Hello my Sister... if you are still checking your email on this site.. give me a shout. How are you? I am doing well. My weight loss slowed down almost to a stall, but it just started again. I have about 30 more to go... mind over matter! Tell me, tell me.... I want to know how you are doing.

Take care and hope to hear from you soon!!
Laural

Hello sis, look at you! Gorgeous xxx

Hope you're keeping well. Love your profile pic, you look amazeballs as we say in Leeds

I'm still moving in the right direction. Slow & steady. I've booked a holiday to Corfu next year (planning & re planning my finances) we all need something special to look forward to. I have friends there & it will be nice to surprise them.

Lots of love & hugs xx

I've sent you an email. I'm not on the site so much any more. But I do get messages.

We will definitely keep in touch , we have a bond & connection not many people can make & I appreciate your friendship so much

Xx

Fran.... sister sleeve,.... how the heck are you???!!!! I hope you are still looking at messages. Here is my home email, I'd love to keep in touch: laural_carrillo@msn.com Take care my friend.

Hello my sister how are you doing?

My weight Los is slow, but it's happening. I've just been to my friends baby shower & I haven't seen her since xmas & she can see the difference. That will do me just fine thank you lord!

I have very few food problems, red meat must be cooked absolutely perfect medium rare, pastry causes dumping syndrome so I avoid pastry items unless they are teeny tiny.

I still have bits of chocolate as & when I fancy, but have noticed I don't want it as much any more.

I was in a crash in my car last week no injuries, but more money to pay for my deductible but hey it's only money just means I pay less off my card.

I've had a couple of episodes when my blood sugar has dropped low & feel faint. A banana & piece of chocolate works well.

I have to remind myself that this is a long term change & weight loss for life not a race like on the biggest loser! I am already a winner (loser) ha ha ha!

I've stopped worrying about my credit card debt, it will get paid eventually, just some months will pay less, I have my priorities & yes it's ok to change them from time to time.

One day in the future , I'm going to come & meet you in person & we can talk forever & I can give you the hug you deserve for being my friend & support. I can't tell you how much the kick up the bum helps! yes I needed it.

Things will all work out the way they are meant to be in the long run.

Lots of love to you, big hugs xxxx

My sister sleeve xxx

Hi honey , just a quickie to say you're looking gorgeous! Hope all is well.

Lots of love & hugs

Fran xxx

Hi Laural

I'm doing well. My new job is crazy too! ( another thing we share). I've not been on the dire very much at all in the last month. I love your new photo! You look fab.

I'm looking forward to Christmas I get a few days off work! Yay! The weight is coming off slowly. Sometimes I look in the mirror & even think I look thinner. Mum says she can see a difference & I trust her honesty. I've only been weighed once. But as you know I don't have scales in my house because of my OCD. I'd just weigh my self 20 times a day & if I didn't lose weight EVERY time I'd get down. & hit the sweeties. I'm not going to sabotage my sleeve.

I am eating pretty much anything now, teeny portions of course. Veg is easier than meat. But I try to get a balanced diet.

It's very cold & Icy here at the mo will beige this till about February / march!

Right! I better get back to work. I'm glad your doing well sister keep up the good work & will chat soon

Xoxo

Fran

Hey my Sister Sleeve!! Work has you busy and and a tad crazy??? I hope you are doing well. I haven't seen your posts for a while and thought I would check in with you.

I am doing well and keeping busy as well. My CrAzY job here has me so tired in the evenings that I litteraly have to force myself to walk the dogs.. I'm hoping by the end of the year things will slow down a bit so I can get back to the business of me again. LOL

You take care and hope to hear from you.

Laural xo

Awwww Laural thank you sooo much, like the rest of us I struggle with self image but I'm working on it. Dark hair is a massive change from blond, but I'm getting used to it

How are you doing, some soft foods are ok for me, others seem to be too rich. Slowly does it, although I can't imagine eating solids yet

Hope you are doing well, my wonderful friend xx

Wow... look at you go girly!! You are so damn pretty!!! I loved your last picture, but this one is even more beautiful.

I am so glad to hear that our progress is about the same. It does feel good to eat yogurt and some soups! Week 3 will be a wonderful welcome. I've started cooking dinners for my family again and other than the head hunger, which I recognize it feels good to be almost back to a normal routine.

I do hope your arthritis and back pain does subside some for you. I know that Tylenol isn't the answer for all pains. December will be here before we know it.!!!

Thanksgiving we have opted to stay at home. I will make whatever is on my menu for my husband and myself. He has graciously to forgo going to his family's house for the holday knowing that it would be too difficult for me as it would be too soon. (Also, since I have not told his side of the family about my sleeve.... LOL)

You keep taking care of you. I too am going to get my hair done and have some low lights put in. We will need to exchange pictures!!!

Take care.

Hi Laral

I'm driving too whoop whoop, went shopping today. I'm doing great no problems at all which is brilliant. I can't believe it's gone so well. I have back ache & my arthritis & it's hard not being able to take my pain killers, but I'll manage for now in a few weeks I can start my arthritis meds again. I see my arthritis specialist in December so if the ache is still there I'll ask about sleeve friendly pain meds.

I'm a little bored with liquid diet, but only another 6 days to go, slowly does it, I will let my sleeve dictate what food is acceptable. I seem to be always drinking , but keeping hydrated is important. Each day is a little easier.

I've not felt real hunger since my op! Bit of head hunger from time to time & I'm starting to recognise it. I find myself wondering where will we be in a year from now? & it's very exciting.

I'm going to have a change tomorrow & change my blond hair to brown OMG! But it just feels the right time for a change. I do tend to look more like my Italian dad when my hair is darker. Will let you know how it goes.

My credit card bill came today & my 1st payment off my op yay! It will take a while to pay off but I'm so incredibly happy I'm not worried about it.

My aunt invited us to her place in Florida for thanks giving , but due to my op we can't make it this year, I am concentrating on paying my card off & then will do my travelling plus I will fit in an aeroplane seat better lol!

Hey Fran, thinking of you today... hope you are well and all is going good. I am feeling almost 100%. I was able to drive again as of yesterday and immediately went grocery shopping.. woot-whoo! By next Friday I will be able to walk my labradors again ... I so miss my walks with my dogs. But all in all, I cannot complain. Tell me about you.. I LOVE your stories!!! Take care my friend. xo

Oh Defo! Every day is easier. I went out today to the city near me Leeds, (it's cold here so I wrapped up) I got tired very quickly so came home after a couple of hours.

I had a cuppa & a water while I was out, my sense of smell seems to be very sensitive! Some strange whiffs about! Lol

Hello sweetie... I am glad you are getting along fine, I too am a little achey, but I find that walking helps. It's been so damn hot here in California that walking outside isn't a good idea. So, I've been circling my house.

You take care and keep doing well.... Aren't you happy we are on the other side of the surgery!!! Boy what a relief!!! xoxo