carmelguy

HW: 456 Lbs SW: 430 Lbs CW: 343 Lbs Goal: 250 Lbs Sleeved on Oct 15 Stalled for 5 weeks where I lost nothing, even gained a few... Then this week 10 pounds dropped off of me! Weird!

Sleeved on 10/15/12. Down 79 pounds and 103 down from highest weight ever. I can run, jump, dance, swim, and even buy clothes at the mall! I am happy. Thank you all for the support. Compliments fuel me. Life is now worth living!

Sleeved on 10/15/12. Down 79 pounds and 103 down from highest weight ever. I can run, jump, dance, swim, and even buy clothes at the mall! I am happy. Thank you all for the support. Compliments fuel me. Life is now worth living!

Surgery Oct. 15 Before pre op diet 456 Date of surgery 430 Current weight 353 Total loss 103 pounds

Surgery Oct. 15

6 weeks out.... Lost about 50 but the last week nothing! Is this common or am I doing something wrong???

I started off around 456 lbs, highest weight as i started my preop diet...Sleeved on 10/15. As of today I'm 371... Down around 80 lbs.... 1.) all of my clothes are baggy.... I buy something and can wear it once.... Before it doesn't look right.... Not sure what to do. Would appreciate any clothing advice. 2.)emotionally I feel like a basket case... I over worry about any slight pain, I seem hyper sensitive to compliments or criticism.... If I were a woman I'd say I was pmsing 24/7. What is wrong with me??? 3.) any recommendations on starting a workout routine? P90X is way too hard... Do they make a P90A for beginners! Lol Thanks for listening to me vent.... Can't sleep and just feel alone with these thoughts..... CG

It's been 2 weeks since i was sleeved .... I'm still only having Water and juice.... Occasionally broth. I'm not hungry and I'm losing weight quickly. I'm taking Vitamins, but I feel super weak. It's hard to make it through the work day and I am starting to get down on myself. Any advice?

Best way to describe it is a constant pain on my right side towards the front that gets worse when I move around. At 21 days out I feel pretty good.... A little incision area pain, but for the most part good.... Until this new pain popped up about 3 days ago. Any ideas or recomendations?

The last couple of days i've had some protein shakes and some string cheese.... definately feeling better.... thanks for the advice!

I don't know what I am afraid of..... So far this has been a picture perfect sleeve with no complications, not much pain, zero vomiting, etc.... I'm sure i'd feel better if I started drinking at least the Protein shakes at least twice a day. I think I am going to try one now and just blend the heck out of it. CG

I was Sleeved on 10-15-12 and have been doing really good. I am currently crushing my blood pressure medication in order to take it, but lord that is just not tasty at all and a pain in the butt! How long before I should feel comfortable taking small pills with a sip of Water? Advice is greatly appreciated CG

I'm not sure how this works, but when I look in the mirror now I look like a hobo, my 5x tops droop like crazy. I can't afford to buy new clothes all the time, but as a professional, I can't look sloppy . I could use anything 3x. Please contact me and help me figure this out soon!

I checked in to a local hotel, am watching the 49ers game, and just drank the bowel cleansing liquid (yuck). I have been telling myself that on October 15th I have a scheduled car accident.... When it's over,I'll recover and have a new set of restrictions to live with.... But for the first time in years, I will truly LIVE! I am getting more nervous by the minute.... Worried about complications..... High blood pressure, and this may sound silly, but being naked on the operating table. I am fidgety and even though my wife is here with me, I feel an odd sense of aloneness. I know I am doing the right thing, I just am so worried about the pain.... I've been reading these forums for awhile and could really use some encouraging words to talk me off the proverbial ledge!!! With love for my fellow sleevers, CG

Released at 5 yesterday! Does feel like a car crash...... But muddling along.

Didn't realize the gas pains would be this bad....yuck. Overall though, not a bad day..... Out of recovery at noon yesterday and up and walking by 3 pm..... Ready for some fresh air, but haven't seen doc yet. Thanks for the encouragement Gg

Done! Recovering! Sleepy, but doing good! More later

I am also scheduled for 730 am.... I imagine the fear is common.... Your kids will appreciate you being around to see them grow up.

I checked in to a local hotel, am watching the 49ers game, and just drank the bowel cleansing liquid (yuck). I have been telling myself that on October 15th I have a scheduled car accident.... When it's over,I'll recover and have a new set of restrictions to live with.... But for the first time in years, I will truly LIVE! I am getting more nervous by the minute.... Worried about complications..... High blood pressure, and this may sound silly, but being naked on the operating table. I am fidgety and even though my wife is here with me, I feel an odd sense of aloneness. I know I am doing the right thing, I just am so worried about the pain.... I've been reading these forums for awhile and could really use some encouraging words to talk me off the proverbial ledge!!! With love for my fellow sleevers, CG

I am also having surgery on Monday..... Very nervous..... I weigh 435 though and am living half a life.... It can not get better!

Checked in to the hotel and am counting down the minutes......