desertgirl_74

Yes, I travel overseas most of the year (I'm only in the US 3 months during the year). I bring in my luggage or have my preferred protein powder shipped. Other than post-workout shakes I get the rest of my nutrition from regular food.

I went shopping in my closet this morning...pulled out a bunch of clothes I wore when I was 15lbs less than I am right now. Even though I weighed less then, these clothes now fit completely different. Everything is too big between my shoulders and chest. I workout 6 days a week. I do cardio and weight training. So even though I am still heavier than I was at that time my body is different now. I'm sure this is because of the exercise.

I'm 8mo post-op and still can't handle eggs. After a few bites I'm nauseous. Nothing else has bothered me, and I'm very careful not to overeat. But even this far out my sleeve just doesn't like them.

I'm doing well. Weightless has definitely slowed to a crawl since returning to the gym in September. It's taken me 3 months to lose 15lbs! But I'm down 70lbs since surgery and 135lbs from my highest weight. I still have a long way to go, but I feel confident I'll get there eventually. I have to keep telling myself this isn't a sprint. ????

Don't worry about it. People know you've lost weight, but from my experience only those closest will say anything. It wasn't until I got about 100lb off before acquaintances have mentioned it or asked me about it. Don't take it to heart, trust me, they can see it.

I noticed my shoulders, neck and face first. And yes @@BLERDgirl, I too have lost in my feet. I'm almost 6mo post-op and I'm down one shoe size.

For me it was my trip to Dubai. We were staying at the Atlantis, and my husband and kids were at the water park. I was sitting in my hotel room looking out over the Gulf and I didn't want to leave the room. That was the moment I finally decided this is ridiculous! I was tired of missing out on life. I made the appointment to get a surgical referral a couple weeks after I got back.

I use benefiber 3x per day. This is what works for me.

I think it's normal and completely natural to be nervous about this decisions or even have second thoughts. It's a huge step and once it's done it's done. For me I needed to get a grip on my weight and my health before I was too late.

One year from my first appointment. I had my surgery performed at our company hospital (husband works for an overseas company). I didn't have any insurance hoops to jump through, just had to wait my turn to get a surgery date.

I guess slow and steady is not a bad thing. I will say that surgery is not a magic pill. It for sure is making losing weight much easier than it ever was before. At least for me it still takes effort. You cannot think that having WLS will make the weight disappear if you don't change your eating habits. I know 2 women that have done just that. They got nowhere. So far I follow my post-op diet. I stick with low carb foods, mostly protein and veggies. I've had a bite a cake at a birthday party before. But I wouldn't say it's something I crave. For me the hardest days were the first few weeks after surgery. I really wanted the foods I was cooking for my family. I had to leave the room. I couldn't stand it. But that passed. It honestly doesn't bother me anymore, and I hope it stays like this.

@@ellie123, that's odd. I had my sleeve surgery 4/15. Not sure why it says 1999. Anyway, things are going well. I'm not a quick loser apparently, even though I had a pretty high SW. But it's been steady, about 2-3lb per week average. I'm down almost 65lbs since my surgery and feel great. Actually this is the best I've felt in probably 10 yrs.

I know it's frustrating and disappointing. I had mine pushed back 3 weeks from the original surgery date. I was not a happy camper. I'd already waited a year for my surgery. But, I will say the extra time passed quickly. I kept telling myself I just wasn't supposed to on the operating table that day. Just go with it. It's how it's supposed to be. I was very fortunate and had a surgery with no complications, no pain, no nothing.

Mine started about 3 1/2 months post op. I had short hair to start with, so it hasn't been noticeable to anyone but me so far. I just hit the 5mo mark this week and I noticed the last 2 times I washed my hair that there seemed to be less falling out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's going to be a continuing trend.

I regret not doing this when I was 280. Instead I waited until I was 380 and felt like there was no other option. I wasted 10 yrs thinking I could get a handle on things on my own.