Sleeve2B

Thanks for the website -- great recipes....

Hi Felicity, My starting weight\size is as follows: WT 227; Size 16. Not 5.5 month later and I can fit into a size 10\ WT 178lbs

Thanks Sleeve4Me, I am shooting for that "low" single digit size...hehee

Foxbins, doesn't that just shock you? In your mind, you were probably thinking "I never considered me as a small anything"...hehehe Nice to hear someone else does; even when it takes time for "our" minds to catch up. I never phathomed that I would be a size "M" top. Could grab something off th shelf, never try it on -- and it fits when I get it home.. and I like it!!! heheheh me a "M"? Who would've thought...lol

I too am a pretty priviate person. I have told most (people I work with and at my gym), that I lost my weight with my doctors help! I gave blood; and had a diet designed specifically for me. (we is true....) There are people who are closer too me, that I have divulged all information. I say, it's a matter of choice whether you TELL or NOT TELL.

I love the stories, keep them coming. Just because we are parents and\or older, doesn't mean that we don't care how we look too...hehheheh We are making progress people!

Hello VST family, I was in the gym yesterday preparing for my workout on the floor and a girlfriend of mines who sees me regularly said this to me: "Girlllll you are getting so fine, I am going to get you a BODYGUARD"....lol I replied -- Let me know when he is hear, so that he can do my 3hr worksouts for me...hehehehe (She replied, no silly -- to keep all of these men off of you!) At that moment, I was hit with a double whammy of a compliment. She has seen me every step of the way, and is very fit at 50 years old, weight 128 and mantaining. I appreciated her more at that moment, then thoroughout our entire friendship! Sooooo, my question is as follows: What is the best compliment have you've gotten thus far throughout your weightloss that is sticking in your mind? Please chime in...(Much love and success!)

Thank all of you for your kind words. I do appreciate the support! Single digit sizes here I come..hehehhehe

Thank you D1NOnly..... I appreciate the support. Sometimes, it's hard to get it from those around you.

I been stalling out over the past 2 months. I have lost 4lbs, literally over Jan and Feb. So, I figure that if I am not loosing (large) amounts of weight then I must be loosing inches. I am working out regularly - ie running, weight lifting etc -- I try to keep my eating in control. I focus more on portion control and getting in ample amounts of Protein -- compared to calorie counting. But, last week (Friday) I wore jeans to work. I thought they were a little "big" on me -- so I went to Walmart (yes, I buy my jeans there because they are CHEAP, and the most COMFORTABLE pair of jeans I have found around the city. <side note> If you check the label and it says that they are made in Egypt; it's like having a 2nd layer of skin on. That's how "light" the jeans are..... Anyway, to my size -- I bought a size 10 -- didn't try them on (because I walked in there after my morning workout)-- took them home and tried them on -- AND THEY FIT!!! Talk about a great NSV while moving into the summer. Hopefully by end of summer I will be a 4-6!!! Yeahhh me. Also, I am now down to 178lbs. I can't tell you -- when I have EVER weight 178 in my life. I am loving my sleeve....thank you Lord Jesus for making all of this possible for me!

OilSooner, I started eating lettuce at 2 months. I was "craving" salads. Actually, I am still having trouble with vegetables, but salads are the 1 thing I can eat! What I did was chop my lettuce in a shedder very fine like cole slaw. And, then added my ingredients on a plate. It went down EXCELLENT at 2 months. No pain what so ever! Vegetables -- I am still coming for you..hehhehehe

Calitrells, I did not have any revisions, but I do have the VSG. I got mines on 9/21/11. I have lost almost 45lbs thus far. I do have stretch marks, after having a child, but -- it really depends on the body and how you treat it. I say that because I have been exercising for over 25 years. I have been a runner for the last 17 years; and I have taken on wieght lifting (more so than normal) in the last 2 years. But since my surgery -- I was a baby walking. I literally had to start all over again and get my energy back up along with my stamina. I do a lot of arm\leg workouts to not have sagging skin (summer's coming...lol). My underarms -- at this time -- you can tell that I have lost weight, but not guess surgery. It is sagging approximately 1/2" to 1" away from my body when I lift my arms. My legs\thighs -- I have no sagging skin. I do over head arm lifts with a 20lb bar bell. This has helped alot!!! I also lift 60lb bar bells performing dead weight moves; I use the Smith Machine for squats and lunges. After my 5mile runs, I get on the thigh machines to tighten my thighs (no sagging thus far - thank God!). I had a C-Section when having my son, so I do have a kangroo pouch -- but even that has lifted and is now going away. My tummy do not sag. Actually I have a 4pack! Running helps alot! I also make sure that I am doing 3 different exercise when working on any stationary machine! It provides muscle confusion. What do I mean by that? If am work on my back -- I take 2 barbells and work them, in the mist of my rest from the stationary machine. Sooo, I either have a jump rope -- or 2 dumb bells (working arms); or bar bells doing squats, etc.... All of this also helps stop sagging skin. And, the body doesn't get long amounts of rest in between which means you are providing a constant burn. Hope all of this can be some help to you. Soooonnn....I will take pictures and post them..heheheh

Wow! Julie, that is amazing. I too had someone ask me if I were sick; is everything OK...lol. all because of my weight loss. Not congrats, or Noyce look good, etc. Amazing what jealousy can do to a person. Now I am sure many are waiting for us to gain it back...lolol NEVER!

Ladies please keep the stories coming. They are all very helpful, and keeps me focused and on track.

Cheri, Thank you so much for your input. It is encouraging indeed.