Crystal Woods

I am down 92 pounds since March 1st. I have definitely lost from all over pretty evenly but now that I only have 25 pounds to go to my goal of 110 I can see where I need the rest to come from. I have always been a pear shape so I need to lose from my thighs and love handles and the pooch on my stomach. I desperately need a tummy tuck and breast lift and augmentation.

Great job!

TMI Alert (1) I can have sex with the lights on... All of them... And enjoy it! (2) People I have known for years don't recognize me. (3) I am going to my 10 year high school reunion next month and looming forward to it!

I am 27 pounds away from my goal weight of 110. For the first 4 months I didn't eat junk except maybe a bite of something once a week or two. The last 3 weeks I have let myself eat a little more of the bad stuff and the weight loss has slowed drastically so this week I went back to less junk. It made me realize that for me the junk food is convenient and not really that tasty to me. I am not missing it.

I have the same cycle. I am betting it has something to do with hormones though... It is the same week (about 1/2 to my TOM) and the same week that I bloat... This week is the week. I am never hungry but my mind wants me to eat and I can eat much more that week. I am almost 5 months out...

Since surgery I crave Guacamole and fried green tomatoes and fried squash. The problem is I can only eat 1 slice and I am full and it's one of those things I want to gorge on!

My surgery date was 3/1/12. My HW was 228 my weight day of surgery was 209. My current weight is 138.

Well, the title says it all. I am 4 1/2 months out and for 3 days the toilet bowl has been full of blood. I am not struggling to poop and I don't know if it's related to my sleeve or not...?

I just saw this message. It is bright red. It seems like It just pours out when I poop but with no pain. I do not have a pcp or insurance so I am very limited as to my options for medical care...

My drain hurt too. It wasn't a horrible pain but I hurt but was over in 2 to 3 seconds.

I am almost a February sleever... My surgery date was 03/01/2012. My start weight was 228 and my current weight is 138. I have lost 90 pounds and I have 28 pounds until I reach my goal.

I thought I would jump on this thread since I am also 27...lol. I wish my weight loss was that quick! Congrats. I am not complaining bc I have lost 84 pounds so far. HW 228 CW 144 GW 110

I am sure there are several people that will disagree with me but I had surgery on 03/01 so I am about 3 1/2 months out and I rarely take in 600 calories. I try to focus on protein and eat as balanced as possible but I refuse to start the habit of force feeding myself or eating when I am not hungry. I have lost 79 pounds so far and have 39 pounds until I reach my goal of 110. You will feel weak and tired for a while but then your body adjusts to the new level of calories and you will start feeling better.

I get some exercise everyday but it varies. Typical 2 to 3 days a week I swim laps for around 1/2 hour and tread water for 10. Then 2 or 3 times a week I practice softball with my kids in which I run the bases and laps with them and I am very active for about 2 hours each practice. I also walk my dogs a couple times a week... I don't have a set exercise routine bc it takes too much commitment. I wake up each morning and choose an exercise. I have to do something but I base it on how I feel.

I try to maintain around 600 calories but I usually fall short of that. I was sleeved on 03/01 and I have lost 76 pounds so far.

3 pounds lost Last week 155 This week 152

I weighed in at 152 today.

I weighed in at 155 this morning.

I will play. Where do we post the weight loss on Sunday?

Wow! I was sleeved on 03/01/12 and I am also having severe bruising. It looks like someone beat me. My bloodwork looks good but iron is a little low so I am assuming that is why...?

Hi everyone. I had my sleeve on 03/01/2012. My HW was 228, SW was 209, and my current weight is 155. The weight is falling off and I feel fantastic. I love my sleeve. I have no hunger. because of that I don't eat like I should I was maintaining around 300 to 400 calories per day but now I am swimming and jogging daily I am constantly showing negative calorie count for the day on myfitnesspal. I weigh and measure so yes I am sure the numbers are right. I don't want to eat so much my weight loss slows but I think it would come off faster and be healthier to eat more. I just don't want to get in the habit of eating if I am not hungry. Is anyone else dealing with this? Please don't think I am complaining. I am super happy with my progress.

I am also exactly 1/2 way to goal! 59 pounds lost and 59 pounds to go! I am 66 days post-op.

Hi. First I have to brag. I am officially 1/2 to my goal. My surgery was on 03/01/12 and I have lost 59 lbs. I have exactly 59 lbs to go. Now on to my problem. I have been to the hospital once already because I am very sick and dehydrated. I have strep, mono, and a UTI. I am very sick and it hurts to drink anything. I have tried all types of fluids both warm and cold. It hurts in my throat and then in my stomach. Does anyone have any suggestions? I really don't want to have to go back to the hospital for more IV fluids if I can help it.

I had my sleeve on 03/01 in Tijuana MX. For the most part my sleeve tolerates everything except sweets and high fat content food (Perfect!). My pre-op start weight was 228, My surgery weight was 209, and my current weight is 181. I am starting Zumba this weekend and I am so happy that I got my sleeve. My first NSV is that I am now wearing all my fat but not as fat girl clothes that I haven't been able to wear in 3 years. The second (and most awesome) NSV is that my husband and I can both fit in our shower... together... at the same time.... you know.... to scrub each others backs and stuff...lol

Hi. I am 5' 0" tall. My start weight was 228, my surgery weight was 209 and my current weight is 177. I was sleeved on 03/01 by Dr. Almanza in Mexico. I have lost 51 lbs so far.