Just was approved! Can't wait!

Any May sleevers want to support each other??

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On 06/20/2018 at 14:14, BajanSleeve said:

@moondoggie1983 Thanks I woke up today 3 lbs lighter so my stall has broken. I am celebrating being in the 260's! It seems unreal that only 3 1/2 weeks ago I was 298 lbs.

I am working on upping my liquids, I know it helps with the weight loss. There is where I put all my Protein too. 3 scoops of protein at 30G per scoop so I HAVE to drink it and not waste the expensive Protein Powder.

No problem! I stalled for 10 days and was really down/frustrated about it. Now I’m 5 down in a week. Nuts! I’m between my 800-1000 calories a day now and I’m getting my protein from food as a whole. My program doesn’t want us using very much protein powder or shakes long term. I still put a shake in my diet once in a while, but I’m hardly using my powder. The best thing I’ve found so far are these turkey burgers that have 35g of protein in each one! One lasts about a meal and then a snack. Or 2 meals depending on how I’m eating that day. Add 2 pieces of cheese and there’s another 10 more grams of protein. Good stuff! I never get anywhere near the 90g but I usually get about 70-75. Most days I get at least 50 oz of fluids, but I too still struggle there. I think it’s because I was diabetic and always thirsty before, but now I’m not. I have to make a conscious effort to remind myself to take a drink.
As for celebrating, I’m right there with you! I mean I was 311 lbs 14 months ago! I can’t believe I’m in the 220’s and so close to being a full 100 lbs lighter!!! Insane! I know I’m going to totally lose my sh*t when I hit 211. ?
I can hardly believe we’re doing so great!! Keep me posted on how you’re doing! I really look forward to seeing your successes and celebrating with you!

@moondoggie1983 That is a really good thing - not really on protein powder because it makes you very conscious on reading labels and getting to understand your nutrition. I need to start doing that myself. Fortunately I LOVE cheese too. I buy the string cheese in the individual packages so I know the calories and nutritional info exactly.

I00 lbs is amazing!!! Throw a party I am planning on a big celebration when I do. Thanks for the encouragement

Hello All,

I am a little over 5 weeks out and 30 lbs. down. I am 12 lbs. away from Onederland which I am very excited about. Some of my clothes are starting to fit big and most of my clothes are just starting to fit comfortably. This surgery has been a big confidence booster. I am feeling a bit tired but I attribute the fatigue to my lack of protein. I'm in my soft foods stage now so I'm going to try protein bars because I'm tired of protein shakes. Mentally, cravings and hunger are getting easier. I'm really happy for everyone, this was the best decision we could've made for ourselves.

7 minutes ago, dede1118 said:

Hello All,

I am a little over 5 weeks out and 30 lbs. down. I am 12 lbs. away from Onederland which I am very excited about. Some of my clothes are starting to fit big and most of my clothes are just starting to fit comfortably. This surgery has been a big confidence booster. I am feeling a bit tired but I attribute the fatigue to my lack of Protein. I'm in my soft foods stage now so I'm going to try Protein Bars because I'm tired of Protein Shakes. Mentally, cravings and hunger are getting easier. I'm really happy for everyone, this was the best decision we could've made for ourselves.

I have to agree it is the best decision we’ve made !! Congrats on the weight loss!! Your doing great

I know its an old thread but im feeling pretty proud right now I've managed to be down 48 whole pounds since the sleeve on 5/15 !

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On 06/22/2018 at 16:00, lorax said:

I know its an old thread but im feeling pretty proud right now I've managed to be down 48 whole pounds since the sleeve on 5/15 !

That’s awesome!! I had surgery May 7. I was 358 surgery day, 8 pounds higher the day I left the hospital, I guess from fluid and gas...today I was 322.

Everyone's body is different, you are rocking it at your own pace congrats lady !

On 06/22/2018 at 16:08, lorax said:

Everyone's body is different, you are rocking it at your own pace congrats lady !

Thank you!!!

2 months, 23 days since surgery. Life is really getting back to normal now. 41kg down from my January 2018 weight and 24.2kg down since surgery. Just dropped under 115 for the first time in years! Still, a long way to go from my goal but i'm getting there.

17 hours ago, ivastic said:

2 months, 23 days since surgery. Life is really getting back to normal now. 41kg down from my January 2018 weight and 24.2kg down since surgery. Just dropped under 115 for the first time in years! Still, a long way to go from my goal but i'm getting there.

Heyyyyyyyyyy what a difference!! isn't it so encouraging? my face looks like a different face too. yuh look handsome man. Keep it up

On 7/26/2018 at 8:46 PM, ivastic said:

2 months, 23 days since surgery. Life is really getting back to normal now. 41kg down from my January 2018 weight and 24.2kg down since surgery. Just dropped under 115 for the first time in years! Still, a long way to go from my goal but i'm getting there.

Awesome! Next you could even shave off the beard and your friends won't recognize you!

Still chugging along ok over here. Had to go shopping for a whole new spring/summer wardrobe last week (cheap stuff from k-mart / best and less since I'm only going to need it one season) because I'm now a size 16 and all my old summer clothes were size 22-26. Once I get to size 12-14 I can also start raiding my little sister's and my mum's wardrobes

Down to 86.8kg this morning.

Looking fabulous @taoz! I’m buying fall clothes now which is awesome :) my favorite season! I mts so much cheaper though since I can buy from regular stores. $25 bucks at NY&C vs $70 at LB or Torrid is definitely nice!!!

Ill be 6 months PO in a couple of days.

Total lost 58kg, total loss since surgery 40kg ; still loosing, albeit slowing, but still going down everyweek which is the goal. Officially under 100kg now as well which was a huge milestone for me

How are we all doing May sleevers?

I have had a bit of a stall the last two weeks but got on the scales today and have lost almost 2lbs so breathing a bit easier today!

I was a bit scared because I read a post on here about a lady that got to 6 months and then her weight just stopped dead and she lost nothing more, even though she was over a year out, scary!

I have been slacking a little bit with my drinking and getting protein in, I really need to keep my focus as although I feel fabulous losing 74lbs so far, its not where I want to be. Onwards and upwards with renewed determination!