peacequeen

I pray that you don't have a leak, hope to hear from you soon. God bless...

I'm having issues as I'm losing weight..the sagging skin on my stomach and arms look horrible. I'm doing crunches for my tummy and weights for the arms..I'm just not seeing myself in a positive way and I'm working so hard at it. Nothing seems to be lifting. My body looks like it's melting..literally. I can't say I would want to sport short tops, bikinis,,lingerie or anything that would show my stomach or arms. I know it's about my health but I think mentally it's having an effect on me. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to afford surgery to fix this. Does anyone else feel this way?

I'd love a nice pair of black leather boots but would also like to wear short sleeved tshirts and shorts.

I have a list of medical problems but the toughest is myasthenia gravis. Does anyone else here have a muscle disease? I'm looking for a buddy who has similar problems that I can discuss excercise with.

Excercise is very hard but once the weight starts coming of,,it does get easier. I'm looking for different excercises besides walking and swimming,,if anyone has any ideas.

I'm 11 weeks out, I've lost 43 pounds and 2 sizes in tops and 1 size in pants. I had some complications so 13 pounds of that, I had to lose twice. I can do fast paced walking..haven't done in years. I'm sleeping better, more motivated,,etc. You have to look at the little things,,the nsv's (non scale victories) How much have you lost? If your clothes are fitting looser, you are probably losing inches!

I cheat weighing throughout the week,,I'm so afraid I will lose track so I have to do it. I still want to check in with the Satuday weigh in though. It actually gives me something to look forward to whether I lose or not. There is so much encouragement here and it helps to be accountable!

What a way to start off my weekend,,I'm so happy! I couldn't believe it when I stepped on the scale and it stopped at 255! That's down from 260.4 for a loss of 5.4 pounds this week!!!!! I'm so excited Finally things are moving in the right direction again.

Gosh, I hope she doesn't mind me doing this but not everyone reads personal statuses. Sleeve 4 me has always been an encourager and a ray of light on these boards and she's going to have cardiac stress tests tomorrow. Let's band together and send prayers and best wishes for her. I'm sure she needs comforting right now and we are like a family,,so let's be there for our sleeve sister.

Thank you so much for taking the time to post all of this. I really appreciate it! There's so much great info here

A nature photo shoot. It takes me away to another world and food is the last thing on my mind..just wish I could do it more often.

Exactly the way I feel..you've put it into words. Gosh I thought I was the only one who felt this way. I just went on a mini vacation with my sons and we had to eat out the whole time we were there,,it was very difficult for me. I really didn't want to ask the boys to share with me (even though one offered once) so I'd buy off the menu for myself and there would be so much left over,,and then I felt like I over ate and hated the way I felt,,physically and mentally. I felt a little like I did pre sleeve..I hate that feeling of guilt, shame and feeling stuffed. I either threw up or felt like I would everytime I ate. I'm not too good at the sleeve life yet,,I'm trying but it's so hard,,kind of depressing. I'm usually an up beat person but I'm feeling more and more down everyday..or maybe I won't feel this way tomorrow. The mood swings are getting to me. I sound like a mad woman to my family and probably to you all as you read my post.

You can do it!!!!!!!!

I'd love to have a list of your foods! Congrats on your success!

You look awesome and doing great! Love your dress

Maybe I am jealous,,I don't know. I am disabled so I can no longer work..that is tough luck. You say very hurtful things,,why? I mean,,what is your point in being here? Do you want help or do you already have all the answers to your own questions?

I was on vacation for 4 days this week..just got home so not a big loss for me. 260.4 down from 260.8...better than nothing,,I can't believe I didn't gain.