Suga Renique Reborn

I have finally been cleared and approved for my sleeve surgery!!! I almost had to call it off (rescheduled 2x) after having a minor stroke earlier this month. My surgeon required clearance from a neurologist and I had to go thru a series of tests because of it (echocardiagram, brain MRI, lung CT scan). WHEW! I'm finally scheduled for June 6 (my birthday is June 3) and I am so ready! One last hoorah this weekend (Memorial Day) although I will still eat smart. Let's go! WOO-HOO

I started getting hair loss around 5 months (I'm now 6 months post-op). My hairdresser cut it short and dyed it blond! I didn't originally want blonde, but in order for the hair loss not to be so obvious, we had to keep lightening it.... I actually now love this color and plan to keep it going forward! New body, new hair, new attitude!

Good riddance of bad rubbish!!! There are great things ahead for you now that you've chosen YOU first instead of others....#Onward&Upward# #WatchWhatTheFutureHolds4U#

I can concur that it takes some effort to make it all work. I will admit though - the way I look and feel is SO WORTH IT! If that's all I have to do to keep looking fine and fabulous, its a small price to pay! Don't quit - take it a day at a time and you'll be glad you did!

I find that since my weight loss (80 lbs), friends and/or family almost instinctively want to hug me! Not sure but I figure its to see how far around my waist they can go! Its a great feeling for sure so applaud yourself! Good work.

HW: 293 CW: 213 80 Pounds lost thanks to VSG! My confidence is back, I interviewed for a new job which it looks like I will get (I truly believe I never could have interviewed anywhere at my heaviest weight)... Yes, it takes effort daily, but then again, doesn't everything in life? plan + effort = SUCCESS!!!

HW: 293 CW: 213 80 Pounds lost thanks to VSG! My confidence is back, I even interviewed for a new job which it looks like I will get (I truly believe I never could have interviewed anywhere at my heaviest weight)... Yes, it takes effort daily, but then again, doesn't everything in life? plan + effort = SUCCESS!!!

I'm 5 months out

I've been getting cramping stomach pains too! I wonder what that could be?

Looking fabulous I must say! Pretty pretty.... #ILuvMyVSG#

I always respond "portion control", "lots of water" and "movement" which is true.

Congratulations.....go live life!!!

You look mahvelous! I'm sure you are glad you got sleeved beforehand.....so pretty

Congratulations HopefulInVirginia! Welcome to the sleeve community! Although the sleeve is simply a tool to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it still drops the weight off you like nobody's business! I have no regrets and love the way I look and feel now. Applause for doing what's best for YOU and not letting anyone else tell you how to take care of YOU! Pls keep us all posted..... #TheStruggleIsReal

Loving the way I'm looking and feeling these days....now to prepare for the holidays! Should be interesting, very interesting, since that's the big meal I cook every year for my kids and grandkids....might be Protein shakes this year for everyone instead (just kidding)....

I'm enslaved on May 15th and can hardly wait... I told my family and everyone has their opinion but I know I must do this for me. My husband is supportive and together we will embrace our future as I become healthier and happier be here for my grandchildren. Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App

I must have chicken wings while watching football! Fortunately, there are a number of ways I can prepare them without all the extra "stuff" in them. The meatball recipe with chunky salsa sounds good too. Thanks!