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Have you guys taken your measurements? I'm pre-sleeve but know with everyother diet (the milion I've tried), my measurements would show significant change even though my scale didn't.

I'm going to chart my measurements also.

I have not been sleeved. But, I know from experience with other diets, its really important to also track your measurements. I would not have lost a pound but lost plenty of inches.

Thank you for posting and giving such detail about your journey. It gives me more confidence about my decision and a reasonable expectation.

@DJackson, I also teared up.

I still don't get the people who poo poo weight loss surgery. I read these forums and see miracles happening every day.

Pictures of People at different heights and weights.

I like looking at this site. I too can only guess at what my goal should be. At 53, my goal is probably different than a 23 y/o of the same height.

BTW, my son had to use a full mask (covered nose and mouth) because he could not sleep without his mouth open.

Good news, he lost over 125 lbs on his own and doesn't need it anymore.

I have a cpap and swore I'd never use it UNTIL, they had me try it at the clinic and I woke up amazed thinking "Ahhhh so this is what it is like to have sleep!".

There are much better masks available then when I first started using a c-pap. Some were masks that almost covered your whole face. I use a mask now that is a couple of straps and "pillows" that rest in my nostrils. Considering your morbidity rate goes up something like over 30% when apnea, there is no question for me to use it. Hopefully one day after surgery I won't have to.

I encourage you to try it and embrace what good things it will do for you. You might have to try a couple of masks to get the right fit, but ask them for the "For Her" mask.

Check out my blog on here. . . I have a huge list of questions saved in a blog post.

Excellent, thank you.

The first facility I interviewed required a 4 to 6 month waiting period before surgery even though my insurance requires one (Anthem BS CA). I'm interviewing another this Wednesday who only requires what the insurance requires. Pros/Cons on the waiting period? I know what to do, I need a tool to help me do it.

What are the questions I should ask when I go for my first appointment? I've written down a couple from the posts here. For example, I had not clue to ask how big a sleeve the doctor would leave.

I will get to goal much quicker than 'my goal date'. Today is four months since I had surgery and I've lost 72 lbs - I'm six lbs from my surgeons goal....my goal date that I had in my mind was New Years Eve!! I'll be at goal in no time, I've lost six lbs since Oct. 1st. For some reason I am losing quicker the past four to six weeks, or so it seems. I was just reading a post by Mini Me on another thread and she reached her goal and was a little below within 8 months! She had a lower BMI as well. Everyone is different though. My caloric intake is between 550 and 750 per day and I am getting 55 - 70 grams of Protein, all food, no supplements. No hair issues either, knock on wood!!

NtvTxn,

How do you get your Protein in on 550 & 750 per day. Any recommendations? And congrats on your progress.

You all are doing so well. I'm so excited. My first appt is Jan 10th.

You inspire me! Thank you for posting your pics and congrats on your awesome progress. You can really see the pounds just melting away.

Btw, love love love your Boxer.

I am so looking forward to getting rid of the c-pap. I take it when I travel or spend the night somewhere.