I just LOVE my new sleeve and new lifestyle. I'm now down 56 pounds and I actually feel like doing things. I'm down 4 pants sizes and 3 blouse sizes. People are really noticing as well. I just feel so darn good. I wish I would have done this 15 years ago. We were out in Arizona this past week and I was able to keep up on the golf courses out there. Which is tough cause being in the mountains all the courses are very hilly. We had a great time!
I love the way I eat now - cause I don't have to even think about it. When it's time to eat - I grab protein and I'm good to go. I don't feel bad about what I put in my mouth. And if I want something not so healthy - I eat it. I don't feel at all like I'm dieting. I'm just eating normal for the new me. It's so great! 
If you're reading this and in the "thinking about it" stage - DO IT, DO IT, DO IT.... you'll feel so much better.

Hello everyone! 
I know it's been awhile since I've blogged. But it's summer and life is busy. I am still feeling GREAT! Getting very used to my new sleeve. I think I've adapted well.
As of Aug. 12th I've lost 49 pounds - basically that is 49 pounds in just 3 months time. I'm VERY happy with that.

Life is good! Not much to report. Except I'm now walking the first 9 holes of the golf course without issue :) 

Well I'm 5 weeks out as of yesterday. ( june 22) I go back to the doctor for my 6 week check up next week Friday ( July 1)
I've been doing more and more solid foods and things have been going really well. I've never over eaten or thrown up. I do get the hiccops alot :) I think that is because I'm still eating too fast. I just haven't learned how to slow down yet. But that will come, it's getting better every day.

Since starting on more solid foods - I'm finding it harder to get in all my liquids. Partly because of the 15/45 rule - I average about 60 oz a day. But I think another part of that is also that I'm just not a thirsty person. I don't feel thirsty ever. So drinking my water is tough because I have to force it down.
I use things like hot teas or hot water with a little lemon - but I still find that at 9:30 at night I'm still trying to get my water in. But I'm not worried about it, I just keep trying~

Life is good - I'm getting very used to how much my sleeve can hold. I feel satisified and never hungry.
I'm loosing slowly - and that's ok. Today I'm down another pant size. I do my best to stay off the scale so as not to get discouraged.
This has been a GREAT experience in my life.

I feel really good. I'm able to eat all the mushy stuff without an issue. My weight is at a stall right now. I have been for about a week. But that's ok - it's to be expected. My body just needs to catch on to what I'm doing to it.
Starting Wednesday I can add some different foods into my diet. Like canned Chicken and Turkey, eggs, Mayo, seafood, cheese. So that will be a nice change. Although I often forget to eat, so I'm not sure how much help it's going to be. It's so funny - cause I don't even think about food. So I forget to eat. Never thought I'd be able to say, " I don't even think about food" ... :) 
Life is good. Getting some golf in and bike riding. Still having some knee issues - but my feet are a bunch better. I'm hoping my knees will catch up soon.
Wish I would have done this 10 years ago or more.

I went to the doctor yesterday for my 2 week check up. I've lost 25.5 pounds since the start of my Pre-op on the 4th of May. I'm still feeling really good. The Dietitian advanced my diet to things like Cottage cheese, refried beans, potaotoes, pureed things - for the next 2 weeks. Then at week 5 I can add in things like canned or ground chicken, turkey and ham, Eggs, Cheese.etc.
Then I will go in for my 6 week check up on July 1st. Then I should be released for all foods as tolerated.

I tried oatmeal today - that was a little too heavy. So I'll wait and try that in a few weeks. I had refried beans last night and those were really good.

Pretty much life is back to normal. Just playing with the food thing for the next few weeks. I feel great!