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Oh yeah 14-16 on 6' looks really good. But you're right, keep going until you feel comforable stopping. That's what I'm all about! I will not be a slave to my scale!! The whole BMI thing wasn't meant for me.

I have DEFINITELY noticed that too. I think that is why I have chosen the 6-8 Range. It is VERY true that all manufacturers make the same size different. I think as long as I can wear the Kohl's in size 6-8 I'm about done. ESPECIALLY Levi's. That's my #1!!! I bought a pair of 8's in Levi's and once I fit my big ole booty in them, I'm quitting this losing weight thing. MINI - you are too funny with the Diva comment!! There's nothing wrong with that, rock it girlie! Quality clothes once you get to goal is a dream of mine.

Hey, anytime! FWIW, I think you chose right. Good luck on that 25 Lbs! From the sound of it, you'll probably even do better.

All the best today Leesey!!! Hugs!! Let us know how you're doing when you feel ok to do so. Take care of yourself - and sip sip sip!!

OMG these pictures are great!!! I love them all -- my favorites are #2, 8 and I really love #11. You have a very pretty smile!! Don't be afraid to take piccies darlin, you are very photogenic. So are your handsome poochies! Let us know which one you pick!

What you are feeling right now is 100% normal. Every single time I'd start to do it on my own and I was losing, I would think exactly like you are now. However, here I am - Ex-Bandster and newly sleeved nearly 3 months ago. I am extremely glad I went through with it. I regret it NONE!!! I do have to tell you though, getting the sleeve is a big decision to make. Make absolute sure it's something you want to do. IMO, I think you would rock the heck out of your sleeve if you're already losing as great as you are now. Here's the kicker though, the chances of you gaining your weight back are VERY slim. What are your chances of weight RE-gain without it? Whatever you decide, let us know! I'm interested to find out. All the very best to you, no matter which road you choose!!

(((((Kelly))))) I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this!! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Have a speedy recovery, I hope this goes away fast. It's always good to know of all the complications we can have, having major surgery like this. Please let us know how you're doing when you can.

Hello Qmin, Welcome to VST!! Well, I believe that question should only be answered by your surgeon. I personally get full very fast on any kind of pastas, and I'm nearly 3 months out at this point. The main thing is to let your stomach heal right now. Stick to your Post Op diet plan given to you by your surgeon or Nutritionist. You can always give them a call if you feel you need to move forward faster. However, only do this on their advice! All the best!

EXACTLY why I have chosen not to tell anyone unless they have a vested interest in my health. Not sure how everyone at work came to know of your personal decision, but hopefully folks will read this and see how insensitive others can be. They really DON'T care about you nor your feelings. I prefer not to spend my entire day relaying messages on why I've chosen to have any kind of medical procedure. It is my personal private business, and unless the person I tell is planning to be on the other side of me after my operation, they really don't need to know a darn thing.

The reality is you ARE losing fast. The recommended weekly weight loss goal in the health world is 1 - 2 Lbs. per week. You are losing 3.75 Lbs per week. That's about 2 -3 times faster.

I definitely have some body dysmorphia (sp? - too lazy to look it up) ...anyway, I feel the same as I ever did. Most who have posted in this thread are at goal, past goal or close to. But I've been very thin in my past and even then I saw FAT in the mirror. I have to look at pictures of myself to really get a good guage on how I really look. Even then I still "looked fat". I never did have a real goal set in mind. I'm going for size more than weight. Even then, I won't really know if I want to stop until I get close to, or actually there. It's just strange... not knowing how I'm supposed to feel about that. It's like being blind, trying to feel for familiar settings... kinda.

TRUE. Any weight loss surgery is merely a tool. The patient will still have to learn how to NOT over-eat. In fact it will be more detrimental that they learn this, as over-eating can now cause serious physical damage to their new stomachs. FALSE. If we are talking about the Lap-Band only, I found that it is indeed MORE DIFFICULT to eat healthy foods. This was because I had a false fascination with what the band would give me. I stayed entirely too tight, as do MOST PATIENTS with the Lap Band. I would vomit all my healthy food, yet anything soft and calorie loaded was simple to ingest. However, it is TRUE that patients WILL need to learn to exercise still, and not to be so tight that they cannot eat healthy. Here's the tricky part... when someone gets WLS, they do it because they need all the help they can get, so chances are they are going to want to be as tight as possible. Again, patients STILL need to learn how to eat healthy foods, smaller portions and exercise. No WLS is going to teach you that. It's merely a tool to address the "over eating" aspect. That is all. I actually disagree with this. This does not "suck". It has saved my life. (Not the BAND but the SLEEVE) She's right about the Diet, Self Exploration and Exercise - but any obese person needs to address more than those 3 things alone. It is a conglomeration of many things, and OVER EATING is a MAJOR part. I totally agree with Waffleking that she has money to make. She's going to make half-assed statements like this to save her business. What I would suggest is when you see this, make a reply to her posts and disagree with her. I doubt she'll respond directly, but at least you will spark up some debate amongst others willing to discuss it. Thank you for sharing this! It just goes to show how mis-informed so many folks are about WLS. It doesn't stop me from putting the things I shouldn't into my mouth. Only I can do that... but it sure DOES help with me eating too much of it. That in and of itself HELPS GREATLY!!

Hey ladies!!! Well I'm so happy I'm not alone!! Oopsee, I do believe they make sizes a bit different than they used to. You might not weigh the same as you did last you wore that size. I've noticed for myself, I can fit in all different kinds of sizes, just depending where I buy the outfits. You know what? I've saved some pants from that many years ago. I think they are actually from about 1988. Back then they were size 14's. I wore them for awhile until I gained a lot of weight pretty quick. I hope I can get those suckers on again someday!! Heheee Hey coops, I've used the muscle excuse a lot too! LMAO!! It's only because I have NO clue why I weigh so much. Could it be our cells are just more evenly distributed, rather than them being all in one spot? I don't know... Anyhow, your UK sizes are much smaller than ours. It sounds like you might want to be around the same size as me. You're very close!!! Go girlie!! Hey Chilo, yes you are VERY close to goal!!! Whoohooo!!! I like your style, keep up the good work - and send a big shout out when that day comes!!!

Oh that is definitely an NSV!!! Your own MOM didn't recognize you... WOW!!! Now as far as the hair comment, well isn't that just like a Mom? She's just showing her concern. Congratulations!!

For some reason I've always been quite a bit heavier than others who wear my same size. To be honest, I only chose my weight goal by wanting to be a normal BMI. However weight goals have NEVER excited me as much as fitting new sizes (unless you count in being in Onederland). This for me has always been my biggest motivator. Every new size I break into fully, I'm finding THAT really is what keeps me more and more motivated. So, I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there like me? I do still check my weight, it's fun watching the scale go down - but I can tell you, nothing will make me happier than to get to that CERTAIN SIZE!!! My TRUE goal is to fit size 6-8 bottoms. Whatever my top size is isn't as great as the bottoms. I imagine I'll probably end up in Small. I'm already in Large tops, and wearing 16-18 bottoms. I just want size 10 to be too big. Once that happens, I'll be at goal. I'll do my best to try to stop the weight loss after that. I don't care how much I weigh. Besides, I'm sure once I get all my plastics done, I'll go up a shirt size and probably down another pant size... haha!!!

CONGRATS!!! Definitely get some rest. Hugs

Great job Tamboo!!! Thanks for posting your check-in... I certainly appreciate it. Keep up the good work. For me I only see the progress in my photos. I rarely see it just by looking in the mirror. Strange huh?

Welcome to VST Swan!! It's nice to have you join us. Please take a look around, and that you have time - get to know all that you can about the procedure you have chosen. Congrats to your daughter!!! Wow that is so great, good for her! IMO, buy the Atkins book - read it cover to cover and try that as your springboard to weight loss. Likely you will continue this sort of diet after surgery too, so you will already be ahead of the game. Start a new exercise routine too. Start slow or you will get burned out quickly. Remember that you are doing this to change your way of life, not just to lose weight for a short period of time. Hugs to you!!! Please keep us updated on your progress.

That's great!!! I think I like the full look. Dang I didn't realize how saggy breasts are now!! I would like to see the DD's and above too... I'm thinking I might do that size.

I hope your surgery goes well!! Please check in when you're up to it.

Welcome back Devo, you have come back to the right place to work on getting back on track. I'd just suggest going on a SUPER LOW carb diet for 5 days. It's the same as the liquid diet, except - well I prefer food... LOL I've never been able to stick to liquids only. That's just me though. Also measure out your portions, no more stuffing your sleeve. You don't want to hurt yourself. Walking is a fabulous idea, it always gets me started back on the right track. It's great that you decided to reach out at only 5 Lbs gained. Good on you! That can be gone in no time. Who knows, with the new found ambition, you can make your goal!! All the very best! Enduring struggles only makes us stronger. ETA: I DID do my liquids post-op through and through. I know it's only because there was no way I COULD eat though. Now that I know I can eat... that's another story.

Hi DMS, welcome to VST and the losers bench!! It is very possible the gain is from your IV fluids. Right now is the time to worry more about healing. The weight loss WILL come, promise. Do not stress over the scales right now, you have to concern yourself with your health and getting better. Follow your surgeons guidelines 100%!! Once that scale starts going in the right direction, I'm absolutely sure you will see a big drop. Hang in there!! You have only just begun.

36.8 Lbs to ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!! I am simply over the MOON!!! I love being sleeved and I love how fast this train is moving!!!

Cherice, as ALWAYS congrats on another great week for you!!! Great job!!! Yes, shopping for smaller cute clothes is always fun Have fun at Disneyland!! I'm hoping to make a trip there soon myself!! CONGRATULATIONS Labrys!!!! Onederland!!! Whooooot!!! I sooo can't wait!!! You've had a fantastic week!!! I'm just gonna check in now because this week has been so amazing for me. I'm down 5.8 Lbs since last week. Yeah, I'm sick but oh well. Nothings taking away my joy!!! See y'all next week!!!

I agree it is very helpful. I used it many times!!