A_Sahar

For me...same as most, this was not an easy decision. I asked myself, "what do you need to change, what do you want to change, what will happen if you don't change and what are you willing to change?" I prayed, researched, and prayed some more. At the end of the day, I chose my life. This surgery is helping me save my life, improve the quality of my life and ultimately the quantity of my life. I've been fortunate, no complications or issues. At 10 weeks out, I feel normal. I eat less, I'm losing weight, I have energy to spare and looking forward to the future. I'm as social as before surgery, I eat out and entertain often, normal whatever that is, lol. This is a big decision, one that's worth all the thought you're giving it. When the time comes you will make the right choice for you. Stay true to yourself and happiness is in your future either way.

That for me this week is indeed the question. I am 10 weeks post op and last week started a workout regimen. I am doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred routine and mixing in a few other things to keep it interesting. I did level 1 four days last week, did an Ab routine followed by some core strength training and cardio for a fifth day of exercise. Soooo, this morning was my weigh in and much to my surprise I'd gained 0.7lbs. Now I know to expect a little something when starting to exercise but I was expecting less of a loss, not a gain. My short term goal is to lose at least 4lbs per week for the next two months, I was already averaging 2.7-3lbs without any vigorous exercise. So what do I do, weigh or not weigh. I'm worried about tracking my goal if I don't, and even more driving myself crazy over every fluctuation if I do! Help! At a cross roads and in desperate need of advice.

Thanks again everyone. Weighed today and was down 1.8...I'll keep reminding myself to be patient and do what I know is right. Rosehips, I had surgery 2/11/13, so I still have a ways to go.

Sleeved on February 11th PreOp = 215 SW = 206 CW = 183 Total loss of 32 since Pre Op I'm averaging 2.7-3lbs a week but my goal is 4lbs per week. Started a real work out routine last week and gained :-( I get its part of the process but it was discouraging. I'm pressing on and staying positive. Just filled two large bags of clothes that I will never fit again to donate. That was a major victory for me. I'm in it for the long haul... One pound at a time :-)

Thanks so much for the input. I will keep with my plan and keep weighing in, for now at least.

I'm new to all of this. I've been more of a voyeur so far but I just had one of the most profound experiences of my journey so far and was advised to share. I am pre Op VSG, scheduled for surgery February 11th. I'm out of town on business and to kill some time before dinner I decided to take a walk through the local mall. I'd been walk for about thirty minutes and out of the blue I felt my eyes began to Water. I realized just in that moment, as I passed stores admiring all of the spring colors, that for the first time in my adult life I'd have an opportunity to shop anywhere. In a matter of months I could be back here with my pick of the lot. Not just 'Window Shopping'. Not getting ideas, only to shuffle over to the big girl store or the plus section and try to recreate the looks I've always admired. So far I've been focused on the more obvious plus sides of surgery. Better health, less aches and pains, crossing my legs. Hell, being able to see my lady parts without channeling my inner contortionist (sorry if anyone's offended). I've been focused on preparing for my pre Op Diet and my post op meal and supplement schedule. I hadn't thought about shopping! Like most people I have a few sizes of clothes in my closet so I have no immediate need. So I wouldn't look like a plum fool, sobbing in the middle of the mall, I called my cousin to share. She giggled for a few minutes and told me I have another thing to look forward to on this journey. She also encouraged me to share it with others. She said it could help me to feel less nuts if I found out I wasn't the only one whose been going through these types of things. So here I am, sharing my emotional moment, not nuts but blessed to have another thing to look forward to.

Thanks for all the likes and comments. The Sleeve Community has been such a help to me. Much appreciated.