Christinamo7

Thank you for responding so quickly, I'll work harder at getting in the fluids & protein, getting in more calories will be really tough since I fill up so quickly and only eat about 3-4x a day. Sent from my SGH-M819N using the BariatricPal App if you make a Protein shake with 2% milk it may help with all three goals at the same time. at least until you feel you can eat a little more.

yes. for suggestions I would say you need more calories, more Protein and more Water. keep trying to meet those goals. If you can't meet your goals, then talk to your team. they may have suggestions for YOU based on your overall medical picture. Keep with your plan. We all loose at different rates. at some point it will move.

I live in Tennessee - but I will be in Northern Michigan in July - closer to Canada. although it might be hard to drag me off the beach then. I have only been across into Canada in Windsor and Sault St. Marie and then across country to Maine. Canada is a gorgeous country. I have always wanted to visit Vancouver. I understand it is also an incredibly beautiful city.

YES> this.

Thank you so much! wish we could go shopping together! one month later and I am now having to remove a lot of the skinny clothes and buy some new ones. TJ maxx tomorrow and Good will on Sunday (99c day) because things are too baggy for me to stand it. I *have* to tuck my shirts in to keep my pants up. I would not have believed you three months ago had you told me.

I should add I am divorced too. My first marriage I did have the perfect little 17 year old body. and yet after 9 years he threw me away. So, when I met my husband I was really afraid that even though he loved me, he would be disappointed with my body. we may have 99 problems, but my body isn't one of them. I understand how that divorce can mess with your head. I don't allow myself to think about my first husband very often because I don't want to ever go back to how he made me feel. and it was 20 years ago!

make sure you are not reading your own insecurities about your body into other people's behavior, but if they have been obvious or straightforward enough that you're sure this is the issue.... you need to meet different men. no matter what my weight, no matter any of my particulars every time they put me at that **** front desk men ask me out for dinner, to go home whatever. I think they find someone friendly and kind to be refreshing From the men I interact with I get the idea that is more important than a perfect body. Lately everytime I go to the grocery store men approach me with shopping questions. and there isn't even beer in my cart? bottom line, I meet really lovely men all over the place. I've got my hands full with the one I've got, but they're out there. make eye contact. smile. be kind. don't be in a hurry - get to know him well before revealing your body is even an issue so you are comfortable that this is not a problem.

NSV, when both of you can fit comfortably in the bathtub again!

I did not have trouble swallowing pills from the time I got to my hospital room. I was able to sip enough to get them down easily. but if you have any trouble talk to your team as there are options.

I filled out FMLA paperwork to allow for up to 4 weeks continuous leave. I did not have any problems so I ended up taking one week off and then working 6 hour days for the next 3 weeks.

Did it reverse your diabetes.? Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App I stopped Metformin a few days before surgery. my blood sugars have been completely normal. I am expecting my bloodwork tomorrow to show a normal A1c. so, yes. unless I go back to the old way of eating.

I am 3 months in. started with an 18 being tight. now need 14s. I have a good way to go yet.

55 pounds in 11 weeks? that is FANTASTIC! keep it up! think where you will be a year from now!

Yup, I had that same voice too but I had to tell that voice to shut up. still do sometimes.

yup! life is GOOD! but at least if I get off track there are people here who care enough to turn me back in the right direction. a good friend is a priceless treasure

check with your NUT but be hopeful. I was allowed lemon in my Water.

*hugs hugs hugs* it is not a dropping out but a postpoining if needed. *hugs*

can I just say if I was one of the ones you told, and for whatever medical reason you had to drop out, I would feel bad for you but I would not feel like you were a failure! I have friends who run marathons, who have NEVER been overweight and at times for one reason or another (injury, other issues) they have had to drop out of this or that race. I have always commiserated with them, but never thought less of them in any way at all. YOU listen to your body missy, and do what is right, even if it does come to dropping out if it is too soon.

it's not a race, dear. it's a marathon. This is a forever for the rest of your life change. you would probably think I am loosing slowly. WHO CARES. I am loosing. and in fact, I think people who loose more slowly making real, sustainable changes are far more likely to KEEP the weight off.Agreed. But as I stated in my previous reply, I imagine her doc was likely encouraging her to push herself in her honeymoon period. You don't get that time back. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App She's still pre-op. I could only walk about 20 minutes, slowly during pre-op. now I am walking 3 times that, and every day as opposed to a few times a week. She's not even at the honeymoon phase yet. and still, if a person doesn't find a particular form of exercise to be enjoyable they will not continue to do it. I just want people to move. find what you love, and do it. because if you do that you will still be doing so in 10 years. There is no expiration date on the sleeve.

it's not a race, dear. it's a marathon. This is a forever for the rest of your life change. you would probably think I am loosing slowly. WHO CARES. I am loosing. and in fact, I think people who loose more slowly making real, sustainable changes are far more likely to KEEP the weight off.

Heather that is just CRAZY GOOD! very motivating to us who are working like mad to follow behind you! Thank you for sharing the pictures, helps me keep my eye on the prize.

I am so glad you had him. I know the feeling. When my twins died, if I hadn't had my oldest Joel (who was little and needed to be taken care of) I think I would have just wanted to go in my bed and stay there until I died. <3

Parents both have struggled with weight. Mom lost 150# about 20 years ago, no surgery. she has been an AMAZING role model for loving yourself and accepting the stages in life. has gained back maybe 30#? due to a problem with her heel limiting her walking somewhat. I consider her to be a wild success. My Dad is overweight but not obese. He looks EXACTLY like Santa Claus, sparkling blue eyes and white beard. 1 of 2 biological sisters is heavy, has PCOS. Adopted sister (adopted as an adult, baby sister's best friend who lost her natural family) struggles with morbid obesity. My husband and all 7 of my children are and always have been normal weight. My husband is the biological father of the two youngest. Everyone has been very supportive. my parents were afraid of me having the surgery as was middle sister (she is a nurse and so has dealt with and seen things go wrong) but once I was safely on the other side of it they are very happy to see me regain my health. My father's brother had the sleeve 2 years ago, and everyone regards it as literally saving his life. Aunts, Uncles, cousins are supportive because they just don't want to see me decline and die early. I have a close immediate family though, and even if they disagreed with me they would support my choices and love me. I am very blessed. I would love for the two sisters who would qualify to have the surgery - but we have not discussed that. perhaps if they see my success. time will tell.

good article! I have a friend who really struggles with this. I am forever telling her - do not give yourself advice that you would never give to me (your friend). with grace comes freedom. with freedom comes safety to make the changes. You know the saying, be kind because everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about? well, I think we don't always know what our own battles are - they are slowly revealed to us. so be kind to yourself.