☠carolinagirl☠

what is your doctor doing to help fix these issues? seems to me, losing weight would HELP with these issues.

i dont have any tips or tricks, i just know that after losing 100 pounds, i have more energy...less weight to carry around...talk about a load off... i also feed my body alot of protein/veggie and fruits and my body just is more (on the ready to do).....keeping time with the song walking on sunshine.....

this is what you did and why you ARE a success today, 1 year later:

think positive.....what if it is approved first time? it just may happen...sending nothing but good vibes your way

my only tip is to keep doing what you are doing. even though the scale may not be moving like you want, if you are doing all the right things, its working. def use your clothes being too big or inches lost as a huge motivator. you are a success story.

what a great feeling to go from 300 to the 200. next for you is the 100's..it is reachable. look how fabulous you are doing. GREAT job and congrats to you hon.

when i joined this forum a year ago, i was a bigum and really didnt come across people of my size.....i found a couple but not very many. kinda disheartening sometimes to know that what i weigh now (is where alot of people) start and i read/hear them going i am so fat and on and on and i like heck, i am glad to be at this number today........(compared to where i was). so i do compare myself but def try to stay logical at the same time because my pound loss is the same as anyone elses. its gonna come off the same way as it was put on. just may take me longer but i will get there eventually.

since i started this, i love the peach ice tea (from crystal light and also the walmart brand) its all i drink....(also like the margarita flavor alot also)

my office has catered lunches/breakfasts all the time so i feel for you am hoping they have some fruit for you..i am glad mine has that.. just eat smart and dont over stress yourself..trust yourself to make good choices.. thats how i wing it...

no I don't but that is not to say I don't miss it.

i make mine on a sunday and the last ones we eat is friday..

i also have a vitamix that i got off qvc when i was on my pre op. i use it just about every day. is alittle pricey but its awesome. they often have ez pay on this item on there

i remember going to mine (and i did via video conference) i surely did. it was enlightening and it def made me go OH my gosh. i had no idea.

isnt that the truth lee when some here at work see me (not eating our catered stuff) at least 3x a week its whats wrong, here eat this or that....what about mind your business.. i guess i have learned, its up to me to do it regardless of anyone else.....because its me who over ate and didnt exercise and its up to me to do just the opposite to lose weight...aka with the help of the band and plication....so far so freeking good lee, your comments/posts to me have helped over the months. THANK YOU

i had to do a sleep test also (part of my pre op) found out i had mild apnea and had to do it again and sleep with the little mash all in all, it wasnt tooo bad.did end up getting the cutest little pink machine and mask so its okay... stopped using mine at 3 months post op.. when are you scheduled to go?

def call your doctor and let them know what is going on and hopefully they can advise you or help you feel better.

well, then dont revert back to old habits that made us need WLS in the first place. that is what will make you gain...as long as you keep eating (well and it seems as if you are as you have lost 80 pounds) and exercising, you are well on your way..

**just want to add there are complications with all WLS**

if you get the band or the bypass or the sleeve or the ds you will have to change what you eat, how much you eat and develop a whole new mental attitude from dieting letting whichever tool/ wls to help you and its not a miracle cure all. its up to the person if they are a success or not but do not think (as many do) its an easy way out and you will lose 100 pounds a week.. best of luck in whatever you decide.