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Don't stress too much on weekly losses, it all adds up. Your body is just adjusting to the new regime. i had stalls from week 3 onwards every couple of weeks, but the weight will keep coming off if you following your instructions and make good food choices along the way. Relax and enjoy the ride down.

Nearly 2 years out I too get hungry and need to eat every 3 or 4 hours, but if I eat protein of low GI foods it helps.

just as long as its smooth with no lumps, but it is tasty.

Good question, luckily I don't have much, just the flabby arms and thighs, but I am happier with that than being overweight any day. If I needed to I would consider cosmetic surgery to help, but it's a a big decision and a far bugger op than the sleeve surgery, plus very expensive no not a decision to be taken lightly.

My 2 year sleeversary is coming up soon on 14 August and I feel a little like I should be part of a different thread for 'old' sleevers but I really like this group and haven't felt the urge to look at other threads. Yes there are a lot of newbies on here, but I like the fact we are all Australian and iI think it's good for people at all stages in their journey to share with in another. Everything Lissa described in her update is exactly the same as I am feeling. I started at 107kg and it took 12 months to reach 71kg and that's where its stayed since. I haven't really been trying to lose more but I would dearly lover to be in the 60's. If I was more vigilant about the little daily treats I am sure I could lose those extra few kilos, but frankly I am not feeling pressure to do so. I am also in a job which requires almost daily entertaining and travel and am surrounded by food challenges at every turn. Thank goodness now I have this wonderful tool which restricts my I take. I am still getting used the new much smaller me. I think it takes a long time for your mind/self image to catch up with your body changes. I still get excited when I: I easily cross my legs Have a photo taken Fit into a seat on a plane or at the theatre with room to spare Don't have to worry that a chair will be strong enough or that I will be able to get out Buy a size small in clothes Have to get extra holes in my shoes straps as they are now too loose Have a side plate size meal and am comfortably full Enjoy favourite foods without feeling deprived And the list is endless........ I am thankful every day that I did this and to my sleep specialist who recommend I do it. I am still building up my new wardrobe one piece at a time virtually from scratch. I don't have one thing left from my original wardrobe I could possibly wear. Even some things I have had taken in or bought in size small are now too big. Although I haven't list any more weight lately my body shape is still changing and it's back to my alterations lady this week. You all sound as though you are doing really well, regardless of what stage you are at and I do pop in here and catch up on your stories from time to time. If you are finding things difficult rest assured this will pass. If Lissa could get through her initial drastic traumas and come out the other side so positive then we can all do it.

Thank you and hood to hear of your and your husbands progress. It sounds like you are both doing very well and its still early days.

I found the puree stage the most challenging 2 weeks. Something tasty was canned tuna blended with cottage or cream cheese. It was tasty.

Hi Lissa, great to hear from you and you look amazing and have changed so much since I last saw you. Congratulations on your promotion and. I sure you will love living in Toowoomba. Don't forget, if you are visiting the. Gold Coast I would live to catch up with you again. Take care and good luck with your move.

Hello, sorry I haven't checked in for ages. Life has got in the way. We moved from Brisbane to the Gold Coast last November and I started a new job. I've been travelling interstate and to NZ regularly and entertaining almost daily. I am very pleased to report that I have not put on any weight and am still down 38kgs. I still want to lose another 3 kilos and know that if I cut out the treats such as alcohol and desserts it would probably come off. I will focus on this at some point, but for now I am enjoying life and still loving shopping for new clothes. I hope everyone is doing well and would appreciate hearing how you are going if you are already at maintenance phase.

Hi Misty, how are you? How much have you lost now? You must be at goal by now?

Hi, I am in Main Beach. Always up for a catch up with fellow sleevers. Coming up to my two year anniversary in August.

Good luck for your surgery. I am on the Gold Coast too. Had my surgery in Brisbane 2 years ago this August and have lost 38 and am having no trouble maintaining it at all. Best thing I ever did. I used to be on this thread all the time and found it invaluable. I have met up with several fellow Sleevers in Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney. Haven't checked in here for a while and great to hear the your stories.

A bit of lean protein won't hurt you at this time. Don't stress, it sounds like you are doing well. Good luck on your ride down. I am sure you will love your sleeve as much as most of us do on this thread.

I even had a shot of espresso in the vanilla or chocolate Optifast shakes and it was yummy

. I had coffee the whole way through with no problem and doc and dietician advised it's fine. Not sure why some posts so not to.

good luck with the IVF, i am sure you have given yourself the best possible chance now and we will wait to hear happy news in the near future.

I am on the Gold Coast too. Coming up to 2 year anniversary in August since getting my sleeve and still loving it every day. Good luck for your surgery.

Karen congrats on getting to goal. Have you had follow up blood tests? You could be deficient in iron or other things. I am and have to take an iron tablet every day. Hope it settles down for you.

Hi Smashville, my dietician and the nurses said it was fine to swallow tablets as soon as you are on fluids following surgery. They give you pain killing tablets, so vitamins shouldn't be any different. Good luck

I think most of us have gone through that phase from arpund month 3, but nit sure anything really makes a difference. Rest assured it does grow back!!!

Good luck. I am sure you will love your new sleeve as much as we all do. I am on the Gold Coast. If you are local I am happy to catch up.

It sounds like you are doing a great job. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will teach your goals. Please keep us posted on your progress.

good luck and we will be thinking of you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Yes Sue, it was fun to meet you an Karen. You both look great and I enjoyed our time together on The Glenmore roof. I look forward too seeing you again in future.

Hi Sue, yes I suppose I am at maintenance although I really would like to lose another 2-4kgs. See you and Aussiegirl on the 10th in Sydney