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Hey Jane, have a great holiday, and when you return perhaps a lil more photo whoring via holiday pics??? I go to a boxing gym and it has made a huge difference in my overall muscle tone... it is a great feeling and well worth the effort! You really did boost me this morning... I am going through ups and downs lately - again - do I stay where I am or carry on slogging away for a pound or two a mth? Now though, seeing you looking incredible I am defo gonna keep slogging away and be grateful for those few pounds a month... I want to wear a dress and heels like you and look as good and as confident as you do!! I don't mean to sound cheesy or like I am trying to crawl up your backside (not that I could fit into that tiny butt now...lol) but you really have given me a lot of encouragement and hope today... thank you x

Oh My... JANE!! LOOK AT YOU!! You look absolutely fan-bloody-tastic!! What an amazing transformation... makes me realise that I just have to KEEP GOING! How did you get your arms to be soooo toned??? Share you secrets lady... simply, lush! =]

I agree with the others... bask in the glory of your success and be proud of what you have done/are doing... You should be proud, this losing weight malarky ain't easy, with or without the sleeve!!

Congrats on a job well done Fern... impressive!! And I agree with Raine, you are not 'average'!! =]

Raine, ALL I can say, in my best welsh accent is LUSH!!! What a fabulous day... x

Hey, I am peri menopausal, I had bloods in Jan, 6mths post op and was put onto HRT in Feb... I stayed on them for a short while but the hormones provoked my migraines, and I was swiftly told to take the patch off... currently I am not taking anything. I was better on them as they reduced the flashes and sweats, mood swings etc... All that is back now, plus the irregular periods... it is horroble. Oh and I am just 40..lol... I say, if you need them, take them!!

Hey Mini, I get those pesky night sweats too ... vile aren;t they. I get them day time too but not so bad. I had my bloods done and I am peri menopausal... I was just 39 when they started, about 10mths ago. If they've tested your bloods I am at a loss... but pleased that you are medically 'ok'! Could be the blood sugar thing as others have suggested. My dad has type 2 diabetes and when his blood sugar is low he sweats - might be simialar... not saying that you are diabetic but the low blood sugar thing... God, does that even make sense??? Hope you find an answer soon... hugs from across the pond x

Oh Raine, Not just a difference, but a different PERSON!! WOW... congrats to you! =]

I agree... great question! I will be interested in what the long term goalers have to say... As for me, goal feels a long way away, and an uproad journey to it at that... luckily, I ain't scared of heights or long roads...lol I often dream about being there... but I am not afraid of it! As my weight loss is slow... I think maintance will be ok. My surgeon suggested that I will find it easy 'cos the weight isn't falling off me rapidly!? Dunno, he might have a point! I do know that I simply, can't eat in volume now... and I think that will be my key!

Hey Sunny... I think you are doing really well... comparing yourself to others isn't fun is it? Try not to... although, that being said it is hard not to!! Remeber you are still in 'recovery' from a major operation... your tiny new tummy needs time to adjust as does the rest of your body. Be kind to yourself and praise the pounds you have lareday lost forever! Concentrate on the Fluid, as this is really important, not just now but forever!! I drank a range of juices, to vary the flavour when in the liquid phase. i didn't worry about Protein until I started to 'eat'!! The Protein drinks are a bonus, if you can tolerate them... have you tried adding them to coffee, of smoothies... I know a few on this site have done that to get the protein in. Try to relax, let your body heal, and I promise you that when you progress your hunger will fade and you will see the scales move again. Good luck.... keep us updated on your progress.. =]

Thanks Kelly... I am gonna keep on drinking it as I am trying to replace the copious amounts of tea I drink with milk - and sometimes brown sugar - I am sure it can't do any harm!

Awww.... GUTTED for you... is there anywhere nearer that you could go... that is bloody rotten bad luck!!!

Helloah!! I've been looking into Green Tea and its benefits... Obviously, when I read that it has weight loss 'benefits' I became suddenly interested *shock horror* ... yea, I am at that stage where I will do anything to get to goal *sighs*!! Well, I've bought some and I am drinking a cup or two daily ... only been a few days... and I am slowly beginning to enjoy it! So, I was just wondering if anyone has had experience of these 'benefits'... good or bad... and how many cups a day is good??

Julester, congrats on your fab weight loss and maintance... and on your forthcoming sergery ...*goes green with envy*! You must let us know how you get on and some pics??? Any hints on how to get to that all important goal? I am 13mths out and struggling with each and every pound!! I am 17lbs of surgeons goal and just over 30lbs to my ultimate goal!! I would love to get there, but I sometimes wonder if my body is happy where it is even if my head isn't...? Good luck in Oct! =]

Love this NSV... what part of the body are you having the tattoo and what it is like??? Can't wait to see the pics!!

Hey Lou... OH, I forgot to mention that I teach English here in Wales (UK) and it was definately meant as a compliment!!!! NEVER let it stop you engaging in serious or other topics... seriously, you explain yourself beautifully - and clearly!! Thank you for your kind comments... I needed to hear that right now... sometimes, I just feel like giving up... then this part of me say.. 'HELL NO!! You're in for the long haul girl, get the job finished!!' And I am a self-pay, so I don't want to 'waste' the £8000 it cost me not to get to where I want to be!! I know it is going to take me a long time to get to goal, I just hope it will taste as sweet as I imagine it!! Enjoy your feast, my sleeve friend, and I am sure that you will get things moving along very soon... please let me know when you do! =]

Hey Lou, I like your doctor... he talks a lot of sense. I hope this has reassured you ... I am sure that when your routine is back you will see a difference. Oh, and by the way, for a second language English speaker/writer, I think your English is brilliant!! =]

Caro, Firstly, well done on your total loss... what a great success you have had to date. Secondly, well done on popping back to the board and looking for support from fellow sleevers. It sounds to me that you are back int he seat already... you have a plan of action and coming on here will help you to stay focused...well, at least it does me. I think that if you cut the Snacks and eat the Protein first and then a few good carbs, you'll be fine... I wish you every success in the final steps; to get rid of those 12lbs and then some.... Good luck and let us know how you get on =]

Yey Raine... Love this! A great way t stay positive ...sounds like you are in a great place right now... that must feel really good! Congrats on goals 1-6!! =]

Lynda... FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY... do it, do it, do it!! I can just see you shaking that tushie around the shops... and why bloody not! What a brillant NSV... and as far as the belt goes.. GET ONE... with SEXY written on it!! I've recently bought some belts, not quite in the next size down and they make my jeans and trousers look better... do it ladyeeee x

Congrats... what a lovely feeling that must be... I am 7lbs or so away from being just 'overweight' and 28lbs away from 'normal' - whatever, that might mean!! I too, shall be posting and celebrating!! I love your mini goals, and I am sure that they are just around the corner for you... good luck! =]

Sleeve 4 Me... WoW... you look so tiny... oh and did I say WOW!!! What a transformation! What I love about you, is that you are ALWAYS sooo positive and encouraging to everyone here, myself included! And now I can see why... you should post these on the before and after thread. What an inspiration to all of us. COngratulations! How are you finding maintance? x

OMG ... how cool are you!! Congrats on getting the girls sorted out *goes green with envy*... looking mighty fine ladyeee! Now, looking forward to seeing the rest of the new you! You have mae me realise how much I would LOVE to get mine done... and the old TT.... gonna have to start saving!! x

Hey, Yep, even at 13mths post op I feel this way... Lately, say the last 3 weeks... I have really been feeling FAT!! It is a horrible state of mind for me... the realistic part of me knows that I am doing ok.. that I have lost a considerable amount of weight... then there is this naughty inner voice that says 'yeah, but you need to do more... lose more cos you are still fat!' It is really strange as I would NEVER say this to anyone else... so why is it ok to say it to myself... Oh I really need to sort my head out...lol... I am hoping that when term time starts again, I will re focus on work and no be so hung up on what I have and haven't lost!!

Congratulations... I love before and after photos... you look great!! I love your hair... it looks sooo full and thick! =]