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Hey Yall, I am at almost 7 months post op and I have stalled. I know inches have been falling off. I am now in Med clothing from a 2xl. Thanks to everyone for posting. its a constant reminder that we can all do this.

Hey y'all I've been very discouraged lately. I haven't lost any weight but I can see inches falling off. I am almost at my six month mark and I've lost a total of 85lbs 60 since surgery. I am going to try the five day pouch test y'all recommended. I don't know if stress has anything to do with my inability to loose weight now. Like many o you know My husband deployed three days post my surgery and we've had 9 casualties which impacted me quite a bit.. I've lost all interest in eating and most days find myself just wanting to drink coffee. My energy is horrible and I will admit I don't take my B12 vitamins because I forget. I want to thank everyone for their awesome support and words of wisdom. I am just ready for this deployment to be over with an can't wait to see a change in me soon.

Hey y'all on Thursday I started running a fever,body aches and chills and had a ton of nausea. This continued on with diarrhea through to today sorry for TMI. I had to go to the ER because of dehydration and it turned out I had kidney infection but what was more concerning was they said I had an enlarged spleen and elevated liver enzymes. Has anyone ever had this happen to them. In addition, I haven't been able to eat since Wednesday and I feel very weak. I can't even carry my 12 month old. Every time I try eating my stomach hurts so I've just been drinking fluids but start with nausea. Any words of advice or wisdom are much appreciated. I am 5 months post op.

I was sleeved 12/17 down 60lbs from surgery 85lbs total. I went from a size 22-24 to a 12 I feel great even though I am still considered obese.

Hey y'all, I am down quite a but from highest 275 to 196. Loving the new healthy me with a ton of energy. Here are before and after pictures.

Hey Y'all, I was sleeved on 12-17 and I am doing great. Recently I have had people comment that I look thin... WHAAATTT... Now I have been described as many things "THIN" is not one of them. I am happy yet frustrated because I am now able to buy clothes in the regular area of stores no more Plus sizes I am fitting in a MED/LARGE shirt and Large pants. I have spoken to my doctors and no longer see my slow progress as a bad thing. I have gotten to the point where I am content where I am at and if I were never to loose one more ounce of weight I would be okay with it. I feel much healthier and love the fact that I can keep up with my children (age ranging from 4yrs-11months). I know I will still loose more but I am just so excited to be where I am. I hope everyone is doing well!

How far out are you?

Thanks y'all Ill be trying that out. I'm hoping this goes away soon.

Does anyone have fibromyalgia and has ha the sleeve. I was diagnosed with it about two weeks before surgery and am having my first episode post op. I don't remember if I can drink Advil or not. Any suggestions would be wonderful

I've gotten more support from FRIENDS in general rather then my family. Then again they are all overweight. Now they exclude me, because their entire day consists of eating.

Agreed, my family at first kept on asking if no was sure I wanted to do this. I was ready I didn't even get nervous before surgery. I am grateful I would do this again in a heartbeat. I know the first few weeks are rough, but this is to us being HEALTHIER!

I sure hope so

Thanks y'all its been really easy for me to go to the gym after I drop the kids off at school. I am there by 8 am and work out until I can't take it anymore. At the Beginning of my journey I was really sad and didn't think I would loose the weight. But now I know it's only a matter of time. I can't wait until my husband sees me, he left 4 days after my surgery.

You just need to get up and get out. That's what i learned.

Not until doc gave ok to work out

Thank you Vicki0618, I have lost quite a bit in inches. Highest weight 275 (no including pregnancy) Pre-op 250 ( I thought it was less but was notified by my doctor it wasn't) Today 205 I am 5'3 Measurements are as follows: Pre-op Bust: 50 Bellow Bust: 42 Waist: 47 Hips: 57 Today: B: 38 BB: 35 W: 35 H: 43

I never believed the doctors that at 8 weeks I would feel better. I am completely off my antidepressants and I am still able to manage the stressors of an ARMY wife with a hubby deployed. Thanks. It's funny but I don't even recognize myself.

Thank sleevenchic!

I used to have that problem. Once I started working out it was not an issue. I drink more than the 64oz not by much and get two protein shakes in. It helps out.

Thank you. Yes I do have more energy, I used to want to sleep all day even with three kids. Now there is nothing that can stop me. Thank you for all the great compliments. )

Looking great Kevin! Keep up the hard work.

Just wanted to share my progress. 3 months out from a size XXL 22/24 to a L 12/14. Weight loss 45lbs still have a TON more but working on it. Been doing 10 miles on elliptical and bike five times a week and doing zumba two times a week. I hope everyone is well !

Hey Y'all it's been a while but things are going wonderful. Been hitting the gym 5 days a week and Zumba two days a week. My progress is slow but heck Ill take it. Tomorrow is my 3 month mark and I've lost 45 lbs went from size 22/24 XXL to a size 12/14 L.

Iam7 weeks post op and the last two weeks have been great !