Nacol

I went in for my normal check up n the Dr was like your legs decreased so much we had to check our measurements 3 times! So I have been instructed to not buy the expensive compression stockings for now...just using OTC socks considering all the weight loss. I'm doing great. I only pump my legs once a day for an hour rather than morning/night.

My progress is 9/21/12 surgery weight 225 Current weight 168! I have noticed that I can eat more sometimes...just depends on the food of course. My energy has really picked up n I'm just so Happy n Excited about my progress so far.

My updates: 9/21 Surgery wt 225 Current wt 175 I had like a two week stall right before the cruise. One week after the cruise I lost 3.8 in a week. YEAH...even went on a 5 day cruise and lost weight (could be because i simply couldn't eat AND I was in the gym at 0630 w 2 other peeps on a ship w over 3000 guests). Just had to share!

Agree wholeheartedly!

Go for it! Life is short. Why not be happy? I strongly believe at this point it is all about us; we have come to far. Moms have needs too ya know.

nacol2012

I have fuzzy socks I wear to bed now...yes, I too am always cold, but I was always cold before the surgery. However, I have noticed that when I go to the gym, I don't sweat much. Oh and I have nightly green tea or cider or hot chocolate.

First, my hospital (West Houston) is having a Bariatric Holiday Ball this week and it's formal. Second, I went to Macy's and shopped in the non plus size area for the first time in I don't know when...I came out w a $110 dress discounted to $20 which is a size 12 (been a long time). I am finally starting to get it...my mind (force of habit) makes me gravitate to the plus section. I am now making an effort to try the smaller sizes. Just excited to be in a smaller size!!

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving/Turkey Day! This will truly be a new experience for me...no stuffing my mouth today. Hubby says he is gonna prepare a small sampler plate for me. I look at all the food that is prepared/being prepared and wonder how did I ever take it all in. I am thankful knowing there is no way I will overeat today!

I have Fed BCBS. I went in for my preop set to get the lap band. After discussing w dr I changed to the sleeve. Ins simply changed the approval code to the sleeve was told once I'm approved I was approved for any of the WLS. I still had my surgery the next week as planned. No biggie at all for me.

I'm 5'2 started at 228 and am now 193; sleeve date 9/21. My goal is to get to 135 within a year or so...reclaim that teenage body . Anything is possible, right?

My Doc is making me wait 2 months before going back to my Trainer. I'm so looking forward to a 25 min session of gettin my a** handed to me. I truly Njoy the feeling I get afterwards. I think I will be better now w a few pounds off since I last worked our w him but I know I'm gonna b so rusty...that I don't look forward to.

Hi all. Since the surgery I've lost 17lbs. Getting all the protein/water is a day by day thing for me...some r better than others. I have been cleared for solids and am slowly getting over this mind thing holding me back.

Welcome to the group. It seems things get better w time...

I would just like to say thank you to my sleeve and my sleeve sistas for all the support thus far. I reached 100derland today!!! Can you see me doin the happy dance??

Oh no, I didnt' lose 100 lbs in a month. I meant I am now in the 100s meaning I stepped on the scale and it didn't say 2**!

Congrats! I hate shopping but I think I will learn to like it more now...

Not sure if it's too late but I highly recommend Dr. Christopher Reilly of West Houston Hospital.

Congrats!! To new beginnings...

Thanks All! Surgery was 9/21/12.

Congrats!! I finally made it to 100derland today as well!!

Count me in. Currently at 202.8 By Thanksgiving I will be @ 190ish.

Not one bit of a regret. I am lovin my sleeve. I know some people have gone so far as to name it n I think that says a lot. Like the other poster said I have accomplished more in a few weeks than I ever did in years.

My doc advised against protein bars said most become like candy bars for us...