LilMissDiva Irene
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No honeymoon period....I can eat more than WAY MORE than I thought....BLAH!!!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Hip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Excellent post Looou!!! It's true, I think it sounds like the 3 most things that can change Hip in your diet might be to eat less fruits or switch them for the less sugary types (if you have the patience for that) and in place perhaps switch them for higher Protein Snacks with more GOOD fats. I think fats are way too vilified... we NEED fats. Also, drink more water if you aren't already (I didn't see you mention that I don't think). Best of luck to you!!! We are all in this together, its really a learning curve, even for us ex bandsters. -
Has someone commented on your weight loss?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Coops and Chilo - I hear ya, it takes time for our brains to catch up with how we really look. I just wanted to tell you both that you have come a long way and I view you both as slender ladies. @Lily - They will come, believe me!!! -
I fit my goal pants already...
LilMissDiva Irene posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
WOW!!! I chose these pants as my goal pants. They are still a little tight and probably in about 5 or so Lbs they'll fit ok. But WTH - I can get them on!!! I never dreamed... never. Weigh day is one day and a wake-up. Looking forward to seeing what it says. Whooootttt!!! Consider this my 8th month check in. :-) Blessings y'all!! Befores: Currents (Those are 8's): -
My shopping trip today was a success... and then some. I didn't realize I was having some kind of love affair with belts. Anyhow - I made up my mind, Size 4 will be it for me. They are really really freakin tiny.Also: I bought my first size SMALL top today. And yes, it fits... whoohooo!!!
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I fit my goal pants already...
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Yeah that's pretty weird!!! LOL -
I fit my goal pants already...
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You know what chica, I'm stopping at 4's myself. Those 4's I bought are really freakin tiny, and something else I noticed... Kohl's doesn't have anything smaller than a 4. NO WAY!! I don't care if I'm 180 and fitting those 4's that's going to be it for me. Plus, I just bought a small cardigan today from Nordstroms Rack and it fits. Crazy - I know this I'm very close to being done for real. Besides once I get the skin removed, that will probably take off about 10 Lbs right there... LOL Kohl's is my favorite!! PS I'm already borderline looking like a crack head... lmao! -
No honeymoon period....I can eat more than WAY MORE than I thought....BLAH!!!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Hip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Hip, you know some of us just simply lose slower than others. I am by definition in comparison to most others here a slow loser. I only lose about 8 to 10 Lbs per month, and one time I only lost 5 Lbs for the whole month. I know I've said this already but I'm also an ex-bandster. Me and my band did not get along at all and it did not help me lose weight, keep it off - not even keep me from eating too much. That's why I revised. Anyway, I would really hate that you just bailed on us! You WILL reach your goals, I do not doubt that in the least. I also believe you will go further than you dreamed too. I just think you're not giving yourself enough credit and not enough time for it to happen. You're not that far out of surgery - and as I see your ticker has moved since the last time I saw it, I'd say you're successful right now! I really hope you'll stick around, even if only sporadically. I really like watching other ex bandsters especially, as they have a special place in my heart. Just be patient with the process and Celebrate your victories - don't downplay them. They are all worthy of happiness. -
So much to do today and I'm off work - OH YEAH!! Let's see what kind of damage I can do with that little debit card of mine... LOL :-) Gotta go to Kohl's and get me some new goal pants. Sizes 6 now and 4... yes OMG FOUURRRR!!! WHOLLY LAVERNE!! Can't believe I'm saying 4... wowWowWOWWW!!!
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My boyfriend left me because I added one picture to this site!!!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Ready4aNewLife's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow... how to respond to this? Well, all I can tell you is that he did you a huge favor. If he wants to leave you for this, then to be honest he was probably looking for a way out regardless. Also, when times get tough, how can you trust that he would be there for you anyway? When you have a boyfriend/girlfriend it's usually a trial period for the bigger stuff - lifetime partnership/family making... Things like this are a huge indicator of how they will be with you for the duration. He scored an F in my book. I know the feelings are still raw as it just happened, but you can't and won't need that kind of drama in your life right now. Weight loss and WLS is a very difficult thing alone - you really won't want too many distractions. Best of luck! -
Has someone commented on your weight loss?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Rootman, Whoa... HAHAA!! Mr. Sexy Butt, now THAT'S a great one! Probably one of the best I've heard! -
I fit my goal pants already...
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hey FindingMe - thanks!! I kept a lot of old clothes from way back 20 years ago. Levi's are my absolute favorite jeans - no doubt about it. I have some super cute Levi's that I outgrew those 20 years ago and I always wanted to get back into them. Some are size 13's and some are 14's. I'm just now starting to fit into them, and those are such an achievement... I seriously started to think I'd never be able to again. Now these are back in the day before random and vanity sizing - so it's quite the accomplishment!!! Hi Knee, welcome to the BEST support website you will find for the VSG! An NSV = Non scale Victory - for all the wonderful things that accompany weight loss, that is not defined by the scale. HTH -
So much to do today and I'm off work - OH YEAH!! Let's see what kind of damage I can do with that little debit card of mine... LOL :-) Gotta go to Kohl's and get me some new goal pants. Sizes 6 now and 4... yes OMG FOUURRRR!!! WHOLLY LAVERNE!! Can't believe I'm saying 4... wowWowWOWWW!!!
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Today is THE DAY!!!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to 2sweetnsugarland's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is LadyVelvet your sister? To both of you BEST WISHES on your surgery today! Remember the first month is the toughest but it will pass very quickly. Come here for support during this time, we will all carry you along. Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk, rest, rest, rest - repeat!!! -
To Go or Not to Go Back to the ER
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Erin92's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm thinking it could be the way the scar tissue forms. Of course I have no facts at all to back that up, it just seems to make sense. Again, Erin wishing you well! (((hugs))) -
So Cal Sleevers
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Was a humpty dumpty's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sooo awesome!!! You all look SKINNY! Hey can I crash your next party? I know us North Cali and South Cali folks aren't supposed to get along but, ya know... I'd been supposed to come down there but couldn't make the first invite, this last one was my 5k - I'll definitely come this time, promise!!! -
I fit my goal pants already...
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
HAHAA THANK YOU!!! You all make this so worth while! I am definitely planning to hit Kohl's today. I'm off work and my money is in the bank... I love these jeans, I have them in larger sizes too. But now I have to get them in Sizes 6 and 4 - OMG... did I just say 4?????? *FAINT*:faint::dance: -
Hi PenPen, I'm hoping you'll get to find out very soon about your surgery! It's the BEST thing I've ever done for myself - no doubt about it!!!
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Has someone commented on your weight loss?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Aww Kimmie ((((hugs)))) - *choked up* I love this place!!! -
4th of July - WHAT WILL YOU WEIGH???
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Looks like it's coming off a little slow. I'm not upset, in reality I've passed most of my biggest goals I've set for myself already. Truthfully I'm in a comfort zone where if I only lost a pound a week I'd be very happy with that. The only other biggest goal left is my final goal. Right now my race is to get as far away from the 2's as I can without getting too skinny. I do want to keep my curves... hopefully! LOL It could just be I need to get used to how I look now (but that's a whole other topic!! ) Congrats Challengers, you are all doing AWESOME!!!! ____________________________________________ SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva.....199.6..............197...............180............17 -
Has someone commented on your weight loss?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh these are great!!! I just love trying to keep it positive, and though many of these remarks will take us off guard it's so nice to know that our efforts are showing. @Kimmie: I love the Slimmie Kimmie... that's a really good one. I'm going to start calling you that now... heehee. -
Before And After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Photos
LilMissDiva Irene replied to StacyS's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey Papi, looking really great!!! You're going to hit your goal so fast our heads will spin... Keep up the good work!
