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Thank you to all for your compliments!!!

Hi, Just like you I'm 31 years old, 5'4" and weighed 240 at the time of surgery. I'm fair skinned. I've lost 61 pounds already and the areas with the most loose skin are under my arms and my lower stomach. I don't have any children so no stretch marks. I started going to a personal trainer about a month ago and can definitely see a difference in the way my body is countouring. They always say you should wait a year after surgery to see the full effects. I know a girl who was bigger than me and wen't down to 135 in a year and her skin all picked up. I think it all depends on your genes. Just wanted to share my experience with you to see if it's any help. My goal is that if by March of 2012 (1 year later) I dislike the result then I will get liposculpture and a breast reduction.

WOW...you look absolutely great! You have done an excellent job. And as far as watching others eat now, I know exactly what you mean. I get it, I used to BE those people, so I also feel like a hypocrite, but now when I watch it myself, it makes me feel ill. I can't believe I used to do that to myself. I'm just glad I CAN'T do it anymore.

Again, congrats on your loss so far. Keep it up!

Thank you so much! At least I don't feel alone with my thoughts. Congrats on your recent success as well.

YOU LOOK FAB!!!! great job.

Thank you and wow you've lost 44 lbs pre-vsg that's amazing!!!

So I know it's been a while since I've written but I've had a lot of changes take place at work. I'm actually in between jobs again but it's for the better so that's a good thing.

I started this journey at 240 and this morning was down to 179. That's 61 lbs. The weight has slowed down drastically in the past 2 months. I have to confess that I have been behaving with food intake but not alcohol intake. I decided to quit drinking this week and will live up to that promise until October 1st which is my cousin's wedding. I'm hoping that I see my weight loss pick back up due to this.

I also started going to a personal trainer 3 weeks ago and he's kicking my butt. I go 2x a week and try to do cardio or at least walk around my neighborhood the other 3 days of the week. I can definitely see the muscle definition in some parts such as my shoulders, upper back and thighs. Unfortunately, my stomach, boobs and batwings are being a little stubborn but hey I plan to keep trying until next year and if it does not work, there's always surgery.

I tell everyone that this is the best decision I've ever made. I look at pictures now and see how disgusting I look. I've always been conceided even when I was fat so I didn't think it was "that bad" but now I can truly see the difference and it disgusts me. I also get disgusted at the amount of food and type of food that people eat. I promised that although I was going to have this surgery, I would remain a fat girl inside for ever but I honestly get grossed out by the amounts of food that certain people eat. I feel like a hypocrite but can't help my feelings ... does anyone feel this way too?

The best part is that the caliber of men that approach me has definitely improved. I still haven't found the one, but I'm glad that the prospects are looking better. I'm hoping Mr. Right is just around the corner.

If anyone has any questions for me or wants to b***h at me because of my alcohol use, please feel free to contact me.

xoxo, Silvia

B: half of an Atkins Protein shake

S: Cottage cheese w/ strawberry

L: Grits

S: sugar free Popsicle

D: Grilled salmon

V: One a day chewable & 2 Biotin pills (gotta keep my gorgeous blonde)

W: Need to get a move on!

E: Powerflex Class at Ballys later today

I hope you're feeling better.

I had VSG surgery on 2/26, I drank a cranberry & vodka on St. Patty's Day. (didn't want to try beer, too filling). I caught a little tickle (not even a buzz) but only had 1 drink and it took about an hour to down. On Saturday 3/19 it was my Birthday so I had to drink. I drank a Cosmopolitan and nothing happened, I ordered a second Cosmo and 2 sips into it I was full so I had to stop. I'm scared I won't be able to catch a buzz either, I don't smoke or do any drugs so drinks are really the only thing I do to take the edge off. I'm not going to drink again till my cruise on May 1st so we'll see how it goes.

I started at 240, got to 230 by the time of the surgery. Surgery was done on 2/26/11 and right now roughly at 217. I've lost 12 lbs since the surgery. I feel like i've been on a stall for the past 3 days but hopefully the scale will move soon.

Getting ready to board my flight to Minneapolis and then on to San Diego. Starting to freak out. I don't fly. I just popped my Xanax so I'm mellowing a little bit. Do me a favor and pray for no snow in Minneapolis! I don't want to be stuck in that airport overnight. I can't believe that I get sleeved tomorrow!! I always just figured that this day would never come. It's been one hell of a journey. I completely broke down into a sobbing mess earlier when I had to say goodbye to my husband. That was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and I wasn't expecting to get so emotional, but I guess it happens.

Anyways, just thought I'd check in with everyone. I'll try to post tomorrow before I go into surgery, otherwise I will talk to you all after I'm sleeved!

Can't wait to hear from you. You probably won't be able to post before I get there so we'll see each other on Saturday.

Alright Team Rodriguez (yes, I made a twilight reference. I'm a cheeseball...you know you love it)! Our turn is just barely a week away! I'm so happy that we'll all be in TJ at the same time, and I look forward to seeing all three of you on the losers bench! Time to finishing rocking this pre-op diet and mentally prepping for this. Wooo hooo!! 8 days (9 for you 26th'ers) my lovelies!

I love that! Team Rodriguez! I can't wait, i'm so excited! I started packing my bag this weekend and just getting ready to do my last minute shopping before heading out.

I'm having mine on February 26th with Dr. Jose Rodriguez in TJ. So excited, can't wait for the day to come!

I am scheduled with Dr. Rod on 2/19/2011. so next week. I will let you know.

Please keep me posted as well. I'm scheduled for 2/26/11.

I started looking into the sleeve and found out right off that this was an excluded surgery by my insurance. I then started looking around at several sites and all were great. I chose belightweight and Jessica was assigned as my facilitator. Jessica sent me info about locations, prices ($6700.00 for the all inclusive package blood work, EKG,chest xray,surgery, 2 days hospital stay, 1 day motel stay, transport to and from San Diego airport to the hospital)pre and post op diets and a medical questioner and a referral list. I started calling people on the referral list and they all had great experiences with Dr. Rod. Filled out info and picked the 26th. Sent in my $500.00 deposit and now I wait. Any info on Dr. Rod or INT hospital would b great. I will keep this updated as I go.

Hi, I'm scheduled for the 26th as well. I guess I'll see you there. I'm nervous, yet excited. Have they called you. I kept getting a call from an unknown number and have not picked up until I realized today that it may be them calling me.