????A shout to the February sleevers ????

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

Guys can I admit to something????

I m totally petrified of the surgery bit... Keeping a strong face infront of the family... But I m a total wuss????

I have wanted this for over 5 years now, finally been thinking of it since 1 year and now it's actually happening and I'm excited, petrified, terrified.... Fearified????

Yesterday I have my upper GI endoscopy and it went fine since I was knocked out. But once I woke up, I was in sooooo much discomfort/pain... I vomited twice and tried to sleep thru the pain, the pain is 50% less today but it still persists.

Started my liquid diet today, getting sleeved on 12th March mixed feelings , I m all over the place....

Any encouraging words and strength imparting messages?!?!?!

[slenderman 13]

It has been about 2 weeks since my surgery, and I am thrilled. Just hang in there and good lu ck.

[ninnifer44 16]

It's normal to go thru all those emotions. A speaker came to my program and said to mourn your old life and prepare to embrace your new life. It is a new life. A healthy, brighter and happier life. You will look forward to clothes shopping, feel comfortable in your skin, and confident. Every week goes by fast ad the weight melts away. You will be great!

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

Ninnifer44

Your words are just too kind, practically terrified to my every nerve... No wonder why they have a psychological evaluation for surgeries, because it involves a whole lot of mind convincing and control.....

[ninnifer44 16]

Big Day! It's been 6 years since the scale was under 200 lbs until today! Best decision I've ever made for myself!

CW: 199

SW: 224

Sleeved 2/11/15

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

Congratulations Ninnifer for your big day and small number ????

HW - 248

GW - 143

SW - can't say now, I m on the liquid diet since the last 4 days,

Surgery on 12th March, big excitement all my scary feelings have faded away.... Can't wait for the new life start.

Yesterday I took some pre op pics.

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@@ninnifer44 Congrats????????????????????

I am 11 days post op, was sleeved 2/26 and am 198. It's been a long time for me too. In 2011, I lost weight and stayed under 200 for all of 3 months. Before that was almost 10 years.

I am sooooo happy I did this for myself. Today I looked in the bathroom mirror and realized my "old lady jowls" are gone! My clothing size has dropped faster than my weight ????, but because I have a robust belly (still swollen) I still need the larger waist. I cannot stand or or walk for very long at a time, but I am getting out and doing a bit more each day. It still was the best decision I ever made.

HW 232

SW 211

CW 198

GW 148 (mine, doc never gave me one)

High blood pressure, sleep apnea, high fasting glucose, GERD-hoping to be off these meds and healthy soon!

[ninnifer44 16]

Woohoooo FF50s! Can you imagine how good you're going to feel in a month? in a year? The future is bright congratulations on your success so far!

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

I have a question for all the sleevers.... When do we have to start working out?

[ninnifer44 16]

I started walking on the treadmill at 3 weeks after surgery. Only went at a speed of 2. You can feel it when you overdo it and need to slow down. I got on eliptical yesterday (4 weeks) and it felt fine. My doctor only recommended walking for the first 4-6 weeks. "If it hurts, don't do it"

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@@cloud9 and @ninnifer44. I too was wondering about working out. I did a bit too much walking, wandering around Wallyworld on Sunday, and this past weekend carried stuff that was probably over ten pounds. Because of course I brought all my Water, Jello and Protein Drinks for the ENTIRE DAY in my bag.

I will have my elliptical brought back in the house the end of the month. April is fast approaching and I need to get in walking shape for China...

[sallyomalley67 77]

I had surgery on 2/27. Reading thru this post has made me so happy. Very positive people!!! I had my 1st follow up with my doc and he was super happy with my progress, how Im healing, and my attitude. I have wanted to do surgery for many years but never got the nerve. I now have a 3rd grandbaby and all I could think is that I cant even get on the floor to play with him. I was soooo ready for this new lifestyle!

HW 338

SW 308

CW 295

A heads up all that I gained like 10 lbs after surgery. Came home at 318 and sorta freaked lol. Its normal apparently. But man. Did NOT see that one coming!

[sallyomalley67 77]

I want to share a "recipe" I created today. I dont do the sugar substitutes (they mess with my tummy). I.wanted Jello. So i thought hmmm. I got unflavored Gelatin, followed directions to do microwave method for a single packet. So used 1/4 cup cold Water and followed directions. Then, instead of adding more 1-1/4 water and flavoring, i used no sugar added fruit juice! It worked great! And its small enuff an amt that I can make other flavors without getting bored with it. I may have to make fruit popscicles next! Lol

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

Interesting recipe sallyomally67

I m heading to the hospital in sometime.... Have my surgery scheduled for TOMORROW 12th MARCH 2015 is my BHHIIGGGG DAY!!!!!!!

As nerve racking as it is, there is a lot of piece in me. It's like I m finally getting my fav car or my fav toy....just that this new toy will hurt a lot ????????

Lollll

I started my liquid diet at 245 pounds

Will finally weigh myself after a week just before surgery, will definitely update you guys about my weight. Have a long way to go 100 pounds to cover, since we are all in this together we can definitely do it!!!

Guys wish me luck and prayers????

[sallyomalley67 77]

Best of wishes for you! It is not as painful as I expected so hopefully you too will be only sore, not in pain. Walk walk.walk as soon as you can. It will make the air stuck in your tummy release faster. That was the most pain I suffered. And I knew walking made it go away so I was quite the hall walker lol.

PS: I forgot to mention that the Gelatin Jello I made has 7gr of.protein. so equal to an 8oz glass of milk. We all need options man. ☺