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Hey... what a difference in just 8 weeks... well done you! Keep up the good work! PS didn't even notice the hair 'cos I was overwhelmed with the shrinkage!!!!

Interesting post... I use face cream daily and nightly... it isn't an expensive one but I do like it and I can feel a difference if I forget... I too don't want that turkey neck thing going on.. But, I keep forgetting the rest of my body, occasionally and it is occasionally, I do use some body cream... I think this is a habit I should get into!

Hey Holly, I started to walk a lot at your stage, I did use the wii fit and used the freestyle jogging to walk and jog - lightly - then at 6 weeks post op I raised the bar a little... started jogging on the wii more, used an execise bike etc. Around 8-10 weeks I started going to the gym, we have a little one in work, and I used all the machines that I felt comfortable doing, as my weight decreased, I upped my workout and varied my routine. I also went to Zumba at around 10-12 weeks. It is great, real fun, but it is really fast paced and high impact! Like Tiff said a great cardio work out but I wouldn't of been able to do it at an earlier stage. Good luck with your decision, let us know how you get on... I am aiming to get more exercise back into my routine...!

Ha, that is an easy one.... NO WAY!!! My past efforst of losing weight always ended with failure, tears and self loathing... I would follow a 'diet' religiously and lose no more than 7lb! This time it is different; not easy, as I still have to make the right food choices, but easier as I can see results for my efforts. I am nearly to half way now and I can honestly say that without the sleeve I wouldn't of lost 14lb! This is one of the best decisions that I have ever made, and even if I don't get to goal, I am a winner!! Good luck for March Toyia!

Hey Pam, 49lb is awesome in three months... well done you! And you 're near your half way marker!! Keep upi the good work! =]

Hey Fleur, I too am losing a lot of hair... I have followed all the rules and yet it still comes out every morning in the shower... Not sure what to suggest! But it is horrid! I've just had mine cut a little shorter and I've rearranged my parting... a lot of my friends who know about the surgery, have said that it doesn't look as fine as it is?!! Thankfully it is a temporary thing and will come back... looking forward to that day! =]

Wow, you are doing an amazing job there,,, you have lost a whole person!!!! A great story and one that gives me hope! Keep up the good work... =]

That must be an amazing feeing,,, but you are 69lbs down... what an amazing achievement! Over half way to goal too. Enjoy getting some clothes that fit....lol... good for you =]

Yep... this is the best present ever... and I too count my blessings everyday. I am glad that I found this tool to help me get well and healthy again. I am glad that I have a support family and amazing friends (those of whom I have told). I am also glad that I joined this forum to gain a wealth of advise and kind words when they are needed... not to mention the extra support from my new cyber family!!

Hey, Good luck with the sleeve and your liquid diet! I found it okay, I knew it was a means to an end and it wouldn't be forever. Towards the end it was hard work, but knowing that my new tummy was healing made it easier to deal with. You sound like you are pretty organised and sorted for the beginning of your journey. Remember to keep us up dated. Once, again, good luck! you are right - the next year will be interesting!! For all of us!

Well done and congratulations... 90lb in 6 mths, as others have said, is amazing. How do you feel! I bet it is a great sense of achievement... =]

Yep! I agree with everyone... you look GREAT!! Mind, you looked good before, but now more confident! I bet you feel good to. Well done!! =]

Good for you... it is a good feeling knowing that it is ok to leave food on the plate and to say ' no thanks' when seconds are offered. Great pics bby the way... you look really happy! =]

I didn't feel hunger until about week 4. I am now 5mths out and I am not as hungry as I was in the beginning... hopefully it will get better for you! Good luck =]

Hey, don't worry I am not at my Christmas goal either... nevermind. I will be soon enough!! Merry Christmas! xx

OMG! Diva you look amazing... a different woman!! Congrats on a job well done! xx

well done and congrats on a fantastic weight loss! what a great christmas present!

Some great advise given here,,, Mama -C-Ta. And not much I can add, but agree... I too didn't even think about Protein for the first three weeks... concentrate on fluids at this point and let you body rest and recover over the major op it has just had... then, when you are ready, you can add more protein. Do try to stay positive and remember, this is a great and safe place to vent! Good luck =]

No worries Lila... I could do with that... someone to say 'Oi Cooper, have you done your exercise this week... what? No!! then shift your ass!!' lol... I defo want my mojo back, cos not only does it help with shifting the pounds, it also makes me feel sooooo good!! Do you have any exercise tips or advise? XS 2011 ... you are only just 2mths post op! The only thing I did was walk in the beginning... I was advised by my surgoen not to do vigourous exercise until 10-12 weeks and then build up gradual. So, that is what I did, until recently that is!! Back to building it up gradually then... =]

Hey Brownbear... I understand your hesitations about 'sharing' on the internet... believe me, I too felt the same. However, this is a great site that is not only full of great information but tons of support from those who are going through, or have been through each stage that you and I will go through. I have told a few people in my life about the sleeve and they are close friends and family. My parents' reaction was similar... my day said something like 'Oh my God girl, what is the matter with you?' which, was answered with 'Dad, derrrrrr, morbidly obese, that is what the matter is!!' Before my op very little was spoken about the sleeve, the op and post op life. However, that changed with every pound that I have lost. They are not only support, but 'proud' of me now too.... get that in the back of the net!!! Basically, what I am trying to say, is that you have to do what is right for you... for whatever reason! You are clearly an intelligent man, and you know what is what regarding your health and life style... all the best!

Hiya Hanna, After food I wait for about 30 mins... it does help you stay fuller for longer, but on the rare occasion that I have had a drink straight after, it didn't sit well and made me feel a lil sick. I find 30 mins enough time for the food to settle. As far as before goes, again I try to wait 30 mins, but to be honest, I sometimes forget! You are right though, to wait 1-2 hours would make it hard work to get all the fluids in per day! I too am on a 3 meal a day with no snacking plan.

hey thinoneday... this is defo the way forewad for me... I am such a self critic .. if I talked about anyone else, in the same way I talk about myself, I would be disgusted!!! Got be nice to me... consider it done!! xx

Interesting... up until Oct, when I was really ill, I started to LOVE exercise again... I was going to Zumba, going to the gym, using free weight and the wii fit at home, doing aerobic dvds and walking the dog regularly... now, well like the above posts, I have simply lost my mojo!!! I am loving Lila's words... of building it up slowly! This is what I did when I was first sleeved in July... so I think that is excellent advise and sorta pans out to what I have started this week... I have taken the dog for an evening walk twice so far (and in the freezing snow!) and I have started to do some light free weights, whilst watching tv at home... little chestnuts make big oak trees... Good luck everyone! xx

I was going to say exercise... but I think I would be better to say, be kinder to myself!! I am soooooo nasty to myself on times, for different reasons that I think to be kind would be good!!!

Glad you are feeling a little better Lolli, this is definately a 'journey'! You have been given some great advise here... I know it is difficult, frustrating and a down right pain in the backside... but the sleeve is a great tool and it will work. I have never been successful on a 'diet' and yet with the sleeve I have lost 46lb to date! The weight you have lost so far, will NEVER come back... the two pound gain is normal so please don't beat yourself up about it... ! I weight pretty much daily, but I only record my weight weekly... I am trying to ween myself off the scales, but it is hard. Keep up your good work...and let your body recover! You have had a great start! =]