New_Hope

June 2013 makes one year out. Down 140 lbs. ive been in a stall for over a month now. Even though zive lost so much I feel I will never get to my goal. I originally set my gosl at 175. Eould love to be less but realistic. Im 5'8 and wear a 12/14. I did wear s 24/26. I think after skin removal I might be a size 10. That was my goal size when I started. Some days Im just as self concious at this size because of saggy skin as I was at 340 lbs. Anyone else feel this way?

Hope everyone is doing good! Our anniversary dates are just around the corner....June 29 for me! Down 103 lbs and doing great! Ran my first 5k 2 weeks ago and doing another this saturday! I love my sleeve and the new life it's given me!

1 year update
I have not logged in for a very long time. I had my 1 year check up about a week ago. My weight loss has been very slow. I have probably eaten more carbs than I should on occasion. My high weight was 280, my surgery weight was 255, my current weight is 182. I would still like to lose an additional 42 lbs. I eat around 900 - 1200 calories per day, keep my Protein up around 80 grams, ride my bicycle 3 - 4 times per week around 10 miles each ride, walk around 40 minutes about 4 - 5 times per week. I also try to get in around 2 strength training sessions each week. I started wearing size 24 and now wear a size 12 - 16 (depending on the brand). Definately has some saggy skin.
Has anyone had any kind of lift surgery?
Have a great day -
Kathy

Hope all the new slevers are doing well. I'm at about 2-3 weeks into a stall, and I have to say it is driving me crazy. It is like my body is saying - "No way are we going below 200!" I'm sure God is working on my patience level, but not sure I am passing with flying colors, lol. Hope all of you have a great week-end!

Yes, that is exactly where I am. My body is telling me I am not overweight, I am obese I get use to it, but I refuse!!! I know I will break that 200 mark and be in the overweight category yet. You will all hear a great big WooHoo when that happens. You might wonder what the noise and commotion is, so I'm warning you ahead of time!

Hope all the new slevers are doing well. I'm at about 2-3 weeks into a stall, and I have to say it is driving me crazy. It is like my body is saying - "No way are we going below 200!" I'm sure God is working on my patience level, but not sure I am passing with flying colors, lol. Hope all of you have a great week-end!

Yes, that is exactly where I am. My body is telling me I am not overweight, I am obese I get use to it, but I refuse!!! I know I will break that 200 mark and be in the overweight category yet. You will all hear a great big WooHoo when that happens. You might wonder what the noise and commotion is, so I'm warning you ahead of time!

Hope all the new slevers are doing well. I'm at about 2-3 weeks into a stall, and I have to say it is driving me crazy. It is like my body is saying - "No way are we going below 200!" I'm sure God is working on my patience level, but not sure I am passing with flying colors, lol. Hope all of you have a great week-end!

Hi all. Have not posted for awhile. Been away from the computer, but thought I should check in and see how everyone is doing. I'm down 60 lbs, which is really close to the 1/2 way mark. Bought some size 16 jeans, which I knew would be too small, when I went by a Good will the other day so I would have jeans for later. Decided to try them on after I got home to see how much too small they were, and they fit perfect now! I'm in shock. This week-end shopping for something to wear to a wedding in the Middle of December. Thought if I tried on a dress I like, then buy it one size too small, that should fit by December. Any thoughts on this plan?
Thanks, Kathy

Hi all. Happy Monday! I am now down over 50 lbs WooHoo! All of my clothes are pretty much hanging on me. (Even the too small ones from the back of my closet). Going to have to break down and buy new clothes soon.

Hi all. Quick check in. Doing well. Weight loss slow. Rode 8.5 miles on my bike today.

Hi Fellow June Sleevers. Haven't been here for awhile. I am now 2 months out. Here are my results so far . . .
Blood Pressure - Now off all medications
Blood glucose - fasting as running 135 - 150, now running 90 - 105
Weight - down 38 lbs
clothes are now VERY loose.
Rode my bike 6.5 miles today!

I was off work for two weeks. I was told not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for one or two weeks (can't remember which). The first week, I was very tired and wanted to sleep all the time. After the first week, I started feeling much better, more alert, and able to get things done.

tparker...good luck, I hope you get approval soon. This works, it really works. I'm a shorty too, just around 5 feet and was almost 280 last summer. How wonderful it feels to fit into a size 14 these days...and see the old petite me revealing herself.

I am 7 months out and 75 lbs down in onederland... so glad I did this... there are some great things ahead of you. Good luck!

Same with me. What a shock to come home from the hospital and be up 10 lbs.! Left very quickly though. I know you will do great!

All of us lose at different rates. Two people at work have had the surgery, and it seems to be a competition to them. They make an issue that I haven't lost as fast as them. I'm doing what I'm suppose to do, so can only go with the loss I have. I have been fortunate in the Hair loss department. I'm at 4 months and have just sen a slight increase in hair loss from normal. (Yeah!!) Going through my closet today, and by time I get finished getting rid of the things that are too large to think about wearing now, my closet will be basically empty! Going to try to wait a few more weeks before buying new clothes.
Gained 5 lbs last week, but this week most of it is gone. I think most is Water weight, because I quite taking my 1/2 diuretic about a week ago. In the long run I think this will be a good move. Now the only medication I am taking is my acid reflux pill. Hope to be off of it soon.
Went on a 6 mile bike ride today, and didn't get winded. I would say overall, all is very good. LOL

Hello Fab 50's ! Well its been 9 days since I was sleeved and everything is going great ! My surgery went very well, didn't have enormous gas pains & went off pain meds after the first day. I was down 14 lbs from the prediet but when I got home I was up 7lbs. That must have been a side effect of the surgery cause that was gone in a couple days & I am now down 24lbs overall. I am so happy that I made the decision to do this. Life is beautiful

All of us lose at different rates. Two people at work have had the surgery, and it seems to be a competition to them. They make an issue that I haven't lost as fast as them. I'm doing what I'm suppose to do, so can only go with the loss I have. I have been fortunate in the Hair loss department. I'm at 4 months and have just sen a slight increase in hair loss from normal. (Yeah!!) Going through my closet today, and by time I get finished getting rid of the things that are too large to think about wearing now, my closet will be basically empty! Going to try to wait a few more weeks before buying new clothes.
Gained 5 lbs last week, but this week most of it is gone. I think most is Water weight, because I quite taking my 1/2 diuretic about a week ago. In the long run I think this will be a good move. Now the only medication I am taking is my acid reflux pill. Hope to be off of it soon.
Went on a 6 mile bike ride today, and didn't get winded. I would say overall, all is very good. LOL

All of us lose at different rates. Two people at work have had the surgery, and it seems to be a competition to them. They make an issue that I haven't lost as fast as them. I'm doing what I'm suppose to do, so can only go with the loss I have. I have been fortunate in the Hair loss department. I'm at 4 months and have just sen a slight increase in hair loss from normal. (Yeah!!) Going through my closet today, and by time I get finished getting rid of the things that are too large to think about wearing now, my closet will be basically empty! Going to try to wait a few more weeks before buying new clothes.
Gained 5 lbs last week, but this week most of it is gone. I think most is Water weight, because I quite taking my 1/2 diuretic about a week ago. In the long run I think this will be a good move. Now the only medication I am taking is my acid reflux pill. Hope to be off of it soon.
Went on a 6 mile bike ride today, and didn't get winded. I would say overall, all is very good. LOL

Hi all. Happy Monday! I am now down over 50 lbs WooHoo! All of my clothes are pretty much hanging on me. (Even the too small ones from the back of my closet). Going to have to break down and buy new clothes soon.

Hi all. Happy Monday! I am now down over 50 lbs WooHoo! All of my clothes are pretty much hanging on me. (Even the too small ones from the back of my closet). Going to have to break down and buy new clothes soon.

I had my surgery in Decatur, TX and was released the day after surgery. I only had a 3 hr. drive, but it was no problem. I slept most of the way home.

I went with the family to Sea World, Orlando. I took my granddaughter to the Manta, the huge and terrifying coaster. They have a seat outside to test whether you are too hulking to get on the ride. Grampa jumps in, pulls the restrainer down,... click...with room to spare! Last year at this time I wouldn't have even tested it.
So we waited the 45 minutes in line, got on the ride, and away we went. Coming down the first hill and twist nearly brought up the miniscule contents of the Bouncer,(my sleeve). But I relaxed and talked back to the intimidating boneshaker: "Is that all you got?" "Give me some more!" to impress my granddaughter. To top it off, I tried to talk her into getting right back on, a perk for our platinum annual pass. She was quite content with what she had already experienced. Macho, skinny grampa rides again!