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@Brandy, I completely understand what your are feeling. I was over 400 #s for the last 10 years. I was excited to get below 400. I started at 439. At my last weight in I was 382. I'm happy to hit to milestones ( getting below 400 and losing 50 #s)
Keep up the good work. I'm rooting for you.

Congrats to all that stay on the grind. Three weeks post-op, I hit my first milestone. I was 397. For the 1st time in over 10 years, I was under 400 #'s. I have to keep pushing. I have step up some nice rewards for myself at different milestones.

Congrats to all that stay on the grind. Three weeks post-op, I hit my first milestone. I was 397. For the 1st time in over 10 years, I was under 400 #'s. I have to keep pushing. I have step up some nice rewards for myself at different milestones.

Congrats to all that stay on the grind. Three weeks post-op, I hit my first milestone. I was 397. For the 1st time in over 10 years, I was under 400 #'s. I have to keep pushing. I have step up some nice rewards for myself at different milestones.

Congrats to all that stay on the grind. Three weeks post-op, I hit my first milestone. I was 397. For the 1st time in over 10 years, I was under 400 #'s. I have to keep pushing. I have step up some nice rewards for myself at different milestones.

wow i have a very addictive personallity also. my fear is that I will go from morbidly obese to a body builder or something. I don't want to get crazy become a dare devil either.

I shared with a few co-workers and my immediate family. The problem I have is those people sharing my news with other people. I asked my wife and family to keep it private, but we know how that goes. I just told____and she told_____ and they told____. I just want to be able to tell my own story. If someone shows interest in surgery, I would disclose my surgery, other than that it would depend on the mood I'm in. I don't have much time to entertain haters. I'm trying to make up for lost time.

Hi, not sure if it helps but I will be getting a sleeve with Dr. Almanza on the 26th. He has a package for $5500 which includes a tummy tuck, breast lift and one area of lipo. I will go back after I lose the weight and get the nips and tucks.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

I shared with a few co-workers and my immediate family. The problem I have is those people sharing my news with other people. I asked my wife and family to keep it private, but we know how that goes. I just told____and she told_____ and they told____. I just want to be able to tell my own story. If someone shows interest in surgery, I would disclose my surgery, other than that it would depend on the mood I'm in. I don't have much time to entertain haters. I'm trying to make up for lost time.

@favoredone, I'm sure you can do it.
I must say this process does a lot for my psychee. When I was a normal weight I never second guessed myself. As the weight increased my confidence decreased. I am regaining that confidence now. I quit smoking, and now I'm losing the weight. I am begining to believe in myself again.
Thanx again for all of the support.

Wow! You're doing great! I'm 2 weeks post op today also! I'm going to see my nut tomorrow and start on mushies! I'm really anxious to see my weight on their scales! I hope it matches the scale at home! Keep up the good work!

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey fellow and future sleevers,
I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly.
Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

Hey everyone...I weighed in today and for the first time my lovely Wii told me I am overweight! hehe. When I started this journey I was morbidly obese....and felt like death was chasing me. Now I am just overweight and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...and it isnt death...lol
So happy to just be overweight now! cant wait till I am normal weight!

I'm so glad about your weight loss. Keep up the good work. It's always a pleasure to hear when someone gets off of medication. It's time we start treating our bodies right.

So I went to the dr's today for my physical and I was amazed to find out I was down 43 lbs in 30 days today! Not only that but my A1C was 12 about 3 months ago and it is now at a 6.9! I was still a little anemic and my vitamin D was a little low so I have to add some more vitamin D and some iron! It was such a positive appointment and for me it is usually very predictable and I normally would get meds added and adjusted but not this time I had meds removed! Thank you all for being so supportive and helpful...

Hey everyone,
I am loving the love here in this group for 200+. I started at 438 pre-op. I lost a few #s gained a few #s, but I'm happy to say that I lost 16 #s in the 1st week post-opt. I m not weighting myself daily, but I can't wait for my 2 wk follow up. I was 405.8 at last weight in. Hopefully I will be under the 300 # mark. If so it will be the 1st time I was in the 300s in 10 years. That's major for me. My goal weight is 200#s.
Good luck to all my sleevers out. We can do it.

Hi there, I'm new to this forum too. I am 34 yrs old with a top weight of 438. My goal weight is 225-200 pds. I am 5'10 and think this will be a good weight. When I look back at the happiest times in my life, that was the weight range I was in. I am at 408.5 now and look forward to breaking into the 300s. The small victories will keep me motivated, and eventually I will hit my target.
I dread having the loose skin, but I plan to weight train and exercise. I hear drinking plenty of Water will help. I pray I have good genes and most will strink. If not there is always surgery or Spanks...lol

Hi there, I am 8 days post-op. I had my 3rd follow up with my bariatric team on yesterday, 17 pds lost since surgery. I was on Clear liquids for ythe 1st week. Now I can have a protien shake along with the clear liquids. I must say, I miss chewing. TV food commercials look so good now. I don't think I paid that much attention to them in the past. My family is very supportive, but they will eat anything in front of me...no shame...lol.
I did experience a lot of burping in the begining. I was told that i was not sipping, I was gulping and that causes the burping. I was instructed to let the liquids roll down my throat. I tried that, but find myself still needing to swallow. I take in small amounts of Fluid at a time and just prepare for the burp.
I have a lil pain in my left side, but that could be from riding on the terrible roads in NJ. I am no longer taking any of the post-op medications. I have only had 2 BMs since surgery and that was with the assistance of M.O.M. This is strange for me because I gerneral go shortly after eating. I have not had a movement since Tues. I will bring this up with my team on tomorrow. Maybe I need another dose of m.o.m.
I am very pleased so far. One of the best things that has happened so far is that I have been smokefree for over a week. I wish I didn't punk out of surgery before, but it's my time now.