December 29, 2014 sleevers

[MamyBeth 27]

Hi everybody! I uninstalled the app and haven't been online in ages. How are y'all doing? @@GreenEyes604 I would like to hear more about the cruise and the Facebook group. I had my surgery out of town and haven't been able to attend an in-person support group, so I would love to find one on Facebook!

I have lost 47 lbs since surgery 12/29/14 and had lost 14 preop, so I am down 61 lbs since my highest weight. I feel so much better already, but I still have a long way to go! I do not exercise regularly, and I know I need to. I am already losing hair too - is anyone else? I thought I had a couple more months before that would start. I'm taking loads of Biotin. I'm glad it's baseball season, so I can wear a cap if it starts looking too bad LOL!

I hope everyone is doing well, and I would love to hear some updates from y'all!!

[Big_Mama 511]

Hey @@MamyBeth! Sleeved same day as you. Down 76 lbs, feeling great, full of energy, except I don't sleep much and my hair is falling out too =( I take 10,000mcg of Biotin daily, and my recommended Vitamins, haven't been drinking nearly enough Water or taking in my recommended Protein lately. Water makes me gag, as of late, so I've been putting lemon in it recently, and it's helped me get in around 40 oz a day.. not bad, but not great.

Edited April 20, 2015 by Big_Mama

[MamyBeth 27]

Congrats on your success so far!! I don't usually get in enough Water either

I haven't been keeping my food diary, but I think I am doing okay on protein...I drink a 30g Protein Shake for Breakfast every day. I need to start logging everything again. It really helps!

[Big_Mama 511]

Yeah I think I should begin logging as well. =/ I still have another 96 lbs I want to lose. My weightloss is starting to slow down a bit, and I'm scared I won't reach my goal. I think my best bet would be logging again. My days are so hectic I sometimes forget to eat/ drink, then I get a bunch of Water in right before bed, and I'll be up peeing all night =/

[Big_Mama 511]

Happy 4 month surgiversary to all those sleeved on the 29th!!! Hope you are all doing well!!

[Catcutie 64]

Same to you Big_mama!

[ccausley 14]

Happy 4 month surgiversary to all those sleeved on the 29th!!! Hope you are all doing well!!

Happy Surgiversary to all and have a great weekend! Thanks Big_Mama....

[Big_Mama 511]

Venting here!!! So I'm a bit bummed out. I'm down 80 lbs, which I think is great! But today 2 people asked how I was doing and when I told them I'm down 80#'s one said, "wow you're losing it slowly" and the other said "that's it?! Slowly but surely you'll eventually lose it!" Wtf seriously?! Granted, I want to lose a total of 170 lbs, but I'm almost half way there after 4 months and a week! People can be such jerks!

[Catcutie 64]

Gotta wonder what in the world makes them think 20lbs a month is slow?! In fact it is fantastic! I'm 4 months out and have only lost 42 lbs since surgery, and now it's really slowing down. So you are doing great!

[Big_Mama 511]

@@Catcutie, thank you, and congrats on your weightloss. I know there are many factors that can impede or speed up weightloss...for me, it's losing a person! Losing 170 #s would bring me to 172. Still considered overweight for my height (5'10"). Today, I was talking to my nail tech about this and she said "well, for having had WLS it is a slow loss" ?!?!?! People really do think WLS is a quick fix!! They really believe you will drop 150 lbs overnight!!!!! Ignorance is bliss, after all!!

[Big_Mama 511]

Hey everyone!!! How are you all doing so far?! This forum has been very quiet lately! Let's share some progress, tips, or any questions /concerns we may be having!!

[MamyBeth 27]

Hello! How are you @@Big_Mama?

I have only lost 12 lbs. since my last report in mid April! What a wake-up call!! I knew I hadn't been eating right, but WOW!! I am thankful to have continued to lose while eating crap, but I know I could have lost at least twice that if I'd eaten the right foods and exercised. I've been craving salad lately, and I've been wanting Water more and more, so hopefully those two things will help instead of my "one piece of chocolate won't hurt" LOL

It is already too hot in southeast Texas to go walking outside, so I will be getting back to my stationary bike. I've been using 3-lb hand weights to try to build some muscle in my saggy arms. They're hideous

I got my hair cut short again to try to hide the Hair loss. It is nice to have it short for the summer!

[Big_Mama 511]

Hi @@MamyBeth! Ohhhh do I feel your pain!! My arms look terrible! They're still waving 30 seconds after I've stopped waving ! I knew I would have loose skin though, since I had so much weight to lose, and I've been overweight for so long. My weightloss also slowed down drastically when I began to allow junk back into my system. There have been quite a few gatherings at my place, so chips & dip, along with ice cream and chocolate have been eaten on numerous occasions. Ice cream and chocolate make me sick, so you'd think I'd stop eating them, but nope, I still have them when company brings some over for dessert, then puke afterwards =/ I justify eating it with knowing h that's going to happen, if not I can "burn it if in the gym! " Smh

My hair is still falling out by the chunks. I was thinking about getting it cut to my shoulders (down to my waist). I know hair grows back, but I'm really nervous about parting with it.