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My surgery was 2/6 and I am thankfully down 50 lbs and entering onederland! Keep up all the amazing work my Feb sleeve buddies. I enjoy hearing about your progress!

I'm 209.8 today. I know this is only exciting to me, but I'm 10 pounds from Onederland!!!! Yea!!!!!!

Here is mine--- day 1 and then 1 year

Everyone looks amazing! Excellent work
The before is me about 250 and today I'm at 193!!!! I'm a much happier, sexier and confident me. Thanks to everyone's support on here.

The left side was 2 months post op & the right side is 6 months & 80 pounds after surgery. Still have a way to go but this is awesome!'

Before pic 248 lbs after pic 149lbs 7 month post op

Only halfway..
Highest weight: 268
December was right after my surgery at 253
April: 207
Still a ways to go - but looking at everyone's progress and final photos are so inspiring

I'm MONDAY!!! So ready!!

Sleeved August 1, 2012
Hw 335
Cw 200
Completed 50 mile bike ride yesterday!
In 3hrs 27 mins
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9:30 Monday morning!! I am so excited Lost 14 lbs so far on the 2 week liquid diet, I wasn't perfect, but I did very well. I'm proud of Myself for a change.... let's do this thing!

Surgery day is tomorrow! Yeah!!

That's the same way I felt I started puree foods yesterday a day early and it was so good I couldn't wait the only thing I really liked b4 was 98%fat free cream of chicken I was getting tired of that

I'm scheduled for the 29th.. I found out yesterday the 16th of April. I'm still in shock:)

Hey My sleeve Sista!
I feel really good actually.. I am also on pureed/soft foods! Had a taste for scambled eggs today made 2 eggs today with a little bit of cheese and could only get half in! I just saves the rest for lunch.. Its so crazy that is all my stomach at this time! I use to be able to eat eggs, pancakes, turkey bacon and a side of homefries. I have also made ricotta bake which is really good and some had chilli from Wendys'. About 4 spoonfuls and I am done. I walk about 3 miles every other day. My hubby and I actually did 8 miles on Sunday! It was great. I am just struggling with the Fluid intake. I probably get about 40oz a day if that.
SW is 282
CW is 255
I have a long way to go.. goal weight is 170-180 since i am 5"9.

9months Annv. today. I hv lost 94.8 lbs. and 68 inches.
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Hey April Sleevers (My new family)!
I am having revision surgery from the lap band to the sleeve. Yesterday I went to have my lab work done in preparation for my surgery on the 30th of April. When I got on the scale my heart almost dropped when the scale read 313. I had maintained 285 for nearly 4 years since my last fill. Then I had a reality check, all of the solution had been removed from my band almost 2 months ago. With that being said I got to enjoy what I had not been able to enjoy for the last 4 years. It had been so long since I heard my stomach growl that when it growled I ate. I ate until I was full. Now that I have had my fill of all the good things I missed I am mentally prepared to start this new journey of my life. I want to thank each and everyone of you for your post. This site has been so helpful and Iook forward everyday to the new post. The days are coming pretty fast and I must say I am excited. I promise to keep you guys posted on my success, please continue to make post and provide all of the great advice. Good luck to all future sleevers and those who have already been sleeved.
FYI..Any suggestions of any specific kinds of Protein I need to get in preparation for after surgery? Talk to you soon!

Hi, I'm Liz. I'm new to the app and new to the forum. Got approval today and my surgery is scheduled for April 30th. Have to start my two week liquid diet tomorrow and I'm a little worried. Reading posts here sure helps!!

I was sleeved on the first too, yay! For me the incision pain is tolerable, but the left shoulder pain, omg!!!! I don't think I have ever felt such an intense pain before, it literally takes my breath away. Monday I go get my drain out and see the surgeon, and hopefully the shoulder pain will be gone, otherwise ill have to get some advise from him. Did any of you experience this? Otherwise getting goal amounts of Fluid and Protein. SW 224, CW 215.

You're lucky you didn't get a drain, man I'm glad that's out! Lol! Had it removed on Monday at my 1 week postop. Now I'm eating mushies and found that I'm not that fond of scrambled eggs anymore and I use to eat 2 eggs almost every day. I found a tip on Pinterest to put cottage cheese in the scrambled eggs and voila, I love them ago, just in a very small quantity, lol. My shoulder pain is gone, yay, and really the only pain is the occasional pain from the incision the stomach came out of. Feels like a very sore muscle. I've started walking on my elliptical for 30 min a day, which helps with my energy. I'm going bak to work on Monday. How are you doing now?
Sw 224, cw 211

I was sleeved Sept 24,2012 It was the best thing for me and my health. I feel so much better physically and mentally. No more worrying about what to wear, is my shirt covering my stomach and rear, constantly avoiding mirrors.(women u know what I'm talking about). And worse, sitting in a chair with arms or a lawn chair not knowing if it would hold me. Eating is no longer my main priority, in fact sometimes I forget to eat, which is not good. I have more energy and are involved in more activities. Don't get me wrong..the first week was hell, the second week was bad, third week was better, one month I was great. No problems, do what the Dr. Says!!! Protein, Water, and walk. I love it. Wish you all the best with your new adventure. Please don't hesitate to text me or ask questions. You will be amazed how fast the new you starts appearing in the mirror.

Sleeved March 19
SW 236 pre op diet
Operation day was 228
CW 218.5
Total WL = 17.5 lbs
Today I went back to work and my pants fit.... not the standard hold your breath and hope for no splits. I mean they actually fit lol.
I can't wait to drop a size but since I've been on the dreaded 3 week stall I haven't lost since Wed. I might be a slow loser too. But ill take it. A loser is a loser which makes me feel like a WINNER! woohoo!

For those on the third week stall... Your body is catching up to the massive change. Also look at everything entering your body and log your food in MFP. Also stay on your eating schedule like you are taking meds. I set reminders in my phone because I forget haha also get outside and start walking... I'm happy to report I am so in 1-derland this morning... 197.5 Can I get a HELL YEAH!?!?!? So 28.5 lbs so far... I think I just got over the stall but didn't weigh myself the whole third week... Just didn't see the point knowing the stall was going to happen, ya know? Also don't be eating more than a 1/4 cup of food at a time... It will be easier to get one more bite in... Don't!! Good luck everyone... Oh and I was sleeved Mar 13th... Ok headed to the lake for a workout and to get some Vitamin D! Holla for a dolla! Haha

Nainai, I'm so happy that you got great news today! you are doing super duper awesome!!!Rock that sleeve girl!!! Let's keep each other posted with our progress. Honestly, only my best friend n two sisters know I got the sleeve, no one else (besides this forum)and I prefer it that way. I feel really blessed n great to have come across wonderful supportive people on this forum. Means so much to me. Thank you. So now we wait for donatelife to give us an update.