Ms skinniness

Wow, your friend can eat more than I do now. U are doing fine. We all go at our own pace and we end up skinny too! No worries so focus on ur accomplishments and marvel at all the NSV'S coming ur way!

Yayyyyy! I love these NSV's!

I told everyone. My best friend did not like it and two others told me I wasn't "that big." who were they trying to kid? This surgery is all about me and I share my truth with everyone. Management are just people and after all is done, it is forgotten. Snotty ppl can go straight to hell and hug the devil as far as I'm concerned. Congrats to all is VSG's! We rule !

Great job!

I love this question !

OMG! U look awestruck! Congrats!

OMG! U look so awesome'. U are a HERO to all of us!

Congrats! Keep it up.

Your loving smaller! Your eyes are able to open more due to less fatty tissue! U look amazing!

My experience is like fox ins. I am pretty close to goal (5 lbs) and eat more than 4 months ago. I look at the times I don't lose as plateaus also. If I eat healthy and appropriate portion sizes, I will do fabulously. If I eat crap, I will gain weight back. It is sole logic.

This is also seething I have experienced also. Ppl are telling me i getting tiny yet I haven't lost weight according to my scale. I'm learning to just go with the flow.

I had a piece of fried chicken and it tasted really good and went down fine. I have no urges for it again though. I really stay away from fried foods now and french fries just taste greasy to me. Potatoes turn to surgar anyways. Besides, I knew that I had to give up fried foods when I made a choice to have my surgery and I am totally embracing my decision. Feels so good to follow through.

Kimmy: I know that your Dad is smiling down on you right now and will always be in your heart!

It is so great not to be tied to food! Congrats and keep enjoying your Mondays all the other days to come! There are many great surprises coming your way!

I wouldn't drink the carbonated diet drinks from here on out. It's time to cut the cafeine so you have one less things to deal with. I have been a diet soda addict for years and stopped drinking them pre-opt (2 months in) due to the diet soda contributing to my hunger. No regrets, won't even take a sip now either! Did have to turn down a root beer float I was craving because of the carbonation and so happy I did.

Almost time to get a sound sleep and start your new journey! Sending healing energy your way.

My fear didn't hit until I was at the hospital, signed in and had time to think. I wanted to run so bad, but didn't. This is the best choice I could of made. I will be thinking positive healing thoughts and sending healing energy your way!!

When was the time you lost 20 lbs before surgery? It will happen and BTW, you really can't throw the towel in because the procedure is not reversible. So sit back, put the scale in the trash (LOL) and enjoy the ride. Focus on creating healthier eating habits with exercise. This is a life change. Measure your body and watch the inches disappear. You are doing great!

CW: 148.9 lbs GW: 145 lbs I am so struggling with getting the last 3.9 lbs but I will do it. I have a month to go so now is the time to focus. No more excuses, I must exercise and eat healthy. Let's Rock these Sleeves everyone!

Coops: Thank you so much. I pretty much am at goal I guess, I just have a lot of excess skin folds around the belly and sides that makes me think I have more weight to lose. I really want to lose just a couple more pounds where my bounce doesn't go above 145lbs. By right now, I weighted 148.9 lbs today. I really can't picture any fat rolls on your back side either. Maybe that's the same as my front rolls. Yep that would bug! You will get there my friend. Today I am focusing on just being me. Funeral stuff is over, and family is behind me (meaning in-laws). It is kind of sad though.

GT: you are doing great considering all the sh** you've been going through. Moving out of your house is an emotional ordeal and you have done great with your diet! you are a go getter and what's coming around the corner for you will be bigger and better!

Meg: Where's the unlady like message? LOL I love what you have said, it is so true. We are warriors! We are survivors! We need to eliminate the word "AFRAID." Lets conquer our fear and know that we can do anything we set our minds too. Yep! Let's do it!

This might be a good time to call your surgeon's office. They have a doctor on call that can help you. You are not the only one that gets tempted. So don't be embarrassed. It's a learning lesson. Ask you doc if you can drink some water 30 minute after.

I was eating pureed foods, yogurts, sf pudding, sf jello, anything that was soft. I at chicken soup broth also. That stage also lasted about 3 weeks.