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I am not a 'veteran' per se - just had my first surgiversary. But the only thing that I have noticed in your list is the change in body temperature. Before surgery, I used to sweat a lot, rarely felt cold, even during winter I needed to have the AC on. But after surgery, this winter, I've started feeling more cold than normal. Def. the extra layer of fat under the skin would have helped, but I dont care - it is still manageable. Its great that you are researching this in depth - I'm looking forward to reading the other replies.

Great job! Congrats!

You look awesome!

Wow! You look amazing! esp that second picture with your baby - you both look so beautiful! Congrats on your weight loss! Not sure if you'll like this comparison, but I have to say this: You remind me of my favorite actress (Indian) Jyothika. I just love her smile and yours is so pretty, it reminded me of her . Here are some of her pics: http://moviegalleri.net/wp-content/gallery/jyothika-launches-lakshmi-sarees/actress_jyothika_launch_lakshmi_sarees_showroom_chennai_79d0e20.jpg http://mahatest.in/mahatest.com/jyothika-recent-photos-2011-i18.jpg

You look Amazing! Congrats!

Surgiversary! Yay!! Yup I made it to my one year mark with some pretty remarkable (for me) results! I started my pre-op diet by mid Dec 2011 and was sleeved on Jan 11, 2012. So Jan 11, 2013 marked my first surgiversary. I have lost a total of 120 lbs WOO HOO!!! (and those lbs are gonna stay away, if I have any say in that matter LOL!) Here are the details: Starting weight Dec 2011 124 kgs or 272 lbs BMI = over 53. Surgery weight Jan 11, 2012 119 kgs or 261 lbs Current weight Jan 12, 2012 69 kgs or 152 lbs BMI = 29.5! When I started, my BMI was just over 53. Now my BMI is 29.7! I'm so happy that I'm 'technically' no longer 'obese' and that I'm only 'overweight'. This last year had been so freakingly awesome! When I first started lurking in this forum before seriously considering surgery, I never really appreciated what the others meant when they said it is a rollercoaster ride. I fully appreciate it now; It is totally true! I've had some amazing SVs and NSVs, and I've had some pretty s#itty days fighting head-hunger, fatigue, and most of all, self doubts. But this forum and you wonderful friends have helped me stay on track. I come here whenever I need inspirationand motivation. You guys are the best! And my surgeon! OMG! I seriously believe that God tailor made a surgeon for me! He is the best person who personifies the word 'tough love'. He is very encouraging, amazingly funny, but will say it as he sees it. I trust him with my life! He and his staff have my eternal gratitude! I have not had the courage to post any of my pics on the board till today. But I made a promise to myself that I'll do it after my surgiversary. I admit that the pics on VST were a major factor when I decided to have the surgery and they gave me a great confidence boost whenever I felt down. So in my own small way I want to give hope to others here. My family, friends and colleagues say I look smaller - but I just dont see it. In my head, I still see the huge me. So I kinda rely on pics to see the journey I have been through. I'm nowhere near goal - I have 20+ lbs to lose, but now I'm confident in my new body, and dont feel embarassed to stand in front of a camera LOL.

Great job! Love the transformation! And if that is a 'boring' story, I cant wait for your 'exciting' story! All the best! :)

You look awesome!!! Congrats on your success!!

Awesome job! Amazing transformation! You look fabulous! Congrats!

What the hell!! I cant believe this! So Rude! I would've punched his face!

In my experience staying below 30 during the first 3 months had some great results. Then gradually increased it, but even now, I stay below 50 for a day. If I cross the carb count on a day, I make a concious effort to reduce the carbs the very next day. Good to shake things up a bit!

That is awesome!!! Loved the ID-Check LOL! Congrats!

You look great! Congrats!

Wow! You look awesome! Congrats!

Considering most of us retain some Water weight right after surgery (because of the IV), I think 8 lbs in 1 week post-op is awesome! I had read about this (and the infamous '3rd week stall') here and in other forums, so I expected the first month's loss to be very less. So I made a concious effort to stay away from the scale till the first month mark.

Thank you all very much for your kind words!

For the first time after surgery, I flew to my hometown last thursday (Jan 17). Not only did I not need an extension, I had quite a bit of cord to spare after securing the belt at my waist!!! I was beaming so wide, I'm sure the air hostess thought I was a bit crazy LOL! I thought it was impossible - those things look too tiny to be comfortable for any one but a toddler!! But yup! Very much possible! Feels awesome!

Congrats! That is awesome! Wishing you all the best to reach your goal soon!

I'm so sorry this happened to you! I hope and pray that everything works out well for you and you have the surgery sooner!

Ms skinniness is right - I tried upping and decreasing calories in quick succession. But I had to be very patient whenever I was on a stall. Dont let it bother you. I know it is frustrating, but dont doubt yourself. You need 'you' to do this! The only thing that seemed to work for me is this: I switch to full liquids diet on the weekends when I stall. And take less than 30g carbs a day. This seems to break my stall faster. I hope this helps! All the best!

Thank you! I love those colors as well - sky blue and sea green are my most favorite!

Awesome! Congrats on your weight loss! You look great! All the best to reach your goal soon!