5Oplus Wife, Mom, Grammi, Finally Got Approved by Humana Gold for Gastric Sleeve. Orlando, FL

My weightloss has been slower than expected. I have only lost 4 pounds for the month. It makes little since to me with having the Sleeve and all. I have been at a stall going into my second month. I lost more than this on my own. But always returned to my previous weight and then some. Well I will have to learn patience because I know I have a crappy scale. I am slowly shrinking but I need to boost my exercise routine because my metabolism sucks. My next appointment is Oct 26. I hope to drop 3-5 pounds by then.

Can You see a difference? Its subtle, but my face and stomach has shrunk. More to come later.

Monday September 14 I had my 6 week followup with Practitioner and Exercise Physiologist. (So Glad for all this personal attention after surgery with Celebration Hospital and Dr. K. Kim). I went to the appt feeling discouraged because I was being the old Tamara ie, not wanting to exercise, being depressed, complaining about taking my meds and vitamins and just being a jerk. Why, I don't know just a little depressed and feeling self-defeated because the scale was not showing me what I wanted to see. Despite my lack of cooperation, my sleeve allowed me to loose a total of 31 pounds, mostly fat not muscle. (Check and a Star), My metabolism has increased (Another Check and a Smiley face) and my overall report was good. No weight gain since I sarted liquids and Everyone is complimenting me on loosing weight off my face, neck, back and hips. So This positive report propelled me to start a walking regiment with the encouragement of my daughter. Another major accomplishment, I am no longer in excrutiating pain while walking. Who knew I would feel better so soon. I look forward to picking up the pace and get serious about my goals. I feel i can really do this with the help of Miz Missy (My Sleeve).