Melissa Carter

November was my 3 year anniversary. I managed to maintain the weight fairly well, only gaining back 10 pounds. The problem is the alcohol consumption. I eat Breakfast and lunch, usually healthy. But dinner consists of beer, wine or vodka. Sucks!

Surgery date : November 21,2012

Surgery weight: 278 (size 24)

Current weight: 180 (size 12/14)

I have 2 more lbs to first goal, 30 lbs to ultimate goal!!!

I am 6 pounds and 7 weeks away from 100 pounds. My first BIG GOAL, so exciting!!

Although my UGW (ultimate goal weight) would be to add another 30-35 pounds to that, I am not complaining and could live the rest of my life happy with the 100 pound loss.

Thank-you so much. To be perfectly honest I have some perks which have allowed me have a less stressful process. I think it's kinda depends on each persons body.

well yes, the chef and trainer help

again......im jealous

Greetings everyone's it's been a long time but work has been crazy. Wanted to check-in with y'all. Nov 9 I had surgery and from that day to now I'm down 170 LBs I'm feeling amazing.

You are incredible!!!! Although I must say I'm a little jealous at how much better males do at this

Hello everyone!!! It's been awhile since I posted anything on here. Things didn't go like I imagined they would.... had a lot of problems , but now finally on the mend. To date I have lost a total of 77 lbs , went from a size 22 to a comfortable 14.... Not at the size I was hoping for being 7 months out , but I'll take it!!! Just now able to tolerate food. I'm taking in 600 calories a day , which got me is good . Glad everyone is doing so well.

do you mind telling us what happened?

this week marks my 7 month surgi-versary.......I also hit that point I heard of where i'm hungry every 2 hours - literally!! I increased my calories to 1000 per day, Anybody else experience this yet???

Woke up in ONE-DERLAND today! Finally

My head hunger is out of control!!! The past 5 months was no big deal if I gave into it because I was limited to 2-3 bites. Now, if I want ice cream, or burger or whatever.....I can finish it all. I've lost 75 lbs, but I want to lose another 50. How can I do it eating normal amounts????

1-2 lbs per week sounds good! Most ppl wish they could hit that number. How far in are you? I am 5 months in and hit the half way mark of my goal this morning. That gives me another 7-13 months to do it

Where in Jersey? I'm in Wilmington, DE

I'm 4 months post op and currently stalled. The scale has not moved in almost 3 weeks and invert frustrated

Hi fellow Nov sleeves!!!

My surgery date was 11/21, I'm down 62 lbs. Great except now the scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks! I get 65-80 g of Protein daily and about 64 oz of Water. Calories typically 800-850. Anybody else experience a stall yet? I'm so frustrated!

Wow!! I had my surgery 11/21 and I'm down 62 lbs. you are amazing!!!

I'm experiencing a stall now, almost 3 weeks. I am very frustrated! Reading threads now to figure out how to break through

Surgery 11/21, 62 lbs lost. My scale hasn't budged in almost 3 weeks and im getting frustrated. Anyone else experience a stall yet??

Black coffee, no extras

No, not decaf....I should have been more clear. Could it be the caffeine?

I've been playing up & down with the same pound for 2 weeks. The only thing different in my life is the cup of coffee I allow myself in the mornings. Do you think one cup of coffee could make that much difference?

SURGERY date Nov 20 and as of today I'm down 60 lbs !! Surgery weight 278 todays weight 218 . I'm walking daily ' date='but I'm eating more calories then most people on here . I eat about 1,000 calories a day .[/quote']

We are dead on! Surgery date 11/21 at 278, today 218.

Surgery 11/21/12 = 278

Today 03/15/13 = 219

Had the usual 3 week stall, and again at Valentine's ( choc & wine) back on track & melting again!

AWESOMENESS!!!

My doc instructed no alcohol for the first year. I'm so surprised and jealous to hear its okay to drink a few weeks/ months out?!?!?

Anyone else willing to admit to having some drinks? Any negative effects?

MyFitness Pal!!

That is exactly what I'm going through with my Dad & Father in law. Even my closest friends are saying things like that. It makes me feel alone. I feel like when I am sick, I won't be able to let them know cause I sure don't want to hear a told ya so. My surgery is Tue, 22nd & I'm so scared I'm making a bad choice.

Its your journey, not theirs. Its your body, not theirs. Its your happiness, not theirs.

Remember you are never alone. I considered this surgery for over a year, I read lots from experienced patients and I prayed. And I did NOT consider any input from "well meaning" friends or family. Best wishes to you LovinMe!!

Inspirational!!!

Thanks for sharing