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Hey, I am just the other side of a thigh injury and I was given strong pain meds and anti inflammatory... I will be honest here... I did put weight on... I completely freaked out.. cried, had a 'moment' ... but am pleased to say that as soon as the meds stopped the weight gain stopped and it has now gone. The difference between you and I, is that I was completely immobile during the time I was gaining. Sounds like you have been advised to keep active during the time you take the meds, so, fingers crossed it might not happen to you?! Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Congratulations on getting to goal... what an amazing achievement...100lb is brilliant!!!!!! Good luck with maintaince xx

Adri, I love that response... and with your kind permision, I think I will use it myself as I have had the same response of 'Oh... that is toooo much' etc, bla bla bla! Thank you for a great post! =]

Right? Wrong? Not sure if there is a right or wrong way as long as weight loss is achieved, maintained and a healthy lifestyle is in place... I agree... it does seem a lil strange? Perhpas she was refereing to the fact that she was exercising... dunno... but I see where you are coming from!

Seriously... is that the same person... My goodness, you've done soooo well. You look amazing, beautiful and proud. Congrats on getting your life back. I don't blame you for enjoying it. You'll be at goal in no time... Oh, and you should put the pics on the pinned thread for the before and after photos.... very inspiring! =]

Oh Raine, you look amazing... pencil skirt, skinny top, and fab calf boots... way to go ladyeeee... this has really cheered me up! you are soooo close to the finish line now, I can almost 'taste' it for you... congrats my lovely friend! x

Hey Vickie.... YEY TO ALL THE SLOW LOSERS.... Sometimes I feel like the queen of slow, but like you so rightly said, slow will finish the race. I love your positive attitude... I have had thoughts very similar to yours over the last 14mths... hit a 'black place', picked myself up, dusted myself off, tried on my 'fat trousers' and stopped comparing myself to others and beating myself up about not getting to goal by the year marker... that was a moment of clarity I can tell you. It dawned on me that I have NEVER lost as much as I have... and it is for keeps! You are right when you say it is a journey to health and happiness... and that shouldn't be dictated by the scales. Congrats on an amazing achievement so far, I know you will get to goal... and I am a tad envious of your BMI...lol... keep up the good work! =]

Aww thanks Sunshine... this is the only tip I haven't tried cos I was scared to eat too much... but I am thinking as long as it is good quality food and not junk, what harm can the extra do? Right? Have you worked out where you are with your cal intake now? =]

This thread has made me do a little thinking and a little research... I am going to up my cals (in the form of good cals...lol) for a couple of weeks to 1000-1200 to see if my body reacts in a more positive way... I am starting to think, after reading many, many posts and info, that perhaps I am not eating enough, which is why my bodu is holding on to the last 14-28lbs? Wish me luck ...

Well done... so far so good!! i did this back in Jan, I didn't lose much weight - I am sure others have - what I found was that it was really good for finding the restriction again. It also helped me with portion sizes, and carb cravings... I would defo do it again if I felt that things were getting out of control! So just my lil opinion... I think you are doing the right thing at the right time for you! =]

Ha! Well done you.. gotta love it when that pesky scale moves... Congrats again fella! =]

To Be Thin ... congrats! What a great achievement, and I bet it does feel wonderful too! Keep up the good work and determination as you are doing an amazing job!! =]

Missus... you look amazing! I love the colour and shape of your hair too... your final shot is just brilliant... you are sooooo slight now! Congratulations =]

Hiya Tippy2us, I often think this... but to be brutally honest, I am a little afraid to eat more. My surgeon's guidlines was to eat three times a day, no more no less... and at 14 plus mths out I pretty much stick to that. There are the odd days when I have a 'snack' mostly in the form of a piece of ham, a bit of cheese or a handful of nuts. I dunno what the answer is to be honest. I know slow weight loss is frustrating, but try to hang on in there and remember that it is coming off... that is what I try to sooth myself with when things are a little bleak! And, of course, this time it is off for GOOD! Keep up the good work =]

Crosswind, I am hearing you loud and clear... just step away from the knife... you need both legs...lol! But, seriously, 70lbs in 6mths is bloody brilliant... and I MEAN bloody brilliant... I have done that in 14mths, so be proud and try not to be so harsh on yourself! Yes,this is a frustrating 'journey' that we are taking; reclaiming our lives was never gonna be easy, fat or thin! But my dear friend, you are getting there. Don't let that pesky scale get you down! It is just a machine! Look at how far you have come, and know, deep in your heart that you have committed yourself to a LIFE time of good health by getting the sleeve. You will lose the weight that you want to, you are sticking to your eating plan, exercising and ticking all the boxes. Let your body react ... ok, three weeks no change than BANG... big drop...hey! I'll take that one for the team! Keep your chin up... it is happening for you =]

I've been looking around for a watch that calculates cals burned and heart rate etc... I am surprised at the vast range out there ranging from £5 - £300!! Now, I can't afford anything near the top of the range and I am suspicious of the cheaper ones. Have any of you used one? Can you recommend? It would be interesting to hear your experiences and opinions on this type of 'aid'?! Cheers in advance...

Hey M2G... I had a feeling that if you read this you would get it... we seem to be on the same page!! Yea, frustrating it is, but the rest is helping and I am walking better now. I get an ache in the hip area, but no pain... that is a massive relief too... but I am still so very tired. God your poor mam, she certainly went through the mill... and her story about losing a chunk of her life reflects what my hubby is saying now... he was literally laid up from 26th May 'til the start of Sept, in a cast and brace... crutches etc. I have watched him struggle, cope, struggle cope and the cycle that goes with it. It has broken my heart to watch such a strong and handsome man be in so much pain and feel utterly useless... horrible to see our loved ones like that isn't it. He is better now, just a little limp and is hoping to return to work end of Oct... when I compare my leg with what he has gone through, it sorta gives me the strength to realise that our bodies are so strong, even when they feel weak. And yes, I am never taking my body for granted again!!! xx

Hey PapaBob! What a great achievement... I am well proud of you ... I also have a golden lab, and he loves it now I can walk him too! Aren't they great company - in all weathers...lol =]

Hmmm, how interesting! Makes me feel a little better!! =]

Agreed with the above!! You look so much younger; beautiful in both! But now your eyes really do shine through... x

Hey, congrats on such a good start.. I think you are doing really well and a little surprised at your doc's comments! Anyway, you could try a range of activities ... that will stop the boredom! You don't have to be a slave to the gym... when you are on the treadmill do interval training... walk at 3-5 for a min, the run at 5 for 30 seconds and repeat for 10 mins to start with... that will shock your body, raise your heart rate etc. You could also try other forms of exercise... swimming, strength training, aerobics, zumba etc... just some suggestions. I know these aren't for everyone but I dabbled in them until I found the exercise that I liked and knew I would stick at. I go to a boxing gym to train, it is a proper boxing gym - the coach there is on the Common Wealth games under 18 coach team - and he is really good. I love it! I also go to the gym and mainly use the treadmill too. I am not sure if this helps any, I hope so... lol... good luck! =]

Hiya Lady Ann ... google ticker factory and follow the steps. To get it onto your profile you have to copy and paste the BB code (I think that is what it is) ... this is pasted on to your signature, under your profile settings. It took me ages to get the hang of it...lol... but I am a visual person and I like to see it move!! EWWWW, a broken rib is nasty. I am out of action at the moment with a thigh injury and it has taken its toll on me so heaven knows how you must be feeling. Chin up my lovely and a speedy recovery xx

Hey Yellowrose, I know where you are coming from... several mths ago I was in a real dark place as regards my weight loss... I was a fewm mths away from my year out and I just knew that I wasn't going to reach goal by then; my weight loss stopped and I felt like sh*t! I loomed in that place for a good 4-6 weeks ( it was also around the time I turned 40 which, didn't help)! During this time, I was still training and enjoying my workouts but felt that the scale was being cruel to me. I had to refocus my train of thought and look at the bigger picture. Then I started to give myself a pep talk... the huge amount of weight I have been carrying around didn't take a year to attatch itself to me and I suddenly realised that it wasn't gonna give up the fight in a year either... in fact, my body just doesn't want to part with the weight. When I realised this, I started to feel a little better... and slowly but surely, I started to get my confidence and faith back. I started to look at the benefits instead of the scale... I realised that the amount of weight that I had lost, was by no means or equating to me being a 'failure' just because I wasn't at goal by the year marker... so what?!!! I am in this for the long haul... and I will get there and if it takes two years then so be it. If I have to work at it, then that is ok... at least now I am seeing results and getting my health back on track, as are you. I know it feels like a diet... and to a degree I agree with you, I was sick to the back teeth of following diet plans and failing. But with the sleeve, it is a much shorter term 'diet'! I try to think of it as a life style now...yea, I know cliche!! But it is working for me. Not sure if this helps you, but I just wanted you to know that we are allowed some 'time out' to feel a little shi**ty... and that the lack of motivation you are currently experiencing has been felt by others too. I wish you all the very best, look for your mojo my friend, because I have a suspicion that it is right there, in front of you waiting for you to pick it up again....*hugs*

Awww... Tiff! I love the shape of pregnant women... I just want to put my head on it - not in a weird way ...lol - you look great! Beautiful shape! x

Hey, I am 14mths out - not at goal YET... at around 6mths my cals were 700-900 a day and I have recently started logging again to check I am still on the right path and they are between 850 and 1100... I am a real slow loser and sometimes I wonder if I am eating enough!!! I suppose, truth is, we are all different and our bodies will react differently to the same guidlines.... I say, do what is right for you, what makes you 'feel' good and what gets the pounds moving! Good luck =]