200 and more

[Debra Rodriguez 8]

I absolutely believe it is possible. The sleeve is an amazing tool when utilized correctly. Before my sleeve I would lose & regain the same 30 pounds over & over. After I got sleeved I dropped that 30 pounds fairly quickly & then hit a stall for 3 weeks. I was terrified that I was doomed to never lose any more. Well' date=' I am now 6 months post op and down 101 pounds!

I still have well over 130 more to lose, but I know that I can do it if I just keep on my plan. If I get in my Protein,drink my Water & get in regular exercise I keep taking off weight. None of us who have been sleeved are perfect, but if you can get into some healthy habits it will definitely come off.

Everyone is different, but I have learned a couple things that have helped me. The first is don't compare yourself to others. There are people who are on the boards who have lost 100 pounds in 3 or 4 months. It took me 6 & others have taken longer than 6 months. This is YOUR journey & will be different from anyone elses. I weigh myself once, maybe twice per week. I was weighing every day & making myself crazy with the daily fluctuations. Realize that you will have stalls. Everyone does. It is just part of the process so, don't lose hope. Ask questions & connect to other people. This can be a very difficult process at times & the more support that you have the better.

The most important thing for me has been learning to accept my journey & learning to be kind to myself. I don't know about you, but it has been very hard for me to learn to put myself first. There are many people like you and me who have a longer journey ahead of us than others. We absolutely CAN do this though! [/quote']

Nicely said. Good luck to you.

[Tee26 10]

Same here I need to lose. Over 150 I start at 299 was at a still last week now lose 5 in I was scare that I was not losing no more but I am 35 down from July 24

[Debra Rodriguez 8]

Same here I need to lose. Over 150 I start at 299 was at a still last week now lose 5 in I was scare that I was not losing no more but I am 35 down from July 24

Nice job! Keep it up..

[Debra Rodriguez 8]

To reach my goal weight I would need to lose 232 pounds is this possible?

I ope so I have to loose 198#. On a 5' frame. Pod luck to you. Surgery hopefully February 2014.