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On the contrary, its getting worse for me! I think the Biotin is hitting entirely the wrong targets! LOL But its not too bad - I just have a teeny tiny bit of hair on my upper lip that I have started to get rid of every month.

Awesome! I know it feels amazing! You are doing a great job - Congrats!

I just crossed that milestone recently and haven't stopped the happy dance yet! LOL

So true! I practically squealed when I realized I could see my collar bone. Then a week later when I had my doctor's appointment, I told him that and he laughed so hard! I consider that to be my best NSV till date!

You look awesome!

Mina - thanks for the response! You are absolutely right. I need to up the amount of physical activities in my daily routine. I burned off calories like crazy in the first couple of months. I didnt even do much in terms of workout at that time. Just walking 5 miles a day.

Last month I started doing zumba on weekends. So much fun! But I know I havent been as commited to my workout regimen as I should be. I guess that's gotta change if I hope to lose atleast 4 lbs a month going forward!

I've reached my surgeon's goal of 165. My first goal is 150. I hope I get there within my surgiversary!

On the 11th of Nov, I'll be 10 months post op officially. My weight loss has slowed down quite a bit. This month, I had to work my behind off to lose 6lbs. So I'm just curious to know how much you guys lost (monthly) when you neared your surgiversary.

I know everyone loses differently and there are various factors like your starting weight, current BMI etc that influences the weight loss. But I'm just trying to get a general idea of what seems to be the average for 10 months p.o.

Hi there! I live in Chennai and I'm 10 months post-op. How are you guys doing? Wish you all success in your weight loss journey!

O/ \O High-five! That is awesome!

I'm between a 14 and 16. Can't wait to be below 12!

Thank you very much for sharing this. You look great! I'm very happy for your successful weight loss and maintenance. Keep up the good work!

You look fabulous! Congrats! Great inspiration!

Awesome! Congrats on your weight loss so far and all the best to reach your goals! Love your smile!

Congrats! I remember how awesome it felt to reach onederland! You must be doing the happy dance right now

Thank you all for your wishes and encouraging words!!

Sorry - not a pre-op dieter - but just wanted to hop in and say best of luck to you! Hope you have a safe surgery and speedy recovery!

My pre op diet was also Optifast. I know its hard to stick to it sometimes - but dont give up on it - it does wonders! LOL

Hi all,

Who's the newest member of the Century Club? ME!!!

My ticker is set to show my starting weight as 261.8 - but that was actually my surgery weight. My pre-op diet started when I weighed 272. So as of Oct 5th, I broke the 100lb mark and have entered the century club!

This is such a wonderful feeling! That it did not happen overnight (as I dreamed it would, at the beginning of this journey), and I had to work hard to shed each of those 100lbs make me feel so proud. For the first time, I feel like I've earned all the WOWs that I hear from friends and family! Every icky drop of Protein shake that I have consumed in the last few months is so worth it LOL

My next short-term goal is to be under 163 lbs -- which will put me at 74 kgs -- that will be a 50kg lost in total! I'm looking forward for that day, coz I think I may finally get the courage to post my before/after pics on that day! So excited!

So yeah -- just wanted to share this happy news with my sleeve family and wish all of you the best of luck in this journey!

See you all soon with another SV post!!!!

My friend and I work in the same office. I and her boss were introduced last year and though we dont move in the same circles (he is a VP), we do chat with each other when we meet in the cafeteria and such. Today, my friend stopped by my desk and told me that he spoke to her about my weight loss. She said that he was very impressed and wanted to congratulate me but was worried if it was okay for him to talk to me about that. He had asked her opinion about whether I would be okay receiving that compliment. I told her I LOVED hearing any and every compliment that came my way LOL

So yeah, many notice the weight loss but are reluctant to comment on it fearing that it would be taken in a wrong sense - especially with women, for some reason.

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Loved reading this -- your positive energy is contagious Thanks for sharing your story and all the best!

Wow! You look great! Congrats on your success!

Awesome! I'm so happy for you! You look fab!

I love reading goal posts and dreaming of the day when I would be blessed to make one of my own!

That is AWESOME! So inspirational! Thanks for sharing this!

Congrats! Have a safe surgery and speedy recovery! And congrats to your wife too! 32lbs = great job!

Are you getting in enough Water? I had dizzy spells too - it was because of dehydration and sometimes low blood sugar. I used to carry a small zip-lock bag with powdered sugar with me when I go out, if I know I'm going to be out for a while without eating anything.

OMG! You look FAB!!!! What an amazing transformation! Congrats on all your success! Very inspirational! You look so cute in those outfits!

I hope and pray that I reach my surgeons goal of 165 before surgiversary (Jan 11, 2013). My personal goal of 130 is tooooooo far away from where I stand, but I'll be ecstatic if I reach the 150s!

I was on a pre-op diet for one month - Optifast for dinner and low-carb/high-protein for Breakfast and lunch. Lost 11 pounds.

WOW! WOW! WOW! Amazing! Congrats!

Agree with Nate -- Docs know best!

I'm not very physically active, so I can only think of one hurdle -- at around 9 weeks out, I still had to sip on the Water and not take huge gulps. After gym I always found it a bit ifficult to rein in my thirst and NOT guzzle down bottles of Water. If you are able to drink water at a normal pace, I think you should be fine. Be sure to stay hydrated though!!