LilMissDiva Irene

Okay... I've been dealing with this statement a lot lately. Not from my husband (TG!!) but pretty much everyone else. If it weren't for DH I think I'd have lost it by now. He celebrates all of it with me. Here's the thing, I really don't think I'm losing all that fast. My weekly average is about 3.7 Lbs per week. I know I calculate it up... LOL This isn't even coming from the folks who DON'T know I've had WLS. Everyone that doesn't know is happy for me... saying I look good, etc. But everyone that DOES know is asking me trepiditiously... "How are you???" With concern on their face, not joy. "You're losing way too fast, I'm worried about you"... "Try not to lose so fast, you're gonna get sick" or whatever. I know this isn't true! I take my Vitamins and eat super healthy. I'm not going to get sick! I seriously don't think it's jealousy either. It's true genuine concern. Anyway, this is kinda a bit of a rant. It's starting to annoy me a little bit. I don't show it because I know they mean well. I just tell them kindly that I'm fine and taking good care of myself. However... Is anyone else experiencing this? How did you handle it?

It's always best to follow surgeons orders, so maybe try to get some help on it. Is there any way they can show you how to do it, so that you are not concerned you are doing it improperly? Maybe even have them watch you as you perform it - just to give you a little piece of mind. Just a suggestion, worth asking. Being preventative to blood clots is never a bad thing. I'm sure everything will work out fine.

That is awesome!!!! Congrats!! That's still a dream to me...

Ahhhh yes!! Cabbage *does* sound even more tasty!! Funny, I never cared for cabbage at all pre sleeve - but wow I LOVE it now... Heehee!! Thank you so much I'll definitely try it Again, CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done

Hello Reyes! Well, I did have my surgery on the day I requested. They just asked me to show up a day before for my pre-op tests. However, this is just my surgeon. Maybe if you tell us who your surgeon is, someone that's seen him/her before would be available to help.

Sleeve, you are doing so AMAZING!!! I know without a doubt you'll make your goal, and you will make it FAST!! I'm super happy for you! Your salad made my mouth Water... lol I might take it as a recipe and try it. I still haven't tried lettuce yet. I'm not sure why but it scares me. No logical reason for it - but that salad makes me want to give it a whirl... Have fun at your UFC event!! Rock those boots lady!!

BD2, great attitude!! We are always going to have our ups and downs. So long as you have many more ups (or should that be downs???) then you are in good shape. Keep it up, you are really going to need that moving forward. Dieting pre-sleeve is super difficult. Just hang in there and keep doing the very best you can and you will be OK. Once you are sleeved, your hunger won't be as pronounced. Besides, when you do eat it will only be tantamount to what your stomach can hold right now. Also, having a meeting visit with your new surgeon is a great idea. Everyone has to start somewhere - but just be 100% sure of your choice. Once you have that covered, focus all on yourself and trust in the decision you've made. All the very best to you!!!

Sarah!!! I'm SUPER happy for you! EVERY NSV deserves to cherished and shared! You are a true inspiration to us here So... THANK YOU!!!!!! Keep um coming girlie!!

I do understand the wanting to "chew" your food aspect. I think I was lucky that when I was going through my liquids phase, I just really wasn't craving anything in particular. My desire to eat just really wasn't there. I also was surrounded by very supportive people too. If anyone tried to rub my nose in it, they would wish they never met me. I just feel like I deserve more respect than that, if it's not given to me I stand up for myself. They call me "Queen" as joke around here sometimes, but I'm okay with that. I don't let anyone treat me badly, and I think EVERY woman deserves that. For without us THEY would not exist. No, I don't think they should have to drink Protein shakes with you, but a little respect - yes, you deserve that. His friends would have to go if that's how they treated me in my own home!! Then me and little boyfriend would have a bit of a chat, and from then on he would be acting right.

sleeve, if the Protonix doesn't work for you - go back and try the Omeprazole. I agree Nexium is terrible. I was on it for 3 weeks before moving on. My stomach felt like a volcano with it. It took me at least 2 weeks before Omep. worked to its full 100%. Just a suggestion of course, but once it gets going full steam ahead it really works wonderfully.

Wow Sunshine, great job!!!! Keep up the great work everyone! I finally did a little something yesterday, and I'm feeling MUCH better today. I think I needed to start sweating out that bug, and this morning I feel really good. I have 10.2 Lbs to lose in 3 weeks. That's less than my currently weekly average!! I'd like to really push as hard as I can to get there. So... I'm gonna get back to my normal routine, with an hour a day 6 days a week - and I'm gonna eat like, zero carbs if I can help it... LOL My only carbs will come from my Protein shakes and my veggies or some cheese. I will post what I end up doing today. LETS DO IT!!!

I didnt know where else to put these. Because I feel like I'm already a success, I figured I'd put them here. I took some pictures of me in a brown dress I bought on my way home from my Sleeve surgery on September 19th. I bought this dress too small on purpose. It is a Size L. This is me wearing this dress barely two months later!! ) I"m all smiles!!!

Thanks MINI!! I'll check them out feed, really? Wow, I was just at Arden a few weeks ago, and Ive never noticed it. Thank you!!!