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I totally understand how you feel... since Jan I have lost 11lb... in 5mths. I have many weeks of nothing, drop 4-5lb... then nothing for several weeks later. I don't change anything and I stick to what my surgeon has told me to. Frustration doesn't come near it does it? But in that time -well, more recently, say the last 4weeks - despite very slow weight loss I have gone down a trouser size! This has kept me sane! I ain't complaining now, did that and it got me nowhere,.. now I just thank God that I am not gaining and enjoying my success to date - just over 10mths out - I am just thankful that I am getting healthy and fit. My body will do what it pleases...lol!! =] Good luck with your stall... just keep doing what you are doing.

Interesting post... I get called 'slim Jim' a lot in work!! Some days I take it, mostly I think they are taking the pi** 'cos I certainly don't feel slim!!! Funny how different our perception of our self is to how others see us!!! I agree with you thinoneday... my head hasn't caught up with me... but then I do have a good amount to go! =]

Good Luck with your face lift... it is an adventure. Keep us updated!! Can I ask... what is a GI?

defo an NSV Tiff... we had a rare moment of sun in the Easter hols and I sat in it without looking like I'd just got out of the shower....NICE!! x

Well Done you!! Soooo near goal. You'll be there in no time... 71lb in just 6mths is brilliant!! =]

OMG!!!! Irene.... I remember having a convo about goal clothes... check you out wearing those jeans LOUD and PROUD!! You look as great as you feel.... what an absolutely brilliant achievement! You really are an inspiration to ALL of us on here... thank you for sharing your success... You make me want to get to my goal even more now.... Congratulations xx

That has to be an excellent feeling... I love it when we get little surprises... Oh and by the way, it isn't a teeny victory... it is a MASSIVE landslide.... well done you and keep up the good work!! =]

Cheers love... I shall defo get some... ain't been since Sat and starting to feel bloated., yukky and sluggish!!! Grrrrr!!

OMG... this has been a pain in my butt - pun intended - ALL my adult life. I started to use flax seeds but they don't work so good now... where do you get the benefibre from Cludgie, cos it sound good to me... my wheels need oiling big time. I'm lucky if I do a number 2 twice a week!!

what can I add??? Excellent job there... keep up the good work!! =]

Hey Diva... you have SOOOOOO go that right. I love her dearly, but she is soooo competitive!!! Silly girl! I will have the last laugh though cos my frame is naturally smaller...loll

Hey, My son goes to a local boxing gym, he is nearly 11 and really enjoying it... doing really well and thinking about fighting. The training has really changed his lil body and he is soooo lean and trim and very strong considering he is so young and fairly small. I found out they did ladies sessions... at first I was worried that I was too fat and that the ladies that went were all Amazion -types...lol Anyway about 6-7 weeks ago I persuaded a friend to come with me and to my surprise the ladies there were all shapes! There aren't that many of us in a session, but I like that. I have worked up to twice a week now and the best NSV for me is to be able to go, train like a demon and not ache like hell the next day. We do the same work out as the fellas, no slacking and plenty of sweat! The coach is the Welsh coach and he is amazing... I modify the stuff I can't do but still work the same muscle groups and get the same benefits. I really look forward to it now!!

I love mini goals. In the beginning they were weight related but as I am such a slow loser I have changed tact. Now they are either size related or exercise related. This helps me stay focused on the positives and makes me 'feel' better. So, my next mini goal is to get into a size 14 (UK) and wear them out... I have a pair of trousers in size 14 that do up, but not acceptable in public....lol. My mini goals regarding exercise are in the bozing gym. Each time I go I try to do one more sit up, push up, 10 extra secs skipping etc. I have to say, my right jab is coming on lovely too...lol!!

Hey Cludgie... I went throught this. I went to Asda and Tesco as I find them reasonable but my fav for cheap and cheerful is Primark... and now that I can atually fit into them it is way more fun! You could kit yourself out for 50 quid!! I am also very fortunate (?) as a friend of mine has gone on a fitness kick since I had my sleeve - she isn't gonna let me be smaller than her - anyway, she is having great pleasure in giving me her cast offs that are *apparently* too big for her. I ain't complaining as she is saving me a fortune, even if some of the styles aren't what I would have bought... oh well cheap and cheerful until goal!!! =]

Went to dad's today... tested my blood and it was 4.6 He said that was low, but I have to say I felt much better today compared to yesterday! I am going to keep an eye on it over the next couple of days/week... hopefully it is nothing!

Hey Griselda... that is a good idea... my dad has type 2 so he has a machine... I think I will pop in tomorrow and check my blood... Had a piece of wholegrain toast thinking that the good carbs would help, but it hasn't made much of a difference!! =[

Trust me to feel like poo on the weekend.... I've been getting 'funny turns' - light headed and dizzy spells, slight palpations, sickness, foggy head/headache... Could it be my HRT? Are my carbs too low? Low sugar? or something else? Anyone else experienced this?

HIya, try not to dwell on that 'to do list' and just enjoy the recovery... get as much rest and sleep as you need -along with the fluids of course :-) take this time, where you can't do much to catch up on other things... when I was at your stage I dug into my books... read solid and it was fab! Also caught up with tv progs and movies that have been on my hit list for ages. Hopefully that will help take your mind of the other stuff you feel you 'should' be doing... or well that is what it did for me! Take you time, and chin up! =]

Good stuff... I think taking measuremetns is just as important as weighing... When I was in my worst stall I went down a clothes size? Doesn't make sense but I'll take it!! Congrats on a great start and keep up the good work!! =]

Well Done you and congratulations!... this is my next little victory, to go from obese to overweight; a place I ain't been for a long time... So how does it feel/ What do I have to look forward to?

what can I say that hasn't been said!! OMG... what a transofrmation; I bet you are feeling bloody amazing! And look, you have a really slender neck!!!! Congrats on getting to goal, and good luck maintaining... let us know how it goes =]

Hiya Amanda, Isn't this losing weight business a funny old thing. I am as you described; can't see the weight I have lost... I know I am smaller, but my head just wants to focus on the remaining fat, not the fat that has gone!! I battle with this pretty much daily but it is getting better. When you start to get down, just focus on that 50lb loss... that is amazing and has really benefitted your body already. Take the good days and keep them in a good place, so when you are feeling low, get them out of your head and remember how far you have come and how good you are feeling. It sounds to me that you are a generally positive and upbeat person? Try to enjoy that. Try not to focus on numbers, my wardrobe currently ranges from size 18 - 14 (GB)!! That just shows me that there isn't a 'universal' size anymore... oh and that includes the same shop. My focus is now to enjoy how I 'feel', how my body feels; it is much more agile and strong... this is getting me through the tougher times. Good luck with the mirror... and on a bad day, just smile back at your reflection!! =]

Kate, welcome to the board... this is a great place for support and advice. I was sleeved the 3rd July 2010 so we are going to be a year apart!! I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey and the road the health. =]

Hiya bandtoVSG... You sound really frustrated!! can you give us any further details, starting weight sleeve, how much you want to lose etc I know it is frustrating when the scales doesn't move... have you tried to shake things upa little... drink more Water? Vary your exercise... that type of thing? There is a five day pouch test that you might be interested in. It sorta re kicks the restriction, I did it once and I found it really helpful! there are a few revisions on here who might be able to help you... hopefully they will give you some good advise.

Oh, forgot to ask... where did you go, those dunes look very British!! LOL xx