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Hey Lex! WOW... you look fan-bloody-tastic! Oh, and did I say WOW! What a transformation! Congrats to you!! I notice you're in London... nice to see another Brit on the board! =]

KImmes, Congrats on the 150 marker... bloody brilliant! Well done you, and boy, you look amazing too... your face says it all! And your hair! My God, what I would give for a head of hair like yours... it looks so thick and shiny! Good luck with the gallstone surgery... here's hoping it will be a smooth op and a smoother recovery...x

Hey you! I loved reading this post! I know it shouldn't make a difference, but getting that pesky scale on your side is brilliant! Ans, having good blood results is such a reward! Congratulations on turning your health around... not obese...wow! That is my dream! What an awesome 9-hoping-mths you've had! x

What a great post; and a great place to be! I am so happy for you! That feeling of content must be worth a million weight related goals all rolled into one! I truly cannot wait to be where you are today! Congratulations on the final stage of your journey; self acceptance! xx

I knew I would see this post soon... WOW fella! What a great success you've had! Congrats on getting to that goal! Indeed it is a good christmas pressie. Enjoy the new you! x

Cludgie... I am loving the rise in feeling to amazing!! Good on you my lovely... or as us welsh would say, 'tidy, like!' x

OH YOU!!! This is bloody fantastic news SS... I am soooo happy for you! And yes, get some recent pics on here! Can't wait to see them as in your previous ones you looked amazing... Congrats on those size 6 skinnys...x

Hey mnbsleeve! Thank you for your kind words... I can tell you that, that morning really was a defining moment for me! It is possible to get rid of destructive thoughts and actions... something I have never really focused on before! Now, if I want something that is considered a treat or a 'waste of calories' it is a very conscious decision! x

Hey! There is plenty of 'fat' left on me...lol... I do exercise (gone off the boil just lately due to an injury and working my way back to it) my regular is boxing. We ladies, do the same as the men, and that includes a lot of strength work; sit ups is a defo! I can feel the difference, but as I said there is plenty of fat left on the surface.!! As for the leg/thigh area, as well as skipping and light jogging we do a lot of squats and leg work in the circuits and the muscle I have there is pretty obvious now! My hubby, who is a hairy arsed policeman, said he would die the for muscel definition in my calves...lol...x

Hey, Great question ... Before I put on a lot o weight, I was always a typical pear shape... Small up top, flat(ish) tummy and in relation, larger thigh/bum! Since surgery my weight and shape is definately different. I am now a apple shape... more weight around the middle section than anywhere else. It is taking ages for the last 14lbs to too.... That is my experience, we are all different... good luck =]

Great results... and interesting what you said about eating more... something I have been toying with for a while. I upped my cals - good cals - to around 1000-1200 but I haven't seen a difference on the scale, although I do feel a little better! Keep up the good work you shrinking woman you!! =]

I'll take being cold to sweating all the time! Mind, with these hot flushes I am freezing one minute. boiling the next... repeat unti; I'm 60...lol

Hiya Hunydew, thank you for your response. I have been given another perscription of Clonidine as I didn't take them last time 'cos I was put on HRT Patches. I came off the patches after 6-7 weeks 'cos I got bad migraines. We now think that the migraines are hormone related. So, I've taken my first does of the Clonidine today... 2 tabs twice a day. i hope they work as the hot flushes are really severe at the moment and effecting my whole life; work, socially, sleep, moods etc! Not nice at all. My doc was really supportive this morning and I have been referred for more blood tests. Then back to the menopause clinic. If you have any advise I would really appreciate it 'cos this is really doing my head in! Not only the physical symtoms but mentally as well... I was 39 when it started and am now 40 and feel that I am too young for this nonsense!! Thanks in advance =]

Oh good for you fella... that pesky BMI eh? I had an interesting converstion with my doctor (not my sleeve surgeon but he doesn't agree with the BMI chart) this morning... she told me that if I got to a BMI of 25 I would be too thin and it wouldn't really benefit my health or my 'looks'... so, now that both my doc and my surgeon agree I feel that a weight has been lifted off the BMI thing. What was good to hear is that they both agree that I should aim for a weight of around 10st 7lb- 11 stone - 147lb- 154lb - which is a really good feeling. I am soooo close... I am waiting to see your goal post, 'cos I have a feeling that it will be here very soon!!

Erm, bad habits! Well, food wise I am ok with what I am doing now. I allow myself a lil treat now and again... But my real bad habit is not believing in myself... not recognising how well I have done and generally being too hard on myself... booo me ...lol! I am working on these mind, and slowly getting better x

Hey, this is great! The weather here has started to change and I find myself wearing my summer vests underneath my other clothes for extra warmth. They are good to add a layer of colour too! Great Job!

Hey Julie ... congrats... another great NSV! I too have started to wear belts with my trousers and jeans... it is saving me a fortune in new clothes too! Especially when I was in between sizes. I am hoping that one day I can wear one, like you, for 'fashion' and to pretty up an outfit!!

Great NSV... congrats! I agree the tape measure is more of a friend to me that the scales; I haven't lost a pound for 6 weeks... but in that time I have dropped a trouser size????

I will be looking into this thread again, as I would love a TT! My overhang is gross... it reshapes my clothes and is difficult to hide - I think - and I agree, if it wasn't there I would be in a size smaller trouser! I have quite a few pounds left to lose yet...but would love one in the future...

Yolanda... congrats on your success! I can only echo what others before have said! Size 6 V.s surgeon's goal... yep, the size 6 wins... every time! My suregeon would be elated by your achievements... you rock those skinny jeans and he isn't happy, tell him to kiss your not-fat-a$$!! =]

Cheers Cludgie... it has taken a while, but I am learning that food isn't a good way to feel better.. oh, and as a foot note... I didn't have a hang over... I haven't had an alcholic drink since July! I will have a few tipples over Xmas, but it doesn't bother me at all now!! Happy Days! =]

I think this is a NSV... Today my hubby insisted on getting a Mac Donalds - it was a hangover cure for him... yea, whatever! 18mths ago, with no movement on the scales for 5 weeks, I would have joined him saying 'what the hell, this stupid diet isn't working' and gorged myself on a Big Mac Meal - or whatever they are called! Today, however, I did not. The smell made me feel sick. The look of the food made my stomach turn. The whole idea of eating that sh*t and paying good money for it repulsed me. I have never looked at food in that way before. I am soooo proud of myself as I have been a little down and stressed lately that I didn't use food as a comfort and a friend. Instead, I have the sleeve and my health as my friend and they are both nicer!!

Rev Me Up ... congratulations on all that sliding!! Great to hear that you have reached your goal... well done! Goal pics???? =]

Love it, love it, love it!! Feedyoureye... these are awesome pics! You really do look amazing and I would NEVER say that you weigh 174...NOOOOO!! You, my friend, are rocking that sleeve and that body!! Congrats on some fan-bloody-tastic pictures xx

Sleeve... what can I add??? It has all been said! You look amazing my friend... soooo happy and healthy! Beautiful!! x