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Hiya Rickym, I understand completely what you say... makes sense to me. The only thing that bothers me about my stall of 3+mths and the metabolic rate thing is that I have a lot of muscle! I train hard and have great core strength now... also I've built up strong arms and legs(not butch like..lol... but if there was no or less fat on me I would be really lean)... I was hoping that, as you said, the muscle would sorta reboot my metabolic rate and burn the last pounds. Unfortunately that is not happening right now *sighs* I've tried all the tricks that I've read here and elsewhere but no movement... Perhaps this is me now? Any ideas? =]

Great question ... I am in the same boat... definately in a calorie deficit and no scale or inch movement... I will be watching this post. I am sure there is someone here with words os wisdom!

Het Wishes... great to see your pics, you really do look fan-bloody-tastic! Congrats on an amazing 6mths! =]

Globetrotter, you know how I feel your frustration... I am in a very similar boat! Regardless of what I do, I can't shift anymore and I have been bouncing around the same weight since the end of Oct... it is a right royal pain in the a**e and I have tried all the tricks under the sun to change things but my body just isn't responding! Not sure what else to do but keep plodding along... sorry that is of no help! Just want you to know that you aren't alone in your frustrations!

At last some good news for you... stay strong my friend, you and your family are doing us proud... hugs from across the pond xx

You looked really good before; such a pretty and happy face.. and now, you still look great... and happy!! Congrats on the shrinking you, I bet you feel like a million dollars!! =]

Yecats, please don't feel that you are doing something wrong or that you aren't gonna win this race, because you WILL. I am 19mths+ now... in the first 4weeks, I lost pretty much the same as you. There will be times when you see your weight bounce all over the place and that is ok... that is what our bodies 'do'. You will also see a drop soon too... might be tomorrow or next week but it will happen. Also, if you haven't I urge you to take your measurements as these will 'show' you how much smaller you are getting. I didn't do this until about 2mths out when I had already lost 21lb... this is a real motivator when things slow down, as they inevitably will! Also, and I feel that this is really important (well, at least to me) I have NEVER, EVER lost more than 7lbs on any given diet at any given time... and that includes when I was young and just overweight as well as older and morbidly obese. My sleeve has, without doubt, save and changed my life... and even though I am not at 'goal' per se, I see myself in a more positive light each day. Try to relax, go with the flow, follow your post op diet and enjoy this rollercoaster... getting to the finishing line will be just as sweet whether you sprint, jog or walk... and to be honest, the scenic route is rather beautiful... =]

This is a very relevant post for me, thanks for posting it dorrie... i will defo try some of the hints as this is one area that I really do need to work on; my self esteem is shockingly low! I act like I am confident... but not 'really' ... if that makes sense!

As always, such inspiring words of wisdom... it really has been a pleasure following your journey and seeing your success. Your pictures are simply, beautiful as are you. You've done an amazing job and you really do look amazing too... Good luck with the last 7lbs, but in my humble opinion, I am not sure where it will come from... Congrats and thanks for sharing x

I'm not sure that my opinion/experience is relevant here as the great British summers aren't well known for the heat or humidity...lol... but what I did want to say is that after my sleeve I found the heat a lot more bearable; I could sit in the sun for a lot longer reading and wouldn't be covered in sweat! Also moving around in the heat is a lot easier, again, less sweating! I also noticed that I didn't get headaches from the glare of the sun either... not really sure why that happened but I am not complaining either! I am hoping to go for a summer holiday to a country that is actually 'hot' this year, so that will be the real test!

Kelly... ain't it a great feeling... I am hoping that this will continue for me! It is a great exercise too... =]

Heheheee.. that last bit made me giggle, but what a motivator to get swimming... shame about the shoulder, as I really did find it relaxing and a great way to get rid of a shed load of stress... I wanted/needed to change my exercise routine up and what I am doing now doesn't seem to be helping with losing the last of the fat. My next 'big thing' is running outside instead on the treadmill... again it is all in my head but I am working on this. The best thing about the swimming tonight is after I had finished the laps I wasn't out of breath. My heart rate was up, but no huffing and puffing... which has got me thinking that I must be getting fitter as the last time I went I managed 24-26 lengths and was out of breath! Got any good suggestions BlackberryJuice for good fat burning exercises... I really wanna shift the last 14lbs or so! And you are in great shape!! =]

YEY! Those of you who know me, know that I've been threatening to go swimming for a few weeks now... I kept putting it off and putting it off, you know that 'fat girl syndrome'... I didn't want to be seen in public in my costume etc! Well long story short, I bought a new costume... one that fitted me... and after some lovely people on here encouraged and cheered me on, I've done it. I have had a really stressful couple of weeks and I needed to do 'something' to get my mind off the stress... I have to say that swimming did the trick! It wasn't easy to get there... I was a little anxious at first, but when I got to the pool it was all 'ok'. I did a few lengths and just thought 'oh balls, go for it Coops!' I ended up doing 32 lengths - half a mile - in 31 and a little minutes! Not too bad for someone who hasn't swam in over 2 years! I will definately be doing this more often and I feel a lot more confident now! Oh and I don't feel 'fat' now! Double YEY!!

I've said it before and I'll say it again... congrats to you, my lovely friend, on an amazing year! I am really proud of your achievements. You really have been a tower of strength for me when I am struggling and I thank you for that! Hugs from across the pond! x

Wow... that looks a lot more than it 'sounds' ... no more complaining about 'just a pound' then... thanks for the pictures!!

Hey indy... no worries... it really did help a lot, so much so, I was able to do some sort of training. When I first got sleeved my exercise consisted of pretty much walking, walking and walking... the shin splints were there but not too bad... but I have to say within the first 4mths they had gone enough for me to start jogging on the tread mill... good luck and I hope the castor oil has the same effect for you! =]

Hey! I've suffered from shin splints since a young adult... I used to massage my legs with olive oil before and after training. Now, after losing my weight, they have completely gone!! Seems like the cause, for me anyway, was being morbidly obese!! Fingers crossed this will be the same for you... good luck!

Sending you, my sleeve friend, much love from across the pond. xx

This is great news... well done on getting an interview, that alone is an achievement... The suit sounds beautiful and I know you wore it with pride! I am sending you positive vibes from across the pond...good luck and let me know how you got on! x

This is very interesting and very reassuring... it reflects the difference I have found 19mths post op! My max capacity, depending on the texture of the food is 7-8oz; my average is about 6oz (cooked weight)... That would take me all day at around the 4mth marker and hasn't changed since around the 10mth marker. Thanks for sharing!

Hiya Sara Ann, I am 19+ mths out and still not at my surgeon's goal, which is a a lot heavier than the BMI chart suggests I should be - he doesn't agree with the BMI, one size fits al - but I digress. Basically I just wanted you to know that the time limit of a year is not that important. Was I gutted that I wasn't at goal six mths ago - YES! Was I gutted that I wasn't at goal - YES! Have I done EVERYTHING I can to shed the extra weight... YES!!!! Snce the New Year, I have been vigilant; cals 800-1200, good on Protein, good quality but low(ish) carbs, 3 meals a day, no snacking unless my cals were too low and I would then add a protein based snack all this with plenty of exercise (4-5 weekly)... I haven't lost a pound! Infact, I haven't lost a pound since the end of Oct!! Am I doing something wrong- NO! Am I a failure - NO!! My body just doesn't want to shed this last bit of me, even though my brain does! Will I give up... not completely! At the moment, I am taking a lil rest from logging, but I continue to be vigilant with my food and still exercise. Please don't let 'time' discourage you. You have done an amazing job so far and you will continue to do so until you feel 'done'! The sleeve is with you for life and it is a wonderful thing. Take each day at a time and I am sure you will figure out what is best for YOU! Take care and let me know what you decide...

Hey ouroborous, Of course you have put this thread in the right place... you defo are a success story!! I agree with the other, you look great and I can't see any loose skin! We certainly are our own worse critics! Enjoy your holiday... and strut your stuff being confident in you new body!

Hey Dooter... glad to hear you are up and about... good luck with your recovery...=]

I have just been given devastating news... one of the boys I have taught at my school has passed away today. He was just 15 years old. He was fit and heathy, a great sports man and a fantastic student; a very bright pupil who had the world at his feet. I need to embrace this life that I have been given as this news just hammers home that it can be taken away as soon as it is given. I know you guys understand...

I think I am standing taller... does that count? A friend of mine said my posture was better...? =]