Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12

Y'all are such an inspiration toe and y'all kind words are very up lifting!! Thank you all again!!

Thank you so much!! I am hoping I do reach my goal this year!! I'm sure I will veer off like usual but I really going to try my hardest this year to reach it...

Thank y'all!! I really appreciate that!! I need to lose 80 more pounds then I'll be at my goal weight. I'm not going to say it hasn't been a huge challenge and I'm not going to tell you I haven't failed miserably several times, but I will tell you I keep getting back on that roller coaster ride is all that matters..

Have had quite the ride with my surgery but a year and 100 pounds later I am feeling pretty dang good about all my decisions!!

Thank y'all so much!! It's is very rough journey and I appreciate each of you for the kind words...

Thank you Arts137!! I never considered Diet Mr Pibb. I appreciate you not judging me and bringing a smile to my face...

I think I may be the only one on here that has the balls to admit I am currently taking Phentermine after WLS. I was sleeved on August 31, 2012 and have lost 60lbs. I got very discouraged in my weight loss venture. I am human and give in to temptation just like most of us do. My weakness is Mr Pibb. I know it's a horrible thing and I'd lose way more if I'd stop drinking 2 sodas a day. Which is a huge improvement from about 2 -2 liters a day before surgery. I don't need anyone preaching to me what I already know. I have a hard time drinking Water and yes I've put everything known to man in it to make it more desirable, but no luck. I can go 12 plus hours with out drinking a drop of anything. My Dr says I have water weight gain and has put me on the Phentermine to make me thirsty and to help with the water weight. Phentermine isn't a quick fix and I still have lots of weight to lose, but it has helped me get over the depression I have felt for quite sometime about the weight not coming off. I lost 10lbs on it and I am way thirsty. He only prescribed it a month and I'm glad he did. I have found that if I actually get out and walk around for a little while I start to notice more energy. I also have learned to pre-weigh and pre-pack my lunches and dinners for the week. This is a huge life changing journey and man what a roller coaster ride it has been. I'm sure most of you are appalled about the phentermine after surgery, but some of us need that little extra boost to help us get through hard times. Especially when there is no support and a strong ear would be nice to have for thoughts and wonders. So before you are quick to judge me, remember we are all human and no-one on this earth is perfect.

I think I may be the only one on here that has the balls to admit I am currently taking Phentermine after WLS. I was sleeved on August 31, 2012 and have lost 60lbs. I got very discouraged in my weight loss venture. I am human and give in to temptation just like most of us do. My weakness is Mr Pibb. I know it's a horrible thing and I'd lose way more if I'd stop drinking 2 sodas a day. Which is a huge improvement from about 2 -2 liters a day before surgery. I don't need anyone preaching to me what I already know. I have a hard time drinking Water and yes I've put everything known to man in it to make it more desirable, but no luck. I can go 12 plus hours with out drinking a drop of anything. My Dr says I have water weight gain and has put me on the Phentermine to make me thirsty and to help with the water weight. Phentermine isn't a quick fix and I still have lots of weight to lose, but it has helped me get over the depression I have felt for quite sometime about the weight not coming off. I lost 10lbs on it and I am way thirsty. He only prescribed it a month and I'm glad he did. I have found that if I actually get out and walk around for a little while I start to notice more energy. I also have learned to pre-weigh and pre-pack my lunches and dinners for the week. This is a huge life changing journey and man what a roller coaster ride it has been. I'm sure most of you are appalled about the phentermine after surgery, but some of us need that little extra boost to help us get through hard times. Especially when there is no support and a strong ear would be nice to have for thoughts and wonders. So before you are quick to judge me, remember we are all human and no-one on this earth is perfect.

I had to have a belt extension when I went to Vegas... I was so embarrassed. So I am glad to hear they are making bigger seats.. Bout damn time! Grammy you inspire me! Thank you!!

Day I decided surgery 320 8/1/12 Day of surgery 288 8/31/12 Today 262 11/5/12 As in my other posts I still struggle with losing, but I took this pic and that's when I finally noticed!

I'm these way.. I can take big gulps of only water but once I do, I'm full forever!!

Thank you for the Protein suggestion... I would post a pic but don't know how to... And that's actually pretty smart it weighing right away....It keeps you from getting discouraged...

No I don't drink them like I should, but I do eat my meats and beef jerky! I know I'm bad and it's hard enough to get water down... Is it normal to be full after breakfast all day? I feel like I could get sick if I drink to much, why I can't drink thick shake...

I did I lost almost 40lbs.. I think the infection caused me to be out of whack! I'm right there with you, I feel bloated if I drink more than 33oz..

I had my sleeve 8/31/12 and I've lost 25lbs. I had a bad infection in my left side incision that just healed up. I get discouraged at times when I see folks losing a massive and I'm still struggling. I get my protein (well most of it) and I have a hard time with drinking all that water. I have started walking 2 miles. Just keeping my eye on the prose!! 320-263 is better than only 10lbs.I guess...