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me too thin! I am nearly a year out and my comfortable fullness is about 6-7 oz depending on what I am eating... i still weigh my food!! =]

I have two young children; my daughter is 13 and my son is 11 now - I was sleeved nearly a year ago - and they don't know I have WLS. They were told that I had to have a tummy op and that is all... Since I have lost weight they have been amazing and very supportive! My son is a sensitive soul too... the other day, he told me that he was proud of me and that I looked more toned! My daughter looked at pictures of me pre sleeve and said that she didn't realise how big I was! I think kids see the world from a different perspective to us adults! I think that once your recovery is over and he sees that Mam is ok, getting healthy and fit, he will be fine! And I agree with ybnormal, tell him your lap will be bigger, so when you have cuddles they will be better! More room for him as he grows too...

sleeve 4 me, you look great! There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with your arms and legs, they look great! You look so happy and healthy! Well done! How are you findinf maintance? =]

Hiya Chilo, I agree.... my honeymoon period stopped in December... I have to work soooo damn hard to lose a pound now, but like you I haven't gained either. I have come to the conclusion that my body will do it at its own pace! I too am doing the basics and hoping that I will see some movement! Remember, we are in this together... shout if you need me xx

Yey for the DIVA!! Great pics my lovely!! You look amazing! xx

WOW... I love your outfits... you look amazing, and yes, very happy, sexy and confident! Congrats on an amazing weight loss and sharing your pics. BTW... I couldn't help notice how toned your arms look too... put that on the list of NSVs...lol =]

Hey my lovely laydeeee!! Your pictures are amazing; the transformation is incredible and you should be PROUD of your achievement. You only have a few pounds left to go... and they seem very comfortable. Lets do this together... I will help in whatever way I can, so when we meet... and we will meet ... we can do lots of happy dances and whoops!! Tweek your food, up the Water and keep up your gym sessions... you can do this my friend... Sending you positive and 'slim' vibes up north xxx

Nice one Cludgie... loving this NSV! Hope you had a good night! Keep up the good work, you will be rewarded! =]

What a brillaint and symbolic way to celebrate your health, fitness and vitality! Well done Myrori and good luck for the bike -a- thon! Let us know how you got on! =]

I was the same early out... liquids were not a problem for me in anyway! I am still able to 'gulp' drinks now and have been doing so for a long time - I am 11 1/2mths out BTW- I considered it a good thing and still do because at this stage, I sometimes forget to slow down! Eating, on the other hand is a different matter. You will feel your sleeve in full force when you progress through your programme. Don't worry and enjoy the sipping!! =]

Hey BlackBerryJuice... I agree with Jayne... let me know where he is in the UK, I'll have a word on your behave especailly as I am over the weight you were when he said it... Ihave a fair bit of 'rage' that needs an avenue for release...!! =]

ahoy... I never thought of that...lol! Yea, if we go it will be this summer and I would like to go to Rhodes or Crete... I love Crete, such a beautiful place! Not sure that it will happen now though, my hubby had major surgery on his knee two weeks ago and he has to have a caste on for 7 weeks... don't think he is going to be able to fly this summer... still gives me another year to get a six pack...lol I don't think I would wear a two piece in the UK though, but I might wear a 'stylish' one piece???? We'll see...

I am loving your attitude and am taking a leaf out of your book... thank you ! =]

Hey thin... thank you... love the happy dance!! Oh the hubby, ain't he a star!! Gotta love him; he just looked and said 'Wow!'. I think he was as gob smacked as I was...lol! I know what you mean about going into a clothes shop, I still feel out of place when I am in the 'normal' range section and I get paranoid that people are looking at me and thinking 'Yea love, you ain't got a chance to fit into that!' And then there is a part of me that realises they haven't even noticed that I am there... weird! I am going clothes shopping on Sat, and I am going to try and embrace my demons... I have to come home with something for the Take That concert, so I have to try things on!!! Wish me luck!

Hiya Faithstar, yea, it does sound like water... I can bounce 1-3 in a day or over several days! Sounds like you are doing well... keep up the good work and it will settle soon... =]

HAHAHAAAAAA... I have been the SAME!! I did suss that bit out though and I haven't bought anything... going shopping on Sat for the big day on Wednesday! I did order a pair of Bench jeans in a size 16, but the skinny style... well they were half price and I thought what the hell.... anyway, the waist was too BIG and they were too tight on the KNEES!! WTH... I think my knees are probably the smallest, boniest, skinniest part of me...lol! Needless to say, those babies are going back! I can't wait to have a good old bounce with Robbie.... hmmmm, hope he recognises me now I am in a smaller size...lol xx

I am LOVING this... well done my lovely lady... hugs across the pond xx

Yep! I agree the tape measure is a wonderful thing when the scale isn't moving and has been my friend over the last 6mths!! Keep up the good work... =]

apple saucey... try not to worry or be disheartened! Honestly, I have had more weeks of nothing that of lose since Jan... and before then it was soooo inconsistant; no real pattern, rhyme or reason! All I can say, is that this is the ONLY way that I have ever lost more than 5-7lb! Ok, so my weight loss is at a snails pace, but that is ok because I am losing... Our weight will fluctuate, that is natural... please ride the wave, follow you plan, stay positive and you will see results! Good luck and chin up! =]

Well, I have to admit, I looked at the pictures too... your top half looks fantastic,,, no way would I of thought that it used to belong to a 350lb male. On to the tummy area, honestly... it isn't bad! Ok, I understand that you want a flat, strong core, but honestly fella, it looks good! It is a lot prettier than mine! I'm not sure that there is another 30lbs left on you to lose... and I am not being kind, just honest! I think you have the game plan sorted... get in that gym, work your core and see what happens... if you are still unhappy in 6-9mths, look into other options. However, in saying that, and I don't mean to sound like a hypercrite... but I would have my apron chopped of tomorrow!!! =]

Hey Tiffy, I am loving your preggas pics... you look so happy and healthy! Long may it continue... Simply, beautiful! x

Good luck vibes are being sent from over the pond... =]

Thanks for the comments... no one else really 'gets' it!!

So, I needed to get some tee shirts, for training and general/casual wear as mine are now like tents. I ordered them on line and was brave enough to order a size 16 (UK). When I took them out of the wrappers, I looked at them and thought 'Hmmm... too small for me!' I showed them to my hubby and he said 'They might have to go back love, they're a look small!' Feeling a tad dejected I tried them on, I had nothing to lose, and I was in the comfort of my own home... and here is the good bit! THEY FIT ME! Yay!!! Ok, ok, they fit where they touch, but I can certainly wear them in public... What a great moment of victory! Put a smile on my lil face after a few stressful weeks!!

but when I look down now ( with shirt on) I feel like a I have a rack again:) hahahahaaaa... that is brilliant! =]