Rebeccaabrooks86

Bad news...I can't get google docs to load so we are going to have to do this the old fashion way of just checking in once a week (Tuesday's). If anyone has Google docs and wants to volunteer to keep track you're welcome to but I know it's a lot of work and for those doing Stephh's Challenge too, let's do this! We are all here to support one another!

I'd like to be added. CW 225.2 GW 214

I'll look into the Google doc. For now just report once a week on Tuesdays. ????

I'd like to be added to the new challenge

I'd love to join my first challenge! I'd say the long one!

Anyone who doesn't want to put a WLS goal certainly doesn't have to! I will definitely be joining Steph's next challenge too!

I hope more people join, but even if it's just us 3 we can make this challenge work!

Hey everyone. I am two weeks out today and lost almost 15 lbs the first week. I'm up 1 lb this week which from what I've heard is normal. I'm starting Purée and the new tummy seems to be handling it okay. But I still have this horrible "Head Hunger". I think about food and want to eat almost all the time and it's hard to distinguish when I'm really hungry and when it's just in my head. I have a husband who is thin and eats a lot of junk food so it's around the house. I'm more into savory and not sweets. I've thought of trying out Overeaters Anonymous but there are no convienient times or places. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to deal with the head hunger and cravings for food we aren't supposed to eat? I really want my pouch to work and do my best. Love to all.

This recently happened to me when I changed food stages. I was down 13 lbs then up almost 2. I really panicked. Then a Bariatric buddy of mine told me when she first started out one week she was up 2 and the next week down 12. And my mom who had the surgery and my buddy both said that this is a normal time to hit a stall since your body is adjusting. Just hang in there and the weight will start to come down. I know it can be scary, I felt the same way! Just try to focus on how you feel and not the numbers!

Hey where in Jersey are you from??

Hey all- I just had my revision to Gastric Sleeve on Tuesday and am on all clear liquids. I can go to full liquids next week for 2 weeks then I'll be on Pureeds. I was just wondering in order to prepare do you guys have any good suggestions for soft foods or Pureeds? Thanks a bunch!

Thanks guys, all great answers, I'll definitely try the ricotta bake!

Hey All- Just got my Band out yesterday. Had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble. Will be revising to the sleeve in September. I need to do a 3 month medically supervised weight loss program with a nutritionist for my insurance. I've already got two of my medical clearances (from the psychologist and a therapist) for the sleeve so I am ahead of the game. Just in a good deal of pain right now from the band removal. I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70 lbs to lose. I am nervous about the next 3 months as I can already feel my pre-surgical hunger raising its ugly head. I know I will have to give exercising a fair go. I'd love a buddy or mentor who has gone or who is going through the same thing!!!! Hope to hear from you soon!!!

Size 20 clothes lot....2 bathing suits (1 tankini, 1 skirt suit), 1 pair jeans, 1 pair sweats, 1 pair pull on flannel spandex grey pants, 1 pair TORRID black pants with gold sparkles down sides NEVER WORN, and 3 shirts....$25 or best offer. Pay $5.99 for shipping from NJ. All clothes in good condition!

Hey everyone- I'm currently on Zyprexa for depression and it is a medication which really increases your appetite and slows your metabolism. I've gained 35 lbs in the past few months since getting my band out with it. My question is (I'm supposed to get the sleeve at the end of next month), is anyone else taking Zyprexa or a medication that affects their metabolism/appetite and if so how does that impact your sleeve? Do you find the sleeve is still able to do its job? Are you losing weight? Thanks bunches, Rebecca

Yes still have them ????

Hi Everybody! My name is Rebecca and I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70-80lbs to lose....I just got my band removed yesterday. I had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble...not being able to keep solids down, throwing up 2-3 times a day, only losing 15 lbs, etc. I am set to get the sleeve in September. I have to do a medically supervised diet for 3 months so my insurance will cover everything. I have already got clearances from a psychologist and a therapist so I've started taking the necessary steps for preparing for my revision in September. I am nervous about spending the next couple of months dieting since I will have no "aid" to help me and I was always a binge eater. I also know I will really need to incorporate exercise into my normal routine. I am a big fan of yoga and meditation and try to go at least 1-2X a week to the local studio. I would LOVE some friends or a buddy/mentor to talk to as I continue this journey. If anyone wants to talk, feel free to message me or email me at rebeccaabrooks86@hotmail.com

Hey All, My name is Rebecca and I am almost 29 and married from NJ. I have about 70-80 lbs to lose....I had my band for a year and just got it removed two days ago. I am doing a 3 month medically supervised diet then revising to the sleeve in September. I know I have to kick up my exercise regime once my surgery incisions heal up. I am a big fan of yoga but have found it to be hard since I have gained weight (At one point I was down to a size 8/10 but gained the weight back to a size 20). I have a gym membership but find it hard to motivate myself to go because I am very self conscious of the way I look. I need to get myself to go and walk on the treadmill or go to one of their classes and not care if people look at me. Does anyone have any advice as to how to get over the gym jitters? Thanks!

Okay you can message me privately if you want or just let me know a price

Look at the other link on this forum it is titles size 20 clothing cheap, cheap, cheap!

If you are interested just make an offer ☺️

I have a lot of size 20 clothes up on this board for sale...willing to go at your best offer.

Essex county

Plussd@wpunj.edu is the PayPal email

Sure if you want you can mail a check or use PayPal. The address is D.Pluss 4000 Riverdale Rd Apt 310 Riverdale NJ 07457. Or for PayPal DvcDoll1952. Just let me know when payment has been made so I can ship them