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Hi - I know things can seem fustrating at times. I just hit my 1 yr mark yesterday. The first month or so for me was hard as your body is having withdrawals from everything. For me it was a mental thing - just continue doing what you are doing and the weight will come off.
As it was explained to me - your body drops weight and then pauses and then another drop and so on. You lost an incredible amount of weight in 1.5 weeks so your body needs a moment to reset.
It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. You are doing GREAT!!! Keep up the good work and you will be amazed at how fast the year will fly by and next thing you know it you will be looking at a very different person in the mirror!!

Hi - I know things can seem fustrating at times. I just hit my 1 yr mark yesterday. The first month or so for me was hard as your body is having withdrawals from everything. For me it was a mental thing - just continue doing what you are doing and the weight will come off.
As it was explained to me - your body drops weight and then pauses and then another drop and so on. You lost an incredible amount of weight in 1.5 weeks so your body needs a moment to reset.
It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. You are doing GREAT!!! Keep up the good work and you will be amazed at how fast the year will fly by and next thing you know it you will be looking at a very different person in the mirror!!

That is wonderful...you are doing great. It sounds like you had the time of your life.
I have my new beginning starting on the 17th...super excited to fill my new life with lots of fun.
Best wishes for your continued success and to having more FUN!!!

Love challenges!!!
HW: 278
SW: 267.6 (7/17/12)
CW: 195
GW: 190 for 3/20/13

Let us know what the dr's office & insurance company say.
Hopefully, the dr's office will be able to schedule your actual date very soon!!!

Yes, mine was similar but was good for a 30 day period with surgery falling in that time frame. So that would mean you are authorized for surgery on the 8th or 9th of March.
Congrats on getting approved!!!

A big milestone on Monday....finally hit onederland!!! I was in a stall for 3 weeks and now I couldn't be happier!!!
I knew that I would get there but never imagined just how GOOD I would feel once I hit that mark. It has been 20 years since I have seen a "1" at the beginning of my weight.
Wishing everyone else continued success!!!

Hey guys!! Goal met!!!
Weighed today : 265
I think I'm gonna buy a new dress!!
Good luck, guys!!

6 months ago today I had my sleeve surgery. I couldn't be happier with the results! I am down 90 lbs and I am so much happier and healthier! In celebration I am taking my sister and two firends to a seminar to help them make the same life changing choice! The gift that keeps on giving LOL!
Start Weight-305
Current Weight 215
Total loss-90 lbs
Surgery Date- Aug 6th, 2012

Update on the update LOL
Today I'm at 189, 9 pounds from Valentine's Day goal. I've finished the first week of couch to 5K and I'm still walking too. I'm going to sign up for my first 5K in March.
Let's do this!!

Update...1/29
Major stall...been back & forth for 3 weeks now. Very frustrating but I'll just keep going!!! I haven't been this low in almost 20 years.... I think my body is fighting me a little bit.
2.5 weeks left so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
HW = 278
SW (7-17) = 267.6
CW = 200
GW = 195
Still 5 more pounds to go!!!!

Update...1/29
Major stall...been back & forth for 3 weeks now. Very frustrating but I'll just keep going!!! I haven't been this low in almost 20 years.... I think my body is fighting me a little bit.
2.5 weeks left so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
HW = 278
SW (7-17) = 267.6
CW = 200
GW = 195
Still 5 more pounds to go!!!!

Update...1/15
HW = 278
SW (7-17) = 267.6
CW = 200
GW = 195
5 more pounds to go!!!!

Hi all...I'm a nurse too LPN finishing my BSN (2nd degree). I currently work as a part time school nurse.
I was just sleeved on 7/17 and doing great!!!
For those with upcoming surgeries ask about getting a scopolamine patch to put on the night before surgery. It was a god send and I feel this kept me free of nausea post op.
I am excited about what my future will be and feel so much lighter already!! Looking forward to hearing about everyone's successes!!

Well I think I was a bit too optimistic!!! I came within 7# of my goal. In the meantime, I did hit several personal goals...1) lowest weight since I was married (almost 17 years ago...even with numerous dieting attempts in between)...2) weigh less then hubby!!!...3) feel in control of my life for 1st time in more years then I care to admit...4) don't recognize myself in the mirror due to loss (used to be the other way..didn't recognize due to my size).
I have to say that this journey is filled with a mixture of so many emotions...happiness, excitement, nervousness, fear, etc. I wish all of us continued support & success on our journey to healthier & happier lives.
Final New Year's weigh-in = 202
So officially stand at approx. 66# lost since surgery (7/17) & 76# total since Dec 2011.
So hoping I hit onderland before my birthday on January 17th!!!!

Had surgery 7/17 and down total 75#...mostly lose about 12-14# month steady except last 2 months due to bad fall and cracked tailbone (ouch). I'm on the mend and back to exercise program. Still no hunger and do well most days to get everything in...fluids are my BIG problem.
I feel like a NEW person - so much energy and in such a better mood (according to my kids - lol). I'm glad to see everyone doing well - so close to onderland!!!
Wishing everyone continued success!!

Update - 12/22
HW = 278
SW (7/17) = 267.6
GW (12/25) = 205
CW (12/22) = 204
I reached MY CHRISTMAS GOAL!!! I am VERY proud of myself....seeing how much lower I can go by Tuesday morning.
WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR full of adventures!!!

Here I come 2013!!
So yesterday I weighed in at 209.8.
My goal for January 01, 2013 is to be well on my way in onederland at 196 pounds!!
Woohoo let's do this!!! YES I CAN!!

Update....11/22
Surgery day (7/17) wt = 267.6
Goal Wt = 210
10/20 = 224.2
10/27 = 222.4 (finally broke my stall)
11/7 = 217.8
11/14 = 214.7
11/22 = 214.2
Hit another stall!!! Oh well, still proud of how far I've come since July. Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow sleevers!!!

I'm late posting but I did weigh in yesterday. My goal was 198 and I weighed in at 201.2. I didn't meet my goal..again. However, after stewing on it all day yesterday feeling disappointed in myself I realized I should be proud of myself. I took a long look at what I HAVE accomplished. I've lost 10 clothing sizes, I've lost nearly 97 pounds total and I did come so close and I did lose 7.8 pounds in 3 weeks..pretty good for being almost 11 months out. I looked up the word "goal" and found this definition: "the end toward which effort is directed". I did give it a good effort and will not give up. I've come a long way and had my struggles.. just to give up on myself would be a waste. I really enjoy the challenges, it makes me try harder. I'm so happy for those who made their goal..good job and to those who didn't, you met the goal to try

I had something similar but it was from my body going into ketosis...still have it every morning and I'm 4 months out.
Search ketosis....there are a lot of posts with great info.
I'm also a nurse so never hurts to have it looked at to be on the safe side!!

Update....11/7
Surgery day (7/17) wt = 267.6
Goal Wt = 210
10/20 = 224.2
10/27 = 222.4 (finally broke my stall)
11/7 = 217.8
Only 7.8 pounds to go!!!!

Way to go!
just to check in, I've got 13lbs to go to hit my new year's goal. Maybe I'll do it before Christmas!

Update 11/6
Start weight = 278
Surgery weight (7/17/12) = 267.6
Wk 1 (10/13) = 225.1
Wk 2 (10/31) = 220.5
Wk 3 (11/6) = 218.5
Down 6.6# since start of challenge...28.5# to go!!!
January 1, 2013 goal = 190

Thank you I found the New Year's challenge :-)
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