helgaready

As other have said...everyone loses at different paces...Just focus on good eating and incorporating exercise as you can. I started at 232 and lost 25lbs the first month, with five of those being on the 1 week pre-op diet. I have since lost 55lbs and I am 4 months out..But I have had a couple of weeks where I gained but I dont get down about it. I started walking on the treadmill one week out and by week 4 I started incoporating a lil jogging...VSG is an awesome tool and I am certain if you focus on the Protein first...limiting carbs and sugars...keeping up Water intake and exercises as allowed, you will be a success.

Probably not cool to say but if gagging is an issue for you...you can try putting a dab of "anal ease" near the back of your throat and it will quiet the gagging reflex...A trick I was taught when I was learning the skill...You need to give it a couple minutes to work...It numbs your throat...As I think about it...I wonder if chorolseptic(sp?) will work as it has a numbing effect to....

Highest weight: 232 lbs
Surgery weight: 227 lbs (8-17-12)
1.1.13 weight: 177.6 lbs
Current weight: 169lbs
Goal Weight for Valentine's Day: 160 lbs
Off my goal a bit but also have been off my eating plan so I can't have a pity party...Instead I need to refocus on goal and make it happen...On the positive I am still down another dress size...Bought my first size 8 about two weeks ago. Jeans are still a lil snug but they go on and button but I would like to get down another 10 before I wear the jeans out...but the dress and jumpsuit I bought is getting some public play time next week...

Highest weight: 232 lbs
Surgery weight: 227 lbs (8-17-12)
1.1.13 weight: 177.6 lbs
Current weight: 169lbs
Goal Weight for Valentine's Day: 160 lbs
Off my goal a bit but also have been off my eating plan so I can't have a pity party...Instead I need to refocus on goal and make it happen...On the positive I am still down another dress size...Bought my first size 8 about two weeks ago. Jeans are still a lil snug but they go on and button but I would like to get down another 10 before I wear the jeans out...but the dress and jumpsuit I bought is getting some public play time next week...

I agree with fluffylibra30. You can certainly lose the weight without exercising but you get a much better luck if you incorporate exercise. I am at 177lbs wearing a size 10 because I have exercised and toned up losing alot of inches. My initial size goal was a size 11 as I thought that was in line with my goal weight of 155lbs.
Also as we get closer to our goal weight and farther from our surgery date...the weight loss will slow down yet we will also begin to incorporate more foods into our diets. In order to ensure that I reach and maintain goal, I want exercise to be a daily part of my routine. I know I want to have boob surgery when all is said and done but if I can minimize the need for any other surgeries...i.e. arms...inner thighs...and boot lift by putting some time in with the treadmill...weights and squats well I am all for putting sweat equity in...

Juny,
I know it's hard, but don't worry about what mommy says this time. My dad wasn't exactly sold on the idea of WLS when he mysteriously found out I was planning mine. But since then he has heard of my success, and not only approves of it, he is in process of getting sleeved himself.

Exercise is only 20% of the whole weight loss picture, but an important part in my opinion. I have lost 120 pounds and no one believes I still weigh 173. My tummy is flat, not much loose skin, my shoulders are toned, I have noticeable biceps and calves. Not to mention it makes you feel better. And good for your overall well being. Why would you go through all this if not to be at your best? Even 2-3 days a week 45 minutes each time will help.

As other have said...everyone loses at different paces...Just focus on good eating and incorporating exercise as you can. I started at 232 and lost 25lbs the first month, with five of those being on the 1 week pre-op diet. I have since lost 55lbs and I am 4 months out..But I have had a couple of weeks where I gained but I dont get down about it. I started walking on the treadmill one week out and by week 4 I started incoporating a lil jogging...VSG is an awesome tool and I am certain if you focus on the Protein first...limiting carbs and sugars...keeping up Water intake and exercises as allowed, you will be a success.

As other have said...everyone loses at different paces...Just focus on good eating and incorporating exercise as you can. I started at 232 and lost 25lbs the first month, with five of those being on the 1 week pre-op diet. I have since lost 55lbs and I am 4 months out..But I have had a couple of weeks where I gained but I dont get down about it. I started walking on the treadmill one week out and by week 4 I started incoporating a lil jogging...VSG is an awesome tool and I am certain if you focus on the Protein first...limiting carbs and sugars...keeping up Water intake and exercises as allowed, you will be a success.

Congrats on your decision. I made the decision too and was sleeved about 4 months ago and have since lost 54lbs...I have not one regret about my decision...I am just 23lbs from goal which I hope to hit by the end of February...

Hi,I am 175 today so will revise my goal again.I like this...lol
Am going on a big family holiday reunion in South Africa so I dont want to set too steep a goal.If I can lose 3 pounds in the next 3 weeks I wll be more than happy!

HW = 232 SW = 227
VSG = 08/17/12
Wk 1 (12/07) = 182
Wk 2 (12/14) =
Wk 3 (12/21) =
Wk 4 (12/28) =
Final (01/01/13) =
Goal Weight is 174lbs by New Years....

People started to notice on me after the first month. I was down 23lbs then...Now down 43lbs and 6 sizes everyone notices, even those who see me everyday. But as someone said, I carried weight in my face and so I lost alot there first and so I think that is why people noticed early one... Now most anyone I see notices. I know this journey is about getting healthy, regaining control in our lives and for that matter learning to live again. However, it is only natural to want people to notice our success. I personally am nervous about going home to visit my family back in Arkansas in a couple of weeks. I come from a big family, big in number and size and so they are convinced we are suppose to be fat. I am more worried about them noticing my weight loss and having something bad to say. I am almost hoping no one talks about it.

CW 183.4

Weight before surgery - 232
Date of surgery - 08/17/12 (227 day of surgery)
Beginnng Contest Weight (11/02/12) 192.8
Week 2 (11/08/12) -
Week 3 (11/15/12) -
Thxgiving (11/22/12) -
End of Month (11/30/12) -
Goal weight for competition 182
I am losing about 10lbs a month so hoping I can keep at least this pace...I would super love to hit the 170's even if it is 179.8...lol...I leave going home to visit family back in Arkansas on the 19th and it will be the first time anyone has seen me since surgery. I had hoped to be about 180lbs by then but I guess more importantly I am a size (size 12) that I had first thought was my goal. So in weight I am off my target but in size I am eon's ahead of where I had hoped to be...I will take it.
I love pics so if any are willing...when we post our final goal weigh post a pic of you with your family...

I echo everyone else. You are handsome...The weight loss ihas only enhanced your naturally good looks...
Oan: I do a great deal of cardio and to be honest the only weight training I do is far my arms and shoulders. I thought about more weight training just to help tighten things up and to gain some strength as I plan to do the Tough Mudder race next December. Based on your results it appears I need to get on that soon and very soon and chase your good results...

Well, howyoudoin?! LOL (J/K) Keep up the great work, lookin' good!! :-)

Weight before surgery - 232
Date of surgery - 08/17/12 (227 day of surgery)
Beginnng Contest Weight (09/22/12) 205.4
Week 2 (09/30/12) - 203.4
Week 2 (10/05/12) - 201.2
Week 3 (10/12/12)- 199
Week 4 (10/19/12) - 196.2
Week 5 (10/26/12) - 194.4
Final Day (10/31/12) - 192.8
Goal weight for competition 185
I did not make my Halloween goal but I am all so happy where I am at. I started out on 08/17 wearing a size 18. Today I wear a size 12. I can't say I do not care what the scale say because that would be a lie but I can say that I am very happy with how the weight that remains on the scale reflects in my cloethes and in the mirror. This VSG has been such a blessing...On to the next challenge...
And for Halloween I was a Chinese Takeout Girl...

I had my open enrollment meeting at work today. They are no longer covering bariatric surgery under our health insurance plan effective January 1. I was going to wait until next year for my sleeve, I am so thankful I didn't!!! I am loving my new tummy!!

I went to Alvarez Sept 3rd this year and had an awesome experience. I think you picked some of the best surgeons in Mexico. I was exactly where you are and didn't know which one to go with and basically it came down to a gut decision- that sounds weird. But you know what I mean. I don't think you can go wrong with either, truly.
I would recommend Dr. Alvarez to my family and friends. Good luck with your decision!

Weight before surgery - 232
Date of surgery - 08/17/12 (227 day of surgery)
Beginnng Contest Weight (09/22/12) 205.4
Week 2 (09/30/12) - 203.4
Week 2 (10/05/12) - 201.2
Week 3 (10/12/12)- 199
Week 4 (10/19/12) - 196.2
Week 5 (10/26/12) - 194.4
Final Day (10/31/12) - 192.8
Goal weight for competition 185
I did not make my Halloween goal but I am all so happy where I am at. I started out on 08/17 wearing a size 18. Today I wear a size 12. I can't say I do not care what the scale say because that would be a lie but I can say that I am very happy with how the weight that remains on the scale reflects in my cloethes and in the mirror. This VSG has been such a blessing...On to the next challenge...
And for Halloween I was a Chinese Takeout Girl...

You killing it...90lbs in 3 1/2 months...I wanna grow up and be like you....lol...Good job...Post pics....I would love to see your progress...

SkinnyMinnie2Be
I started at 232 on 08/13/12...was 227 day of surgery 08/17/12 and today I am 199...My height is 5'8...I have been working out since week 2...started out walking 1 and then moved to 3 miles...now I am doing run/walk interval about 3 days a week and just started Insanity Workout 5 days a week last week...I want things to be tone once the weight come off and I am afraid of skin issue so I wanted to get some strength training in as soon as I can...

From size 18 on 08/17/12 to a size 14 on 09/28/12...and I even have room in those now...Size 12 coming right up...

Started at 333, and am down to 240!!! Don't remember the last time I was down this far!!! And if that's not good enough news...I'm "too skinny" to shop at the Big & Tall stores now! Gotta find me the SKINNY & Tall stores now!