thinoneday

Well here comes something you probably don't want to hear, but I'm out 3 + years and, like you, had a beautiful mane of long, thick hair. I had surgery on Dec 29, 2009 and in March 2010, there it went, falling out in large amounts. My hair is so thin now (still falling out 3 + years later) and I've tried everything. So i cut my hair to my shoulders in hopes that would slow down the droppage, but nope. I wear my leftover strands in a small picky sized braid. All I can say is this, we sacrificed something for something else. We can't have it all. Some of us looked beautiful in our faces when we were fatter, we had the WLS, lost weight and now look not so beautiful. It's a definate sacrifice we have to endure. I'm sorry

Another is when folks use the word "pacific" inplace of "specific" HELLO, there is a world of difference between the two words. . . dorks!

How awesome your story is maddmaxx! Your a total inspiration! I've been out now 3+ years and have lost 150 lbs. now am trying to get to my own personel goal only need to loose 20 more. . . together we can do this! keep posting!

3+ years out here and have the exact same feelings. sometimes i amaze myself with the tiny amounts i eat, but then there are days i really amaze myself with the large amount that i can fit in there. But it's not bad, at least i haven't gained anything over the holidays. now i'm trying to loose that last 20 lbs. . . talk about work

Yup, same here mezanne! I definately DON'T believe in all that rubbish (the mayan stuff, revelations yes, mayan nooooooo) however, if i wake up tomorrow, look outside and my house has been projected into a dark hole, well I guess I won't have to get ready for work huh? If not, then I'll just get ready and go battle the morning traffic like usual. . . good luck all!

hahahahah!!!!! I'm going to go to bed like usually, wake up at 6am, look outside and if my house hasn't been projected into space, I guess I'll get ready for work and go battle traffic! UGH

I'm sorry, but can I really laugh a lot right now!!! OMG no wonder we call them "NUT's"!! That is plain and simply, downright DUMB with a capital DUMB! This surgery was done to help with restriction and to help us cut down on the amounts we eat. We still have the option to do whatever, but within moderation! I have been drinking since i was 3 months out! I'm out now 3 + years (hence the picture on your left, yes I'm in a bar) My stomach has not gotten necrotic, and if it has, heck I don't know it. . . mind you, you shouldn't drink 2 days out of surgery of course, that could be a bit painful! hahahahaha, I'm still laughing. . .

This exact thing happened to me. I had lost X amount of weight and then NOTHING for 7 months, then it started again but I only lost 10 more pounds after that. Nothing more. I was told that my body stopped because it hit where it was most comfortable and most healthy. Fortuately for me though, I surpassed my doctors' goal weight for me and have been there for the past 2 years. This New Year's I do want to attempt to kick start it again and lose about 20 more lbs to get to my own personal goal. Did you start off with alot of weight to lose? People who have a lot to lose usually lose faster then those who don't have that much. Don't worry, it'll move eventually. If your put out more then what you put in, you should lose weight. Good luck I hope it moves soon for you. It is very frustrating. I totally understand that !

OMG, I'm glad your ok though, yes people have really gotten "crazy". I was just talking about that earlier today. I was explaining that I work in a crazy place here in San Antonio, (the STD/HIV clinic) and we get all sorts in here from the lowest of the low to the filthy rich who don't want to go to their own physicians. We are subjected to rivel gang fights, jealous couples, drug addicts/dealers, pimps, prostitutes, etc. in here every day. We have security guards in place who keep very busy. We've had fights break out so severely that police had to be notified and they made arrests. Staff has been punched, hit, kicked and spit on. I just hope that one day no one takes a gun and goes nuts in the clinic. I pray this every day. Violence is so prevalent now, it's very scarey. Just as I was typing this, a message from our police advisory came across "Murder Suspect Wanted in SA" This is too much. . . the police station is right here by the HD too, so the criminal could easily wander in here. . . May the Lord be with us all

just keep sipping and walking. this too shall pass. good luck and welcome to the loser's side.

Wow JMarshall, that is EXCELLENT!!!! I'm out 3 + years and 6'0" tall Pre surgery weight 360 Current weight 199 - 200 (surpassed doctors goal 212) Goal weight 180 (one day)

I hate the word exercise with a passion. More then anyone here or anywhere. So I don't exercise. Of course it's showing now. So I am hoping to get to the gym in the new year (yeah right ) but at least the umph is there . . . I understand the how to get to the gym when you work monday to friday 8 - 5, I get up at 6 to be at work at 8. There is NO way i would get to the gym in the morning. by 5 i'm beat, get home by 6:30pm have to start dinner etc, etc. . . whatever at least the thought was there right?

my menu for the day is this. (remember i'm 3+ years out) Breakfast banana coffee lunch 3 oz rice 3 oz hamburger meat Snack orange dinner lean cuisine Snack 1 - 2 oz cheese

Well, my only advice to you is this. . get rid of the scale and weigh only at the doctors office. That scale is going to get you more depressed then you can imagine. Good luck

yes, it's very right. when i was first sleeved I lost 25 lbs in the first 1 1/2 weeks, and 53lbs in 7weeks. Then 150 lbs in the first year. So yes, this is very possible and very right. Don't worry, the body will level itself out. . mine has and i'm maintaining at the weight the doctor had wanted me at. Good luck!

nursemom, maybe it's because we ourselves have an addiction/emotional problem with food and don't know HOW to address it????? I myself, out 3 years, just weighed myself after about 2 - 3 months and good lord, I've gained 10 lbs! I must be the biggest emotional eater/drinker on this entire forum! Basics here i come. . Good luck

Wish it would go back to how it used to be. People greeting each other on the street, in stores, etc with MERRY CHRISTMAS! And not happy holidays. Not to hear about all the wars, hatred, jealousy, and greed. Not to hear about this stupid End of World lies that Satan wants everyone to believe. . .there has been a promise made and that promise sticks. The world has become an evil, selfish place and it makes me sad. . . Merry CHRISTMAS to all my cyberfriends and I hope all your wishes come true now and in the new year. . . blessings to all. PS: If I've offended anyone I apologize

OMG, whoever posted about Chia seeds last week, I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart. These little seeds are amazing! After I heard about them, i quickly researched them and then headed out to GNC and bought a bag. They are mixed into whatever you wish. I love to mix mine into yogurt. They swell up and make a thick gel like substance, you eat it and voila your full. Because it has protein, it keeps you full. You can mix them in your favorite juice as well and once it gels, eat it. Because the seeds have no flavor, they take on the flavor of the juice. Right now I'm totally loving lime flavored yogurt and don't think i'll be able to finish it. You stay full pretty long too. They give lots of energy as well. . Now here's the kicker (always a kicker). . .don't use these if you already are taking blood pressure pills because they do lower the b/p. Don't use if your on blood thinners, cause they work as an anticogulant, and there has been evidence linked to chia seeds and the risk of prostate cancer if it's in the family, they are addictive,

my bougie was 28F. but 32 is the norm I think

I literally eat and drink everything. There is nothing i don't have BUT all is in moderation, and that my friend is the key to success.

I really wish your friend would do more research then just jump into it. I wanted the band at first too, but then went to a seminar and asked a million questions there. Maybe you could do that too, take him to a seminar and ask all the questions for him. Let him hear it first hand.

awww your afraid to eat! don't be. as long as you stick to dense proteins, you will be ok. you'll see, you probably won't be even able to finish a whole chicken leg or even 1 egg. you'll be ok. do the best you can.

Has HE read all the horror stories about the band? Maybe print a few out and let him read them.

Pseudotumor Cerebri, that is what that condition is called. I have it as well. Had to get a lumbar peritoneal shunt placement done. Losing the weight has helped greatly, it is resolved. I don't get the headaches anymore. Eye damage is done and can't be reversed, thank god for glasses! lol. Your not a failure, you just have to get a handle onto yourself and get back into check. I think you know what to do, but it's tough to get back into it. Its easy for any of us to sit here and say, just do this or just do that, it's not that simple. You have to be able to bite the bullet and do it. But it has to be your choice. God knows I can't go back to dieting. . .it's really really tough. I just watch how much goes in, make sure I exercise somewhat, drink lots of Water, and weigh every week to make sure that the weight doesn't creep up.

I am out 3 years and still feel that way. What others see and what i see are two different things. My thing is i "feel" better. I can get up on the horses and know I'm not over burdening them. I can close that airplane seat belt with about 7 inches left over. I can lower the tray and it's not hitting my stomach. There are many things I know have gotten better, but I still see the fat girl and I still don't like to look at myself in the mirror or reflections in the windows. It still embarrasses me and I've lost 150 lbs. Isn't it funny how the brain works and how all the years of abuse have affected our thinking? I totally understand!