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Surgery jan 17, down a total of 130lbs. Currently on a 3 week stall but who cares, I'm only 35 lbs from goal.

How much have you lost to date. I'm 5 month out as well and I have slowed down on the weight loss as well. As we get closer to goal weight it will get harder that's for sure. So far I'm down 130lbs and most of it in the first 3 months. I'm 35lbs from goal and if I didn't loss another pound I would be happy with where I'm at. If your not eating right don't blame the surgery. As everyone has said, including the Drs, this a tool not magic. We still have to work hard to get to where we want to be. Good luck and I hope your stall ends soon.

Yeah I got it also. Deleted it right away.

I started out at 405lbs on December 28th. Had the sleeve done on January 17th weighing 382. Today I am 278, down 127lbs.

I had a drain and everyone I've talked to that has used them has had one. Hope that helps

I felt the same way at first, your body is recuperating from the surgery. I took 5 weeks off work and when I went back I was exhausted after a few hours. It will get better.

Sleeved January 17/2013 and down a total of 113lbs including the pre op diet.

Pb2 or protein powder added to Greek yogurt works good, tastes great and lots of protein.

Awesome, way to go. Feels great doesn't it.

Awesome job, congrats. keep it up

Great job, your looking awesome. Must be feeling great too. Keep it up

Awesome, keep on losing. How much have you lost if you don't mind me asking

Hi minkim, I don't have any regrets, I'm really happy with my results. Most of us on here have struggled with diets and have lost only to gain back even more. I will tell you I took 5 weeks off of work as I'm on my feet all day in a kitchen. At first I would get tired really quickly but as my calorie intake has gone up I have been fine. It comes down to you making the most inform decision on the surgery you can. You can't let people tell you should or shouldn't have the surgery. It has to be your choice. As with any surgery there are risks, I was one of the lucky ones that didn't. Good luck with what ever you decide.

Thanks everyone, This really has been an AWESOME experience so far. Even my wife has not seen me this small. She found some clothes that we put away that I once wore when we first meet and they are all too big now.

Keeping track on my fitness pal like everyone is saying works great. It let you know where your at each day and if you need to adjust your diet.

You have to get a little creative with your food and keep trying different things. Everything Laura said is all good things to try.

Well I'm 3.5 months post op and after a 2 week stall have lost 4lbs in the last 2 days and am now 299lbs. With a total of 106lbs lost including 3 week pre op diet. This feels so good, I'm at a loss for words. All I can say is AWESOME! Here are the pics, first is 2 days post op and the second is today. I have to say it again, AWESOME!! :D

we all hit stalls, I'm on my third stall right now that has lasted 2 weeks. But I'm not complaining. I'm down 102lbs in 3.5 months and I know once I start to lose again it is going to come off fast . I know it can be hard to think is this it but it will start again. Keep at it is all I can say. Also, every time I hit a stall I seem to still lose inches off my waist.

hope everything went well, keep us posted

I had second thoughts also, I'm sure most of us have. This was the right decision for me and I can't be happier. Good luck on your journey.

looking good, congrats on the loss so far

Welcome, hope you find the info you need

I am 3.5 months out, I take about 20-25 min to eat a meal. If I feel ful I stop, I don't force it.

23lbs, my pre op diet was 3 weeks.

Hope all is good, keep us posted. As for this topic, I bite my tounge and try to keep it to myself. We all had a problem with food, hence the surgery. Making excuses as to why you ate something that you shouldnt and looking for people to say poor you is not going to come from me. I guess I couldn't bite any longer.