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You look fantastic, thanx for sharing, very encouraging to us all!!

I LOVE this thread!! Maybe I need to keep quiet until I'm 6 months out? That will be on 2-21-13, so that will be soon enough!!

Thanx, and you'll do great as well, just remember you'll get to your goal, even though we have stalls (I'm in one now for the past 3 weeks) where you won't lose a pound. But, in the end it will all be SO worth it!!

Thanx!! My personal goal is 132 lbs, I am 5'5" but would honestly be ok with 135-145 lbs. I just wanted around 130 lbs to stay a bit under in case I gained some back. I started at 249 lbs so that is 117 lbs total to lose if I lose it all!!

I was 5 months post op 1-21-13, a few days ago. I have lost a total of 66 lbs, 10 lbs of that was pre op. Some lose faster, some slower. In answer to gonnabeaskinny's question....10 lbs a month each month would be awesome but as you can see for me it's not been that way. I lost 22 lbs the first month, 12 lbs the 2nd month, 9 lbs the 3rd month, 9 lbs the 4th month and now 4 lbs the 5th month. It slowed down for me. Each person is different, depending on metabolism. I am thankful to keep losing, regardless for sure!!

Well, I am in a 3 + week stall, so not sure if I'm going to lose the 12 lbs I thought I would when I first started this post. I thought I'd get to 173 by Valentine's Day from 185. BUT, so far only 2 of those lbs came off!! GOTTA LOVE stalls LOL!! Keep on keeping on for everyone though, cause either way, WE are amazing!!

Congratulations, and thanx for sharing your story and your pics!! Very inspiring and encouraging!! You look fantastic!!

There seem to be a few Valentine's Day Challenges.....I started one in December.......we should combine them all, that would be nice!!

I am 5'5" and my goal is 132 lbs. I'll be 49 yrs old in March so I think I'll be happy with anywhere between 132 lbs and 142 lbs though we shall see!!

Highest weight 249 lbs (right before surgery) Surgery weight 239 lbs 8-21-12 Weight today 184 lbs 1-5-13 Total loss: 65 lbs

I take "Alive" multi vitamins daily that are gummies and I also have "Citrical" gummies for my calcium. My B12 is sublingual. As far as I know the gummies are fine for sleeve patients. My surgeon and nutritionist ok'd me to use these.

I'm not sure if anyone started one yet or not for Valentine's Day? But, if not, I'd like to start one, feel free to join in!! Post your highest weight, surgery weight, current weight, and Valentine's Day goal weight. Here's mine: Highest weight: 249 lbs Surgery weight: 239 lbs (8-21-12) Current weight: 185 lbs Goal Weight for Valentine's Day: 173 lbs Best of luck everyone!!

I was off work for 4 weeks, since my job is not a desk job. My FMLA paperwork that the surgeon signed was for 4 weeks. They suggested that time frame at my first appt with him. As many people will say here, 2 weeks is good if your job is not too physical or strenuous.

You look fantastic!! Thanx for sharing, and much continued success!!

What a transformation, you look fabulous!!! Thanx for sharing!!

WOW, that's awesome, I am sure you are so proud!! Great work and keep smiling for sure, it's always been my motto!!

Ask your surgeon if he/she even does one. Not all surgeons do them after the surgery. My surgeon tests for leaks while you are on the table, under anesthesia, and doesn't make you have one after that.

Citrical 2 per day for calcium supplement, and Alive multivitamin 3 per day. They are both gummie vitamins. I, AT FIRST, had the chewable chalky vitamins, what a waste, I couldn't handle the tartness or chalkiness of them after surgery!! I'm sure you'll find the ones that are right for you!!

Sorry, I'm not sure if it would be ok or not. I was just told at my 3 month post op two weeks ago that I could now have a drink if I wanted, but I still haven't. I originally was told to wait 6 months before I had surgery. I'm sure someone on the site will get back to you having drank after a month.

Congrats on a wonderful accomplishment, keep up the awesome work!!!

I lost 10 lbs pre op, 22 lbs 1st month post op, 12 lbs 2nd month post op, and 9 lbs 3rd month post op.

That is a great accomplishment!! You look fantastic!! Thanx for sharing!!

Congrats, isn't it an awesome feeling?? YAY for you!!

Best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll do great!! Congrats on the date of the 'new you'!!