November 2018 Sleevers!?!?

[Frustr8 7,886]

Rosacea is also called a Celtic curse, fair-skinned , Irish or Scots heritage, although I am not certain Scandinavians escaped it. And also remember the Vikings went a sailing a lot, if you go back far ENOUGH there are more than a few drops💦in the Irish and Scots anyway.
I do have a mildish case myself , and we all know how cute I am, well I am planning to be cute for my age pretty soon!👈😝👉

[kristian35 13]

I do have rosacea and it has flared up since surgery. I also find my face gets hot and flushed with blood sugar spikes since surgery.

[CristinHope 69]

11 hours ago, tbair said:

I had my post op appt yesterday, I was sleeved on 11/19 & lost 17lbs! I was genuinely surprised. I know my clothes are fitting looser, but I’m trying not to focus too much on my weight right now and focus on more of the nutrition. I can’t believe how much more energy I have and how much better I feel walking. I’m so excited to see how the next year goes. Has anyone made any yummy recipes for the soft stage? I feel like I’ve been boring and sticking to chicken, cheese sticks, yogurt & chili mostly. I need a little variety the next few weeks!

Yes! Search "Shelly's Ricotta Bake" on Pinterest. I used lowfat ricotta instead of full fat. It was SO GOOD. Also, I'm a huge fan of Starbucks Egg White bites.

[Sealeafi 103]

I’m so excited! I have officially lost 50 pounds!!! 30 since surgery 11/13.
I’m still frustrated with eating some days, but this sure helps me look past it and know that I’m on the right path!

How is everyone else doing with your weight loss this far? Any new non scale victories?

[paddyski 168]

On ‎12‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 5:36 PM, dreamingofasleeve said:

No blood clots! Yay

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

so awesome! I am glad they checked it out for you though!

[paddyski 168]

11 hours ago, dreamingofasleeve said:

Not that I know of! I am very fair skinned so I do get red easier but I just feel like my face gets flushed and hot a few times a day.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

I had this for the first few weeks lol they said it was my body going through a lot of changes, and hormone levels and toxins etc. But said it was normal for some.

[paddyski 168]

• 4 minutes ago, Sealeafi said:

  I’m so excited! I have officially lost 50 pounds!!! 30 since surgery 11/13.
  I’m still frustrated with eating some days, but this sure helps me look past it and know that I’m on the right path!
  
  How is everyone else doing with your weight loss this far? Any new non scale victories?

  YAY!!! I am right there with you having a bit of a stall but I cheated the other day and peaked at the scale and saw it was going down this week already by 3lbs... not recording yet because fingers crossed it will be the end of my stall lol... I am happy I think I shared with you all that the doctor had told me they only expect a 15lb or 20 lb loss in the first month... by the sounds of it will are all doing great...

• I am shocked at how fast the changes are happening, I think people around me are noticing which is nice and a little weird like I am coming to terms with how BIG I really was and have been for such a long time, it is so nice to not be reaching for a snack or a second helping, to feel satisfied with the smaller portions. I came downstairs in a 4x shirt today and my husband laughed at me and was like you can't wear that outside in public... I was shocked Honestly I hadn't even really looked in the mirror... I had grabbed it because holiday themed, and threw it on, and he was right it was below my knees, and just looked hilarious all around... I ended up laughing and crying (happy tears) but just overwhelmed that this is working and how much I needed this in my life. I feel like I am truly going to be here to watch my daughter grow old and be the support she needs in life. I am just so grateful for chances we have before us.

• On another note, I am a suitable weight for the elliptical we have in the basement, and I am loving fighting with her lol I had no idea but this machine talks to you as you are working out, trying to motivate you, keep up the work, this 100% incline is nothing lol. I love yelling at this machine or answering her so fun... My husband was like um were you on the phone with the cable company (cause I have a tendency to get into arguments with cable company remote area = slow service) I was confused at first but her had heard me yelling hysterical!

• I really hope everyone has a great weekend, and for those celebrating a happy holiday! I can say I already have my Christmas wish for health this year, and so looking forward to 2019! I am so glad to have found this group as well! Love the support!

[JB29 23]

After a 14 day stall I’ve finally started losing again- thank the lord !! I’m down 51.5 since 11/19! I started exercising this week (had to rejoin the gym Bc it’s been so long). I keep looking at other peoples Instagrams thinking.....one day!!! Hope everyone is doing well!! This group (even though I don’t post much) has been a safe haven for me- and I’m so glad that I’ve been able to learn from all of you!

[Starry*Night 148]

HUGE NSV guys, I'm so excited and had to share!!!!

I cycle for my exercise on a stationary bike instead of walking. I started with the resistance at 0 and recently bumped it up to 1 - it's a big difference and I'd have to stop every 1-4 mins to give my legs a break. Well TODAY, I was able to cycle at that resistance for 45 mins straight!! AND I was able to peddle up to 30mph when I'd push it for a few mins every so often to break a sweat! By the time I was done, I was sweating and out of breath, and guess what?

IT FELT SOOO GOOD!!!!!

This must be the euphoria people feel after working out!!! I've never felt it in my life and it feels AMAZING!!! It also really relieved some stress.

What victories have you guys been experiencing?

[Sealeafi 103]

I’m finally out of the plus size side of Maurice’s!!!! What a cool feeling!

[paddyski 168]

soo just a quick question... is it still a NSV if you find yourself chasing your toddler through the mall on Christmas eve and you pants fall down to your ankles? still feeling mortified and joyful at the same time about that one.... Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Paddyski, let me put on my Judge Judy hat and assess this case. I find it to be one-half NSV, one-half OMG. Please tell me you weren't going Commando that day, that might cause a stampede!👣

[paddyski 168]

3 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Paddyski, let me put on my Judge Judy hat and assess this case. I find it to be one-half NSV, one-half OMG. Please tell me you weren't going Commando that day, that might cause a stampede!👣

NO NO I was NOT commando that is my silver lining just mortified... my husband is still laughing...

[jesseycakes 103]

soo just a quick question... is it still a NSV if you find yourself chasing your toddler through the mall on Christmas eve and you pants fall down to your ankles? still feeling mortified and joyful at the same time about that one.... Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

Maybe a NSJM... Non scale joyous mortification. You poor thing. On the other hand, YAY!!!! Thank goodness you had on pantaloons.

Sent from my LGL59BL using BariatricPal mobile app

[paddyski 168]

22 minutes ago, jesseycakes said:

Maybe a NSJM... Non scale joyous mortification. You poor thing. On the other hand, YAY!!!! Thank goodness you had on pantaloons.

Sent from my LGL59BL using BariatricPal mobile app

best description ever lol!!