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HELL TO THE YEA YOU DO!!!!! LOL

Can i just say im a walking sexcapade!!! I seriously can't get enough.. and apparently 2 times back to back isn't cutting it.. I actually starting to think something is wrong.. I just posted this in the chick forum cuz im wonderin if i need to go to the doc.. If i was a guy i would be screwed ...lol.. no pun intended..but seriously i wouldn't be able to leave the house cuz i would have a huge boner all day long..and even tho i could use it as a coat hanger..its just not something u wanna be walkin around in public with.. and well i guess fortunately im a girl so it doesn't really show, but i have to keep spare panties on me cuz just a thought and im well um..he he he.. leaking! lololol.. ok i know tmi.. but seriously.. MEN ITS NOT JUST YOU!!!!!

thats great!!!!!! just take it a day at a time and you will be fine... i never had to have the drain so i don't know what thats like, but hopefully ur recovery goes as planned and u get back on ur feet quickly!

Not at all.. i started aroun 37 BMI and I actually wanna get down to about 18 BMI.. my goal weight is 150 but i think im gonna shoot for 145 so that i can give my self room for fluctuation.... but thank you btw!

bamaboy i hope everything went well for you yesterday.. keep us posted on your journey!

ladies i have a question... It sounds like your diets are just fine... but are you exercising regularly? Just remember the sleeve is a TOOL to help get you to where you want to be, but it can't be the only thing that you do. You gotta help it out a little.. But think about it this way...30lbs in 4 months is still a lot of weight.. would you have been able to do that before surgery... dont get down on the slow loss.. it really is kind of a blessing in disguise, because i will help your skin recover better so that you don't have loose skin hanging. But if i had to say anything i would tell you if you want some faster results.. boost up your workouts... cardio, resistance training.. things like that. but just remember its NOT A RACE... everyone will lose at different rates! Just let your sleeve work for you. Keep your heads up you will get to goal!

wow what a transformation!!!!! You look amazing! I can't wait to be a year out..... I love my sleeve and everything that it has done for me, but i completely understand the people treating you differently..lol.. i never really thought I was THAT big before, but now that i look at my pictures i guess i was..lol, but now its like i have to beat people off with a stick and even though i had boyfriends before, now its like.. really u people have known me for years and was never interested..I lose a little weight at you guys just cant get enough... in some respects its kinda sad, but for the most part i just kinda think its funny!!!! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how great you look and obviously everone else can tell too and keep smiling.. cuz you deserve every bit of that happiness!!

absolutely stunning!!!!! congrats and keep up the awesome job!

my new theme song: Domino by Jesse J "IM FEELING SEXY AND FREE!!!! LIKE GLITTERS RAINING ON ME!!" So today I am 4 months post op! I feel Amazing, im running and working out almost every day and I can't think of one negative in my life right now! Who would have thought that would be coming out of my mouth! lol Im still not perfect in any way shape or form, but that is ok with me cuz every day im doing something to strive for a better me. Im down 61 lbs, and im only 26 lbs from goal... Im not tryin to hit goal quickly either, i want to lose kind of slowly because i want my skin to be able to bounce back, but i think im still doin ok in that matter because im gaining muscle so that i can off set the saggy skin as much as i can. But either way, I am really happy with the changes. I just wanted to share.. and give anyone that is in doubt a huge thumbs up to this surgery. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER. And if you don't believe me... here are a few before and after pics.. now obviouly my journey isnt done but here are some pics taken just this week! me in the bahamas Oct 2011 just before surgery dec 2011 1 month post op 2 months post op 3 months post oP TAKEN 4-8-12

thank you so much.. honestly i still have a little belly fat that i could stand to lose..lol.. but i do have to admit..i do feel different.. i have energy and i actually WANT to work out..and this might be TMI.. but my sex drive is thru the roof..lol.. so yea lots of changes.. but they are all for the better! And btw 18 lbs in 2 weeks is amazing.. you are going to do well on your journey! Im sure you will get down by surgery day... just get in as much exercise as you can now.. and you will be there.. plus it will help get you jump started for surgery.. thank you btw.. Im just tryin to keep up my workouts and get to goal eventually.. i know it will happen.. just wanting to do it the healthy way ..you know..lol.. well good luck to you and your surgery... Im sure you will do great! and keep us posted when you do!

To everyone---- THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS!!!! IM REALLY WORKIN HARD WITH THE HELP OF MY SLEEVE!!!!! To answer your questions ill give a low down.... I literally have been working out since one week post op. As soon as I could move ... I DID... I didn't wait.. I listened to my body tho.. if it hurt i stopped if it didn't i pushed just a little harder.. At about 4 weeks out is when I really started being active. I was at the gym at least 4 days a week, doing zumba, kick boxing, weights, and running. I will break down my actual schedule at the end.. but honestly I get in as much Fluid as i can to keep my skin as elastic as it can be, also to help flush out toxins.. and i take epsom salt baths to help but back in the minerals that i am missing. also it helps with muscle recovery... I RECOMMEND EVERY ONE TAKE AN EPSOM SALT BATH AT LEAST 2 TIMES A WEEK!!!!! My work out schedule Monday- I have a trainer.. we do ONLY resistance training.. helps tone muscle NOT build muscle! Tuesday- Boot camp, weights and resistance training... keeping the heart rate up. Wednesday- I run 6 miles Thursday - Boot camp, weights and resistance training Friday- run 3 miles, and hit the gym for weight training on lower body Saturday- run 3 miles and hit the gym for weight training on upper body Sunday- I rest!!!!!! (REST IS VERY IMPORTANT) *****here is the thing tho.... if i don't get to the gym one day or dont run.. I DON'T FRET!!!! i just pick up where i left off the next day!***** I highly recommend one of those apps to get you motivated.. i personally use NOOM.. and JEFIT.. so i can track my food, weightloss, and workouts. It has helped me stay on track.. and im not perfect, cuz i will randomly eat food i know i shouldn't or drink when i know i shouldn't, but i honestly think that if i dont let myself enjoy some part of REAL life.. im gonna go stir crazy! I hope this helps some of you get motivated! I know you all can do it too.. just gotta be willing to push thru the pain... My desire for a better me OUT WEIGHS my desire to want to eat!

REGRETS......NOT ONE!!!!!! im in love with my sleeve best thing i could have done for myself!! I will never again be that person that i was... and all i can say is SO LONG SUCKER!!!!! LOLOLOL. Ur gonna go thru stages of stalls.. that arent really stalls.. its just your bodies way of adjusting to the weightloss.. just keep up with your exercise and your Fluid intake you will kick the semi-stall in no time.. don't let it get you down, cuz u will eventually start losing again!

can i just say!!! HELL TO THE YEAH!!!!! I GOT ME SOME....he he he.. and it was back to back fun! Good times all around.. i like a man with stamina.

MGM keep your head up hun.. you will find away.. You may have to look into self pay, but there are a ton of places that do the surgery just look up where some people on here have gotten theres and their ranking on the institution.

ok im not sure why it posted my last response 3 times.. sorry bout that. lol

So im a little late with this weeks blog... I was in L.A this past weekend trying out for THE VOICE.. he he he.. Well ill keep this blog short n sweet.. Im still feeling really good, but ive had a head cold now for about a week.. and it doesn't seem to wanna leave any time soon unfortunately so i haven't really been able to work out cuz every time i bend over i feel like my heads going to explode from the pressure..lol.. sux but what can ya do. LOTS OF TEA FOR ME!!!!! So anyways, this past sunday I auditioned for the Voice in L.A and when my group got called in we all sang out of the 10 of us.. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THEY CALLED TO SING AGAIN! lol.. so everyone left the room and i was told to sing another song.. well they judge said "Im not gonna tell you no.. im gonna tell you maybe and when we do call backs you will get an answer." well i still haven't heard anything.. ( and from what i am beginning to think is that if they dont call then its a no.. im a little bummed, but hey there is always next year!!! Im keepin my head up.. well anyways.. thats all for now.. I hope everyone is doing well and of course i leave u with stats and pictures!!!!!! HW: 265 CW:179 GW: 150

5'7" HW: 265 CW: 182.6 GW: 150 So I know im a few days late on this one... but it just seems like im always on the go.. Between training for tough mudder, getting in band practice and singing competitions.. Just not enough time in the day! Whats new?!?!?!?!!?! Well let me start by saying Im auditioning for the Voice on April 1st in L.A .... im soooooooo excited and I hope that i make it on, Also last night I was in a competition for Ozkat Radio... I TOOK 1ST PLACE!!!! I am overflowing with joy right now because... this is a national competition where the finals are held in Las Vegas, and there is a Prize pool for $369,000!!!!!!!! So wish me luck guys cuz im gonna need it! Hmmm... whatelse.. oh yea, can i just say.. I HAVE LOST A LITTLE WEIGHT ...lol, no but seriously.. now I think im bout to get myself in trouble, cuz im beatin these guys off with sticks.. Ive never been asked out so many times.. and is it bad that im lovin every minute of it?!?!?!? I mean seriously, even when i was chunky i never really had problems getting a date, but this is takin it to a whole new level.. My life can be summed up in one song.. its called DOMINO by Jesse J... if you haven't heard it.. go youtube it... its amazing "Im feeling sexy and free.... like glitters raining on me!" My new theme song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok now that i got to just glow for a min, lemme get back to buisness... So working out is gettin a little tougher each day.. my body aches since im pushing it even more than usual.. I recently attained a personal trainer just to give me more of a boost when it comes to my workouts.. but dang he is kickin my butt! lol... I guess im a little nuts, cuz who PAYS to have someone torture them!!!! Well anyways, as u can see not much to complain about here, enjoying ever minute of my sleeve.. and u know no blog is complete without pictures..... taken 3 days ago taken 3 days ago before surgery around 240 lbs

congrats hun!!!! And good luck to you... I will pray for a quick recovery so that you can get on your journey to the new and improved you!!!!!!!!!! Please keep us updated on your recovery!

lol thats awesome... swedish fish are the little gummy candies.. normally red in the shape of a fish

AHHHHHHH THAT IS SOOOOOOO EXCITING... IM DOING MY TOUGH MUDDER IN SEPT!!!!!!!! i can't wait!!!!!! Congrats..... so really how hard is it? lol

thank you lisa... and i wish you the best on your journey... its the best thing that ive done for myself in a long while and i know you wont be dissappointed if you get it done!

like NIKE says: JUST DO IT!!!!! lol And boy do i take me advertisments seriously!