6 Month Update

[Browneyedsouljah 5]

Wow, it has been a while since I have been on here. I also need to be on here as I am seeing. Well It has been 6 months and one week since my sleeve. I am down 90lbs and at my goal weight!! The doctor had a goal 5lbs less than what I weigh but I am quite happy where I am. I am glad I revisited this forum today as we can sometimes forget the great tools we have at our disposal.

I do have some questions for some veteran sleevers. Do you basically alarm claock your meals? How do you prepare when in the office? Do your friends tell you it makes them uncomfortable to eat around them because you eat so little?Has anyones intake amount increased? I cannot eat more than 3 oz at a time. Is it ok to still rely on Protein Shakes to get what I need? I don't eat well at work(lots of stress lately) and by the time I get home its a time and space issue with my sleeve. So, I often drink a ensure 25mg Protein shakes in the morning on my way to work and one on my way home from work. How long again till my hair stops falling out?

Like I said, we all have room to grow and learn. Although I may look different, for me this is about how I feel and sustaining how I feel. I should have been on this site everyday and I am glad I reconnected.

[Scentsy girl 0]

Wow. You are doing great. I'm at 6 months and have lost 68lbs. I am at a stall right now. I am trying to stay focused. I have been taking Biotin daily in the highest dose possible and it does help the hair issue. Do you exercise?

[Browneyedsouljah 5]

@ Scentcy Girl-- Thank you!! I dont always work out in the gym, but I do get alot of activity in. I bought a house and have been remodeling the interior myself. I work on it almost everyday and seem to burn alot of calories. We also take care of and are adopting 2 boys that keep me active. Since the weight seemed to be flying off.. I dont do alot of cardio stuff. I really am just trying to rebuild and maintain muscle and get alot of Protein in and lift weights. It seems like I reached my goal quickly, but I do not drink any sugar drinks or carbonation. If I drink alcohol I drink vodka and sugar free redbull. I eat almost anything I want but the difference is that I eat a small sample bite literally, and I am satisfied. I feel wonderful and have no regrets about this. I feel like I gave myself 20 more years of life!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats on your weight loss

[mamasez 9]

Can't answer all your questions, but wanted to say congrats on your success. I have rehabbed two homes & it's a great workout. Congrats on adopting your kids, too. Leah

[shangefan 193]

Congrats Browneyedsoulja! Glad all is going so well!