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@gina1010, we must be the same person????!! I too have lost the same and I feel the same way, I've gotten out of the 400's, now my next step is getting out of 300's, good luck!!!!

@newgrandmother, hey fellow September sleever!!! I am so glad I am not alone. I have been having the same issues with myself. I haven't lost weight in the last few months and I THINK I'm still doing ok, but I have come to this conclusion. I have lost approximately 140 lbs since I started my journey, that's a whole person!!! Not wishing this on myself but if I don't lose any more weight I'm happy with where I am now. I am more aware of my eating habits and I wouldn't have loss that much weight on my own.
So I guess I'm saying don't give up, just hang in there. Our 1 year is approaching fast and I know you feel better now than you did a year ago, I know I do.
Keep up the great work that you have done so far and never give up on yourself, YOU GOT THIS GIRL!!!!!

My highest weight was 489, on sept 2 it was 455 today it is 438 so I hope all goes well for me on wed 12th, surgery day!

Hey Amanda, when I started my journey back in Oct 2012, I was 489. I was sleeved Sept 12, 2012 and I am now 419. It has been a hard road since surgery since I can't seem to get enough fluids or Protein in, but would I do it again, YES. This was the best decision that I could have made for myself. Right now it's rocky but I know things will turn around. Good luck with everything you do!! Keep us posted.

Thanks, i'm gonna try prilosec to see if it helps me. Thanks for the comment and good luck on your next stage

Brandywine, Maryland

WOW, you look really good, keep up the good work!!

Hello all, I am 1 week post op and had been having a hard time getting my Water in. I tried everything so today I tried unsweetened iced tea. I don't know why but it goes down sooo much better.

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts. Just had my upper gi test and NO leaks. Getting ready to have my liquid diet, we"ll see how that goes down. @Linda66, I don't kmow why the naseau. But mine is pretty mild. Good luck!!

Yeah I made it over. I had my sleeve done yestetday and I feel great. Waiting to have my leak test today around 10. Little pain and i'm just starting to feel a little nausea. I will keep u guys posted thru out my day.

Yeah I made it over. I had my sleeve done yestetday and I feel great. Waiting to have my leak test today around 10. Little pain and i'm just starting to feel a little nausea. I will keep u guys posted thru out my day.

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:
Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.
Take my kids swimming without the looks.
Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.
Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.
Start living my life again!!!!

I dont know anything about Isopure, but I have Bluechoice BC/BS and I hade to have 6 months of journals but it was for when I went to my weight management classes. We had to bring a journal of what we ate for the month. I found the app MyFitnessPal, alot of us here use this app, which is AWESOME!! You just search for the foods you eat and print them out prior to your meetings. If you don't have this app you should get it. It helps!!! Hope I help answer your question a little. Good luck with your journey!

YES, I'm hoping to lose those few extra pounds, thanks for the encouragements!!

Wow, you truly are doing a wonderfil job. It maybe hard at times, but atleast u can look in the mirror and say it was worth it, I made it. Good luck woth your continued success!!

I packed everything that u have but only used my toothbrush and toothpaste. my hospital wanted me to stay in the hosptials gowns and they gave me the non-slip socks.

This is my 2nd day of my pre op liquid diet and i'm doing pretty good. Just finished my berry shake and I have a big bottle of Water at my desk, so wish me luck!