Sweetbaby1

I reached my highest weight of 293lbs on January of this year. I was devastated and could no longer identify myself. I was obese, unhappy and pretty much depressed. After college I found myself so heavy and gain a over 100lbs since high school. I never would have thought it would have been me. I knew this surgery was my only way out. Understanding that it is just a "tool" I began working out, eating right and completely staying consistent with my plan. I have had some slip ups and the road was not easy, but to be down 100lbs and it has not even been a whole year is insane. I workout just about every day, the thought of not being able to work out makes me upset. So many people have noticed and I am getting compliments left to right. I have about 30 lbs to go and I will be at my goal. I am beyond excited to enter in the new year with a new attitude. This has been the best decision I have ever made for myself. If I can help or encourage anyone else please feel free to reach out. Best of luck to everyone and your journey

I was sleeved on 4.16.14, since than I have lost a total of 55lbs. Although I am very excited I'm starting to question my sleeve decision. I know I'm suppose to slowly introduce foods back, such as puree, and other soft foods, but it's so frustrating to me. I'm on vacation in Las Vegas and only one of my friends know about my surgery. She completely understand everything I'm going thru, but the others don't. It's so hard when we go out to eat asking for ala cart or kids meals is embarsssing. Yesterday the waitress told me I couldn't get a kids meal due to my age, instead of explaining to her my situation I waisted a whole entire meal l didn't eat. My friends think I'm starting myself and don't want to eat. This crap is so... hard man. Right now I'm trying to eat a salad but can't eat the who thing. It's a real challenge. I don't want to ruin this trip for everyone but I see my friends getting catty with me already smh.

I really am keeping my surgery a secret. I don't want everyone in my business. I don't like answering to people or hearing their un wanted opinions. I refuse to tell anyone else about it. But I will just try to stick to wat I know and let them know I "don't feel well" so they won't ask questions.

Soo.... I couldn't wait until the 16th which would be my 1 month post op. I will be officially down 50lbs (including pre op). I can't believe it wow! My family has noticed a difference this pass weekend. I just love the compliments omg keep em coming. This is gonna be such an expensive journey, but worth it, i need a new wordrobe anyway my jeans are sliding off me and shirts fitting lose. In other news, I recently shared with everyone that my Co - worker is a hater. She has not said anything about my 50 lbs down. Not that I aspect her too, but for some reason she continues to give me her "old clothes" that no longer fit her. Now when I first started this job I was a lot bigger than her, now we are only 10 lbs apart in weight and I am still going. I am a very private person and keep my business to myself. Nobody knows about my surgery and im Keeping it just like t [ATTACH]44345[/ATTACH] hat. I really can't wait for the summer. My weight lost pattern is close too 25 lbs a months and I am fine with that. : )

I also went back after 10 days. I felt fine, still a little sore. But manageable. I literally do nothing at work, I dint have to lift anything at all. I think it depends on u and Ur job duties. Everyone is different.

I am feeling great about myself. I am 2 weeks and one day out. Since my sleeve on 4.16.14, I am down 24 (including the fluids from the hospital). Pre op 30lbs. In total I am down 45lbs (excluding fluids). I never post pics but today I'm feeling great. I do 3 miles a day, and of course my Protein shakes. This opportunity is truly amazing. Can't wait to see my family's face on mothers day, haven't seen them since thanks giving. Ready for summer!!!! [ATTACH]43908[/ATTACH]

So yesterday I took my daughter to the movies, we stopped at chipotle before we went. Just the smell make me wanna droll, she even asked if I was gonna eat. I told her no, and had a protein shake. Today at work, I have a heavy Co worker, she noticed that I don't eat anything like her, she is always speaking about how she is about to "start working out" and "juicing" blah blah. Needless to say haven't seen her do anything. She is really big on talking a good game. Well I truly believe that she has noticed a huge difference in my eating habits (I am a week and a half post op) and 40 lbs down so far. She has yet to conpliment me..... not that im waiting for one. she always ask me about food, if I wanna cook, if I Wanna go get lunch. I always tell her no. Well today she made it her duty to buy me some subway. Anyone would think it was a "nice thing" however I know for a fact she wants me to stay fat and throw off my eating habits. Once again this helped me with the will power. I gave the sand which away. Honestly I don't have the same craving as I did before. Smh let the games begin. I need her to come harder if she gonna come!!

I am 1 week 2 days post op, I am down 20 lbs I know the first month is the biggest drop but I really hope this losing streak will continue. I am going to vegas on memorial day and I'm praying I will be down a lot more by then.

So I am down 20 lbs in a week and 2 days!!!! Yey I'm so excited. However i need advice men and women point of views. Ok so there is a guy at my job, he is prn/on call. He may work once every 5 months or so I rarely see him. Now I think I may have a crush on him just a little, but dunno how to approach him or make it noticeable. He doesn't work my job until may 21..... (I know I'm a little stalkerish to even know that) By that time I should be down more and hopefully he will say something. I was thinking about buying a cute little outfit for that day. Lol Ughh wats a girl to do? HELP!!!!!!!!

This is my little mile stone. I'm so excited since last week I'm down 17lbs. Woot woot. Feeling great. In total since pre op I'm down 36 lbs. Although I'm no way near my goal, some people have noticed a difference and im just getting started. I'm can't believe how excited I am to work out in the am now lol little weird. I remember hearing someone say, " motivation will get you started, habit will keep you going" finally getting more confidence. Thank u God

I was sleeved on 4.16.14 today I am 6 days out and down 14lbs. I'm so excited hopefully I can keep this streak going. I try my hardest to workout daily, if I miss a day I don't make a big deal. I am so excited, this has been the best decision ever. Can't wait til the summer. # turn up

Nicey2u I know u are gonna do well. Just prepare u yourself and stay strong u are already at the finish line, now u just working backwards. I'm really happy for you. U are in my prayers. Yes yes just the thought of a two piece bathing suit this year make ne keep going. I download so many picture of cure two pieces. I can't wait. I wish all of u guys the best.

Scylla today I feel great. I will be honest the entire surgery experience was so sureal. The 48 hrs after surgery brace yourself it's pretty challenging, but after about the 4th and 5th day it gets better. I feel good today. From day 1 post op I went from Pain to somewhat sore still. Which I will take the sore over the pain. I'm getting around able to drive and im going back to work on Thursday.

I was the same way last week. U can and will do it. It will go bye so fast I'm telling u. Good, luck

I was sleeved on 4.16.14 today I am 6 days out and down 14lbs. I'm so excited hopefully I can keep this streak going. I try my hardest to workout daily, if I miss a day I don't make a big deal. I am so excited, this has been the best decision ever. Can't wait til the summer. # turn up

So I was sleeved on the 16th of this month. I must say the first 48 hrs were the worst, but i had to keep reminding myself that I just had major surgery. Day one out of surgery when I went for my swallow test they told me I was the best patient so far they had, even though I was moving around like a pro, I was still in pain. I didn't wanna get any blood clots. Speed up to day 3, I was doing much better. I decided to go to my bff house to hang out she had a cook out. Now even though I wasn't feeling that well I still went, and decided to "try" and have a turkey burger. HORRIBLE IDEA. I felt it in my chest going down slow so much nausea it was unbelievable. I went home with massive gas that night. So the next day my bff mom had a cook out I taught maybe I could try it again. I had literally 2 strean beans, a scoop of sweet potatoes, and a bite of chicken. This time my chest felt so tight I couldn't even play it off. Everyone was looking at me, about to call 911, I'm trying to convince them I was ok. I put on a fake smile and walked out side to my car soon as I bent over I spit up twice. The worst I tell u. I guess that's the dumping syndrome my surgeon was talking about not a pleasant experience. I swear I will never do it again, even though I felt much better after I spit up it was so awful I wouldn't wish that feeling on my worst enemies. Moving on to today. I am about to have a protein shake and do a mile with my preggo cousin. I feel a lot better even with my pain from the incisions. I go back to work on Thursday so let's see how it goes.

Thanks for all the concerns, to answer one if the first questions no, I was not instructed to eat regular food. But I just wanted to fit in. I spit everything back up later on and felt so Much better. I felt the food in my chest it never went down but I will not do it again it was so terrible. I am not gonna die over poor decisions like that. Truthfully I didn't even crave the food, I wanted it because it was there and everyone else was eating but I'm def sticking to protein shakes I can deal with them. I see my Doctor on Wednesday I will confuse but this is a lesson learned. Thanks for the concerns guys : )

Any encouraging words. I'm trying no to get anxiety. This is my first surgery I dunno how to feel.

Thank u everyone your thoughts, prayers, and positivity is much appreciated. They will be sending me to the back any minute now. I'm ready : )

My surgery is tomorrow, I have to be admitted at 11 here we go......

I dunno how to feel. My emotions are all over the place. I dunno if I'm scared, nervous, anxious, excited. I'm so confused. My bff is coming from nj to be here with me, and my other bff is coming from work to be here with me. I want this but I just don't wanna think about it. This is so surreal to me ughhh. Smh help me ease my mind please!

I hear so many people say surgery was literally a breeze, I'm sure it will be. I just have this notion that I rather panic, and have a smooth recovery, than be cool and calm but have complications. This is the point of no return -deep breath-

I dunno how to feel. My emotions are all over the place. I dunno if I'm scared, nervous, anxious, excited. I'm so confused. My bff is coming from nj to be here with me, and my other bff is coming from work to be here with me. I want this but I just don't wanna think about it. This is so surreal to me ughhh. Smh help me ease my mind please!

I am in such desperate need for help asap. So.. I'm not telling my family about my surgery. I know they will attempt to talk me out of it. I have only told my two best friends. However my surgery is in 6 days. On the 16th, we normally spend easter together as a tradition at my sister house in Va. I will only be 3 days post op. There are going to be so many of us in my sister house, and a lot of cooking going on. How do I explain my drain if they see it, and how do I explain not eating. My family is so nosey, and very opinionated I know for a fact they are gonna ask so many questions. If i don't go to my sis house on Easter I will never hear the end of it. But I also read that I should not be driving until I am off my medication the Doctor prescribed after surgery. Ughhh I am about to start stressing out. What should I do smh