becky74

II am trying to gain some realistic stats for the weight loss. I would really like your help. Please provide: 1. Height 2. Starting highest weight 3. Surgery weight 4. Goal weight and/or current weight 5. Length of time to reach goal weight 6. Age I know we should not compare ourselves to others' date=' however I am interested in the standard deviation and mean of weight loss in comparison to height. There are so many that feel like slow losers, and I am wanting to really look into the numbers. Is it really a slow loss, or are you right on track based on weight loss percentages. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

1. 5'7

2. 258

3. 250

4. 165 current weight

5. 7 months

6. 39

I would also like to say that I was a size 18/20

Now I'm in a size 10. Yay me!!!!!!

Surgery date 1/4/13

Pounds lost 90+

Starting weight. 258

Now 165

Went from a size 20 to a size 10:)

I was sleeved 1/4/13 and started my pre op diet 12/28/12. I have lost 53 lbs since starting my pre op. have gone from a tight size18 to a comfortable 14. My energy and self esteem have gone through the roof. This was the best thing I have EVER done for myself and I can not believe how well everything has gone. Thank you Dr. Alverez!!!!!! You are the best!

Hi Everyone!!

I hope you will hop over to my blog and see my 200 Pounds Lost Video.

I came to this board about 2 years ago in search of hope

And I found it!!!

Thank you all so much for the help and support you have given me.

You all will never know the difference finding this board has meant to my life!!

If you can leave me a comment over at my main blog' date=' it would make my whole day

I love hearing from VerticalSleeveTalk friends!!

Click here to get to the 200 Pounds Gone Video

Such an inspiration.

I am going shopping at Victoria's Secret without buying lotion' date=' cologne, lip gloss, lingerie bags, hangers or socks! Lol[/quote']

Amen!!!!!

How crazy is it that I'm not nervous. Just excited! I will definitely keep y'all posted

Having my surgery tomorrow with Dr Alverez!!!!!

I went through a divorce 4 years ago when my daughters were 3 yrs old and 5 months old. By far the hardest most gut wrenching thing I have ever gone thru. Little by little I came back from the misery and what I learned is that you can overcome ANYTHING with time and God. You need to focus on your kids and how much joy they bring you. I will be sleeved this Friday and I'm doing it as much for them as for me. I want to be the best mom ever and be around for them for a long time. I can not change what he did but I can refuse to let it ruin me. You are stronger than you can even imagine!!! And in my opinion getting control of your weight will only make things better and give you the confidence to face whatever may come! Praying for you!

Sweetie' date=' this one time you will have to encourage yourself!!! I know the pain and hurt you feel goes to you're very heart's core. But, he is a grown man and we can't change or control the actions of others. All you can do is focus on your health, life, and your babies! Will it be easy! Absolutely Not!!! But, you can do it, you Will make it! I would not want to be in his shoes for anything in the world!!! Karma is a trip! Wanted to say what Karma really is, we all know, but, I'll be polite! It's hard to do when you have children, but, do little things to pamper yourself. Whether, its buying a new shade of lipstick or nail polish, get a manicure/pedicure, put some candles in the bathroom and take a luxurious bubble bath, a new item of clothing, whatever puts a smile on your face!!! I've been through some difficult and heartwrenching days in my 59+ years, but, I pressed through. I stayed focused on myself and my children, with the belief that this too shall pass. Guess what, it will get better. Bit by bit, day by day! You keep your head up and don't you let that joker steal your joy! I'm speaking as a Mom now! There's a whole community here for you, remember that, 24/7! Sending prayers up for you and your family![/quote']

Well said!!!

Hello everyone ! I'm so excited and scared and the same time. Well my date is set for January 16th. I will startup liquids on jan 2nd this will be for two weeks . Looking to see this new me and much more.

January 4th!!!!! Start pre op diet December 28th. So very excited ! Cannot wait!!!!!

Where do you find Isopure?

Today I am 4mths & 2 post op VSG and I made it ti ONDERLAND yesterday . I'm dancing now. Yeah me crazy pic from last night

That is great! Congrats!

Whoop! Whoop!

Upate.... I'm doing great.... No pain' date=' little nausea..... Dr. Alvarez and his staff are wonderful! Start ice chips tmorrow morning.[/quote']

That is great news!!!! I will be there in 5 weeks:)

January 4th!!!!!! 6 weeks away!!!!

Yes! I go in at 545am. I'm sooo scared and nervous its crazy!

You are going to be fine! Just think, you are going to be on your way to a happier, healthier, sexier you!!!!

Gosh... Having my sleeve done on the day before thanksgiving... Excited and sad at the same time... No good for me. It's all good!! Is there anyone who shares the same date as me or even the same week????

Congrats and best wishes tomorrow!

Jan 4 is my date too. I'm 55 and been telling myself the same promises for too long. I'm ready but scared too. Mexico' date=' si![/quote']

I'm going to go to Mexico too. Dr Alverez!!!! So excited!

You really look wonderful! Good for you!!!!

January 4th is my date! I love the idea if starting off a new year with this surgery to boost me into a brand new me! I will be 40 in a couple of years and I want to be in great shape by then. Also love the thought of having a few people to compare stories with as we recover and lose.

Prayers going up for your successful surgery and healthy future:)

So good to hear! Can't wait to be healthy!

What????? That is AMAZING!!!!!! I will be sleeved Jan 4th! Can not wait! Hope I am as successful as you!!!

That is incredible! I can't wait to be in a large! Congrats!

I'm scheduled for January 4th! So excited this will be my last overweight Christmas, so I'm right there with you about the Mayans! That cracked me up!!!