Lisa's Hope

WOW... WOW ...WOW... !! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! I have the exact same before pic! I would love to have your body now. I love the way the lift and implants turned out. I think your breast look natural. Can you tell me what size implant you had? Such a great job your Dr. did.

I'm so envious!! I want this so bad!

That is AMAZING!! You look awesome Butter!

Thank you everyone! I don't have a thyroid. It was ablated with radiation. I'm currently now on 125 from 112. I was on 125 before but it made me hyper. So we will see if I get hyper again. I hope not!! I hate that feeling. I wish there was a dose between. But there isn't. I hope this increase helps!

Ok, I have to tell you this. My stomach had been hurting so much. I have esophageal spasms which I'm on meds for. They have calm down somewhat and I am now on 2 prilosec per day instead of one for acid reflux which will really make your tummy hurt. I had an endoscope and I have bile reflux and acid reflux which causes gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Since taking the antiacids twice a day the pain has gotten better. I think that we all need to be on some sort of PPI. That is if we have problems. So my point being that if you have a stricture, or gastritis, or any of the other things besides ulcers that can really eat through your tummy, you can be treated. I wouldn't have the bypass unless it was the last resort. I think the meds he gave you will help. Good thoughts going your way! Keep us posted on your condition.

Love this Kelly!

I so hope you are right Lynda! They did up my dose today. I start on the new one tomorrow.

Thank you!! It is ok... lol You aren't a newbie. You aren't far from goal!!

Haha.. thank you!!!

Pic of the before and after pants.

Here is mine... please excuse the bra. Only one I have.

You have done so well! I am your height and can't imagine being your weight. I'm trying to get to the top of my weight range. It is so hard.

You look awesome!!! Gives me an idea of what I may look like at your goal weight ALTHOUGH... you muscle definition is so much better than mine! You have done an amazing job!!!!

Hi Everyone, So happy and excited to finally be a part of this group! I was sleeved on 5/21/12. My highest weight was 299 pounds. When I first saw my surgeon, I was 294.4. Surgery weight 279 and current weight 166. I've been eating the 5.2 way for about 3 weeks now. I've been stuck for months trying to get the scales to move. I'm hoping this works for me and I know I have to be patient. My goal is 150. I'm 5'6" tall. So at 150 my BMI will be just below 25. Thanks again for the add! Looking forward to getting to know each one of you here. Attached are some before and afters. I hope showing my bra isn't too much. lol I'm really excited to be where I am today but really I don't want to stop here. I need to be in the normal range for my height. But still.... I'm so grateful!!!

I too drink shakes daily. Usually two a day on normal no fast days I have been thinking about this as well. I have been on the 5.2 diet, this being my 4th week and I've lost 2 pounds. I have read some articles that say that for women this diet doesn't work as well as it does for men. I'm beginning to think it may not work for me. But that doesn't mean it doesn't work. I read some of some pretty good results from the 5.2. So by no means am I saying it doesn't work. Just maybe not for me. I decided today to go back on shakes. I'm 16 months out and I really want to get to goal. I've been stuck since MAY! I've lost 128 pounds. I'm going to try the shakes for awhile. Not sure if I will be able to stick to it but I'm going to try. I feel if you are doing great and feeling great, there isn't anything wrong with it. I see my PCP on Wed and I will have my blood work done then. I hope to stay on the shakes for at least a week to get rid of the sugar cravings I have. I don't do well on non fast days. I'm sure that is my problem and why I've only lost two pounds. I need to re start and cleanse! Congratulations on your weight loss moving again.

Positive thoughts and prayers sent your way. I find myself very afraid of the surgery but I want it so badly.I to did this surgery for health reasons and at the beginning said I would not have plastics for vanity. Now I find myself feeling I need it. I want so much to feel good about myself for once! I've been fighting this my whole life and I'm no spring chicken. I want to live the rest of my good years feeling happy and good about me. I just don't want to feel like I'm doing it for vanity. But how do you not?? I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see the before and afters! Please share with us your experience. It would be so appreciated. Best of luck!

Hello Vets! Today is my first fast day for the 5.2 diet plan. So, only 500 calories for fast days and 1200 to 1500 for the feast days? Right?? I was wondering if it is ok to have coffee? I'm so excited to try this diet and new way of eating. I'm so ready to get to goal and I'm praying that this will at least get me started in the right direction. I've gained 3 pounds recently and now am back up to 170 and I'm scared to death. I realize that weight flutuates but also I've not been doing as well as before and I can eat more usual. I know it is up to me to keep this weight off! I never want to go back! NEVER! I've been back and forth to many time in my life. OK, so again I'm very excited to start this plan and any advice or encouragement is appreciated! Love you guys!!

Thanks everyone! So happy to have you guys!

Just started the 5.2 on September 9th Weight 168 Today 166 Total loss 2lbs Will update as I go along.

Yes we can! I know I have to have patience. Being here with you guys will really help me I'm sure!

Thanks girls.... Yes.. I will continue. I will be happy to see the weight stay off. This being my third full week of fasting so this is my 6th day of fasting and 3 full weeks on the program, I realize it is early. I will let you guys know how I did tomorrow. I did order the book to read which also has some recipes in there as well. Can't wait to get it and read the whole thing. Next week the thyroid levels will be checked and I will get that taken care of. Sometimes, it is just increasing or decreasing my meds that help. I've been stuck several times through this journey and my meds have been adjusted twice and I seem to always continue to lose when they get the dosage right. We will see! Everyone on their fast today, have a good day!

Ready for my next fast tomorrow! I'm a little concerned though. I'm doing well on my fast days and eating between 1200 to 1400 calories on non fast days. Not really going down though. I will lose on fast days then go back up. Very frustrating but I'm not giving up. I have a terrible back and the only exercise I can do is walk. I need surgery and I'm trying not to have that done. Maybe the non workouts is why I can't lose anymore. Also, I was thinking that my thyroid levels may be off. It is time to get it checked again. I do that on October 3rd. Usually, if the levels are off, I won't lose or gain. So that seems to be where I am. MAN! I just want to get to goal!!!!!

Yay! Thank you!

Fasting again today. I lost only a pound last Friday. Back to my regular schedule of Monday's and Thursdays. I sent a request for the 5.2 forum. Will I be able to join next week??

How much protien are you getting in or fast days? Feast days? I find it hard to get it in on fast days.