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My NSV today was during my 6-month checkup: they used a NORMAL adult sized blood pressure cuff on me!! Not the large one. Yippee!!!!! Aaaannnnnddddd.....
I had my head down looking at my phone when doc walked in so he said hello in a normal voice, I said hello back & then looked up at him. He then said a surprised "Hey!" & "Your face is much thinner than the last time I saw you. What a difference!" We talked a bit & then when we were wrapping up I said, to my stunningly handsome doctor, "It's nice to be average looking again." He replied, "You're better than average looking."
<insert sheepish grin here>. Ah, too bad he's married with a gaggle of kids. But that fact doesn't have to stop me from feeling great about myself! Yay me!

Today I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds. Now the next goal is to get below 200 pounds. Eventually, I'll reach my total goal of 160 pounds. It's very exciting.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 215; GW: 160

Today I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds. Now the next goal is to get below 200 pounds. Eventually, I'll reach my total goal of 160 pounds. It's very exciting.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 215; GW: 160

Today I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds. Now the next goal is to get below 200 pounds. Eventually, I'll reach my total goal of 160 pounds. It's very exciting.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 215; GW: 160

I'm down over 100 lbs and almost to my goal :*)

That is great!!! I'm at 80lbs from my surgery weight

4 pounds away from losing 100 pounds. How is everyone doing?
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 219; GW: 150

Welcome to the group!!
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

Yes! Happy sleeversary! We've come a long way! I hope everyone is doing well. If not, it's ok. Let us know if you need support.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 219; GW: 150

Happy 6 month surgiversary! I am down 64lbs and am hoping to keep it going.

Happy 6-month surgiversary to my fellow 10/15/12 sleeve twins!! I hope everyone is doing wonderfully. Here's an updated before (9/2012) & after (4/13/13) for me. I'm down 63 pounds:

Before: on a cruise one month before surgery.
After: Me & my best-friend-since-birth @ her parents' 50th Anniv this past weekend

That's Awesome

100 lbs?? That is awesome!! Congrats!

4 pounds away from losing 100 pounds. How is everyone doing?
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 219; GW: 150

I had always thought I didn't want children either. I married at 41 and then I thought that I would have a child and i wanted one at that point. But then cancer struck and I was told I couldn't have children. Now I regret that I didn't have one earlier, but still it wasn't the right decision at that time. It's just too bad that when it became the right decision, it was impossible. People say that I can adopt, but I don't want to. I've come to terms with the fact that I won't have children and I'm enjoying my freedom.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 225; GW: 150

Hey, everybody! I'm new here & still figuring the site out. I'll be 49 in May, and I'm planning to have surgery on June 19. I have some pretty severe mobility issues, so my main hope is to lose enough weight to be able to hold off on double knee replacement for several more years. I've already begun to think ahead to my birthday next year, when I will hit the big 5-0 at 11 months post-op. I'm thinking about celebrating by doing something physical that would not be possible this year. Maybe salsa lessons? A trip somewhere that requires a lot of walking? I don't know what it will be, but it seems fitting to Celebrate with something that is newly possible. I'm glad to be here & looking forward to making new connections!

I'm 44 and had surgery Oct. 15, 2012. I'm nearly a size 16 again & really am amazed. I'm a newlywed and would like to have my wedding photos redone when I reach goal. I was married in 2010 (first marriage & no children). I struggle with stress eating and am trying to use exercise as a stress reliever instead of food. I'm not always successful but I'm working on it. So far, it's been relatively easy, but I know it will get harder especially if I don't get my emotional eating under complete control. Protein Shakes help and keeping track at mfp.
It's really hard to imagine what it will be like at a healthy BMI...I can't wait!
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 228

I have picked up some old bad habits, too. I'm trying to fight them. When I avoid bad habits, I lose more. I keep going back to basics & that helps. If we stay focused, we can do it.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 228

Good for you! I've got 68 pounds to go... unless I decide on a lower goal. I would love to be 145, but my doc says that's unrealistic. He says 160 is better. We'll see.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 228

I have picked up some old bad habits, too. I'm trying to fight them. When I avoid bad habits, I lose more. I keep going back to basics & that helps. If we stay focused, we can do it.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 228

Good for you! I'm down 85 pounds total & have 65 more to go.
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 230

You look great! Good for you!
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 230

I suggest you have your thyroid levels checked and make sure you're drinking enough Water. I was feeling fatigued, and my thyroid was low & I was dehydrated. My doc put me on thyroid pills & I increased my water & the pounds came off again & I feel great. Make sure you're getting enough Protein, too. My doc says 80-90 grams per day. Sometimes, I get over 100 grams. When I cut all carbs, I feel terrific. Good luck! Hang in there!
Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 230