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I want to think everyone for the kind words. You guys are all great.

they are right, it is never too late. I am 1 yr out and have lost 100 pounds.. I have not lost anything in 3-4 months.... I still have 20 pounds to get to goal but I got in a rut of being complacent. I have started exercising more and changing habits again... I have a hard road ahead of me and I know I took advantage of all those pounds that melted so easily...
we both can do it, we just need to g et the will power back

It's never too late! Start slow and try to find something you enjoy. It may takes some experimenting but you WILL find your groove. Now you have a great tool to maximize your results. Good luck!

Just start.
Set some goals that are achievable and start working towards them.
It may have to do with a yoga class, playing a new sport such as tennis, running a half mile, taking a strength training class, or just plain ole walking 30-45 minutes a day.
Just start now.

Me too! I've recently had to increase my exercise to get the scale moving after about almost no movement in two months.

I'm in the same boat guys! Sleeved March 11 and down 72 lbs. Stalled for 2.5 months from July until October 5th. Actually gained 10 lbs during my stall (guess it's not really a stall). Anyway, last week I dropped 6 lbs and got down to 159. Now I'm back up to 161. It's so frustrating. My goal is 155 and I wouldn't mind getting down to 145. I just want to make my first goal weight then focus on the next goal. I'm so close and I work out 5-6x a week, get all my Protein and Water but the scale just isn't giving me the results. Luckly I also take measurements so I know I'm losing inches but still! I'm glad I'm not alone. By the way, I'm 5'6" and big boned and would love to be wearing a size 10 but I'm still in a 13/14 but I did just buy size 6 underware and size medium jogging pants so it was a nice little NSV!!!

Oct 9th my 8month sleeve anniversary, 89lbs weight loss and took 3 tests last night and it shows I'm pregnant!!! YAY, this was my main reason for the sleeve. We've been married 7 yrs and had no luck .. Omg soooooo excited!!!

I was sleeved 3/19/12. Lost 48pds. Ive only been loosing an average of 1 pd a week since June. I really think my thyroid needs to be ckd again. Maybe my dosage is wrong. Its been sliw from day 1!

I was sleeved 3/9. 7 months ago today and after losing 60, I have not lost a lb in the last month. I heard about the 6 month honeymoon period but this is ridiculous! I have 15-20 lbs to get to goal Off to zumba to try and sweat off a few ounces!

Here they are!

I'm headed towards 2 years post-op. It took me over 2 months to get back to the point that I didn't frrl crappy. Between the heartburn, nausea and general malaise I was tired and could not sleep. I never really had any pain, just felt like crap. After 2 months I started to feel better and after about 5 months I started to exercise which really started to improve my feelings. About 6 months out I could eat pretty well and after 1 year I could eat anything I want, just not much of it.

Janet53, please try to keep a positive outlook! Your stall will pass! Some stalls are longer than others. I have not read of anyone else who has had a stall as long as mine tho! I know mine had nothing to do with overeating becuz my new stomach can't hold much anyways! I was also doing my 30 minutes of daily exercise as well. Personally, i decided to quit weighing myself daily...i was getting too depressed. My Dr and Nut had no suggestions or clues to why my wl stopped. This website has helped me understand wls more and also reading other people's stories/journies gave me inspiration and much needed info. My stall stopped several weeks ago when I got sick with the flu/sinus infection....dropped 6 lbs right away....i think my illness helped jumpstart my stall...within a week and half, I dropped total 10 lbs. Fill your mind with positive thoughts...put "stall" in the search box and read thru other forums...it really did help me get a more postive attitude. I mean, I was ready to ask my surgeon to do a RNY revision...that's how bad I was feeling! Antoher positive thought: with a slow weight loss (like me), you don't have to worry about sagging skin so much.

I'm a slow loser too. Hang in there. The important thing is we ARE losing and we now have a permanent tool to keep it off. Plus, losing slowly means less saggy skin, so look at the positive.

I used to drink allllll the time. Well last night I had two sips off of my wife's beer and yes it tasted great. I didn't like the full bloated feeling I got. I guess if I have to have something it'll be a mixed drink.

So at work there is a "click" of 4 women that talk **** about me behind my back. They refer to my as "fatty" when they talk about me. "I have a spy as one of the girl, LOL this is how I know".
I can't freaking wait to get this surgery so I can loose all this weight and be like Who is "fatty" now biatches!!!!
sooooo.... sick of them!

ROTFL!! Ode to the Granny Panty!!! You should get it published! BAHAHA
Granny Panties, We salute YOU!

Ok..I am gonna play the devil's advocate here.........what did granny panties ever do to you to deserve your shunning of them? Did they not provide you comfort? Did they not protect your "good" panties from being soiled when you menstrated? Did they not keep you wedgie free and best of all cottony dry? Did she not caress your tushy gently without chaffing? Why..with such discrimination, it's hard to believe the granny panty has stood the test of time..but she has and will forever be there when you need her. She will never be as sexy as that little black lacy thong, but she will be loyal to the end. Thank you granny panty..you will always have a special place in my underwear drawer...

I think this normal because I have days that I feel hungry but can't eat but an ounce or two ( I had my sleeve march 26th ) but I can eat more watermelon that goes down very well. Some foods doesn't feel so good going down so I leave those foods alone lol. What you probably shokf do it keep moving and that will keep your mind off of foods. This work to well for me because I'll forget to eat that's not good

Hi March Peeps! Happy six month surgiversary! I can't believe that it has been six months already. I'm doing great although I have been getting my hunger back. It feels like I'm starving at times. I am a "runner" <--- that cracks me up. Anyhow, I don't know how much of the appetite has to do with running. I've never needed an acid reducer, but I think I might talk to the doc at my six month follow up. I'm starting to get a freaked out by the amount of food that I have been eating.
I now wear a comfortable size 8. I'm not quite a six. I did wear a size 20 in December of last year. I wear a medium top. I used to be a 2X. I'm so thrilled with being able to dress cute for work. Yay cute dresses and skirts! I'm LOVING Victoria Secrets and the ability to fit into youth exercise apparel! Lol!
I love that I can do anything I want to in regards to physical activities. Kayaked and hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls! I'm running like crazy and I can run 9+ miles without having to stop to walk. That is INSANE! I can't believe how far I've come in such a short time.
I'm 5'3 and my goal was 135. I'm 12 pounds from goal. Yay 147! I started at 235 and I was 212 on the day of my surgery.
I am struggling a little but with body image issues. I still feel obese and I know that I'm not, however I'm a bit concerned about how preoccupied I am about the way my tatas, tush, and tummy look. Oh, how the triple T's taunt me?!
Other than that- life is pretty darn good.
I'm so happy to see everyone is doing great and having success as well. Let's get to goal!
-Danyelle

Well I must say that I feel a little bit of relief knowing that this too is "normal". Thank u all who commented. This week, after about 4 wks, I lost 1 lb I wish it was more but at least the numbers didn't go up. Still frustrated but hopeful that this is not the end.
keepin it real

Congrats everyone on being awesome! I started at 262 and had surgery on 3/12/12. I am at 175 today for a loss of 87 lbs. I am five foot 4 inches and can now wear a size ten pants and a med shirt!

Thought I'd update since I haven't been on here for a good while. Very happy with my success. Right now I seem to be at a slight bump in the road, having really bad acid which is causing vomiting.. So it's been very hard to eat and I've gone back to the first stages of just Soups and really soft foods. Also have an endoscopy this week so everything sould be cleared up soon. Besides that I feel pretty amazing and have lost about 120lbs since my journey started in the beginning of march. I really never remember being this small.
Pre-op 328lbs
Surgery (march30) - 308lbs
Current weight - 212lbs
Height - 5'9
I was busting out of a 24 size pants and wearing 3x tops when I first started.. I'm now in a size 14/16 pants and can wear a L/XL shirt.
Best Choice I ever made for myself.
Very proud of all of our successes!! Great job everyone!
Ps. I can't explain how awesome it is to cross my legs like a lady!!! I sometimes do it while I'm driving just because I can! Haha.

I hit a 10 wk stall at 6 months post surgery. I thought that after the 6 month mark, that was the end of my weight loss....started feeling down & depressed....then I came to this forum for support. Many people will have many different suggestions and strategies...pick and choose what works for You!
In the past 2 wks, I started seeing the scale move downwards again......very slowly but at least it's moving in the right direction.

It seems that between 5 and 6 months a lot of people have a MEGA stall...3 weeks plus (just read the forums).
I stalled for 3 weeks and now the weight seems to be going down again.
Just hang in there.It will happen if you dont eat to much.
O,I had to drop my carbs for a while to get weight moving again...I think it was that but then the stall could just have been over.
Hang in there...

Stalls are normal. Just revisit what you are eating, is there anything you would change?? Also realize that after 6 months, weight loss also tends to slow down, but it is not the end! I didn't reach my goal until 18 months out, so you will still continue to lose!