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Hello I wanted to post my stats. My surgery date was 11/06/12. I must admit somethimes I feel like I am loosing slow compared to others however I am in still in the fight!!!
SW: 260
CW: 199

My pictures .

This is my before
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And this is the picture I took today...3 months post op down 67lbs

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I went shopping today. I'm in a 14 in regular sizes and a large top . I will take it!

Just had to share.Find a smoothie king nearest you and purchase the Gladiator Protein Powder it has 45 gms Protein two scoops only 190 calories. You can make a seriously fruity smoothie with 70 grams if you use 3 scoops and just berries and pineapple total calories 340. All protein in for the day and your stuffed in one Meal Replacement. I usually sip on one all day and a little exercise drink my Water and I'm good.

Sleeved 11/13
Start weight: 248
Current weight: 198
I've gone from a tight size 20 to a 14- and even bought a 12 in a dress today! Super excited!

Hi fellow November sleevers! It's awesome to share such a wonderful bond with each one of you. It sounds like everyone is doing great and working really hard, congratulations! As for me, I couldn't be happier. I started my journey at 296 pounds on the date of my pre-op diet, November 4th. Date of surgery was November 19th. Since november 4th, I have lost 71 pounds! I am currently at 225 pounds, the first time I've weighed this in a long time. With a goal weight of 150, I still have a lot of work to go. I've been doing spinning classes at a local gym and have been LOVING THEM. Basically, life is good

Congrats to all of you! I can't believe we are all doing so well. I'm a little behind y'all, but I will get there eventually. SW: 298 CE: 245. That's 53 lbs gone forever! It's great to be on the losers bench with all of you. Have a great day.

Had to chime in. I officially am in wonderland. Have been dancing around it for a week. God this feels good!!!!

Had to chime in. I officially am in wonderland. Have been dancing around it for a week. God this feels good!!!!

I am in onederland also. Been 4 days now. Happy Dance.

Had to chime in. I officially am in wonderland. Have been dancing around it for a week. God this feels good!!!!

Hey Everyone!Just checking in was sleeved 11/7 and have experienced some hiccups but it's all good now
Pre op diet start weight 226
Day of surgery weight 218
Today's weight 184.2

One month post op visit today: I have lost 50 pounds in five weeks. (aaaaaiiiiieeeeeee!!!! :Cajun yell:)

Loose the scale!!! I had to as I was obsessed as well. Eating before bed isn't good either as you're metabolism slows way down when you sleep.
Sounds like you aren't getting enough protein. Drink a Protein Shake. I had a 3 week stall and added protein and Water and changed up my exercise everyday. I read that your body will get used to it and slow down. Also do some weight lifting. That will help your metabolism as well.
My weight comes off slow some weeks and in chunks the next. Remember as long as the scale is going DOWN be happy!!! I set mini goals. Right now I am hoping to lose 10 by end if January. I am down 5 so if I can lose the next 5 then I am going to Good Will and look for new jeans????. And if I don't well I will shoot for it still and get the jeans when I get there. (I want to desperately be under 200 and this goal gets me there. What's your goal?

I made galumpkis last night and the cabbage is going down well surprising enough. I can only eat half at a time but that's ok too. Lol. I also used grated zucchini and crook neck squash instead of rice. Came out better than the old rice version.

You put salt on your finger and lick it because you need a salt fix!!! I swear I its a conspiracy to get you to hate sweets

I def need to up my water .

I am 5.5 weeks post op. Sleeved 11/13. I was 248 pre-op and this morning I was 214.4. I'm happy with everything so far. I had a two week stall that broke this week. I'm happy with everything. My normal day is:
B- Egg or string cheese or Protein Bar
L- tuna or chicken salad
D- whatever I make for the fan (I only eat the Protein portion).
Snacks- hummus or laughing cow cheese.

Broke my stall with your advice!!! Seems I needed more calories. Super excited about it because I'm down 50 pounds from my high weight.....feels so good!

The scale is finally moving again. Weighed in at 278 this morning. 8 pounds left to my ultimate Christmas goal. Preop weight was 320, day of surgery 315 so a total of 37 down. My surgery was 11/20/12. Very happy this morning.

Increase your Protein and fluids. I finally moved the scale. My nut said that around this time the body goes into hibernation. Your weight loss slows you feel tired and your body is holding everything waiting for you to go back to old eating. You can trick it by adding the Protein and Water and upping exercise. It will start soon hang in there.

Hello everyone I am a 65 yr old widow from Central NJ and was sleeved on Nov 29th. My goal is to lose 150 lbs and become a "cougar" Surgery was Thursday...Friday I'm home feeling wonderful. Then bam...starting Saturday night something hit me...I had a Migraine, nothing staying down pain and misery. It took until Monday to realize the pain and nausea medication was giving me side effects. As soon as I stopped taking them I'm back to normal.
I even went back to work a week early:) In no way shape or form is this an easy fix as many ppl believe....I'm just glad I had the opportunity, an excellant doctor, nutritionist and a family who supports my decision. As we travel on this road to a better life may I just say I never want to hear the words "CLEAR PROTEIN" ever again!

Checking in to say that today, two people noticed my weight loss. I've decided to only weigh on Saturdays as it seems my weight loss has slowed down. I broke the stall a week ago but I got on the scale Tuesday and no movement. I was a bit mad at myself for not just waiting until Saturday. Trying to up my Protein, Water, and movement. Will start with my trainer on Monday. I've been walking about 2.25 miles a day and also back to work. I have a physical job where I'm moving a lot. Although I only work 1/2 days, I feel the extra movement will help with the metabolism. Noticed that I'm getting a bit of head hunger for some of my "old trigger foods". Avoiding those as I desperately want to reach my goal by the time I Celebrate my 1 year revision surgery!
Excited about the compliments and have even shared with some people that I had the surgery. I know that some don't want to share this but I decided that at some point as I lose the weight, people are going to ask and well, I don't mind telling them. I'm proud that I did what was necessary to lose weight and get to a healthy size. Don't really care if I'm "judged" for that. I recognize this is a tool and that it's helping me on the road to health, wellness, and looking better! Proud of myself and I thank God that I was able to get the band out and have the sleeve done with no complications!!!

Increase your Protein and fluids. I finally moved the scale. My nut said that around this time the body goes into hibernation. Your weight loss slows you feel tired and your body is holding everything waiting for you to go back to old eating. You can trick it by adding the Protein and Water and upping exercise. It will start soon hang in there.