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Okay so my week started off with a NSV(maybe). I live in NC but home for me is SC, so I went home this past weekend and I haven't been to my home church in over a year, although I go home at least once a month. Well I decided to surprise my grandmother by attending church but I didn't tell her that I was coming home or to church. So my husband & I get to church on Sunday and my grandmother is already seated, I go up to her and give her a hug & kiss on the cheek and sit down. Well halfway thorough the service she touches my hand and whispers in my ear that she didn't recognize who I was, she said that if it wasn't for my husband sitting with me she wouldn't have known until church was over. Now mind you she has seen me within the last month but I guess since I have lost a few more inches she didn't realize that it was me. At first I didn't know whether I should be elated or offended, but then I realized I must be "ROCKING MY SLEEVE" . Then this morning I get on the scale (which I normally do on Tuesdays but b/c my hubby had knee surgery on Tuesday I was preoccupied) and it read 199.8(5 months post op 08/13) WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't been under 200lbs in 14yrs. This is the best that I have felt in a long time and I know that it will only get better. My next goal is to be 185 on my 6 month follow up in September.

Thanks everyone for the support, I really appreciate it. This has has been a learning experience for me but I wouldn't change one minute of it.

So I haven't posted in a while, but yesterday was a shocker for me & I thought I really need to share this. I am almost 3 months post-op (06/05) and so far I have lost 40lbs (including pre-op lost), including 2 stalls. I can't see the difference but I know the difference in the way that my clothes fit. So yesterday I went shopping for some black slacks & a top for an upcoming job interview @ work. I started this journey wearing a size 20 or 22 on a good day, I do own a few 18's but in the past couple of weeks they are too big in the waist. I found a pair of slacks and a top both in a 16 (not a 16W), went into the dressing room to try them on (thinking that they would be too small, still the BIG GIRL shopping in my head). Lo and behold the pants fit and the top also, I broke down in the dressing room and these were happy tears that were falling. I can't believe that in less than 3 months I am down 3 sizes, my collarbones have made an appearance, and I am 10lbs away from my first 50lbs lost and I will hit ONEDERLAND. My goal for the first 50lbs & Onederland is June 30th.

Congrats

I am 5'3 and starting weight was 247lbs. As of this morning I am @ 219

So I am 4 weeks post op, and have lost a total of 25.6lbs since the beginning of my journey. Believe me, I am happy with weight lose so far and thought that things were going great, and then I hit the dreaded 3 week stall. I had 6 weeks off, but I only took 4 (going a little stir crazy in the house). Went back to work on Monday (I have a desk job), so far so good, a little tired today but glad to be back at work. I have increased my calories and making sure I am getting in 70g of protein. Hoping that now I am back at work & back into my daily routine that I will break through this stall.

I made it tonthe losers bench last week 3-13-12. The first couple of days were the worst because of the gas pains but a few GasX strips and I was good. Could not get my protein in at all last week and was forcing myself with my water intake. So today I got to start my mushies stage, so I decided that I would fix grits for breakfast. Made myself 4 tablespoons and 1/4 cup of low fat cheese. I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this. Still struggling with my fluid intake but its getting better. I think the best part of my day was when I weighed this morning. Pre-op I was 245, surgery day I was 237.2 (down 7.8 lbs). This morning I was 225 (down 12.2 lbs week one). I can't believe that I have lost a total of 20lbs in just 3 weeks. This is really exciting for me and I am loving how I am ROCKING MY SLEEVE.

@kjntwins, About to leave for hospital in about an hour. If you are having to use CMC, I would highly recommend going through Carolinas Weight Management & Wellness Center. I am not sure who your insurance is with (I have Aetna). I was able to do everything with them. Because Aetna required a 4 month multi-disciplinary program, I was able to see the surgeon, weight doctor, fitness and nutritionist all at one place. They even have psych there for that evaluation. The staff is very professional & friendly. I would encourage anyone to attend their information session. Hope this helps:)

Thanks everyone, I will keep posting w/post-op updates. @kjntwins, Dr. Stefanidis which Dr. are you using?

I have 17 hours and counting and I begin 'Rockin' my sleeve. I am now going through the motions with nervous, anxiety, & excitement. Whoo Hoo!!!!!!

I have 17 hours and counting and I begin 'Rockin' my sleeve. I am now going through the motions with nervous, anxiety, & excitement. Whoo Hoo!!!!!!

I have 17 hours and counting and I begin 'Rockin' my sleeve. I am now going through the motions with nervous, anxiety, & excitement. Whoo Hoo!!!!!!

Tuesday is my "Sleeve" day also & I am so nervous. I had a 2 week pre-op liquid diet and thouht things were going well. On last Tuesday I had lost 7lbs, then my "friend" came 10 days early and with alk the bloating I habr water weight and I am so nervous of what my surgeon is gonna say. I will be so glad when Tuesday gets here. Best wishes to so all my 'Sleevers' for 3-13:)

cONGRATS

Congrats!!!!!

@faddisc, Thanks!!!!

@Meli, thanks! It will be smooth sailing for the both of us. Congrats on ur surgery date.

This time in 2 weeks I will officially be on the LOSERS BENCH. I am so excited that my time is coming. I officially started my 2 week Pre-Op diet and it's been a little struggle 2day, but I have a VSG buddy at work who is making getting through this easier at work, & I also have the suppott of my Loving Husband who will tell me that I can make. 13 days & A New Me!!!!!!!! Yay:-)

I have the same stats as you and seeing your pics gives me so much to look forward to on this journey. U look amazing and the expression that you have in your 1st pic is the expression that I have everytime someone pulls out the camara and goes "Say Cheese".

Congrats!!!!! Just curious, how tall are you? I started my 2 week pre-op diet this morning & am anxious for surgery!!!

Congrats on your NSV

@Stacey, I wish that I only had to do a 2 day pre-op. I was asked why I started a week earlier. I knew going from having solids to liquids was gonna be hard for me. I am so glad that I started early b/c it was a challenge the first 2 days. I actually had the worst headache and nausea, but I am on day 4 and my actual pre-op start date is 02/28

Congrats!!!! I share the same Sleeve date w/you. I am actually getting nervous, b/c I have 2 week pre-op diet and I actually started it 02/21/12 instead of 02/28/12 and I am so glad that I did b/c the 1st 2 days were horrible for me. Can't wait to hit the Loser's Bench!!!!!!!Yay

I think that I am just as impatient as you are Tara. My Sleeve date is 03/13 & I am counting down the days. I have pre-op on Monday (02/20) & then still have 3 weeks. I just wish it would get here already. I have gotten everything in order so I have nothing but time to be on VST & watch the clock!!!!!!!

I am REALLY Excited now. I called Aetna this morning to find out what the status of my pre-certification was. I was told that there was some missing info from my Drs office, so I called the surgeon's office and was told that the insurace coordinator had called the info in this morning. I called back to Aetna after lunch to check the status & was told that I was APPROVED!!!!!! I didn't even get a chance to call my surgeon b/c his scheduler was calling me to set up surgery. I will be "SLEEVED" on March 13th and I am so excited. I have 33 days until A NEW ME!!!!!!!! Pre-Op in 10 days (2/20) 2 week Pre-Op Diet in 17 days (2-28). YAY ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!