kdippy

Ok, so now that you know this is a bad time for you, you need to set out your vitamins, and your protien shakes. Get some healthy things to munch on. I love those Special K chips, for munching. Get out of the house and walk. I had my surgery in 12/12/11 and I've lost 62 pounds, I finally got into the 100's lol at 198. I live in Michigan too, and this time of the year is stressful. Good luck to you. God Bless

I'm feeling the same way. I have lot's of hair, and I haven't heard of anyone going totally bald. I will have to try the zinc, and bio stuff. I had my surgery on 12/12/11 and I have lost 62 pounds. start weight was 260 and now I'm at 198. I'm loving it. God Bless.

Oh goodness, yeah, I ran into that same thing, with a good friend of mine. I think, they don't want to remember, they had the same thing. Maybe they want to think, that they have always been thin. Don't know. All I do know, is changing is your choice, I always want to be caring, and happy, cause that's who I've always been. I'm the one with the big smile.

How are things going for you? I'm 4 month out, and things are great, except for the hair loss, thank God, I have thick hair. I hope all is well.

I have never liked exercise, and still don't, but I started riding my bike about a month ago, and I love it. I ride almost everynight, and I'm at 13 miles per ride. I even bought a pair of biking shorts yesterday. I could see between my legs, that have always rubbed together. lol starting weight 260 12/12/11 surgery 4/12/12 4 month loss 62 goal 150 48 to go.

Wow that is alot. My total came to about $55,000, I had a few problems, but my insurance took care of it all. I hope they do the same for the tummy tuck.

I was sleaved on 12/12/11 and I weighed 261. Today the scale said 199. I'm doing great, but I have noticed my hair is falling out. Any tips?

Thanks everyone. I hear that people with thick hair, seem to notice it the most, and I do have thick hair, but I have to admit, I'm scared to lose it. I guess I never saw anyone post that they went bald from having the sleeve. So I guess we just sit back and let it weed itself out. lol Again, thanks everyone, and remember, bald is beautiful.

I remember the list of foods, that I could never have again, one was corn. I have talked to others that say, they corn all the time. How about anyone else. The other was no coconut. Now I can see, that is a tuff to digest food. Has anyone eaten coconut? I just started eating my first salads, I'm 3 month 2 weeks out. 260 sleeved 12/12/11 202 today -58

That is great, I'm so happy for you. I had my surgery 3 month and 2 weeks ago, and I have never looked back. I have felt great ever since. I weighed 260 and now I'm at 200. So I have so much to be happy for. I love being a women again, that is able to go to the store and pick clothes off the regular size rack. I always felt so ashamed going to the big size stores, that was just me. Last year, I went on a cruise, and the bathing suit looked more like a big ugly dress, that I was wearing, I get to go on that same cruise next week, and my bathing suit is a size med. this year, and it is cute and hot looking. So excited. So I think if your feeling great now, you will continue to have a great outcome.

I have smoked for 40 years, yes I started at 13, so smoking a pack a cigerettes a day, will not let you run races or ride long distance on a bike. Well because of the surgery, not allowing you to smoke, I had to quit, thinking, as soon as I have this surgery, I will start back to smoking the day after, well I didn't and so I quit labor day weekend, and that was almost 6 months ago. I rode my bike yesterday 10 miles, and felt great, in fact, I can't wait to get off work today, so I can do it again. I have so much happiness, inside me, that I can't remember the last time I frowned, oh yeah, the day before surgery. God Bless all my fellow sleevers, I hope all is going good with you all. Kathy

Same as all the others. Wish I would have done it sooner, but never even heard about it. sleeved 12/12/11 starting weight 260 todays weight 205 that is -55 half way mark 55 to target

I'm eating the wrong things, and I have stopped exercising. I don't eat much, but what I do eat is not that good for you. I work full time, but I dont get on the tread mill, or anything. I've lost 50 pounds, and that has been for a good week now. I didn't think this would happen to me. I had my surgery on 12/12/11, not quite 3 months. I was doing good, up until last week. We have no power and have been living in a hotel, eating at resterants, and stressed to the max. I hope our power is restored today, but it could be another week. thanks for letting me share. God Bless, and I know I need to suck it up, and be glad that we still have a home. . Kathy

Thanks so much, you all really did help me. We had a bad winter storm, dropping 2 feet of snow on us, breaking so many trees, and power lines. As of right now, power is still out. Another night in the hotel. Thanks again for the tips, your right, I will look at the menu differently.

wow, I would like to know, the answer to that too, I'm going out to a very special party tomorrow night, and would love a sip of something grown up, but I'm only a little over two months out, and I most likly will sip water, but boo whoo, I want to chill for the night too, lol

Great Job! I too, have just gotten into a size 16, and xl shirts. I went threw all of my stuff, and got rid of all the 2x and size 20 pants. All thats in my closet now is size 16 and xl, normal sizes. I was sleeved 12/12/11 and have lost 50 pounds, I have 50 more to go, and I love to spot a person, that I don't know, that looks like they can use some help, and than ask them if they would like a couple of bags of clothes, some with tags still on, and they almost always start to cry, thats my little pay it forward.

Kathy D, this is to you from Kathy D. lol I too am older, at 53, and I too did this for my self. I'm 50 pounds down, but only 2 1/2 months out of surgery. Wow what a feeling. I was wanting to retire, from teaching in a couple years, but now, I'm ready to continue for more. I love, the new me, and can't wait to see, the newer me, in another few month. I just want to say, good for you. Talk soon. Kathy Dipzinski

Im so happy that your going home, and I hope that everything keeps going good for you. God Bless. Kathy

That just sounds like way too much, at this time. I'm two months out, and can't eat a 1/2 cup. Try to slow down, and try just 1/4 cup for now, and see if it still feels tight. Good luck to you. Sleeved 12/12/11 beginning weight 260 today 215 -45

Wow, I'm so happy that I did the sleeve, when I did. I'm 53 and to hear co workers, saying that me, I'm looking hot, and really meaning it, who would have thought? I just want to say, I haven't felt this good in many years. I slipped on a pair a tight size 16 jeans this morning, and they are loose. Love it, love it. I'm so excited, to redescover my self. I still have about 50 more to go, but, with 45 gone, whats another 50? What a great day to be alive. love to all. Kathy sleeved 12/12/11 Dr. Nizzi Traverse City, Mi. weight 260 today 215

I'm happy things are working out for you, I really enjoyed and laughed while reading your blog, keep your spirts high, and you will do great. Kathy sleeved 12/12/11 260 now 215 -45

Oh honey, you sound like you went through alot more, than you should have. I will be sending prayers your way. Stay strong, and we care. Kathy :Angel_anim:

Oh, I think some people are trying to eat faster than their body can handle. Keep doing the broth and yogart. You may just be alittle behind on what others could and were able to eat at this time. Prayers coming your way. I hope that you find a protien, that you can drink, because that is so important.

Good Luck to you, just think next year, on Valentines Day, you will be so much happier, and can go out for a wonderful Valentines Dinner. I had my surgery, between thanksgiving and Christmas, so while everyone else in the world was eating for the holiday season, I was post diet and then liquids. You will do just great. Sleeve 12/12/2011 weight 260 2 months -43 today 217

I say go ahead and eat it, see if it works for you. Just to change up the flavors we get is worth it. If it dosent work, don't do it again, and if it does, try not to over do it. Good luck. Kathy