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I did have the same issues right after surgery. I think I read somewhere that this is an effect of being in Ketosis but I'm not positive.

I had surgery on December 15, 2011. I have lost 51 pounds so far. 44 pounds since surgery. I dont have a fear I will stretch my stomach. I do also have a hard time getting in all my fluids although I'm close most days. I can only eat 3-4 oz of dense Protein at a time. I still have to have Protein Drinks to get in my protein for the day. I do exercise 3 times a week and try to stay active on the other days of the week. I eat a lot of fish, it's easier to get down and it's loaded with high amounts of protein. I wish everyone good luck on their upcoming four month surgiversary.

My highest was 282 Im down to 245. This pic is my before, my one month and my current two months.

My highest was 282 Im down to 245. This pic is my before, my one month and my current two months.

My highest was 282 Im down to 245. This pic is my before, my one month and my current two months.

My highest was 282 Im down to 245. This pic is my before, my one month and my current two months.

You look so adorable you can definitely tell the difference. Congrats on your new man. Keep up the fantastic work girly.

Okay guys I'm three weeks out. I've just been doing my elliitcal machine for about 15 to 20 min every morning. I've noticed that I'm extremely tired afterward which lasts all day. I mean I'm just wiped out and I'm back to work. I was wondering if I'm working off too many calories for my body to run. I consume between 600-800 calories, and I burn off about 250 calories with the elliptial which leaves me around 400 calories a day. Unless I drink my calories I cant get any more calories in a day. My carbs are around 30-50 a day. I drink more than 64 ounces a day, I stay thirsty. What could I be doing that's wrong. Also I stall out for about three days, well i did this week and last week. Should I just stop exercising until I can consume more calories, or what else could it be that's leaving me so tired? Do I need to up the carbs with that small amount of time on the elliptical? I havnt noticed a big difference in my weight loss, I worked out every morning and my weight was still stuck for three days, but TOM was here also. But last week I was stalled for three days too with no exercisse, then I lost two pounds in one day. if i'm going to stall anyway regardless of exercices what do I do, is working out making a difference?

Hey girly. I'm getting sleeved in the bluegrass also. My surgeon is Dr. Weiss, is this your surgeon. My surgery is December 15th at Central Baptist Hospital.

Hello December Sleevers. I will hopefully be getting my sleeve December 19th (which is also my birthday) by Dr. Weiss in Lexington, KY at Central Baptist Hospital. Waiting I have to say is the hardest part of this. At least I will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving before surgery. I wish everyone the best of luck and the best recovery possible. We have to keep in touch and keep each other posted on our progress. I'm thinking about making Youtube video's as well to remind myself of how I looked and felt and to keep myself accountable. My goal is to lose at least 70 pounds by May of next year. Right now I'm at 283. My sister is getting married and I'm going on vacation and I would like to have a chunk of weight gone by then. I hope I'm not being unrealistic. I guess I will see!

Hello December Sleevers. I will hopefully be getting my sleeve December 19th (which is also my birthday) by Dr. Weiss in Lexington, KY at Central Baptist Hospital. Waiting I have to say is the hardest part of this. At least I will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving before surgery. I wish everyone the best of luck and the best recovery possible. We have to keep in touch and keep each other posted on our progress. I'm thinking about making Youtube video's as well to remind myself of how I looked and felt and to keep myself accountable. My goal is to lose at least 70 pounds by May of next year. Right now I'm at 283. My sister is getting married and I'm going on vacation and I would like to have a chunk of weight gone by then. I hope I'm not being unrealistic. I guess I will see!

I can't image you look at bad as you say you look underneath your clothes. Your arms look fabulous, your face looks full and healthy, and thighs and stomach look great. I think we are our own worst critics. You look amazing and you've done a wonderful job. You look like two different people!!!

You look grrrrrrrrrr8!!!!!! You have the cutest shape. When I look at your before picture I'm just amazed! I am your before picture and all I can do is pray that my results are as good as yours. I think you're a perfect size, and you look very proportionate and healthy. That's what I want. Your skin is beautiful and I see no flab anywhere, you must have good genes honey!! You are really rock'n that sleeve and I can't wait to see more pictures!!!!!!:Banane07: