bratvp63

I had my surgery two weeks before my birthday. Was kind of in a funk but ended up having a sugar free ice cream bar and I was ok with that. Turned out better than I thought.

I'm 5'7" and started at 358, surgery was march 19th and weighed in at 247 this morning. Loss has really slowed the last two months due to my lack of trying but am turning up the gym time, protein and water and hope to get things going again. Have gone from 3x shirts to xl and 38 in pants down to 16/18. Ultimate goal is to be a perfect size 12.

Hey fellow Oregon sleevers! I would love to start a support/discussion group for 2013. Maybe once a month to start. Anyone interested? I live out in the tanasborne area but willing to meet where ever. You can email me at karenlynn81@gmail.com if interested.

Last year I only had two, then once in Jan and once in August. Hoping this is going to be it.

Way to go! That is wonderful. Keep up the great work. Can't wait for pictures.

Hey Chris RN - I'm from Portland but I know there are a couple of people here from Eugene. Hoping2bdkinny is from Eugene and I think there is another gal here from that area.

Damn boy you are doing great! Looking good!!!

Pirate Wench

All I can say is "Damn girl you look good!"

Same here, it's crazy.

Thanks everyone! Hey Sannah go ahead and message me, I'll answer anything you have.

Hi VST Family, it's been awhile since I've posted on here and have finally gotten around to getting new pictures taken. It's been 7 months since surgery and I have lost 95 pounds. I feel so much better and have actually shopped in a regular women's clothing store for the first time in 19 years. This has been such an amazing journey and can't wait for it to continue down into onederland. Thanks to everyone on here for their amazing support and advice. I could not have done this without all of you.

Chili dog minus the bun is still one I love and have at least once a month. I add cheese and onions to mine. Chocolate is something I thought I would have a hard time with but I really don't crave it like I used to. And one little piece is more than enough and it's weeks before I even think about it.

I was a hard core diet cherry Pepsi drinker before the sleeve. Now I drink the diet snapple half and half with only 10 calories and only 1 carb.

I only had to do one day of liquid diet before surgery so I'm not surprised by this.

I had to update you all on how it went. I got more compliments then I knew what to do with AND one of the security guys hit on me Tuesday night (wanted to go out to coffee) It really made me feel good about myself. Totally worth it, a huge ego boost. Thank you for all the support, I really do appreciate it.

I actually had a guy at least ten years younger than me ask me out to coffee last week. Shocked the hell out of me. Haven't had that kind of attention in over 19 years. Made me smile and felt good about myself. I have been married 26 years to the love of my life and he has loved me through "thick and thin". He is my number one supporter and the only one for me.

Portland Oregon

I'm 49, started at 358, surgery 3/19 now down to 267.

You are on your way to such great success. I wish you the beat of luck!

Hi! I am 5'7" and started at 358. Had surgery exactly 6 months ago today and I have lost 90 pounds. Still have a long way to go but am so pleased how things have gone so far. Am taking pictures later today and will post my 6 month progress. I hope there is a noticeable difference in the photos.

First of all you need to drop "only" from your vocabulary. You have lost 98 pounds!!! That is amazing! Those are pounds you will never see again. Second of all if you can keep protein snacks like string cheese or boiled eggs or cottage cheese around those are great go to foods. When that doesn't work for me I always have mint gum handy. Chew some and the mint sooths your tummy and the sweetness it a plus. Besides when your mouth is minty fresh who wants to eat on top of that. Congrats on the great weight loss and keep it going. I know you'll do great!

I weighed 358 when I started this journey. I had surgery on 3/19 and as of this morning I am down 88 pounds. I still can't believe it.

Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane???