No More Shelly Belly

I've asked what happens if I max out in diamox with no change and my neurologist doesn't want to count the chickens too early. I've done my research and I know that is what is next. Since my kidneys are fine, she wants to continue with medicine. I thought for sure, losing weight would help! I'm just a little scared now.

I'm up to 500mg four times a day. I did not do well with the spinal taps! I've had blood patches after each one. I guess I can't stay still long enough to heal. Oops! Thanks for sharing your story. I haven't had too many people to vent to about this. It's nice knowing you are not alone!

Not yet thank goodness, but my docs wanna be more aggressive with the diamox. Every pain in my back has got me paranoid!

Side effects are a killer! In so used to my hands and feet being "asleep," but I am scared of long term effects. Did you have any problems with your kidneys?

I also have pseudotumer. Medications have helped, but I still experience swelling in my head and eyes. I had the surgery for this reason, and although I am better, I still have symptoms. This is the last of my medical problems to fix with weight loss and my neurologist and eye specialist both told me that surgery might help, but now they are not so optimistic about the surgery (for me). I have to say I feel wonderful though (minus a couple migraines)! I am forever grateful for my sleeve and I regret nothing. Good luck to u all!

135.4. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Happy Friday people! 136.0

TGIF!!!! I think I broke my stall! Woo hoo! 137.4! Hope everyone has a great weekend! Thanks Susan for taking over!

I'm in a stall so I don't wanna go too ambitiously... SW:139.2 Gw: 125

Instead of rice, tell them u would like it wrapped in soy paper or seaweed. Yum!

So sorry to hear about your devastating loss Ree, prayers to you! I've been substantially hungrier these days...yikes! Glad I didn't gain, but no change from last week. Final weight: 139.2 Halloween challenge, here I come!

Yay! 139.2 this morning! Goal met! Slowly but surely I am still losing! I'm still amazed! Thanks again for these challenges!

Count me in! Thanks for keeping these challenges going!

Ugh Monday already?! Good news is, I have one more lb to lose to reach Labor Day goal! 141.2 Hope everyone has a good week!

143.8 this morning.

I was stressed out those first few weeks. Once I learned that all my thoughts and worries and 3 wk stall were normal, I relaxed and let the sleeve take over. I didn't even start working out until after that month, and I still don't stress out about not going to the gym. If I can't make it, no biggie! I had/have problems still making my protein goals, but I do what my body likes. My Doctors say my levels are normal, and when my body lets me eat more food, I will. I try to drink lots of water , and that's it! Poof, it's coming off at its own pace. I'm just along for the ride! Yee haw!

144.6 this morning! Hope everyone has a good week!

I'm 5'2 and started roughly around 200 lbs. I'm 4 months in and I am happy to report that I'm at 145.2lbs. The weight did not come off until about a month. Now I see at least a pound to two lbs drop each week.

Happy Monday morning! I didn't make the best food choices this week nor did I exercise, so I was a little apprehensive this morning but.... 146.8! I just might make my goal for Labor Day! Thanks again for taking over. These challenges actually help me get out of bed on Mondays!

Ok I'm not sure where you live, but I work at Academy Sports and Outdoors. They are mainly in the south. We so do price drops on Tues and Wednesdays and there are the best deals. This week I bought a Nike underwire push-up sports bra normally for $55.00 for only $9.98. By the way, I am now the same size as you. If I would have waited, the price will keep dropping each week until they are gone. My advise, go early! Workout gear is expensive but if u are a smart shopper, most everything goes on sale eventually! Even Underarmour and Nike (the best in my opinion)!

148.4! I went jean shopping this weekend and fit into a size 8! I couldn't celebrate too much though bc my sis (who has always been skinny) bought the same size bc she gained weight! I haven't taken them off since! Woohoo!

Check out that smile! Worth everything in the world! You look fantastic!

I used to HATE seafood! Now, sushi is all I crave! The rice does fill too much but if u ask to wrap in seaweed instead with all the yum in between...heaven! It's so weird how my body completely rewired itself! I don't even look at pizza anymore! That was my all time fav! So strange and unbelievable how the human body/mind works!

150.0! Woohoo! I reached 50lbs lost so far!

Ok here goes... SW: 152.2 Gw: 140.0 Happy losing everyone and good luck!