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Before surgery I had a love for food. You could always count ok me eating at a different restaurant. I LOVED food. I talked about food with friends, strangers, anyone who would listen. I am grateful for my sleeve because I am finally able to control my weight but I sometimes miss food. I have no desire to eat and if I didn't need to I probably wouldn't. Trying to figure out my Protein grams and ensuring that I'm eating the right combination of food has become a chore. I don't want to complain but maybe in a few months I'll feel like eating again. I asked a thin friend of mine who told me that she eats for nourishment but doesn't look forward to it. Maybe that is what the sleeve has done to me, turned me into a person who isn't obsessed with food but one who sees food as nourishment and a means of survival.

Thank you for the information, it is very helpful

I'm in Surgery 8/15 Current weight 241 Goal by thanksgiving 230

I hate to admit it as well but after surgery I had an episode of sharting. Thank goodness I was at home, this did occur right after surgery and hasn't happened since.

Wow you look awesome!!!

Today 241 goal 240 one more pound

I had initially set my goal weight to be 185, that was the last weight that I remember under 200 pounds. I've looked at my BMI and I should be around 150 or so for my height. After some strong thinking I've decided that my goal weight will be 160-170. I still would like to be curvy and I think that around this goal weight I can be healthy and curvy too. I may change my mind as the weight comes off so who knows.

I'm looking forward to being able to cross my legs too...congrats!!!

I love this idea!!! I have done so many diet programs that I haven't been able to stick to in the past and now that I have my sleeve I know that I'll be able to lose the weight. I will work on a meaningful goal list. Thank you so much for the idea.

I am so happy for you. This surgery has changed all of our lives. Wearing a smaller size is always a wonderful thing.

Weighed in at 244, goal is 240 for the challenge. I'm not ready to change my goal yet, I'd like to see how my body responds to the weight loss.

That is awesome!!!

I had my surgery on 8/15 and so far I haven't had any complications. I would do it all over again.

Was sleeved on 8/15 was 285 pre-op and 275 on surgery day. I am now 245 and down 2 pant sizes. I feel good because in the past I would have given up after a month and thanks to my sleeve I can keep going. I'm hoping to get down to 165 pounds.

My first stall lasted for 3 weeks. I was so frustrated but during that time my clothes started to fit me better.

That is so great..congrats!!!

Congrats, I'm looking forward to next Halloween and wearing a cute costume.

I was sleeved on 8/15 and I stalled at week 3 until just this week. I didn't gain or lose but I lost inches.

That is awesome!!! Congrats!

I know that I'm late joining in but I need a challenge to motivate myself Weight before surgery 285 Surgery 8/15/12 weight 275 Weight 10/2/12 start of challenge for me 250 Goal weight 240

If u look on the Kennedy website they have the information listed about the meetings. They have them in voorhees and Washington twp

I've gone to a couple of the support meetings and they have been very informative. I plan to start going again next month.

Hi, I'm in south jersey. I had my sleeve on 8/15 at Kennedy hospital. This surgery was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Good luck on your journey!

I was sleeved on 8/15 by Dr Balsama (or as my aunt calls him Dr. Cutie Pie) at Kennedy Hospital. He was a wonderful surgeon.