Almost 3 months post-op. Down 51 pounds.

[tcon 305]

HW: 255

SW: 241

CW: 198

43 pounds since July 30.

Surgeon was very pleased with my progress.

Down 57 pounds from highest and 43 since surgery not 51.

Edited October 25, 2015 by tcon

[tcon 305]

[sbrainwater 44]

Congratulations!!!

How are your energy levels? Any random advice?

You look great by the way!

[tcon 305]

@@sbrainwater

Thanks!!

Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.

Advice:

Protein

Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.

Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.

I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.

Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.

Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.

Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.

I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.

Good luck! ????????

[cookies_queen 74]

@@sbrainwater

Thanks!!

Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.

Advice:

Protein

Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.

Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.

I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.

Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.

Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.

Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.

I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.

Good luck! ????????

You look great, can I ask how old you are and how tall you are?

[sbrainwater 44]

@@sbrainwater Thanks!! Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. Good luck!

3 boys? And working that much? Wow that's amazing. I am worried about the Water thing. I guzzle Water all the time so I know I'm going to have to watch myself. Since your sleeve lets you eat whatever, is it hard to stop?

I'm going to put my deposit down and buy plane tickets tomorrow so I'm super nervous. But I love this website. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and I know this the right thing to do for me. Thanks for the response!

[tcon 305]

@@sbrainwater

Thanks!!

Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.

Advice:

Protein

Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.

Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.

I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.

Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.

Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.

Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.

I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.

Edited October 25, 2015 by tcon

[tcon 305]

@@sbrainwater Thanks!! Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. Good luck!

3 boys? And working that much? Wow that's amazing. I am worried about the Water thing. I guzzle Water all the time so I know I'm going to have to watch myself. Since your sleeve lets you eat whatever, is it hard to stop?

I'm going to put my deposit down and buy plane tickets tomorrow so I'm super nervous. But I love this website. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and I know this the right thing to do for me. Thanks for the response!

I feel better when I get in all of my water. Definitely sip sip sip and sip some more.

I wouldn't say it's hard to stop. I often stop before I'm full and I'm hungry an hour later. When I have accidentally overate my sleeve has let me know. It was pretty painful. I try to make sure I stop when I think I'm full.

Good luck. Definitely thankful I decided to have surgery.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations!

[tcon 305]

Congratulations!

Thanks

@@sbrainwater

Thanks!!

Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.

Advice:

Protein

Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.

Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.

I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.

Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.

Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.

Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.

I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.

Good luck! ????????

You look great, can I ask how old you are and how tall you are?

Thanks

I'm 39

5'4

[tjstark 74]

Congrats! We have the same surgery date. How time has flown, huh?

[tcon 305]

Congrats! We have the same surgery date. How time has flown, huh?

Yes it has. I hope you're doing well.

[cookies_queen 74]

You look great!

[tcon 305]

You look great!

Thanks ????

[Babbs 14,681]

Good job and great attitude!