Almost Here...

[Joni 94]

Janet I think the sizes just might be a little bigger than they used to be, and maybe people have re-distributed their weight and really tightened up with exercise. That's all I can think of. The image of being too big and squeezing into clothes is a disturbing image to say the least!! :ph34r: It seems the younger the person is, the more they don't mind wearing too tight clothing so we see their big bellies, rolls, and big butts!! As for me, I was always trying to wear very loose things trying to conceal my fat, which is a joke too - what's there can't be hidden very well!

Hey - I lost another pound today!!! scale said 185.7 - I'll wait to Celebrate though until it stays the same for a few days....... I've learned not to trust the scale. And I found out I am ALWAYS 3 or 4 pounds more in the doctor's office. I think mine is more accurate..hahahahaha

[notime 340]

I hope you're right about the sizes. As you said, the alternative is not a pretty picture.

Hooray on the progress!

[kwindham 57]

The sizes probably have to do with how there bodies are proportioned. I dunno! When I was 160 (years ago) I wore a 10. Im now at 202 and in a very loose bout to fall off my butt 16. I read on the forum that you lose a size around every 15 lbs so that sounds about right for sizes. Myself personally, I dont want anyone to see my "jelly rolls". Ive gotten good at hiding them over the years. Everyone except my closest friend that has seen my jellyrolls always said my size was proportionate with my body frame. BS I say!

When I got back from HI (gone 12 days) my best friends eyes bout popped out her head. I only lost 6 more lbs while I was gone but apparently the size finally started dropping. Talk about a feel good moment. She said OMG, you lost a ton while you were gone, you look so good! its so nice to hear those things

NSV*** Neither of my teenage boys know what I did. I have had bleeding stomach ulcers for years and they think those were repaired. My oldest (16) has a BIG mouth and no concept of social boundries so I didn't tell them. I have only told my parents my baby brother, but not the older one (his wife is a b***h and he would tell her) and my 2 closest friends. Anyway when we got home from HI I noticed my oldest son kept looking at me funny. finally he said, are you losing weight or something? Haha! I said yea it was all that hiking and dieting Im doing! Sweet!

[Joni 94]

Great stories Kellie - love it!! I don't blame you for picking and choosing who you tell. I did the same. Also, I didn't see one of my sisters from preop until about a week ago, and she started to CRY when she saw me. She said your face is sooo different, and your butt is so much smaller, and your gut is gone! Yeesh - it was only 20 some pounds!! But it made me feel great!!

[notime 340]

I was careful about who I told, too: husband, daughters, sisters. That's it. After surgery, my daughters told their husbands. I have not told my mother yet.

I can tell the difference in my face. My breasts fit into my bras now; I hadn't realized that they didn't before! Of course, my pants are large on me. Other than those, I haven't noticed any differences.

[kwindham 57]

love it about the bra! I didn't realize my boobies didn't fit in my correctly either until they actually did fit properly! hahaha

[notime 340]

I'm off my stall - two more pounds!

[kwindham 57]

I'm off my stall - two more pounds!

Yay!!!

[Joni 94]

Doesn't it feel great to finally see the scale move? Yippeee!!

[sheila5497 9]

It depends on height. I have a friend who can fit into a 14 and weighs the same as I do and I can only fit into a 16/18 however, she is about 4 inches taller than me. I weigh 200.5 she weighs 201. I don't squeeze into my clothes they fit just right, not to tight and not too loose. I consider it a good fit as long as I don't have the "muffin top" when I wear them. I have not lost any weight for the last week and a half. Hoping I at least see a pound or two gone before the weekend.

[notime 340]

It depends on height. I have a friend who can fit into a 14 and weighs the same as I do and I can only fit into a 16/18 however, she is about 4 inches taller than me. I weigh 200.5 she weighs 201. I don't squeeze into my clothes they fit just right, not to tight and not too loose. I consider it a good fit as long as I don't have the "muffin top" when I wear them. I have not lost any weight for the last week and a half. Hoping I at least see a pound or two gone before the weekend.

That makes a lot of sense. I'm excited to think I won't have to go to the large stores to get clothes.

[kwindham 57]

Hit onederland this morning!!! Whoo Hoo! Sooo exciting! Now to just get the last 69 off!!!

[notime 340]

Congratulations, Kellie! What a feeling that must be. Here's hoping the next 69 come off fast.

[Joni 94]

Ditto! Congrats Kellie! The sleeve is working!!!!

[notime 340]

Checking in. I'm in another stall, but refuse to be concerned. My doctor okayed full exercise and it looks as though I need to step it up.

I have to eat throughout the day to get in the 60 grams of Protein. Is anyone else doing that? The nutritionist had said three tiny meals a day and two Snacks, but discouraged Protein Drinks or Protein Bars. She also said to get about 90 grams of carbohydrates and 22 grams of fat. I haven't been counting carbs or fats yet because I know I am not getting enough of them.

Enough whining. How is everyone else doing?