it much easier to get in the protein but I'm still boosting with one shake a day.

So you are how far in? No hair loss? I'm having surgery in July and I've worried a bit about that.

My doc took me off protein shakes.. : ( but I have been and still am taking biotin chews I found at GNC and I haven't had any hair loss just normal shedding!

My doc took me off protein shakes.. : ( but I have been and still am taking biotin chews I found at GNC and I haven't had any hair loss just normal shedding!

How far in are you?

Why did your doctor take you off of the shakes?

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

I was wearing a size 20/22 before my sleeve on 3/28/2014.Now in pants I can fit into my size 18s and some of my 16s, and in shirts I can fit into size 14/16. I have not brought anything new yet I am waiting till I have absolutely nothing in my size to do that. But I am very excited for when I am ready to do that. My best friend is a personal stylist and is so ready to take me shopping. Shopping use to be the worst thing in the world for me but I am very excited to start shopping when time comes.

I have a had a big problem with family understanding what is going on. I recently went on a family trip to visit my brother and niece in Florida and of course I am limited on what I can eat. My aunt who was at the hospital with me the day of my surgery And my surgeon told her and my mom what was happening and everything. This hole trip she was continuously asking me did I eat what can I eat what you gonna eat why you not eating that is all you gonna eat? It became very annoying by the 3rd day and I started to get very frustrated. Every time she asked I explained to her again and again no I cant eat that I am fine no that is fried cant have that don't worry I am good. I just feel like this is why I didnt tell every one about my sleeve cause I just hate explaining myself and why I eat or maybe dont eat the way I do. Does anyone else have this problem and if so how do you deal with this? Cause it is really starting to get to me.