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Well done! It's a great feeling seeing the scale go down. Every pound counts! I am still waiting for some progress here... I have no idea why I am stalled... tried it all... but patience has been my new friend! =]

I feel similar to you MommyTawnie... isn't it a horrible feeling... please let me know what the surgeon says re constipation, and if he/she gives you any advise... cos I really could do with some!! =/

that is sooooo cool... check you out!! Size 6!! That is a dream for me... what does it FEEL like?! =]

Great thread... and some shocking comments! My experience has been ok so far, nothing too bad.... Ha that changed today. I had an appointment with the menopause clinic and before I see the doc, I have to see the nurse... a middle aged, sour faced, opinionated ole boot! Anyway, as per proto call... she weighed me... checked back over her records and said 'Oh dear, you've only lost a kilo in over 5 weeks... after your surgery too... that is disappointing isn't it.' WTH!! I was stunned. I just looked at her ... my reply was feeble Ihave to say 'yea, well I haven't lost much this year to be honest.; Ti which, she happily replied, 'yes, that is disappointing' On reflection I now realise that I was really dumb in not fighting back... I didn't expect her to mention my weight as I was there about the bloody menopause... God I was soooo cross when they replay of the conversation went through my mind!!! Grrrrrrr

Hey Crosswind... I didn't realise that Bench was a UK company..lol... here is the link to the pair I have my eyes on... http://www.bench.co.uk/womenswear/denim/delia-boyfriend/WA016/?page=0&ref_url=womenswear-denim- Not sure when I will be able to fit into them but it sorta gives you an idea... I have Bench glasses and they are really nice! It is my daughter's fault 'cos she likes Bench, but is too young at 13 to spend that sorta money on clothes that she will only fit into for a year or less. I've told her she can have some when she stops growing...lol

My original goal make over was a size 12 (UK) pair of Bench jeans to go to the Take That concert in... hmmm, the concert is in less than a mth and I am a good 20lbs away from those babies... so I have to reconsider this, - I will get a new pair of jeans for the concert, prob be a size 16 as that is my current size, but I might be brave and go for the skinny style! My next 'big' event is the school prom at the beg of July... around the same time as my anniversary... A nice lil dress would be a great make over for me... fingers crossed!

I too am confused about the whole calorie out v in thing. I exercise pretty much every day, from walking my dog 2 1/2 miles to going to the boxing gym twice weekly and bits and bobs in between. I am 'supposed to eat around 1300 cals a day and I get in around the 900 mark. So my in v out is in negative equity but I am an incredibly slow loser!!?? In my case it might be that my body is just not playing fair...lol!! Congrats on the swimming Rootman, it is a brilliant exercise to do as it covers all areas of the body! Glad you have found something that you enjoy!

Congrats on a job well done... I love the positive tone of your post... good for you on taking that step and reaching the new you! =]

Hiya Julie, I was sleeved at beg of July...3rd... down 59lbs and struggling to lose more... but I am starting to come to terms with that.. I hope this isn't the end of the road for me... but as many sing on here... it is a marathon not a sprint!! I am chuffed with my fitness levels now though and that was one of the reasons I went into this... I wanted to get healthy and strong again, and I feel that I have achieved this to a good degree!! How far away from goal are you? =]

LOOK AT YOU ... what an amazing transformation... I think everyone has said what I wanted to... what can add???? Fair play, you look really happy in both pics, but the second... OMG... you are sooooo small!! I am just 5 2 and I can't imagine myself at your weight!! Don't think I have every been that small, especially during my adult life!! Your pics have put a spring in my step... I am a really slow lose, and would love it to come off quicker, but your right it is all about feeling healthy and that is where I am at... good luck with maintaining your teeny - weeny self (lol)... let us know how you get on =]

FAB FAB FAB.... well done on getting to onederland... keep dancing lady!! =]

I think 900 cals a day is spot on... with a little 'bounce' either side. If my intake goes below 700 - 750 I literally feel shaky and weak... we gotta do what is right for us... well done on the steady weight loss and keep up the good work!!

Yea, me too... all my adult life this has been a problem but even more so over the last 6mths (been sleeved 10 1/2 mths now) ... I've just bought benefibre.... been adding it to my tea and coffee since Sat I still haven't been... I hate it 'cos I start to feel sluggish!! Fingers crossed it will kick in soon...

Te loveliest Irene, what can I say, that hasn't already been said!!! My goodness me... what a fantastic role model you are to all of us... new and old sleevers!!! You're pictures are fab!! I love this... I often look at my big clothes that I have saved, and you are right, they put things into perspective when not much is going on with the scales!! xx

Oh well done you.... no matter what tactics I try, my body isn't keen to shed anymore... Go on, tell us the secret!! =]

Hey, good question and one that I thought of too... SO far so good on the face; a lot of people have said I look younger (and prettier...hmmm, so I was ugly when fatter?? lol) As far as the body goes, not that good to be honest... dimply tummy, but it is concealed so I can handle that; would love a TT one day! Same with the 'ladies' they could do with an uplift, but there are soooo many good bras these days that it isn't bad in clothes. Upper arms are a little saggy too, but I am working on those in my boxing classes and using free weights. The rest of me ain't too bad!

Good topic... I used to put everything off ... I'll go training when I am x stone/pounds ... I will look good when I am x stone/pounds... lot of things that I put off; basically my life was on hold whilst the fat consumed me and my whole self!! Oh what a complete waste of years and energy... now, I just do it!!

Hey you!!! Check it out! Well done on hitting that all important milestone... and 3lb form onderland... fantastic new! You have cheered me up; can't wait to join you... would love to have a BMI of 20something!!! =]

HIya movetolose, Firstly, congrats on your success so far, 50lb in just over two mths is amazing best part of half way to goal already that is such a good time frame... secondly, congrats on your exercise programme... it sounds like you are seeing the benefits in your clothes already. Good feeling? I can't really advise you on the stall issue as they hit me more often than weight loss... but I can say that I am getting smaller whilst the scale doesn't move; win win right? Keep doing what you are doing,'cos you're ticking all the boxes and you Will see the results... yea, I am with you on the frustration side of things but the training is soooo worht it! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress =]

Yep, Same here... I had a milky coffee in hospital... I tolerated milk and still do with no problems!

I agree with all the comments here... When I am really struggling I pop on, have a moan and feel better. When I am doing well I pop on and share... I love reading about success as it give me more hope... just aa great place to be!!!

Thanks for all your comments ladies... I went shopping today and had a sneaky look at the two pieces. There are loads of choices in all different shapes and sizes. If we do manage to get the money together for a hol, I will defo try some on just out of curiosity! If I am brave enough to buy and actually wear one in public I shall let you know...lol That link with Helen Mirrem is amazing Lila... Oh to be half as toned as her!!

Susanne, this is brilliant... I am well impressed!! Good for you! How did it feel to finish in such a quick time! I bet you are walking on air! =]

Myrori, well done on getting through the 170 barrier...I am in the same boat; I bounce between 179 and 181 and have been doing so for since the beg of April!! My cals are a little more, say, 800 - 1200 but still low enough eh? What I tell myself is that as long as there is no huge gain, I am ok. My mindset has changed a little more recently, and yes, I still get frustrated and a little cheesed off when the scale doesn't move... but now I have come to terms with the fact that this might take me a lot longer than I first thought. At last I can move how I WANT to and that keeps me focused! Keep up the good work and regardless of the time frame, you will get there! Just look at what you have acheived in such a short space of time... and hey just 24lb from goal... that is bloody brilliant!! Bask in your glory to date, that is what I say ...lol =]

Hey Sarah, sounds like you had ana amazing holiday... isn't it great to do the things that you WANT to do instead of watching others do it... well done on your success so far, the pics are great!!