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Sad, isn't it? Only skin left there with very little inside of them. Lol

Wearing a siza 12. Wearing a size 22 is not good. Putting my foot on the chair and putting nail polish on my toes is a good thing. Bending over and barely able to breathe while trying to put nail polish on my toenails is not fun. Having people say to me, "You shouldn't lose any more weight" is a very nice thing to hear. Of course I know its not true but I like hearing it.

We had some friends over the other day on a day that was close to 90 degrees. (Memorial Day) I knew it was warm but I was very comfortable and certainly not hot at all. I felt fine all day but I could see everyone else was hot and when I hugged my daughter's boyfriend when he left he was very sticky. I told my husband he is going to have to tell me this summer when the air needs to be turned on. Bummer for everyone else but nice for me especially after freezing all winter long.

I see the high number but where are they all? I think there is probably only 10 of us actually writing anything. Lol.

Good for you!! That is my dream too. I know what you mean about jogging outside. so much different than on treadmill. I'm still self-conscience jogging outside. Thinking everything is jiggling so much. My brain hasn't changed much.

I had my plication done last July. If I overeat the last bite feels like a rock in my stomach. I have over eaten only twice and both times I could have thrown up but really just had dry heaves. I eat about every 2 hours and then about 3-4 ounces of dense Protein. If I eat anything other than dense protein I can eat more. I could popcorn all day and not get full. I've lost 64 lbs and am so happy I had it done.

My doc was Dr. Corvala in Tj. Surgery Hospital Angeles and cost me 7,000.00. I had the plication. Experience was great. No complications at all. How about you?

Yes, its nice to know we can eat "Normally" once in a while. I would be terrible if we felt deprived all the time.

A lady I hadn't seen in a while was surprised at my weight loss. She said I looked great. I told her I had 20 lbs to go and she couldn't believe it. It was nice to hear. Of course she didn't see all the fat under the clothes. Lol.

Do you know where you're going yet? Maybe we can make some suggestions. I have an idea for McDonalds. (I do daycare and I take the kids there.) You can have a grilled chicken breast. Very tasty I might add.

I've been quiet surprised how few people have actually noticed when I eat differently. The first time I ate with other people after surgery was a big family picnic. No on really noticed because it was potlock. I brought My own food mostly but did have some of what was there. When you go to restaurants, order a water but you don't have to drink it. . The waiter gave me a funny look the first couple of times I ordered nothing so now I order water and it just sits there.

Fantastic!! Way to go!

Chow chows, Your post made me smile. Sounds like you feel a little better today and I'm glad for that. If I have a bad day in eating specifically. I keep reminding myself, "One day at a time." Tomorrow is a new day and I have a clean slate tomorrow. Feel free to pm me or on the boards. Take care and have a great Friday. Julie

Today I'm down to 20 more. Little by little.

I had my sleeve plication in Mexico last July. Dr. Juan Corvala was the surgeon. One of very few last year that was plications. My experience was nothing short of fantastic. Of course there was s ome pain afterwards but that is to be expected with any surgery. The hospital (Hospital Angeles) in Tijuana was just as clean or cleaner than anything in the states. Completely up to date, lacking nothing. I myself 100% recommend going that route. I also was self pay. My surgery was 7,000.00. Would do it again.

I am so very sorry that you're feeling so bad. I too have felt exactly how you are feeling right now. Try very hard to remember the reasons why you had this surgery. For me I didn't have health issues. Not yet anyway. I had the surgery to avoid those problems that I would be sure to get eventually. I went through many ups and downs over the last 10 months since surgery. When you finally completely realize that there is no turning back then there is acceptance. I was 46 years years old and SICK AND TIRED of being fat!!! I was ready to do something about it. I didn't want to live the rest of my life fat. Now to talk about the fact that you're not losing right now. I sooooooooooo understand where you're coming from. Believe me. I have only lost 8 lbs since Christmas. 1 lb in the last month. It gets very, very discouraging. You have heard it before and I'll tell you again, eat your Protein. Don't eat bread or Pasta or Cookies or any kind of junk. If you do, eat very little of it. You should be getting most or allof your nutrition from protein. meats, cheeses, nuts, cottage cheese, Beans, milk. Vegies if you have room in your tummy. Walk walk walk or whatever you like for exercise. Water, water, water. Yes, you have changed the way you eat forever. But think about how healthy you're going to be. How great you're going to look. Those cute outfits in the misses department and not the womens department. I've gone from a womens 22 to a 14. I'm not at goal yet but am very happy with where I'm at. There are those around you who have lost very quickly. I know a lady who started out at 298 and had her surgery 1 day before me. She has lost 160 lbs. I have only lost 62 lbs. I get discouraged when I see that. You only can look at yourself and not compare. Think about how you were losing weight before. Probably not at all. Think about what you've lost so far. IT WILL COME OFF. But you need to follow the program and keep working. This is not the easy way out. In some ways, it is more difficult than without surgery. We can't turn back. Keep your chin up. Ask God for help. I ask Him daily to help me through this ordeal. It is worth it. I wouldn't undo my surgery for a million bucks. Wishing you well, Julie

YAY! As of today, I now have 20.6 to lose. That took a full month to go down only lose .6 Went up and down within 3 lb for the last month. Stalls happen and they are NOT FUN!!

I have stalled many times. Currently I weigh the same as I did a month ago. I keep going up and down with same 3 lbs. So very frustrating. I've only lost 7 lbs since Christmas. Remember, we're in this for the long haul. For the rest of our lives. It's not just a temprary diet. We have to learn how eat. Change all of our old eating habits.

Nice to be in this section. Sooooooooooooo slow though. I've only lost 7 lbs since Christmas. Nothing in the past month. It does get discouraging but I have to keep trudging on. There is NO way I'm going to let myself gain the weight back. I've suffered too long, spent way too much money, and worked too hard to goof it up!! I've lost 60 lbs since my surgery in July of last year. I've lost more since this last picture. I weigh 172.8 now.

I had my surgery in July of last year. Almost 10 months out now. I've lost 60 lbs so far. 23 to go. Very slow the last 4 months. Only lost 7 lbs since Christmas. I weigh the same for a month now. I'm definitely losing a lot slower than those with other surgeries. No issues at all. I can alot more that I could the first few months. It is getting harder to be good.

We've all heard talk about how the plication hasn't been around that long and how it hasn't been proven for very long. Just wondering how long it has been for everybody since surgery. Mine is almost 11 months out. Anybody having any issues since their surgery? I haven't. I can certainly eat a lot more now compared to the first few months. At first I could only eat a few bites of anything. Now I can easily eat 4 ounces of meat plus a few carbs of something else. I hate that. I've lost only 60 lbs. I stillhave 23 to go. How is your experience going with your plication?

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but it won't always be this way. Not for me anyway. I am 10 months out now. Almost 11. At first I could only eat 1 egg or less. Only eat a few bites of anything. Now I can eat much more. I can have 4 ounces of chicken or beef plus squeeze in a few fries. Enjoy this "Honeymoon" phase. It doesn't last that long.

I also had my surgery by Dr. Corvala back in July of last year. As far as pain management. I had the opposite problem. Theykept giving me morphine and I didn't need it. I had to insist they not give me any more. I agree knowing a little Spanish would have been helpful but I did manage to get my point across somehow. The hospital was spotless and quite wonderful. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Congrats. Wondering how you're doing now. I'm at that point now too. Only 22.4 to go.

You're doing great Carol. I'm at 57 lbs down now. The last 3 months I've only lost about 5 lbs though. So so slow but at least its moving. Glad you're doing well.