Cass Elliot

How are you doing now? I havent been on the site for a long time but I need some motivation!

i think we need those little treats! I am down in the dumps and was having some wine tonight. But FAR LESS than I would have had before the surgery. FAR LESS of everything! So it is better than it was but not as good as I thought it would be! Keep the 1 year surgeverasry or whatever it's called in mind. When you get there, then evaluate!! You will do it!!

Who;s got an update??! Can I get an AMEN??! Hows it going out there??!

You are doing great but it is hard to lose slowly. Especially when you see so many posts of people losing astronomical amounts of weight in such short times. I truly believe that when you can 'work it' it works but if you are emotional, angry, or unconscious about choices it does not work. I've had all of the above like everyone !! But I am convinced that if I eat protein and low carb and avoid being sedentary the weight slowly drops off. Not after this past weekend... I ate WAY too many carbs and I was up 3 lbs!! YIKES I am freaking out. But you know what??? I'm also going through a divorce, a kid finished high school and lots of other change. As long as you get back at it, it will happen. It's there for you when you are able. Good luck! Don't beat yourself up. It's a journey!

I love your message (even tho the haters gonna hate) and I am so glad it's working for you! I would love to get to that place! I do feel like the sleeve suits this kind of plan because it limits how much you can eat but not what you can eat. And I would love to be able to have a drink now and then!! Thanks for this topic! And congrats. You look so healthy and happy.

Sounds like a wonderful holiday! Post a pic or two. We lived in France in 2009 - I swear you could eat there and not gain weight - there was something so healthy about the food even when it did consist of lots of bread and cheese! I'm also happy for your post. Great to hear how you are doing. And its all going in the right direction. I feel like I'm learning to see the long road ahead and know that its not a quick fix even tho it seemed like it at first! And if I mess up get back at it because the 'tool' lets you do that. Smaller meals more often for me are also working. and weighing myself less. I was so happy to put on a bathing suit that I could barely get on last summer and find that it was loose! that was such a treat. I saw my uncle lumbering around with terrible knees (he's had both done already), sweating, pale, extremely overweight and I wanted to tell him about procedure! It is so painfully recognizable to be in that state. even losing 30 lbs (my amount so far) has made a workd of difference. I'm worried for him - he does alot of physical labour around the cottage and I fear he will have a heart attack. In any case, what can you do - no could tell me to lose weight or to eat better in the past! So how could I ever think of telling him? I guess we only have our own journeys. Glad to have this group for a check in. Keep up the good work and the updates coming! Take care, Cass PS While you were in France, this is what happened to me: Stevie arrived!! (that's her in the tiny bathroom sink)

you guys fight too much

SO happy for you ! It must be a really great feeling to not be a prisoner of cravings and binge eating. As much as we are hard on ourselves for not always doing everything 'right' we are leaps and bounds ahead of where we once were in terms of behaviour!! Congrats!!

I think you should TOTALLY do it and the people with their comments can go fly a kite. It's your life and you've had to live with your feeling of being big for the whole time. who are they to say what is right for you!? AND FURTHERMORE (since I am on my soapbox), I WISH WISH WISH WISH that I would have had surgery sooner when my BMI was lower and it would have been that much easier to get down to a healthy weight. Why would you wait until you got heavier>?! do it now but know as everyone says, you still have lots of effort ahead of you. good luck!

You should have a little wine!! It's your wedding for gawd's sakes! Hell, just a little wine won't kill ya. I was a big wine drinker and have experimented with one glass on two separate occasions. I am only 5 weeks out so I am a baddie. But you know what? I didnt even like the taste or the feeling. It was NOTHING like my old relationship with wine so I am glad I found out. happy wedding!!

You are a legend. A heroine to all those who follow. You should be INCREDIBLY proud!!! NO, I mean it. Bravo.

Unbelievable!! A whole new person!! Congrats

You guys are the best! ALways learn something and get an insight. Thanks!! AmadaWho I hope you are now almost done. So hard when you're in it - so hardly a memory when it's behind you! I can barely remember - it's all a blur even though I'm only 5 weeks out. ha ha maybe it's my memory or I just wanted to forget. Soon it will be over! Now I understand why I can't stomach protein shakes! I hate sweet! that's it. Too bad they don't make 'chips and dip' flavour or 'doritos' or KFC!! They would have some takers! Hope everyone is doing well on this Monday morning!

Ha ha hope I'm not offending anyone! I am tired of typing about my weight or food intake or 'congratualtions'. And that ****. I want to say it with pictures!!

Imagine being chastized for your weight at 140!! Ridiculous. I remember one of my old boyfriends saying he'd never seen me heavier when I was 136 (in high school)!. There were always the comments - oh she'd be perfect if she just lost that last 5 pounds... little did we or they know this would lead us to have to lose the last 50 or a hundred pounds! How are you doing anyway? Hope it's going well. I'm in a slump - didnt weight myself all last week and thought I had lost but I'd gained! I am not eating enough veggies or protein shakes, etc. It feels like I'm never doing it uite right. I get that feeling from everybody! Just about. except the really arrogant ones. I joined a great Facebook group that is constant moitvation. you should check it outl. let me know if you want the link Thinking about you and all the APRIL SLEEVERS out there!!

I thought this was relevant!! ha

Hi! Sorry - haven't been on the forum for a while. Thanks for reaching out. I had my srugery in Mexico and did pre-op for about 10 days. Only a week was required but I felt like I wanted to be really ready! How about you?

Finding_Stacy - you little vixen!! Have you lost FIFTY POUNDS almost??!! (yah yah I know preop diet blah blah) who gives a **** when the weight loss started!! The fact that it is happening is so freaking awesome. Sounds like you're doing great and I love how curious you always are and engaged. I havent' been on the site for a while. It was prom! (not mine ha ha). Very busy times but lovely. And I even felt better being in photos than I have in a long long time. Especially beside my ex who only eats salmon and veggies and exercises CONSTANTLY. (he was a big reason I rebelled and gained so much weight because he would always judge me and ask if I exercised or went to weight watchers). What an arse. This surgery is designed for me to loose the shame I felt and teh anger. Whoops! didn't mean to get so deep. Funny how that happens. Hope you are dong well. Send me some news!

Yes! Welcome... this is a great forum and this group is wonderful because we are all figuring it out together. Hope you are doing well and finding your way. If you have any questions, ask Finding_Stacy - she is the sleeve queen!

That is hilarious (and sad of course!). If this is a contest for the worst boobs, I am definitely in the running! One of mine is twice as big and the other (and it bows to the king) and the other is more pert and facing a bit straighter out. Who;s gonna love these lopsided boobs?! And I know there is more to come because I havent really lost that much weight yet in the grand scheme of things. I will wait and see what tomorrow brings but it aint gonna be pretty!

Great of you to check in and update us on progress! I love hearing how it is going. I am also curious about the pasta (supposed to expand in your stomach) but I also feel like almost any food is possible, it's just the quantity. There's a WLS master on this site who talks about the KETO diet alot and he is a long way into this process. I like the keto because fat is encouraged (especially certain types) and protein. Check it out under Keto or InsideMatchesOutside (his name) or something like that. I am happy and excited because the weight continues to come off - not weighing myself all the time and sometimes I eat something yummy (cheesecake for example) and I still loose. I'm just not eating that much of anything and I try really hard to get my protein. It's so motivating to get the results! I still need to walk more (and I will). It's been crazy busy with my 3 kids - prom and all kinds of exciting stuff. But tonight I made an awesome soup and I'm enjoying some quiet! Wishing you well and keep the updates coming!! Thanks Cass

You seem to have this down! Do you eat any other cheeses besides cream cheese? I am early into the process (had surgery April 24) and cheese is one of the little nibbles I can get down easily when I am really hungry. IT takes the edge off and I don't need much to feel satisfied because it is so flavourful. thanks and congrats on such success!

That is true! A label is needed! I've tried a little pad thai (like a noodle or two), a little bit of rice and today a tiny bit of the inside of a bagette. I've had no problem with any of it. But like you, I can't eat a whole egg! Not so big on protein shakes - I'd rather get my protein from chicken etc. so I do eat a lot of chicken. I just made the best 'soup' - potato salad, chicken and chicken stock in the blender! And warmed up. IT was the best. But I'm not eating much in the way of veggies - I was never that good at eating veg and now there's no room for them. . I dunno - I'm just going with what works until I get over this early stage. It's exciting tho' - I cant believe I don't miss food or wine - I just love eating what I do get to eat. Food seems precious.