sleeve 4 me

I forgot to respond to your last question...It's bizarre but for me when I really exercise I typically gain go figure. This year I really just said the heck with it and decided I need to get this body strong and healthy on the inside now! Losing the weight was super important but I always said I want to be thin and HEALTHY! Not thin and frail and unhealthy ...So alas, here I am. I was pretty much 144-145 for a looooooong time without this much exercise and NOW I'm finding myself holding at 148 and up to 149 a few times.

You are 100% correct! I would cut out all bad foods if necessary...I actually remember hitting 148 or 149 (can't remember) and got freaked out and ate 90% good and lost 4-5 lbs. in about 3 days...It's really finding the right balance. Thanks Diva!!!

I started drinking diet soda at about 10 months out ...but nothing like before.

Hi Nannie! I am going to the gym M-F working out 45 min a day. I told the trainer I wanted to get strong physically and that I didn't want to lose or gain...so I do weights first then cardio. Typically 30 minutes weights first and 15 minutes cardio afterwards. On Saturdays I do outdoor activities. For the most part it's been hiking. This Saturday I will do a 5 mile hike. Summer time it will be the beach for sure (boogie boarding). I hope I do not offend or make anyone angry with my next comments, please do not judge me, here it goes. I eat everything. And it's not just Protein, I eat Pasta several times a week, I think I've had it 4x this week (I know, I know, I know). Since hitting goal, I continued to lose and was trying to maintain and added more foods to my diet, and it worked. Here's what I had today...ummmmmm on second thought, I really don't want to go there after all. Let's just say I eat ALL foods and I have for most of my sleeve journey, except initially of course. I think what's worked for me personally is the sleeve restriction. For example today I was able to eat a lot more than I typically do. Some days 2-4 bites per meal and that's it, It just depends on sleevie. So again, for me portions have been the #1 key in my sleeve journey.

I had a terrible stomach burning pain when I came to...but as soon as the morphine kicked in, all was well. Giving birth was waaaaaaay worse pain wise. Also, I haven't heard of anyone else with the burning pain, just me. But I think it's better to expect the worst. I had not heard of anyone with any pain, so I was not mentally prepared. Best wishes and God speed

Cheers to all of you!!! Class of 2010 yayyyy!

WHOO HOO! AMAZING! CONGRATS!

Way to go!

Congrats! That's what it's all about!!!!

But again, it's a small price. No rolls, or bread sticks for me, but it's all good. I eat pasta several times a week, rice, and the other things I mentioned with no problems so it's alllll good

No what happens is that my sleevie actually hurts...I tried eating a roll before dinner and ouch! It was terrible. It just sits at the top of sleevie...so I just don't eat it.

Yes I can eat anything. White breads do not sit well, like rolls, or regular sliced white bread. What's funny is I can eat quesadillas though as well as pizza, and even a biscuit with egg, very interesting.

I drink a venti caramel frapaccino lite everyday. It does have protein in it. Not sure how much. Love it!

I have to wait 30 minutes after I eat to drink ...sometimes I have to choose, drink or eat LOL!!! It's worth it. I've been drinking and eating at the same time for basically all my life, so this is a huge adjustment. But again, worth it!

WAY TO GO!

Love your posts! I LOVE the P's and Q's...GOD help me with the C's LOL!!!

Way to go!!!!!!!! congrats!

WHOO HOO LOVE IT!!!!!!!