iKarma1408

Hello Everyone... I was recently given a sleeve surgery date of 2.13.17. I have not told very many people about my surgery simply because there has been so much disappointment surrounding my life and weight loss that I didn't want to publicly add another. (That's my honest truth, I would probably sugarcoat that for other people) None the less... my final appointments are all scheduled for February 1st to see my surgeon again, to be a good lab rat and another mandatory informational session (I do enjoy those ). I am in the Savannah Georgia area and due to my lack of informing people about this, I don't have a major support system. A consistent buddy would be nice. I worked really hard to lose weight ????‍♀️ before my surgery and I'm proud of what I did... But I always felt I could have done better with a buddy. (Sept 25, 2016 - I was 389, January 23, 2017 I was 355) I know the surgery will get all the credit after this... or even my liquid diet next week, but that 34 lb victory was mine alone!! ????I hear often that I don't look my weight... maybe where it's carried in my thighs and butt mostly but Lord knows I wouldn't make that number up! ????????‍♀️ It may not sound like it here but I'm sure I'm capable of being pretty supportive as well. When I'm not pouring my heart ❤️ out at 4am because I can't sleep I spend my days working as a Quality Analyst ????‍ for the best company evveerrr!!! I also have a masters in forensic psychology that I will be getting more usage out of post surgery ????. I don't know how to add friends on here but please feel free to add me.... future friends. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! It's amazing the people that will say, "well why are you doing that"... ummm... "to live, maybe".... ?! Smh... I'm not sure why people see this like a cosmetic thing but it's far from it!! Thank you so much love & best of luck to you! It's a great Facebook group if you are on there... feel free to add me, TayCe Cooper and I will add you to it! Very supportive & informative [emoji4]

I wish we were closer to combat this thing together my 2.13 battle buddy!! I am in Georgia, closer to Savannah area in Ft. Stewart

Hi Suaniya, It's been a month & 6 days for me. I didn't have any issue after my sleeve procedure. I lost about 16 lbs within the 2 weeks after while still on protein shakes and liquids and now I am stalled! Once my period came on, I stalled completely. I can however see a difference in my clothes. My 24's are no longer fitting in the waist at all (the thighs are still holding on). I am in a 18/20 too much more comfortably. I saw the decline in my stomach, my fingers and my face the quickest. I was told on my last appointment to increase my protein and now I can have veggies so I'm getting more into that this next week. The numbers will drive you crazy if you let them... I have to tell myself that often. I work out and walk 4-6 times a week. Some days the scale is on the exact same weight. That's the worst... but I take a lot of pictures and keep myself motivated as much as possible. Be blessed..

Hi I am about 5 weeks post-opt. My weight loss was doing good and then stalled. I had to pay better attention to labels. Sugar, carbs! Limit them as much as possible. Our bodies have so much to rid itself of already. Make sure to get your protein in & your required calories. Eating often small meals and drinking your water.

Yes, I start on the 30th. All liquids until my surgery. This will be the hardest thing I have done. It's when I know that I shouldn't eat that I really want to! ????????‍♀️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Zizi, My surgery date is 2.13.17. I don't know how to add friends on this app but having someone to talk through this process would be great. Your day is so close!!! Blessings!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My name pretty much on every site is iKarmaBytch ... I'm really not as bad as that sounds Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have not had my surgery yet... I'm done with all my appointments but I have not gotten a date as of yet. I find myself on this site looking at you all pictures and reading your stories for the same reasons. Know that you are someone else's motivation as well.... you are looking great! Keep it up, one day at a time Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You better do that!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg I would completely want to die if that's when my surgery was scheduled That's like my nightmare Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You go boy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't have the boobs but I have another "lady love" piercing... I didn't take it out for any of my appointments and I honestly didn't even think about it for my surgery. I have not gotten a date yet so I have time. I have a labret piercing too but I'm sure I have a retainer for it. Good topic!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shameless plug.... I totally didn't realize that it was the "store" for the app... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have decided to go with the Patches for as much as I can. Other members here have said how much easier they have worked for them. I don't want to chance buying things and not being able to take them after my surgery. I am currently pre-sleeve and waiting on a date as well but I have started my orders. The site I used made it very easy because they group the ones we will need based on our surgery, so that was great. Best of luck to you! http://rwrd.io/uzap8b8 I signed up with my Facebook account and they sent all my tracking information through there and responded to personal messages. From the support alone I can say I will be using them again thus far. Karma Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh how I adore Torrid... and Ashley Stewart... and Cato's bottoms... and a few mix and matches from Lane Bryant... My clothes will be the hard part in this for me but I am still pre-sleeved as of today and I have started wearing 18/20 tops in some stores so I am preparing. I look forward to the transition. (Scribbles down poshmark.com for selling) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As far as the app it doesn't really give me an option to edit or anything... but maybe it's just something I'm not doing. I just figured out how to like a post and all today as well. Thanks for responding ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

... so I'm returning to this app after giving up on trying to add my birthday and age which I noticed from clicking random profiles... seem to be empty for a lot of people... I don't really know if I have a "story yet".... I have a collection of completed appointments, more miles on my car, less cash than what I started with but tons of priceless knowledge and endless determination to press forward. In about 30 minutes it will be Christmas Eve and on Monday of this week I completed my last appointment and have not been able to reach the scheduler since. Perhaps she took off for the holidays. Would have been nice to get a date or just to know something. I left so many messages this week first waiting to hear back from her then from anyone... needless to say, there has not neither. That's the part I don't like... the not knowing... considering this was something she could have provided a date for. My church will be fasting starting January 1st -21, so I am not concerned about the liquids part. But it would be great to get a date within or around that time. Would it happen that quickly? Considering today is The 23rd? Maybe I'm just looking for direction when I need to wait it out... huff puff... it's been a journey... I will make it, this I know. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi ladies ... I'm 32, I'm not sleeved yet, currently waiting on a date. I am however a dog mom!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

2017 will be great for that "loosing weight resolution" :-) Best of luck to you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Amen!! Stay focused on your goals and keep your praying your way through this. Your story will surly be your testimony in the future. Be blessed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Better safe than sorry... consider it for the best and remain positive. ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App