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6 oz at 3.5 Months out does sound like more than I did. That's about how much I eat now and I'm well over a year out now. At 3.5 Months out I struggled with 4 Oz pretty much. That said, you are losing pretty steady, so I really wouldn't worry too much about it. Your body seems comfortable with the amount you are consuming. If at some point you stall for more than a month or are noticing you are only losing 1-2 Lbs per month, then maybe address the issue. Good luck!

I looove to hear NSV's like this! Fitting in smaller sizes was way more exciting to me than any number on the scale (except for Onederland... of course). Thanks for sharing!! Keep up the excellent work - and have fun with the zumba!

YES!!! Excellent post!!! And you are single... but you won't be for long! You sound like a really fun, great, positive and inspirational guy! Some lucky lady's gonna grab you right up! To all: stay focused, it will happen. There's no way it won't. I've had many MANY ups and downs in this journey. But... I'm still here now. I'm at my goal (actually my post goal, goal) and super happy with where I am. As I was moving along in my journey, I made it a point to stay positive! I knew I'd get here, because I had all the tools to make it happen.

WOW!!!! You are a real cutie! You don't even look like you were ever overweight even!! If I weren't married, I date ya! LOL And yeah, yeah, yeah... guys lose fast. Lucky I tell you.

I just realized that I can post here... if I can ever think of anything to say. The only thing for me is really getting it in my head that I'm completely done... in maintenance... no longer actively trying to lose weight. My brain has been in weight loss mode for so long, I'm having a really hard time coming to terms with the fact I really don't necessarily need to lose more. I'm complete 100% healthy (folks are constantly telling me I look 'fit' or even 'athletic'), and fitting clothes I never dreamed I'd fit. As a matter of fact I look at some of my pants and still can't believe I fit in them! I did that just this morning! One day I'm like, "whatever!" and the next day I'm buring my butt feeling like I'm still trying to lose. Then I remember... "Oh yeah... I'm not trying to lose anymore". Did anyone else experience this? It's just the weirdest thing in the world.

Yayyy!!! Baby is sooo close!!! I can't see the darned photo... I guess my work is blocking it. I'm sure you look adorable as always. Hugs and well wishes in your final month!! WHOOHOOO!!!

Okay Candace... how did you NOT notice this??? OMGoodness... I was bouncing off the walls when I got into a Medium!!! SOOO COOL!!! You go girl!!

No worries, it was ALL Water. It happens... you might have eaten something exceptionally high in sodium without realizing it. Keep an eye on all your sodium intake, you might be a bit sensitive to it. Are you near PMS too? Us women, you know, we just have that issue. Stay sane my dear! You're in this for the long haul. One day is just a blip on the radar.

Looking great! You've come a long way already!

Well this isn't probably what you want to hear but yes, I did have diarrhea. You know what they say, liquids in, liquids out. But don't let that upset you! Not everyone gets it, so just hope on hope you don't get it.

Beautiful!! You're on your way!! Trust me, ALL your dreams will come true... and some you never even thought of. *hugs*

Yayyy!!! Turkey broth for T-Giving!! Instead of gaining like everyone else around you, you will be dropping serious pounds this Holiday season!

All these answers were excellent and really have nothing to add! Except that I LOOOVE MY SLEEVE!!! I can't really say I ever felt this way about my band?

Congrats!! Thats really excellent for a Pre Opt diet and only 5 days in!! ...and regarding the "why don't you just do that to lose weight, and forget surgery"... well I'm LIVING PROOF that the surgery is absolutely necessary. I reached goal a few months ago. Had I done that without my sleeve, I'd already be on my way back up. Right now, I'm still sittin fly and slim. Good luck to you! Stay on the course, and don't let anyone get in your head.

Hey Frank! Well your postive BY FAR outweighs the negative. CONGRATS!!! That is a great deal!

I was still on mushies/pureed foods at a month out. I could usually get in around 2-3 oz of whatever it was I was consuming at the time. Those were difficult times, but I did what I had to, to make sure I was getting as much fluids and Protein in as I could stand. Good luck!

Hello Chiquita, wow I'm very sorry to hear you're going through so much! However, I'm extremely glad to hear you're not letting this get you to a point where you're not willing to do something about YOU. Right now, that's where your focus should be (and your baby of course!). Please keep us updated on your journey! We are always here with an open ear. You're going to do fantastic, and you will get your life back!!

Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear your insurance is requiring such outrageous pre op hoops! I totally get your frustration. I had to self pay myself since my insurance didn't want to give me a revision. You mentioned Mexicali, so I assume you're talking about Dr. Aceves. He is a wonderful surgeon, very skilled and the hospital and staff he works alongside are simply the best. Last I heard he was charging 8,900 for sleeve only. This was awhile ago though, so hopefully a more recent Aceves sleever can chime in. My travel fees came out to about $600 and we live in Sacramento, so much further than you. We drove the whole way too, since I don't like to fly. LOL Good luck to you!!

YAYYYYY SARAH!!!!!!!!! Isn't it crazy how fast one year comes up? You've done FANTASTIC and no one, and I mean NO ONE can take that away from you! You look beautiful and yes... HEALTHY!!! I wanted to point out that statement above. I tell folks this same thing all the time. You CANNOT compare yourself to others... you simply can't. Everyone's journey is their own. Just do what you are supposed to and the weight will come off in the way it wants. We have no control over that. Some folks are just darn lucky and it comes off quick... great! And I really mean that, but it's not true for everyone - but this is true: EVERYONE OF US ARE WINNERS!! That is a fact. I'm glad you're not doing that, since you said you were. You are unique and special - and you have done a GREAT JOB! *HUGS*

That's right, if you are working out your body needs more fuel to keep it running at tip top. I think as long as you're not doing too many carbs and keeping your totals around 1000 to 1200 a day you're going to drop really well. Also, eating more frequently will help to keep your metabolism moving along too. The biggest hurdle in weight loss I believe is tricking the body from thinking its starving. Good luck!

Hi Samantha! Long time no see! Well, I totally think that's a great thing to do to try to figure out why you might be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Big hugs to you and I'm wishing you all the best. I hope you get to the root of the problem! It's so true, you didn't go through the pain of surgery to only get part of the way there.

Well, if there's one reason in this world to wish I was a man, that would be the ONLY reason! It's true they lose weight quite easily and fast. My husband did a month of low carbs with me a few months ago and in less than a week his whole midsection was completely gone. *sigh* I guess what I'm saying here is, you are not alone!!

Has it been a month already? Congrats!! You're doing exceptionally well and rockin that sleeve thing out! Keep up the good work, you're gonna hit all your goals and fast. And hey, cheers on the milage goal! Now that I'm not actively trying to lose more, I'm setting myself goals that are just keeping me moving. Peace!

That is great, CONGRATS!!! Next step is the SLEEVE!!!

OH yeah!!! How true it is!!! I do love my sleeve, for that is also true.