April Sleevers, What Changes Have You Noticed?

[Lovingmyself83 67]

Hey y'all,

I was sleeved April 13th and so far I have lost 41 lbs. I did reach a stall last week but I noticed today I weighed 185 and that's 2 pounds I was able to lose in about 2 weeks. I did have to increase my calories to 1,000 but an average of 880.

Since surgery I've noticed that I feel happier. I am able to sleep at night for longer periods. I have a Fitbit so it helps me keep track of my activity level. I do have chronic pain and not much change there yet but I'm praying once I reach my goal in about 45 lbs to go I will feel a difference and my pain will decrease. I also cook more now since I have to eat much different than before. I love that my clothes don't fit at all but I do love leggings until I reach that goal. I refuse to buy clothes till I get to 145. I notice my face glows a whole lot more now.

I would like to share for those having issues with calorie intake. I did notice that lamb loin chops have more calories in 2 ounces than chicken does and they taste delicious with rosemary, garlic, thyme and butter. (Mouth watering) with a side of 2 ounces zucchini. Lol

Anyhow, good luck to you all and wishing you the best with your journey. I'm so thankful and grateful I chose to get sleeved.

[jillybeanRN 76]

Now that I'm feeling more like my normal self -- I can look a little deeper at the positive changes (sleeve on 4/18):

-Clothes I haven't been able to wear in a LONG time now fit (not sure why I kept them... but glad I did)

-People are starting to notice and complimenting me.

-My face is getting thinner, and it makes my eyes look bigger

-I actually WANT to exercise, but have to tell myself to chill out a bit as the calorie intake is so low. For now yoga almost daily and about a mile and a half of walking per day.

-That feeling of being satisfied without being completely full to the point of feeling ill -- previously that was the only way I could really be satisfied after eating.

Can't wait to see what another month brings!

[LifeIsAllGood 272]

I feel the same way waiting to see what next month brings. I just hope walking 4 to 5 miles a day isn't a bad thing for me