LidiBell

I would like to see the Silver jeans. Can you send pictures? I need 16's.

Yes, I would definitely do it again. I do not eat nor have a desire to eat bread/pasta/rice. They only urges I am fighting is sweets. Ugh...It is killing me.

I am 4 months out now. For the first month I thought it was the stupidest thing I had EVER done. I regretted it, and even begged my husband to put me out of my misery. A month and 2 days after surgery I began hurting really bad in my left shoulder, to the point I could not move. I went to the ER and it ended up I had a tear in my stomach. They did emergency surgery within 1 hour of my arrival to the ER. If you would have asked me during the first 2 months after surgery, I would have said...DO NOT DO IT. YOU WILL REGRET IT. lol...Today, I say, GO FOR IT. The results I have thus far make it all worth it. I would not change a thing. I would go through it all again just to be where I am now. Good luck to you!

Awesome. Congrats

I am super excited with my results this week so I thought I would share a picture. Hope everyone has a great day.

Thank you everyone. I was sleeved 4/9, had to go back into emergency surgery 5/12 for a perforation in my stomach. I was released 6/11 for exercise. Until about 5/20 I thought it was the stupidest thing I had EVER done. I wanted to take it back lol...I was miserable. I could not be happier now. Even after all the bad, it is the BEST thing I have EVER done.

Can you post pictures of the Silvers/Maurices?

Just curious...those of you that are 3 months + post op, how many calories are you consuming? I average about 600-800 a day. 800 is really pushing it. What do some of you take in? I am addicted to the MyFitnessPal app....I record everything that I put into my mouth.

Nicey2u, I tried setting my carbs/protein/fats and it will not let me set them once I changed from what was already in the system. Do you know why?

MFP is an awesome tool to help you track everything you put into your mouth. I am more than happy with the success I have had thus far. I can tell, the more I exercise, the more calories I am able to consume. For instance, when I eat, it will be part of a piece of grilled chicken for example, and that is it. Nothing else. I do occasionally enjoy a bite or two of something I probably shouldn't have, but hey....if I deprive myself totally, I will binge more than likely. I have absolutely NO complaints at how far I have came considering I was not able to do any exercise until June 11th. I was sleeved on 4/9 and then had to go back into emergency surgery 5/12. I had a perforation in my stomach. (Worst pain I have EVER endured). Anyways...I have dropped 4 sizes since this journey began. For that, I am happy happy happy. It sounds like I am pretty much on track with the rest of you guys.

I am averaging about 3 pounds per week lost. I walk/run Mon-Thurs and so strength training as well. I try to eat ONLY protein. No veggies/no carbs. Some days it is possible, some days it is not. For the most part, I stay on track. I DO NOT have unrealistic goals. I am more than happy with 3 pounds per week.

I was a big alcohol/beer/diet soda drinker before surgery. I drank like Kindle said she did. I have not tried alcohol since my surgery 4/9. I have not touched a diet soda since the day before surgery, butttttt I do have about 1/4 cup of Dr. Pepper every morning. I do not drink coffee, my Dr. Pepper is sort of my "coffee". I do not have any problems from it. I don't over do it. I make sure I do not drink more than 1/4 cup each morning. I say go for it. Within reason. I wouldn't drink a 12 pk...ONLY because of the calories, but I would partake. Enjoy it while you're young. You only live once. Don't listen to all the preaching. It drives me NUTS!

I will be 16 weeks post op on Wednesday 7/30. I began this journey in a size 22. I went this weekend to shop for jeans...Holy moly............................CAN YOU SAY SIZE 16????? I am so excited and overcome with joy. This has been a journey of ups and downs. It is the absolute craziest ride I've EVER been on. It is becoming more and more worth the "bad" parts everyday.

I only tried them on. I didn't purchase any. I couldn't bring myself to purchase them. I am a very "tight wod" lol...I figured if I can hold out until at least October, I should be able to get hopefully a 12-14. I will definitely get some then. Thank again, you guys are super sweet and very encouraging. I wish everyone the best of luck.

Thank you all for the kind words. It was a very rough start for me, but this makes it all worth it. I had a tear in my stomach a month after surgery and had to have emergency surgery. So....I didn't get released to exercise until July 11th. The hard work is paying off.

Thank you. I feel better than I have in a very long time.

Oh cool. Welllll...did you hear me screaming? I went after work and tried on jeans....I did it! A 16 woot woot!

I never dreamed I would say this, but I am dreading the fact that I have to go shopping this weekend. I am so nervous. I do NOT get on the scale. I only weigh when I go to the doctor for my check ups. I have put off shopping except for a couple of shirts here or there, but this weekend I have to do the dreaded.....I have to buy jeans. I have put it off and put it off, but I can't any longer. My jeans I have from pre surgery look horrible. I have lost 40+ pounds and a lot of inches. I was in a size 20/22 before surgery. I am going to start with 18's when I begin trying them on. I have bought 1 pair of 18 capris and they are super baggy now. If I can get in a 16...y'all will hear me screaming from Talladega Alabama. I have worked my butt off so I know if I do get into a 16 if it well deserved. I run/walk everyday...rain or shine and I do strength training as well. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I hope everyone is doing well and having much success.

No ma'am. I have hear of it, but I am not familiar. I have only been in AL 4 years. I am originally from Atlanta.

Thank you all. Amyly2n, where are you located? Who Dat 74061, I want to come to NOLA for NYE (my anniversary).

I am 12 weeks post op today (Sleeved 4/9). I had a rough time in the beginning (had to go back in for emergence surgery 5/12), but now I am 100%. Running and walking daily. I have so much energy. Always have to be on the go. I thought I would post a picture of me taken about 2 weeks ago. I am very pleased with the success thus far. Good luck everyone.

Breakfast was my favorite meal of the day Pre surgery and I loved sandwiches...Ketchup??? It was always what was I going to have WITH my ketchup. I am 14 weeks post op today and have not had breakfast food since the day before surgery. The thought of it makes me gag. Ketchup...literally I throw up in my mouth if I smell it and bread...I have NO desire for it.

I just wanted to check in with everyone and see how you are all doing?