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Oh I am loving this... new clothes and a new bike... Seriously, life can't get much better... well done you!! =]

Suzanesh, what an amazing story, and told so well. Congratulations on reaching your goal and maintaining the new you! It is good to hear from long timers with positive stories, sorta gives me more faith in my decision... not that I regret it because I don't ... I suppose it is like a comfort blanket knowing that life remains good with a 'mature' sleeve!!

Ntvtxn, what a fab story you have,.. I can feel your positive energy all the way across the pond!!!! You sound like a ball of energy now and that has to be an amazing feeling! Congrats on your success... I am sooooo looking forward to see the scale move again and one day, one day, to be at goal too... =]

I agree with the others, sounds like you are doing really well and your recovery has been good... to me that is just a bonus. The fact that you can eat your perscribed foods with ease is also a bonus as you are getting a good range of nutrition... and 42lb is bloody amazing too!! Sounds to me like your eggs are the sunny side up... keep up the good work!! =]

WOW... what an amazing journey you've had and all in nine months... congratulations on reaching goal and may you continue to live life to the max!!!! I bet your family are happy to have the new you back with them ... =]

Oh and to add to the excitment (not!) ... my daugher turns 13 on the 18th too... double whammy!!

Hey, yea big day on the 18th for me too... except it is slighty different to yours, 'cos I turn 40!!! Sorry to go off topic but I couldn't resist...lol Good luck with your sleeve(s) =]

Erm, not sure... but... that sounds like a MASSIVE NSV from where I am standing, well sitting...lol!! Congrats on the new shrinking you! =]

Funny this,,, I have started this again and I am 9mths out.... it is gross!!! Perhaps I need to slow down ??? =]

fab, fab, fab... well done you!! Great to hear positive news... keep up the good work!

Hey Dani, Try not to feel disheartened! I know it is diffcult. I am well known for my stalls...lol... and am currently in the middle of a LONG one, but I am not gaining so I am relatively happy! It will pass, at three weeks out concentrate on feel 'well'. Remember that your body is still adjusting and is probably wondering what the hell has happened. Your stall will pass and you will lose weight. Chin up and let us know how you get on... =]

I second that Dr Phil! It certainly isn't the easy way out ... I gotta be honest, I am struggling here in sunny Wales!!

I think it is great that you have done this together... you really have the best support network there. Only those who have chosen this path truly understand what it is like; warts and all!! Thank you for the update and congrats on a brilliant success. I am sure that you will both reach your goal weight very soon! =]

Hey Suz, I am hearing you loud and clear. I feel the same way. If I had been a fast loser I would be a goal now,.. not sure if this will make you feel better,, but I haven't lost a pound since the end of Jan!!! All I can say, is that we must stay posiive, relish every ounce that we are lighter and healthier and try to see the bigger picture. This, for me, has to be a life long journey... that is why I took the drastic decision and had the surgery! One day, we will get there and it is gonna be soooooo sweet!! Chin up and shout me if I can help in any way =]

Lunarose, I am hearing you loud and clear. But I have to agree with iegal... you have done sooooo wellto lose 62lb and you are only 11lb away from goal. That is an amazing achievement; something that you should be proud of. The skin might just need a little time to come back a little... try to hang in there. Remember, tomorrow is another day... hugs =]

hope you get well soon.... take care

Hey JaspersGirl, I don't think you are a slow loser... I thnk you are doing really well! 26lb in 5 weeks is bloody amazing! Try not to label yourself 'fast' or 'slow' cos we are all different. I know I did just that for a while and it drove me nuts!! Now, I'm just good ole Coops and I keep doing what I am doing until I get the results I want! Keep up the good work! =]

Wow Diva, how cool is that... must be a great feeling to be called 'skinny' ... nice one, keep the stories coming, cos they cheer me up no end! =]

welcome to onderland....lol... congrats on breaking your stall!

OMG... an 8mth stall... I sooooo gonna stop complaining about mine! I agree with the other comments though. Try upping the cals and Water.... good luck and let us know how you get on! =]

What a great question and one that I am afraid I have no answer for... I, too, don't understand! Over the last two plus mths, I haven't lost a pound... in fact I have been bouncing up and down three pounds... anyway, I bought some new trousers and I bought a size smaller... no sense! I also measured myself and no inches difference in a month! Something is happening but not sure what? Weight muscle ratio changing? I agree with the others, it is more about how you feel than what size ... hang in there and then you will see the changes!

Hey Tstew... OH dear, just googled her... perhaps I need to change the pic and get some day cream...lol!!! x

Thanks Lila, they are a pain in the arse, for sure!! I don't remember feeling hormonal in the beginning... I think I was sooooo focused on healing, then on getting the diet right and in Oct I had pnuemonia, which knocked me for six... all of a sudden I am experiencing hot flushes, mood swings etc... I dunno what to suggest!!!!! your weight loss is brilliant by the way... you really are doing well, even if you don't 'feel' like it at the moment! Hang on in there! x

Hey Lash, I wish....lol! There are some here that shed very quickly and I suppose there are pros and cons to fast and slow weight loss. The way I look at it is that, as long as it is coming off, it is coming off!!! =]

love it!! =]