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SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal

Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-9-10 191 down 5) Back on track!!!

BlackBerryJuice...........208...........160...........155..............5 (Dec. 19 goal - Dec. 7 156 - only 1 to go!)

Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............9 ( 12-2-10 241 down 3)

Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15

Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;)

DJackson........246.................236...............220................16

Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November)

Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15

GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =)

Juliarh............303.6.................236.6..............225................11.6

Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10)

Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15

Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6

LilMissDiva........247...............237.............226.8..........10.2

Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7

livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20

Maddie............257.................167................147................20

merieri............240..................206...............190................16

Mini-Me...........203...................126..............125.............1.0

Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16

mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15

pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........175.3............170...............5.3 to go! (start NY on an even number!)

Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011)

Sleeve 4 me ...204...................171..............164...............7

Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16

StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24

twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 193

Current weight 191

Angie,,, you look amazing!!! Congrats!

Av

No leak test here unless it was done while I was still under.

My surgery was done in Dallas, TX.

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal

Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-2-10 193 down 3)

Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15

Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;)

DJackson........246.................246...............220................26

Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November)

Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15

GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =)

Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225................22

Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10)

Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15

Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6

LilMissDiva........247...............239.8.............226.8..........13

Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7

Maddie............257.................167................147................20

merieri............240..................206...............190................16

Mini-Me...........203...................128.4..............125.............3.4 (Down 4.6 - This challenge is working!)

Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16

mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15

pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!)

Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011)

Sleeve 4 me ...204...................173..............164...............9

Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16

StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24

twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20

Maddie............257.................167................147................20

merieri............240..................206...............190................16

Mini-Me...........203...................131.4..............125.................6.4 (Down 1.6 - This challenge is working!)

Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16

mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15

pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!)

Sleeve 4 me ...204...................174..............164...............10

Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16

StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24

twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

Somehow got dropped from the list... adding myself back in.

I use my wii all the time. I love the Dance Dance Revolution game. I waited until about 2 weeks after my surgery before starting and then for the next 2-3 weeks I only did things on beginner mode and I turned off the jump option. That way I was moving but not in a way that would hurt me and I made sure it was no more strenuous than a good walk. I have now put the new Zumba game on my list for Christmas... I can't wait!!!!

Good luck!

Av

I got away from weighing in ... thought I would update

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 195

Current weight 193

I have been overweight all my life as well. I have lost 80 pounds and still don't see a huge change in the mirror. BUT... the other day we took some "after" pics and I was amazed. I think that day helped me see what a difference my sleeve has made already and it gave me the push I needed to keep up the good fight. I still have 50 pounds to lose, but the pics really gave me the motivation I needed.

It is easy to slide in to bad habits, and after reaching "onederland" I had gotten a little lackadaisical about my carbs and exercise.

I know every day I find a surprise with my weight loss...

*being able to see the seat beside me when I sit down

*having a lap for my grand daughter to sit on

*being able to sit cross legged on the floor

*fitting through an opening between two chairs that I knew I couldn't fit through before

*looking at my pants out of the dryer and wondering whose they are

*being able to shop all day without my feet hurting

These are just things that happened in the last couple of days!

Take the tool you have been given and run with it. I know, I will never look back!

They carry chobani at costco and at Tom Thumb here in TX.

My four favorite places have been Old Navy, Ross, Sam's Club, and costco. I have been able to get almost every thing I need from them. I stick to the sale rack at Old Navy and have found I really need to try things on there as their sizing is not consistent. I have found several cute jackets at thrift stores. I have gotten in to the habit of buying only staples that I can mix and match. I need dress pants for work so I buy black, brown, navy, and khaki. Also... I have found the things with elastic waist bands seem to fit for longer... so I have bought several skirts that have fit me for several sizes.

Good luck!

Av

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal

Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15

Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;)

DJackson........246.................246...............220................26

Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November)

Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15

GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =)

Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225................22

Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10)

Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15

Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6

LilMissDiva........247...............245.2.............226..............19.2

Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7

Maddie............257.................167................147................20

merieri............240..................206...............190................16

Mini-Me...........203...................131.4..............125.................6.4 (Down 1.6 - This challenge is working!)

Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16

mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15

pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!)

Sleeve 4 me ...204...................176..............164...............12

Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16

StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24

twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

val28...............254..................153................145................8

Secret Surgery.......204..............204..............185..............19

(Sleeved 11/25/10)

Nikkeystar............292.............292................275.........18

Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12

The surgery will cause you to eat less, but it will not prevent you from making poor food choices. You will have to learn to eat the right things for your health and for you to have continued success. Your sleeve is a tool and you have to use it correctly, it won't do all the work for you.

As for loose skin, you genes determine that. Some people have less than others.

It is normal to feel apprehensive before surgery.

Good luck

I love my DDR (dance dance revolution) for my wii .... I also thoroughly enjoy going to the community center for zumba. I can't wait for it to come out for the wii!!!!!

My GYN said I shouldn't be surprised if they started feeling "lumpy" but to keep a very close eye on them doing regular self exams.

Sounds like somebody trying to sell something on a site meant to be used for support. Is this against site rules?

thanks so much for your comment... the support on this forum is amazingly motivating. Good luck on your goal!

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 199

Current weight 197

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 201

Current weight 199

Finally made it to onderland!!!! This is the first time in 25 years I have been below 200 lbs.

Congratulations!!!! You are in for the ride of your life!

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 203

Current weight 201

Onderland here I come!!!

My Dr. indicated that sleevers lose on the average 10 pounds a month. That being said....those at lower BMIs tend to lose a little more slowly than those at higher BMI. I have averaged about 11 per month so far so I guess I am in the game.

Try inspire Protein Drinks at http://bariatriceating.com/ They have 30 grams of Protein per 1 scoop. Each scoop makes 1/2 a cup of Protein Drink. It is very concentrated and the only way I could get my protein in during the first couple of weeks. AND it comes in yummy flavors. I recommend a couple of sample packs to get you started.

High weight 299

Starting weight 275

Surgery day 250

Last Week 207

Current weight 203

I went to Dr. Castro and loved him. I would highly recommend him. His office staff was wonderful and very helpful and they always get back to me immediatly if I have any questions. They made sure my paperwork was submitted and right the first time. If you want more infor on him lsend me a pm. BUT... I can't say enough good things about him.

L

Praying for both of you. Keep us in touch please.