ranchersdaughter

I "undergrew" my supply of jeans, so I'm wearing a pair of the hubbies "34 x 34"'s today! Woot Woot!!!! I also recommend the thrift stores and consignment shops!!! I've been a long time shopper at those for years.....to the point that when I have to pay retail prices it gives me sticker shock!!!!!!! OH! And before I forget...some of these forums actually have sections specifically for us "Losers" to clothes swap!!!!! Might check that out too!!

How far out from surgery you are what percentage have you lost? I'm 5 weeks 4 days post op. I weighed 211 pre-op and have lost 37 lbs. I have no idea what the percentages are. My goal weight is 125. How many times a day are you eating? 2 oz, 4- 6 times a day, so anywhere between 8-12 or 14 oz a day. What kind of supplements are you taking? Types and Brands Generic Prenatal Chewable Vitamins, Vitamin D3 2000 iu, B Complex, Biotin, Generic Acid Reducer How much Protein are you supposed to be getting and how much are you actually getting in daily and what are your sources of protein (brands of shakes etc), I usually get in between 80g - 100g a day, I use protein shots, Protein Shakes from GNC, and all high protein meats, fish and greek yogurt. I also add unflavored Protein powder to just about everything I can think of. How much Water you are actually getting down each day Between 40oz to 70oz a day. It varies depending on how full I feel after eating. What is your exercise routine, type of exercise, and how often. I usually walk about 2-3 miles a day, every day. How is your energy level? My energy level is high, and I contribute it to the fact that I feel like I can actually move again since losing a few lbs.

Same height here and have NEVER, even in high school, been able to wear smaller than a size 7. Some women are just so DAGNABITALL lucky! FANTASTIC job on your success!!!!!!!!!

If and when my husband and I become employed again, my makeover gift to myself is going to be to go to Zumba classes! I was walking, and then the New Mexico Wind started blowing and it hasn't been below 40 mph for weeks. After the first week of eating lb after lb of sand and digging it out of every crevice and crease on my body, I shucked the walking. I am a very athletic person, and I think Zumba will be my forte to toning, tightening and trimming up while I lose weight and after. Then maybe I'll consider a new wardrobe...since I vowed I wasn't going to buy new clothes til I reach goal! (Well, maybe I'll hit a resale shop or 2 so I don't look like a HoBo the ENTIRE time LOL....)

Seems a few of us are suffering from that strange disease....... "noassatall"!! Congrats to all of you! To the knee sufferer, my hubby has bad knees from football.......he sleeps with a pillow between them. Might try that!

I agree with the post surgery swelling. Give your poor body a chance to recooperate. Try not to feel like you should have woken up from surgery all of a sudden "skinny". I'm 33 days post op. I was on a 2 week stall, then I gained 5 lbs, started my period and turned into overweight psycho lady. That was last week. Woke up this morning and have lost 6lbs!!! Don't stress over a lb. Don't even stress about 10 lbs!!!! Stress causes weight gain! The best advice I can give you is to stick to your surgeons post op plan and walk walk walk walk. It gets better!!! I promise.

I bought the zero fat plain Greek yogurt, I add one scoop of chocolate flavored protein powder to about 1/2 a cup of yogurt. It tastes like chocolate pudding just not as sweet!!! It's my fav!!!! and I'm sure it would taste great with different flavors of protein powder. Not only that, but its low carb and helps me almost double my protein intake!!! Hope this helps a little!

Um....I'm not jumping on you, but don't let that GI doc make decisions for you when he hasn't even examined you yet! I'd get on that phone and insist that he see you ASAP!!!!!!! This is your life you're talking about here!! Call your surgeon if you have to! Your surgeon might not even be aware that the GI dr. changed the date! If you are feeling that weak, definitely go back and get checked out again. Your health is what is important above all else.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to finally be able to have control over food, rather than food controlling me. I'm thankful for being allowed an opportunity to concentrate on things more important than guilt, weight and health.......I can now concentrate more on God, Family and Life!!!! (This was something that just snuck up on me and it's FABULOUS!!!!!) I wasn't aware of how obsessed I was about the other things before!!! I'm thankful for my husband who has supported me 100% and loves me no matter what I look like, and who has even started his own self imposed weight loss because he wants to feel as good as I do! I'm thankful for my WLS because not only is my husband making good changes for himself, but my father in law is striving harder to eat right as well and has lost 8 lbs and hoping to get off of his diabetic meds eventually. I never thought that my decision would have such a positive effect on the people around me. Again, this was a side effect I never even dreamed of before surgery that in the aftermath is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I thank God every day for this gift!!!!!

That's INCREDIBLE!!!!! I'm so proud of you and you have no idea how uplifting it is to hear you share with us!!!! I Booty danced about the first lb I lost.....so there's NO SHAME, gal, NO SHAME! hehe! Keep up the great work!!!!

Caley, Don't get discouraged!!! I lost 12 lbs on the preop diet and the rest was in the first week after surgery. Since then it had been 1 lb here or there. I just figure our bodies are adjusting to the drastic changes....and while we may not be showing lb loss I KNOW I'm losing inches and I'm willing to bet you are too!!! That is awesome to hear about Coy!!! Men have it so easy!! LOL!! Keep your chin up and I'll put you in my prayers! Than you for your support my sleeve sister!!!

Here I sit on day 26 after my sleeve surgery. Ever have one of those days where nothing goes right...your shoelace breaks beyond the eyelet so you can't even quick fix it with a knot? ....the car door blows shut on your shin? ....the coffee maker decides to spew coffee grounds everywhere? ....the scale says you gained 3 lbs? I've been having one of those weeks. I'm getting acid reflux for the first time in my life. I can eat 1 or 2 bites, it sticks in my throat and comes back up shortly thereafter. I started Prilosec OTC to see if that helps....(just what I wanted....ANOTHER pill to swallow). My husband and I got laid off of work yesterday. My kids, who live with their dad in TX, haven't called in ages. As if that wasn't bad enough, I've lost 30 lbs (and before you jump on me, YES I'M ECSTATIC ABOUT THAT!), but today I was rubbing my scars with the daily Vitamin E and cocoa butter and what do I see looking back at me from the mirror? The Saggy Baggy Elephant! Complete with Bingo Wings, Turkey Neck, Buns of Silly Putty, Boob Sacks and Thigh Bags! Is THAT me????? Ok, Ok, so I'll be honest, I KNEW this was going to happen.......JUST LIKE EVERY TIME BEFORE. I've gained and lost the same weight so many times..... I have stretch marks, some that are literally over an inch wide and 4 inches long on my stomach and hips and thighs. I have that thin skin on my stomach that doesn't really fold, but more like "crinkles"? My inner thighs are the same way. Empty Thigh Bags. I officially have Turkey Neck, though it looks more like PELICAN CHIN!!!! I could fit a good sized fish in there!!! Bingo Wings......Need I explain? I lifted my arm to point something out to the hubby yesterday and my underarm slapped me in the nose. (Gotta love the Wind in New Mexico! HAHA!) Buns of Silly Putty.....I sat on a blanket and the design impression stayed there for 3 days. (it's worse than panty lines! haha!). Boob Sacks......Well, I don't have the boobs anymore, but I still have the sacks they came in.... All in all, I look like the Saggy Baggy Elephant , and my attitude resembles that of the Poky Little Puppy. Maybe this is just 3 1/2 weeks post surgery depression, because I felt REALLY good up to this point!!! Anyone have any suggestions that might help me out of my FUNK?? Or just a good book to read???? Hehe! Hope everyone got a smile out of this! I'm trying very hard to keep the ol' PELICAN CHIN up!!!!! Lol! Holla back ya'll! Christal

You guys and gals are terrific!!! Such great ideas and support! I couldn't do it without all of you!!! So we look like Sharpei puppies for a while....so what!!! I'll just warn the people behind me in roller coaster....."caution, flapping skin ahead...and no dogs were harmed in the making of this body!" Yall are truly the bestest!!!

Renee, I hoped that most would find the tongue in cheek humor in my post. Im sorry that you missed the fact that its not my appearance that has me down. My appearance is the humorous part compared to the fact that my husband and I both lost our jobs on the same day, and etc. So rather than whine and cry about things that just are....I tried to take a lighter look at things. I pray that we all get our health back, but we can still enjoy a Little Golden Storybook while we work on it! Thank you for your opinion!

I'm so glad to hear things went well for you and you overcame your fears! Congratulations and welcome to "Days of our Sleeves"......hehe! Christal