The sleeve. And my journey

[carolvalen 24]

Hi my name is Carol and I had my bypass sleeve surgery Dec 16, 2014. Very hard for me during Christmas. I am 44 married and a mother of 5. With 4 beautiful grandchildren. My kids are grown well physically anyways. OK back to my story. To start out with I was 270 lb in June 2014. I have Lupus and other smaller things. The Lupus is what helped me to decide to have surgery. I get flare ups in my hips and can't walk (carry my weight) I'm only 5'2. So I started in June. My insurance required me to go through all kinds of stuff as you all know.6 months of doctors visits, nutritionist, mental evaluation. Passed. Before surgery in June I went down 257. I did go down before the big day. I am the soul of my family it's been so hard these weeks. Im learning so many new things. I am the cook, the party organizer, I am the back to this family. So hard but I'm now 233. And starting to feel good about myself. I love my family but now I'm to the point where it's fin for ya'lls self. Hahahaha. One really important thing that i have learned in these few weeks is its my turn to take care of ME. I love myself. I'm happy to be apart of your group. Thank you

[brokenangel84 35]

Congratulations on your journey. I had rnxy on the 15 of Dec.

[carolvalen 24]

Congratulations to you. So you know how tough it is though the holidays?

[carolvalen 24]

Through

[brokenangel84 35]

Yes holidays sucked. I wanted so much to eat all the food like I use to. I was on soft food by then so I could blend the ham up. And I ate a bite of potato and a bite of green bean casserole n a bite of ham them 3 bite made me so full I thought I was going to puke. I had to take a nap after lol..

[brokenangel84 35]

But I was Use to fixing a big plate and eating it all. But not this year it was ruff no sweets was a adjustments but not as bad as craving the other foods.

[carolvalen 24]

Me to. For Christmas eve I had Protein Drink and a bite of homemade mac and cheese. Christmas day was hard like you said big plate. But nope Clear Liquids all day. But I love the new me. I'm still not eating very many soft foods. I'm still with a lot of Soups and broths. I get full fast. Like 2 bites.

[carolvalen 24]

At least the holidays are over for now. We have time to prepare for bikini weather. Lol

[carolvalen 24]

It depends on where you live I guess. I'm in Arizona. Dry heat

[brokenangel84 35]

I'm in Arkansas. Yes I'm glad holidays are over for now. I am getting maybe 5 bites that are small down any more then that and my new stomach says nope I'm gonna pop.. So I stick to small bites. And I'm good for most of the day. Also finding I want something n then I get it and by time I get it I've done changed my mind.

[carolvalen 24]

Me to. Nice to meet you

[brokenangel84 35]

Same to you.

[brokenangel84 35]

What is your goal weight. Mine is between 135/145 Dr goal weight is 200 but I'm pushing for lower then that I didn't feel that was much of a goal.

[carolvalen 24]

150 right now. But I'm loving droppn this weight so fast. How much have you lost so far?

[brokenangel84 35]

Only 10 Pounds. :-/ which I don't understand bc I walk get my Protein and Water. Eat my 3 small meals and I still am stalled out already.