danyelleb

I'm in Ceres- sleeved 3.12.12. How's everybody doing? Things are going pretty smoothly for me. I need to update my ticker. I'm down to 156. I'm ecstatic!

Fried foods make me SICK. Wing-Stop is not my friend. nor is chicken tender appetizers. They make me nauseous. I used to LOVE garlic Parmesan boneless wings, French fries, and baked beans from WingStop. Now I have no desire whatsoever. Although I miss the preop memories of deliciousness, I think it's a great thing that it is no longer appealing.

Yes! My periods are much better. I was actually scheduled for endrometrial ablation (sp?). I canceled the procedure. No need. My periods are way lighter. Gone are the days of a tampon and two overnight pads!! I hope u will have the same experience. Best of luck!

I agree with forensikchic. I didn't tell my inlaws. They see me coming and going in my workout gear (they live on our property) and I guess they figured I've done it with diet and exercise. I got a few comiments but now my father in law says that I need to stop losing. Last night at fair he even bought me a strawberry milkshake! Luckily I had my sons to pawn it off on.

Dr. Pepper and Pepsi from Taco Bell! I'm not brave enough to try anything post op. I've been soda free since 12.26.11. These past couple of days have been hard because I've been at the county fair (my youngest shows sheep). Oh, how I wanted just one drink of ice cold dr pepper especially while sitting in 100 degree+ heat. Yum

I finally lost something this week! Apparently I have to push really hard physically. My last two stalls finally broke with serious physical exercise. The first time was with a 5 hour hike. This time it was with a mini Tri on sat. My right knee is not so happy, but yay scale movement! SW: 164 CW: 161 GW: 149 What the F was I thinking when I set that goal weight?!?! Sheesh

Lol! It's hard. My DH has said to me on occasion, "Dang, baby. U got skinny and extra _____ (fill in with cranky, grumpy, bit--y, etc) at the same time." good thing he loves me!!

Oh yes, I remember that. I'm sorry ur uncomfortable. I had pain in my shoulder as well. I used a heating pad too and that helped. I walked and walked and walked some more. I think it went away after five days or so, but I was walking a lot! I would try to walk during every commercial while watching tv. Be careful with the walking tho because I also remember being extremely light headed. Good luck!

Onederland is in when ur weight is in the 100s.

Thanks for posting the calculator! My doc set my goal at 135. CDC recommends 104-141. <- yowza!

Yeah, I think it varies by surgeons. My surgeon was adamant that I met the goal he set. He was very clear that he would cancel my surgery if I didn't meet the goal or gained. On the day of surgery he was right there to check me in and watch me weigh. I said something to the nurse about him being just a tad intense and the nurse shared that he saw him really lay into patients if they gained weight and he would cancel their surgery. I guess every surgeon and journey is different- I didn't have to do an options class.

Well, I don't blame u! it's nice to find someone that understands. I want to ride, but deep down I'm terrified. It was horrible trying to heal. I was in a rehab hospital for three weeks. Doesn't seem that long, but when u need a catheter and around the clock drugs and care... Well, this is why I'm so hesitant. please keep me posted if u decide to ride. I'd like to hear about it and I will be sure to do the same! Take care!

That's super exciting! Congrats! I'm glad everything is moving right along.

U guys inspire me to ride again! I was in an accident three years ago and broke my back in three places. I always felt that my weight contributed to the severity of the injury. I see my horses from my kitchen window, but a part of me is still very hesitant. I'm afraid of falling again, and I'm worried about how my bones would tolerate a fall. However, I'm not quite ready to sell them yet. I don't know, maybe some day I'll actually take the plunge and ride again. Happy Trails!

"Blorping" is hilarious <- the new word, not the experience. I'm four months out and have not done it in a long time. I think it does subside because people figure out how their new tummy works.

Congrats! That is so exciting. Way to rock the smaller sizes in style!

A couple of things... First off- really?! "If you leave him, the next guy will be just as bad." Uh, no. That is implying that all guys are d-bags. Obviously this is not the case. Secondly, I think your husband wanted to be caught or wanted you to know that he is capable of finding someone else if he is sloppy enough to email this woman and leave evidence of infidelity. One could hypothesize that he was having a freakout about the possibility of his wife being smoking hot and him being left behind. This got out of control and he took things too far... Who knows. To cheat while your loved one is in the hospital though... well there is a special place for people like that. I'm so sorry that you are in this position. I am happy to hear that it sounds like you have a support system (friends and family). Good for you for not being a doormat or sticking around for your daughter's sake. I think too many people fall into this trap and as a result they raise their children in unhappy households. Hang in there! I hope things work out the way you want them to.

I LOVE dance and club mixes while running. Here's my last running playlist... Lights (Bassnectar Remix)- Ellie Goulding Dance again (feat. Pitbull) - J.Lo You da one (Dave Aude Radio)- Rihanna Calling (Lose My Mind) [Radio edit] - Sebatastian Ingrosso We run the night (feat. Pitbull) - Havana Brown Rude Boy (Wideboys Stadium Radio Edit) - Rihanna Let's Go (feat. Ne-Yo) [radio edit] - Calvin Harris Where have you been - Rihanna Birthday Cake - Rihanna We found love (feat. Calvin Harris)- Rihanna Don't wake me up - Chris Brown Scream- Usher On the Floor (feat. Pitbull)- J Lo Touch my body (Seamus Haji & ...) - Mariah Carey I also like Tiesto, Benny Benassi, Skrillex, Dave Guetta...

Hi! I teach SDC-LH (special day class, learning handicapped), grade 6 in California. I was sleeved March 12th. I told my prinicipal, the secretary, and my grade level that I had the sleeve done. Staff started noticing by the end of May. They just looked at me with curiosity, but no one asked or said a thing to me. Occasionally teachers would try to ask my classroom aide. She was fantastic about it. However, it was getting a tad awkward. I was thankful for the summer break, but I have lost inches and pounds (thankfully). I'm sort of dreading going back, but I know the newness of me being smaller will fizzle out eventually. I didn't choose to tell everyone about my choice to have the sleeve. The people that do know used to watch what I would eat for lunch or I received a couple comments along the lines of, "Just don't do what so and so did. They had surgery and gained it all back!" I don't need advice from someone who has never been there and I realize that I'm hypersensitive to being watched anyways.

Yikes, Tiffers! Well, I'm glad that you are on the road to recovery. I wish you the best. This site is wonderful. I'm so glad that you joined us!

Wow, Webchickadee you are doing awesome! 10 pounds in two weeks is A-Mazing! Don't you just love it when the scale is moving in the right direction. I freak out so easily and I'm four months out today. I try to be rational, but sometimes my insecurities creep up and rear their ugly head. Keep up the great work and thank you for posting an update. I find that reading posts help motivate and reassure me!