goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
2 year post op update - My surgery was done by Dr. Alvarez in Mexico and he was a wonderful surgeon and I recommend him to anyone!    I didn't exercise for the first 6 months or so.  The weight was com...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
2 yrs post op update - I'm just a few weeks away from my two year surgiversary I just wanted to post an update for those that are considering surgery or are freshly out of surgery so you can ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
VETS: When do people generally stop commenting on - I've been within the same 10 lbs range for 4 months and I'm curious when people might stop commenting on the loss.  I've been stable and only have a few lbs (6) left to lose (st...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
7 1/2 months post op and this is the first time it - I guess it had to happen sometime!  I am 7 1/2 months post op and have always been SO careful about undereating my sleeve.  I've never felt "stuffed" before or had any pain from ov...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Someone actually asked me this today - She came up and complimented me on all the weight lost and then asked, "How'd you do it?  Did you just stop eating like a pig?!" Then she laughed. This person has always been ni...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
NSV....I think. - Background: haven't told anyone I had surgery except my spouse. Someone at church today told me I look like a whole new person.  I  just said, " Oh, thanks.  I've been working o...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
attention: runners (hydration issue during long ru - So I signed up for my first race.  Just a short little ol' 5K but I am excited and it helps me stay motivated to exercise in a BIG way because I want to be proud of my time and per...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
hernia @ 6 months post op? - Background: I had a hysterectomy a few years ago so when I had the sleeve WLS done, my surgeon went in and used one of the same scars from the hyster. surgery to go in for the slee...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
can WLS'ers get hair sewn in? Not a wig fan - I am losing about 10-15 handfuls of hair per day.  In the shower, when I blow dry, and at the end of the day the back of my shirt is COVERED in hair. It is thinning but not qu...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
NSV! - Went shopping today and bought my first single digit size.  I got a dress in size 9!  Granted, it's a stretchy material but it fits beautifully with no pulling or tight spots.  I c...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
People telling you not to lose any more vs Dr's ad - So i am 5'5 3/4 inches and have dropped down to about 168 lbs. I am fitting into size 10/12's and size medium tops.  I recently went to see my PCP to discuss a doable goal weight. ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
coincidence? - So I am 4 1/2 months post op and I noticed last month that all of a sudden I am getting a few gray hairs.  I am still in my 30's! I never had *one* before the surgery but now I am ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
My lab results! - 4 months post op lab results: Vitamin B12: 1505 pg/mL when normal is 243-894 He says it won't hurt for it to be higher than normal so that is of no consequence but I'll just re...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Dressing room realization! - I had a couple of coupons for a clothing store that expired yesterday and so I went to find a pair of summer capris or jeans because all my pants are looking too baggy and have tha...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Torani flavored protein shakes: please share your - I mentioned on the Torani syrup thread that I wanted to start a new post where people could post their favorite Torani flavored protein shake.  It would really give me some ideas o...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
NSV...male attention - So I was going out with a girlfriend tonight and decided to really do myself up, cute outfit, nice makeup, jewelry, a great hairdo, etc.   I looked fabulous and felt truly PRETTY f...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Shouting from the rooftops: I'M OVERWEIGHT!! - just fell into the plain ol' "overweight" BMI and I'm lovin' it!  Hoping to get to "normal" BMI in the next 4 months! I'm 184 lbs, fitting nicely into 12/14's and am excited for...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
NSV! - Well, I told myself I wasn't going to go out and spend any money on clothing during my weight loss transition because money is super tight and I don't want to invest until I'm at g...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
"Sleeve? No thanks, I'd rather lose weight &q - So I still haven't told anyone close to me about my sleeve surgery.  I did tell an online friend about it because she's publicly struggling with her weight and saying she's going t...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
low potassium? What low carb, low cal foods help? - I am 6 weeks post op and have been doing great!  I have not been back to my PCP for a follow up yet because I was told I didn't need bloodwork til 3 months post op.  Here's my ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
NSV-wearing COLOR (instead of always black) - For the firs ttime today in I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG I felt comfortable and GOOD in a light springy colored top.  Normally I stay away from colors, especially light or bright because ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Why, Hello ONEDERLAND!!! (and NSV too!) - While yesterday was the first day I actually ATE all of my protein instead of drinking it (was a VERY long day so I had plenty of small protein snacks throughout the many hours I w...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
New here! - I just found out about this forum today and I'm glad to have discovered it!  I'm newly sleeved! I am curious if lighter BMI folks have an easier and quicker time getting to goal...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
potassium, Iron, etc - Since tracking on myfitnesspal I've been able to get a good look at what I'm taking in. I am pleased with my low carb, low sugar, low fat, high protein stats but I am concerned ...

goingforit1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
NSV!! - Today, I RAN!!! Not just brisk walking, not a light jog but a full on RUN!!! And I kept it up for 10 minutes.  I could have kept it up much longer but I didn't want to put my knees...
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