BellaHugz

I cried, your journey is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!

Woot woot, Wag's you are an inspiration!! I was curious when did you get active and what type of activity did you do to get moving?

Funny I always say to my family is it cold in here or is it just me? They now answer me when i start Is it cold... Funny I sleep like a baby in a cloud of warm fuzzy blankets..with an arcylic blanket, sheets and down blanket for the winter and now I make sure to have a throw on my shoulders too. During the day I make sure to have a warm sweater or jacket just to be safe.

Oh yes, food is the one thing we all share with family and friends. It is the breaking of bread and the wonderful joy most of us feel when we have made something that is really good and our family just loves that meal. I still love family dinners together and learning how everyone day went. Funny thing is now is I am more judgemental on how my food taste. I have noticed if something has to much salt or not enough seasoning I am the first to say well it doesnt taste so good, or I am not happy with the way that turned out. It weird because I was raised on the thinking that you needed to clear that plate. Now I am making the better choices for me and my family!

Rj you are doing the right thing, you are eatting well and building muscle so be encouraged and give your self a hug for me!! ~~~HUGS~~~~

sw 198 cw 197.2

Oh yes, he does and the little stinker has now decided he wants to compete with me on the weight loss journey. I have weighed more then him for a few years now and I REALLY WANT to beat him!! So let the healthy competition began. Pinky to mouth i have decided to hide my new weight loss LBS just to pass him up. Yeap it's so on!!

Rj I am so sorry you are going through all of this. You have set a goal and your want to reach it D**mit. And your family loves you so much they dont want to loose ya baby. so i would say add good protein in like avocados, nuts and yougart or cottage cheese. Make sure to feed your body what it needs and it will reward you past your wildest dreams and goals too!

Thank you so much Jen.

O honey I am so sorry to hear about you loosing your sweet brother. There is nothing in the world that can replace your connection you had/have with him being in your life. Praying for healing to happen in your life. Hoping for strenght during this time and wisdom to make the right choices regarding your wls diet. I think it is very important for you to contact your NUT, ask them for help and guidance. Remember your brother would only want the best for you and your life, so take the necessary steps to make him proud. Hugs.

There will be a day when they say i dont reckonize you when you look at the picture you sent them now. Let that be the guiding force that drives you to your next goal.. I have pictures of my face being round and big most see it on my wall and dont even know it is me. It doesnt bother me at all it just gives me that push to push on!

I love eggs, refried beans and lentil soups with less salt, tuna is great,also halibut. Add cottage cheese too. Learning to cook healthy green veggies also is a great way to get protein in.

Deb your in the right place now!! To make your sleeve work for you just keep a Memo pad or a little notebook and write down the words of wisdom you see on this forum. Ie: diet, exercise and keep a food/water intake journal. You will be able to see if you need to adjust your food by your journal as well. Good luck

Cant i just have an all over fat transfer done to the parts i need extra fat back.ie: the girls. lol

Being nervous before surgery is totally normal. If you didnt feel those concerns then it may be time to worry. Wishing you the vey best surgery and recovery!

You need to add variety to your diet and those were something I really enjoyed! You can also make your own crystal light popscicles too!

I brought my own toiletries facial wash and lotion, brush, toothpaste and blow dryer. Nothing feels better then being able to get refreshed after surgery! Then a change to my own pj's helped me as well and i looked forward to walking the hallways with out the gown breeze!

Awe yes, nothing like knowing you are on the right path and all your hard work has pain off to sleeve-land!! Congratulations!

I would have to say Yes and wear them proudly!! Before surgery I was wearing 2 ankle supportive braces and now I am not and pain free. Woot woot, and yes I am shopping for shoes too! It is all good Of course when you get the new heels, you will have to buy a new purse and outfit to match!! Sounds like a goal shopping trip to me!!

Well congrats on your decesion to do this!! Be selfish and do what it takes to be healthy and happy for you!! I am 5 wks out I would say get some help with the kiddo's for the first few days no matter what you can always tell you help hey I got this after the fact and your feeling great. I spent 2 days in the hospital and had friends watching my lil girl. Then Hubby watched her for a few more days. My daughter was my biggest cheerleader when it came to walking around the house, but the pain was substaintal and I wasnt my self on the pain killers so I needed the extra help that first week. IN fact friends were calling and asking if they could bring meals over to my family. Since I only told 3 people I decided not to have meals brought over.

msdixie you are doing so great!

I love my fitbit force and the looking to buy their scale that links to it too. I enjoy beign able to see my activity and my calories burned also track my water intake too. I love the weekly reports keeps me challenging myself!