peacequeen

Not perfect but my attitude has changed a great deal. I'm more positive and happy.

fluffy you are doing awesome,,I'm so happy for you!!!!

I don't know why you are going through what you are but I know it's so hard to live out of a suitcase let alone try to watch what your eating. Be easy on yourself and now that you are aware, just try to take baby steps and get back on track. 50 pounds is awesome,,you're doing really great!

You have to admit,,you do look amazing,,even though you are a GORGEOUS girl before and after the weight loss.

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

So sorry to hear all you have gone through but so glad it wasn't a leak. Like the others, I'm curious to know how you are doing now. (((hugs)))

I'm so happy for you and you look so pretty! Congrats!

I'm only 8.5 weeks out. Here's my current top 10. 1.*blushing* I'm so happy I can reach everything in the bathroom. 2. I can lift my grandbabies without straining or having someone set them in my lap. 3.Sex is getting better 4.I can see my face again. 5.I worked up a jog on the treadmill. 6.I'm sweating due to excercise instead of just sweating. 7.Got rid of some big bloomers. 8.My husband can wrap his arms around my waist. 9.I'm wearing jeans. 10.I don't have to scoot the seat back to get in my car.

That's a great NSV! Congrats,,that must feel so awesome!!

I'm sorry, I forgot,,,yes it's fixable. My leak was small and it was due to an area at the top of my stomach where stapling was missed. I was put on tpn (total parenteral nutrition..no food or liquids at all) right away and continued it for over 3 weeks. 9 days in ICU and the rest of the time, at home. It wasn't the greatest experience,,I thought since I wasn't eating or drinking that I would lose weight but I gained 13 pounds that I had already lost so I had to lose that weight twice. It was a long complicated and drawn out process but I am doing much better now.

I know several people here, including myself, that have had a leak and we had some of the same symptoms but our experiences were all different. I had nausea, fever, pain in my left shoulder..those were the main symptoms that I had. There's been quite a few posts about this topic if you want to try a search to get more info. A leak can be fatal if left untreated. I caught on pretty early. That's why it's important to pay attention to your body after surgery and if something doesn't feel right, call your doctor right away.

Thanks yall. I excercise everyday..I'm brisk walking up to a jog on the treadmill, sometimes go for walks outdoors, working out on the home gym and doing floor excercises. I eat what I like but in small amounts. I know there are things I need to improve on but I just thought since my eating habits have changed drastically that more weight would come off. Maybe with the excercise I'm gaining some muscle..I'll take that.

If you have unusual symptoms or things just don't feel right,,call your doctor. Although vst is very helpful and has lots of knowledge, don't come to the forums for answers because you could have something serious going on and wasting valuable time.

260.8,,,I didn't even lose a pound this week. I'm just a little frustrated because I'm only a little over 8 weeks out. I've never really had that large drop in weight except before I was sleeved on the pre op diet.

I've had to add more excercise in to break my stall. Brisk walking is great. I'm also trying to watch what I eat. I don't eat alot but have made some bad choices on what I was eating,,makes a big difference.

I cheat on food choices more than I care to admit and it's slowing my weight loss down,,I'll throw my own flame,,,Shame on me! (seriously)

One thing I have always and still struggle with is that I will dress up, makeup on, hair done..feeling so good about myself but then when I get to where I'm going,,I feel very insecure and not so pretty. I've done this since I was young and thinner and as my larger self. I don't know why. Does anyone else do this and do you have any suggestions as to how I can stop that?

Where is the Thursday post?

Insist on that leak test. Fever was the first symptom I had. You may have a leak and it not show on the test due to swelling. I believe mememe said she laid down and her leak showed up only then. Don't be afraid to make suggestions to find out if you have a leak. I personally don't think you should travel while you have that fever. The 101 temp is high, in my opinion. Make sure they check you thoroughly since you are out of country. Once you leave you will be on your own unless you have made arrangements for a doctor here in the US. Best of luck, prayers are going out to you!

hahahaha..Pookey,,you are hilarious!

Push ups and tricep kickbacks..here's a video: tip..when doing kickbacks..squeeze your arm tight as you lift the weight and keep your arm as close to your body as possible.