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I found pants for $3.20 at Kohls! My daughter was with me and she bought 3 pr of pants and a pair of shorts for under $15. That is my kind of shopping! I bought a few things that don't fit yet and if I don't get much use out of them... O h well Love shopping this time of year!

I just hit the clearance racks last week. So many things are really cheap right now!! I bought some things that don't fit me now but will in a few weeks. I was also putting off buying things as I felt it was just throwing money away! I am so thankful that I work from home. I don't know how you guys do it that have to dress up for work every day!! Luckily if my clothes are baggy it is fine. I have a couple of things that fit for when I do out. I wish I k new what size I was going to be. I would buy a ton of stuff on clearance right now!

I just make sure I get in my protein and try to get in my water. Some days I am not so good.... I really try to stay away from breads, pastas etc but I do have a little bit once in a while. I try to stop when i am full. I walk my dogs for 60 min 3-4x a week. 10 of those 70 pounds were lost on my pre op diet. and 10 more before that. Thanks everyone for the comments. I do feel great!

I feel like it was just yesterday that I had m y surgery. It really does go by fast! You improve every day and it is amazing how quickly things change!! Good luck!

Here are my before and 4 month pics -70 pounds.

Funny you should ask that...I was just saying to someone today "the surgery was a piece of cake. When you live with pain you hardly notice the pain from surgery " I had a bit of a flareup but it was no worse than a rough day and totally worth it. I am on the guaifensin Protocol to reverse fibro I did go off it for a couple of months after surgery. So happy to be back on it again.

I was an open book from the beginning. I told all of my family and friends. However I did not post it on facebook. People are starting to ask how I lost the weight and I always tell them.I am shocked how many people say they have had it or are asking questions about having it done themselves. Just do whatever you are comfortable with.

I take a picture at the beginning of each month. Front view and side view. It is nice to watch the progress

Shopped in the regular size clothes today. Not sure what to think of all the choices! I wish I knew what size I will be. The clearance racks are awesome right now!

Sleeved Sept 6. Down 70 including pre op diet. I am losing hair but that does not bother me. I have enough for 10 people. I wish I could share with the rest of you!!! Feeling awesome. This is the best thing I have ever done!!!

OMG How could I have forgotten the meds!! I am off my high blood pressure meds. Such a great feeling! I would like to get off my fibromyalgia meds. They are my next goal!

There are so many things I love about my new sleeve! I thought it might be nice for us to share them so people who are looking into surgery can see. 1. I ate all my fav things (just a spoonful) over the holidays and still lost weight! 2. I can go up the stairs without running out of breath. 3. Crossing my legs! 4. Portion control is So easy!!!! 5. I never feel deprived. 6. I can walk over 2 miles a day easily and I am only 4 months out. 7. I see my reflection in a window and don't wonder who it is! 8. Sex...OMG 9. I have tons of energy. No more couch potato for me! 10. People sometimes do not recognize me. 11. I was told I look like my graduation picture. (I'm 48) 12. Not afraid of the camera and I am only 1/2 way to goal. The list goes on and on but those are some I can think of off the top of my head. What are your favorite things?????

Good luck! I am curious how I will look when I hit goal

Ive been on thyroid meds for 15 years. I thought I would lose weight when I got on the meds but nooooooo. I am 4 months out from the sleeve and down 70 pounds!

I honestly cant think of a single negative! I have never thrown up, had the slimes, or any other problems. I am 4 months out and down 70 pounds! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would feel this good this fast! The holidays were awesome. I ate a small bite of all my faves . I was completely satisfied and still lost weight. I love my sleeve! I approached this with a positive attitude about changing my life and it certainly has!

I have 7 and none of them bothered me at all. They are very small.

I had a great recovery! Not much pain, I have never been nauseous. Never vomited. Follow the guidelines of your Dr and you will do great! I have lost 45% of my excess weight in less than 4months! Getting sleeved was the best decision I have ever made! The only exercise I have done is walking my dogs. I am going to start some toning exercises now. The bat wings need a little attention! Lol.

Happy New Year to you too! I know this will be one of my best years ever!! So happy with my sleeve and how it is changing how I feel!!!

I think many of us have felt that way. It really depends on what I eat as to how full I feel. I am almost 4 months out and still sometimes feel like I may have eaten too much. I am losing at a rate I am very happy with. I doubt you are stretching your sleeve. It takes time to get used to what to eat and how much of it. I notice it is harder for me to eat in the mornings. I don't eat as much then as I do other meals. I also fill up sooner some days than others. I have no idea why. I love my sleeve! Good luck to you.

You look awesome! How long ago did you have surgery?

Liz, So happy you are improving. Keep that positive attitude and you will do great!! I am sending many positive vibes your way and praying for you! Ok... here is my cheezy joke.... What does a nosey pepper do??? Gets jalepeno business:) gotta move the head a little when you say that! lol Hope today is a good one for you.

I struggled with sweets especially over the holidays. If I ate something sweet it just made it worse. Now that I am back home it is easier. I make sure to get in my Protein and stay away from the sweets. I don't seem to be craving them as much. Looks like you are doing awesome!! Great loss

Welcome CM4! I had a great Christmas and even lost a couple of pounds while at my in-laws! She is an awesome baker so of course I indulged in a few cookies but certainly nothing like in years past! One night I kept wanting to graze the sweets so I went in and filled up on protein. Took those urges away quickly Love it! Happy New Year everyone. What a great new year we will all have!! I am officially down 70 pounds from my highest today. What a fabulous feeling!!

Ronda, 18 pounds ina month is awesome! Just think of what we will all lose over the holidays while everyone else is gaining. I have never lost weight this time of year. Love it! Stay strong everyone