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Hey Angela, I've been thinking of you... Awww thanks for your kind words. I am hoping that the scale will move a little more now, I forgot how good it feels to see it go down...lol! How are you doing? Yea, not too fussed for the PBS, but it could be a lot worse, could be a lot better...lol... BUT I am sooooo bloody excited... 2mths isn't long now is it!! The tickets were a birthday present, of which I am more than happy to take (that!) I am defo gonna get a tour tee-shirt so I can wear it to work... just to wind the kids up in my classes! I haven't got any plans for tomorrow, sorta dreading it, the big 40... *sighs* ... I was hoping to be nearer goal weight by now, but I ain't gonna let that stop me trying to enjoy the day!!! Thing is, it is my daughter's birthday too.... she si 13 tomorrow, so I am more than happy for her to have the attention ...lol... I rather like taking a back seat now!! One thing is for sure though, I will be treating myself to a nice slice of birthday cake!!! Hear ffrom you soon xx

Hey ... thanks all... it is a bit sad, I know, but I felt really excited this morning when I saw thatnumber 12...lol... I've waited long enough. I am now thinking, as long as I don't have a big gain, I can cope with a pound or two, I am doing well... I go to see my surgeon Tuesday and I am hoping he will be able to shed some light on why I am losing so slowly... x

I am nine mths out and I still don't drink any kind of pop/soda... luckily I don't miss it so it isn't a huge problem. The only thing that bothers me is that I used to drink cider on a night out with the girls... I miss that more...lol I would leave it another couple of weeks or let it go flat as peeps above have mentioned!

Goooooooo for it!! Let us know when you get there so we can all do the 'happy dance' Ain't this a great place to come and share!! =]

Loving the progress there Becca... keep up the good work and long may it continue to goal!! =]

Great pics... glad they found out about the blood disorder... hope you are well now, cos you're looking great!!!

I just had to pop on and tell you!! I weighed this morning, my offical weigh day, and the scale has actually moved in the right direction... I have managed to lose a pound... from having a stall that has lasted 2 1/2 mths... please let this be the start of some more weight lose! It is my birthday tomorrow, and I am turning the big 40... this is the best present that I could have given myself... under 13 stone... 12stone 13 pounds...lol... I know it is 'just' a pound but it has really given me a boost!!!

How positive are you?????? GOOD ON YOU!!! Keep up the good work 'cos you are doing soooooo well!!!! P.S. I am 13stone and been here since end of Jan.... I soooooo want to see 12stone something... let me know what it's like...lol!!

It has all been said... what an achievement... great NSV...a bikini!!! I WISH ...lol ... good for you kiddo!!!

Hey Txn, It is now about 2 months since my last post in this topic and I have only lost maybe 5-9 lbs. I exercise every day; pilates, zumba, tango, belly dancing. I try to hit Protein goal every day but sometimes don't, typically keep my calories below 800, sometimes around 600. Water intake could be better. But the weight just isn't coming off. I thought I got down to 197 2 wks ago but then the scale went back to 201. I am almost 9 months out, a time when most sleevers are boasting about reaching goal. I am 70 lbs away from goal. It is depressing. How could my body not want to lose weight on so little food? I get anywhere from 1 to 2 hours of exercise a day, 5 or 6 days a week. I'm pretty bummed. Hey GT, Just had to respond to you... I am in a very similar position too and I am also 9mths out! I too was sorta hoping to be very near goal by now... (I turn 40 next week and sorta had it in my head that I would have lost more by then, kinda birthday present to myself *sigh*) I am a fair away from my goal and I agree with you it can get you down. I have really weird mood swings with this... some days, like today, I am positive and feel good about what I have achieved and then other days I feel fat and like a failure! It is soooooo frustrating isn't it... I haven't lost a pound since end of Jan! I have been hitting the guidlines 95% of the time... I ain't perfect, just human! I've tried shaking things up and cutting things down... you name it, I've tried it!! I have to be honest though, I don't exercise as much as you do... but I do what I can and what i enjoy! I hope you are ok and as long as there are little loses along the way, we will get to goal... thinking of you... chin up xx

My Goodness.... DIVA ...!! What can I say that hasn't already been said... you look amazing!!!! Fair play to you lady, you have certainly been doing the right things in the last 7 mths... what an achievement my dearest friend! I can honestly say, that I have enjoyed your journey as much as you... I remember sat here sending good vibes to you when you first had the sleeve.... that 40lb, if there is 40lb left (lol) ain't gonna be long coming off... I am soooo proud of you... CONGRATULATIONS... You've got Irene back xx

OMG.... WELL DONE EVERYONE... you've all done really well!!!! =]

Hey, congrats on the 100lbs... that is some achievement... I too am looking forward to be able to say the same! I bet life is sweeeeeet now... good for you fella! =]

Great photos, you look so happy and healthy... keep up the good work ... won't be long til you are posting a goal up date! =]

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... =]