JackieV

I haven't been given a goal weight yet. They were aiming for 60% excess weight loss to be a surgical success for the sleeve. Honestly, I didn't think I would lose it so I never thought of a goal weight. I am 9 pounds away from the 60% at 5 months out and now I'm having an issue figuring out my ultimate goal. I never thought I would get this far. At first I was thinking I would stop at 170 since that was the smallest I've been in my adult life and I felt good at that weight. Now I've been thinking I will take my sleeve as far as it will let me. If I ever reach 150-155 I will think about switching to maintenance.

Hey everyone,
The further out I get, the less I cruise around these boards. I wanted to update.
I had surgery on Feb 4th and I'm down 85 pounds which includes the pre-op.
Everything is going well, my hair is falling out like crazy, I can fly with my new wings on my arms but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Hey everyone,
The further out I get, the less I cruise around these boards. I wanted to update.
I had surgery on Feb 4th and I'm down 85 pounds which includes the pre-op.
Everything is going well, my hair is falling out like crazy, I can fly with my new wings on my arms but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Hey everyone,
The further out I get, the less I cruise around these boards. I wanted to update.
I had surgery on Feb 4th and I'm down 85 pounds which includes the pre-op.
Everything is going well, my hair is falling out like crazy, I can fly with my new wings on my arms but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Hey everyone,
The further out I get, the less I cruise around these boards. I wanted to update.
I had surgery on Feb 4th and I'm down 85 pounds which includes the pre-op.
Everything is going well, my hair is falling out like crazy, I can fly with my new wings on my arms but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Hey Guys,
Sleeved 2/4 and I am down 70lbs ( pre and post). Been hanging around the same weight for about a week now so I have upped my Protein. I also upped it since my hair is falling out. I always got the 60g but now my nut said I can try for 80-100g.
I still can't eat a lot...Duh, reason for the surgery. I can eat 1 oz of protein at a time. This really limits how much protein I can get. Until yesterday. I went to chick fil a and they have grilled nuggets. So yummy, 4 pieces are 80 calories and 17g of protein. I bought 3 bowls today so I can eat them at work the next few days. They are small and really pack an awesome protein punch.
I also mix unflavored whey protein ( Isopure or unjury) with Water and fruit flavored packets. It's decent and I love that I can change the flavor every time I make it. I haven't been a fan of any fruit Protein Drinks until I started doing this. ( lemonade is also good)
Just wanted to give some ideas to anyone who might be struggling with protein.
I love hearing about everyone journeys, can't wait to see what the future holds.

Hey everyone,
The further out I get, the less I cruise around these boards. I wanted to update.
I had surgery on Feb 4th and I'm down 85 pounds which includes the pre-op.
Everything is going well, my hair is falling out like crazy, I can fly with my new wings on my arms but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Personally I would conquer it. It's something that will taunt you no matter where you go. I have tons of Snacks at work and I have to make the choice to stick to the plan.

Starting weight 315, surgery 294 and today 237. Tomorrow will be 4 months post op

I really think you guys misread Grammys post..
She is one if the sweetest most supportive people here and doesn't have a mean bone in her little itty bitty body!

Mine was covered 100%. I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket. Blessed

Premier Protein shakes - choc and vanilla. I get them at costco...YUM!

I started at 316, sleeved at 294 and now I am 244, just over 3 months post op.

Hey Guys,
Sleeved 2/4 and I am down 70lbs ( pre and post). Been hanging around the same weight for about a week now so I have upped my Protein. I also upped it since my hair is falling out. I always got the 60g but now my nut said I can try for 80-100g.
I still can't eat a lot...Duh, reason for the surgery. I can eat 1 oz of protein at a time. This really limits how much protein I can get. Until yesterday. I went to chick fil a and they have grilled nuggets. So yummy, 4 pieces are 80 calories and 17g of protein. I bought 3 bowls today so I can eat them at work the next few days. They are small and really pack an awesome protein punch.
I also mix unflavored whey protein ( Isopure or unjury) with Water and fruit flavored packets. It's decent and I love that I can change the flavor every time I make it. I haven't been a fan of any fruit Protein Drinks until I started doing this. ( lemonade is also good)
Just wanted to give some ideas to anyone who might be struggling with protein.
I love hearing about everyone journeys, can't wait to see what the future holds.

Hey Guys,
Sleeved 2/4 and I am down 70lbs ( pre and post). Been hanging around the same weight for about a week now so I have upped my Protein. I also upped it since my hair is falling out. I always got the 60g but now my nut said I can try for 80-100g.
I still can't eat a lot...Duh, reason for the surgery. I can eat 1 oz of protein at a time. This really limits how much protein I can get. Until yesterday. I went to chick fil a and they have grilled nuggets. So yummy, 4 pieces are 80 calories and 17g of protein. I bought 3 bowls today so I can eat them at work the next few days. They are small and really pack an awesome protein punch.
I also mix unflavored whey protein ( Isopure or unjury) with Water and fruit flavored packets. It's decent and I love that I can change the flavor every time I make it. I haven't been a fan of any fruit Protein Drinks until I started doing this. ( lemonade is also good)
Just wanted to give some ideas to anyone who might be struggling with protein.
I love hearing about everyone journeys, can't wait to see what the future holds.

Hey Guys,
Sleeved 2/4 and I am down 70lbs ( pre and post). Been hanging around the same weight for about a week now so I have upped my Protein. I also upped it since my hair is falling out. I always got the 60g but now my nut said I can try for 80-100g.
I still can't eat a lot...Duh, reason for the surgery. I can eat 1 oz of protein at a time. This really limits how much protein I can get. Until yesterday. I went to chick fil a and they have grilled nuggets. So yummy, 4 pieces are 80 calories and 17g of protein. I bought 3 bowls today so I can eat them at work the next few days. They are small and really pack an awesome protein punch.
I also mix unflavored whey protein ( Isopure or unjury) with Water and fruit flavored packets. It's decent and I love that I can change the flavor every time I make it. I haven't been a fan of any fruit Protein Drinks until I started doing this. ( lemonade is also good)
Just wanted to give some ideas to anyone who might be struggling with protein.
I love hearing about everyone journeys, can't wait to see what the future holds.

It might be hard to see and my son took the picture. My old work pants... 53# down

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Awesome job, I came ok to update and you and I share some cool stats.
I was also sleeved 2/4 and today I reached a loss of 70lbs. Currently 244

The boys club has been the most fun since I joined this site

Woot woot, tomorrow makes 11 weeks out, 61 pounds down. I have so much more energy.
I also notice I get more "hello, hi, how are you" and small talk from the opposite sex. I am
Not sure if its the weight loss or the confidence boost.
One downfall is I hate growing out of clothes. I am constantly in a state of too big or too tight. Once I find a pair of pants that fit well, I grow out of them. I never thought this would bother me but it does. Silly me. I have been enjoying all my old clothes I had saved. It makes it not so bad when I didn't have to buy new pants each time.
How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well.

Woot woot, tomorrow makes 11 weeks out, 61 pounds down. I have so much more energy.
I also notice I get more "hello, hi, how are you" and small talk from the opposite sex. I am
Not sure if its the weight loss or the confidence boost.
One downfall is I hate growing out of clothes. I am constantly in a state of too big or too tight. Once I find a pair of pants that fit well, I grow out of them. I never thought this would bother me but it does. Silly me. I have been enjoying all my old clothes I had saved. It makes it not so bad when I didn't have to buy new pants each time.
How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well.

Had to share the progress so far...left to right (Jan 2013- pre op, 3/30/13 -1 mo post op, 4/22/13- 2 mo post op)

Woot woot, tomorrow makes 11 weeks out, 61 pounds down. I have so much more energy.
I also notice I get more "hello, hi, how are you" and small talk from the opposite sex. I am
Not sure if its the weight loss or the confidence boost.
One downfall is I hate growing out of clothes. I am constantly in a state of too big or too tight. Once I find a pair of pants that fit well, I grow out of them. I never thought this would bother me but it does. Silly me. I have been enjoying all my old clothes I had saved. It makes it not so bad when I didn't have to buy new pants each time.
How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well.

Woot woot, tomorrow makes 11 weeks out, 61 pounds down. I have so much more energy.
I also notice I get more "hello, hi, how are you" and small talk from the opposite sex. I am
Not sure if its the weight loss or the confidence boost.
One downfall is I hate growing out of clothes. I am constantly in a state of too big or too tight. Once I find a pair of pants that fit well, I grow out of them. I never thought this would bother me but it does. Silly me. I have been enjoying all my old clothes I had saved. It makes it not so bad when I didn't have to buy new pants each time.
How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well.

Woot woot, tomorrow makes 11 weeks out, 61 pounds down. I have so much more energy.
I also notice I get more "hello, hi, how are you" and small talk from the opposite sex. I am
Not sure if its the weight loss or the confidence boost.
One downfall is I hate growing out of clothes. I am constantly in a state of too big or too tight. Once I find a pair of pants that fit well, I grow out of them. I never thought this would bother me but it does. Silly me. I have been enjoying all my old clothes I had saved. It makes it not so bad when I didn't have to buy new pants each time.
How is everyone else doing? Hope all is well.