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You are doing great! I remember hitting that dreadful 1st stall. I couldn't believe I could eat so little and stall for two weeks. Then one morning I got on the scale and I had lost 4 pounds over night! Your weight-loss journey is a process that is difficult to understand, but keep up the good work. It will be off before you know it. Best wishes on your journey.

Congratulations! Well done!

I had surgery June 14, 2011. I've lost 73 pounds. I love this sleeve!

I'm most thankful for what I don't have this year that I had last year--I'm down 74 pounds since June 15th and I don't have as much physical pain as I had last year.

Congratulations! I didn't have my sleeve in Mexico but I do visit there often. Everyone I meet is helpful and kind--I've never had a problem.

Excellent! Thanks

Thank you for your kind words. I've decided to lose another 20 pounds (I think). I'll still be just above the BMI charts, but I believe those are flawed anyway. Yes, It had only been 4 months when I posted those pics. I love the sleeve. It has changed my life forever. I

You look great! Congratulations. Your arms look good too. That is where I am having the most saggy skin.

I wasn't going to tell but sometimes I was so excited I couldn't hold it in! Other times people figured it out on their own and asked. It's difficult to hide what is going on when you are only eating 2 or less ounces at dinner.

Congratulations on the success you've already had and on your engagement. You can do this. You did it before and you can again. I didn't lose anything last week because I ate carbs all week, but today I had to get back on the train and focus on eating Protein. There's not a person I know who hasn't fallen off for a period of time whether it was one week or one year. The important thing is to get back on and with the sleeve I believe it is easier. Good luck. Keep us posted.

Thank you.

Well said! Thanks for the advice. I'm short of the BMI charts too and that is where the confusion comes in. I may just ignore the charts.

Tomorrow is my four-month anniversary and while I plan on losing more weight, I'm perfectly happy where I am. I can't believe the change in only 4 months! Here's the thing: My husband and friends are telling me to slow down on the weight loss. I still have 25 pounds to goal, but they are telling me I'm fine where I am. I'm large boned (really) so I don't really know where to be. I do know that my face looks better when I have a little extra weight. I feel great and my BP is now low/normal. Goodness! How do I know where to stop?

It's really strange and probably psychological, but I'm finding I enjoy cooking for other people more than I ever have! I make huge pots of vegetable soup and give much of it away. I have also been freezing berries, meatballs, meatloaves and other foods I prepare. I don't like processed foods anymore (I think this is what has caused my weight gain pre=surgery) so I'm enjoying making my own meals and freezing them.

Congratulations! You are doing great! I'm just a few days over two months and have lost a few pounds less than you--49. A horse farm? You are so lucky! I had two mini horses a few years ago, but didn't have room to keep them so gave them away. I still miss them.

Said a prayer for you. Best wishes on your new sleeve. Mine was 6-15.

I flew from AZ to Charleston, SC on day 11. I told the stewardess that I needed to get up frequently and she was very supportive. I wore loose clothing and walked down the aisle every 45 min to lessen the risk of blood clots. Please talk to your doctor though and take care of yourself. My doc was fine with my decision.

Hi, I'm 5 weeks out tomorrow and I can only get 1-2 oz of mushies in. I can get 4 oz Protein shake in at a time. My doctor said this is quite normal at this stage. I've read where some people can get much more in but even at this point my chest starts to feel very tight. I'm getting my Vitamins in most days and am getting better on the liquids. I froze FUZE into ice cubes today and added them to my Water for extra flavor and vitamins. Good luck.

It does feel like it takes forever to go down. It is very uncomfortable. I am almost 5 weeks out and it still feels that way.

I had this after having my ball bladder removed. Even the bowel movements were just Water and bile. There is a powder my doc gave me that helped. I'lll see if I can find the name of it. Feel Better!]

I don't know what I weighed when I went into surgery because I wouldn't look at the scale. I looked at a doctor's report from when I started the two-week pre-surgery diet and I've lost 39 lbs. My surgery was 33 days ago. Good luck and remember don't get discouraged if you get to a stall about week 3. I did and it was just my body adjusting. I am already wearing some XL clothes instead of plus sizes, so when you shop for a wedding outfit, buy something that gives and will shrink with you.

Terrific!

Congratulations I hope today will be just as great or better.

I was 4 weeks out on Tuesday. I've had headaches twice this week so I focused on drinking more Water. We were told we can take adult tylonol liquid. I hate the Protein shakes too. If I drink even 4 oz it comes back up. I know I'm not getting my protein in. I have one opened now in the fridge and sometimes when I walk into the kitchen I'll take a little sip. I use it like medicine. I still can't get even 1/4 cup of mushies down so I don't know how to get the protein in. I may try to find a Protein Bar that is softer. When can you move to solid foods?