ShrinkyDinkMe22 376 Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks everyone My best advice be would follow the plan. Mine was protein/non starchy veggie (2:1 ratio), minimum 64 ounces Water (I get between 100-150 ounces a day), 30 minutes of cardio/5 days a week. Don't beat yourself up if you fall off track. Just get back up and keep going. I haven't been perfect on this journey but I feel like the sleeve has helped me get back on track where as pre sleeve if I would have got off track I wouldn't of been able to refocus and keep going. You look fantastic! Way to go!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
green*eyed*girl 170 Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks everyone My best advice be would follow the plan. Mine was protein/non starchy veggie (2:1 ratio), minimum 64 ounces Water (I get between 100-150 ounces a day), 30 minutes of cardio/5 days a week. Don't beat yourself up if you fall off track. Just get back up and keep going. I haven't been perfect on this journey but I feel like the sleeve has helped me get back on track where as pre sleeve if I would have got off track I wouldn't of been able to refocus and keep going. You look amazing, congrats! You worked really hard I can tell. 150 ounces of water????? Oh my that is 4 liter I do not think I drink that in a week. I must really set myself up for big changes after my surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ariella 73 Posted February 28, 2014 How do you get in that much Fluid. Drinking is my number 1 demon. When did you start being able to get in that much Fluid? ? Also, Congrats. You look amazing and seeing your success is a huge inspiration!! 1 CoffeeGrinDR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webbRN78 72 Posted February 28, 2014 Pre Sleeve I was always a big Water drinker. Immediately following surgery I struggled. It didn't taste good and seemed to set really heavy in my stomach. I would try adding flavors but they all seemed too sweet. Someone finally suggested hot tea. So that is what I lived off of the first 3 months or so. After that I found I could tolerate it again. I add flavoring (crystal light) and start on it first thing in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E2013 31 Posted March 1, 2014 Congrats, you look great. We have similar stats, however my surgery weight was higher. My dr's goal for me is 138. Seems like a pipe dream, but it's inspiring seeing you hit that goal. How are your arms? They look good in your picture. Having lost 83lbs so far, mine are already sagging a lot. I don't plan to wear sleeveless but still would like them to match up with rest of me once I'm nearer to goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted March 1, 2014 Congrats and welcome to the goalies bench! There's room for lots of us here because we are so tiny! Lynda 2 kj44 and webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spazdd 20 Posted March 1, 2014 Congratulations. You look so great and so happy. My question is when did you feel your energy level go back to normal? I was sleeved 1/30 and have lost 28 lbs. I am getting very close to 60 grams if Protein and doing great on liquids. But just feel run down. Thanks for sharing your story. It's inspiring and seeing your pics makes this journey all worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeLee37 109 Posted March 1, 2014 WOW!! You look fantastic. The before picture looks nothing like you now. Congratulations on your success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webbRN78 72 Posted March 1, 2014 Congratulations. You look so great and so happy. My question is when did you feel your energy level go back to normal? I was sleeved 1/30 and have lost 28 lbs. I am getting very close to 60 grams if Protein and doing great on liquids. But just feel run down. Thanks for sharing your story. It's inspiring and seeing your pics makes this journey all worth it. My energy level started picking up between 4-6 weeks after surgery. 1 spazdd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macman 603 Posted March 1, 2014 Congratulations! Well Done! 1 webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) GOAL met! webbRN78 Yeah??? So your point is?? the big deal is what???............. ohhhhhhhhhhhh i get it now you lost 116.4 lbs reaching GOAL you worked hard all year long yep i guess thats a lot to be proud of great pics happy dance happy dance can/sometimes get a little harder now, but.......... i know you will continue to follow the rules through maintenance and forever!!!! keep up the great job and I know you will stay successful good for you kathy congrats Edited March 2, 2014 by proudgrammy 2 Band2Sleever and webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cushy 117 Posted March 5, 2014 Total difference, great job!!! 1 webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagirl 9 Posted March 5, 2014 OMG- congrats!! You look like a different person!! 1 webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthyGoalie 253 Posted March 5, 2014 Congrats!!! I cannot wait to say I've reached goal! You look fabulous! 1 webbRN78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites