sarahh1828

Hello. I have been sleeved for 4 months. I have lost 70lbs. and have lost 10 sizes(22 to a tight 12!). I need some motivation. I have not lost a lb. since Christmas. I have lost a size. I would just like to see that number on the scale go down. I have taken a good look at what I was eating, and adjusted (about 2 weeks ago) still no numbers lost. I just need to borrow someone else's positive energy right now, because I'm afraid that this is where my body wants to stay.

Thank you so much! I am hoping to concieve around 1 year out, so next August. Any tips you can give to help sway for a girl? I have an amazing little boy, and want a girl.

The new thinking is that an acidic environment inside favors girls, and will kill off the Y sperm. I don't know if it's true, and the studies they have conducted don't contain enough data for me, which is why I was curious. lol. I mean the majority of us have been on the "girl diet" unknowingly. So if the majority of post-VSG patients conceived girls, then I might take this a little more seriously.

I've been reading up on the supposed girl or boy diet for conception. The girl diet seemed similar to how most of us eat. A diet low in red meat, high in calcium, low in carbs, high in protein.... So I was wondering...how many of you had girls? How many had boys? Thanks Sarah

I never imagined the day that I got sleeved that this would really work for me, I thought that I would be the one person that would fail my surgery. I am so proud of my success. My only advice would be to find a good protein that you can handle, and stick to it. I slacked off on my protein for a few weeks, and have been at a stall because of it(still getting in 70grams of protein, but I lose better if I get 80). Also, don't forget to enjoy the journey.

I love my sleeve! I was sleeved September 17,2001. I was a size 22 the day of surgery, and 251lbs. Now, almost 4 months post-sleeve I weigh 188, and am a regular(not wide) size 14. I am so happy that I did this for myself. My energy has skyrocketed, my sex life is better(wasn't bad before, but definately better), I can chase my son at the park and not get winded. I love this, and the chance it has given me at a new life. I have had no complications, and can eat pretty much anything, just in much smaller amounts than before.

Just ignore MFP. It does the same to me, it makes me laugh every timme. I'm around 2 months out, and am barely getting in 700 calories, and that's if I drink two protein shakes. Have you tried cauliflower lately? Sounds yummy and not green. lol. Don't know if you can find any right now. Maybe a squash?

As suggested I would bring some type of protein powder with you. Don't drink the tap water, only drink water labels you recognise. I got food poisoning last time I went to Thailand. lol. I would also suggest beef jerky or nuts(you can buy them there no problem) to bring with you when you are on outings. I don't know about everyone else, but my tummy feels empty every 2.5-3hrs, and having some small quick protein source with me helps(I tend to get pissy when hungry).

September 17th 2011, down 50lbs so far!

I haven't taken any full body shots yet, I don't think I will until I'm under 200. But here's my sexy victorian era vampire costume picture:) I love this thread!!

I have been following your pregnancy journey like everyone else, and just wanted to say Congratulations!! She's going to be here in a few weeks!! Hope you're both still doing fabulous, and your platelets are up. Keeping you both in my prayers Sarah

Ok... let's get this started!!! I was just sleeved, so am going to be super optimistic. SN.........................SW........CW........GW Sarahh1828 251 226 199 I'm hoping new sleevie status will boost me to a 27 lb. loss before the dreaded 3 wk. stall hits.