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Yes I had problems eating and drinking until month 4. I used to vomit quite often however I have find ways to keep everything down

GW 130 CW 139 Lost 3 lbs to 137 then gained 2 due to aunt flow today!!!! I will bounce back next week

HW 197 SW 186 CW 137 60 lbs. total lost 3 lbs lost this week. 5 more lbs to my first goal weight!!!!!

Hey yummy mummy... I eat everything now, except for sugar, and my body hates a lot of fried food. I do eat baked salmon, baked tilapia, chicken (fried, baked, grilled) just very small amounts. I don't indulge in any deserts however I might have a piece a chocolate every once in awhile. I do exercise 6-7 days a week for at least 30-45 minutes. Sometimes two a days. I jog on treadmill at home,, go to the gym and use elliptical or bicycle. But at 1 month out I walked on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes and did 2 miles a day. I gradually worked myself up to a jog after my body said it was ok. Listen to your body and if you don't have a treadmill start walking outside on a trail or in the park. I went from a size tight16- loose 6... I'm here to help in any way

Thank you for your kind words... I post this success story bc I too had doubts, worries and needed some guidance. This forum has given me support and I just want to give back for some thinking about this journey or who are struggling on this journey. I would choose to do this surgery in a heartbeat if you asked me would I do it again. My husband and I both did it and he has lost over 70lbs and has reached goal.

4 months ago yesterday I was sleeved and here's a little update from last month. HW 197 SW 186 CW 137. I am 5"2 and I have busted my tail to make this sleeve work for me and not let it work me!!!! Hope this brings inspiration that U Can do anything you set your mind to and the rest will follow!! Thank you for the veterans before me that showed me that this is worth all of the risks and that the sleeve can be an amazing tool!!!!

GW 130 CW 140

Hw: 197 SW: 186 CW: 140 Surgery Date: 12/30/2013 Lost 1 lb this week... I'm so happy to be hitting the 130's this week!! Tomorrow's my 35 bday... I couldn't be happier

Count me in. HW 197 SW 186 CW 142 goal weight is 132 for Memorial Day.. So 10 lbs and I will be BMI of 25

I didn't meet my Easter goal but not too disappointed. GW 140 CW 141!! I still lost 2 lbs this week!!!

Hw: 197 SW: 186 CW: 141 Surgery Date: 12/30/2013 Lost 2 lbs. this week... Next week hoping to be in the 130s for my bday. 9 lbs to be considered 25 bmi!!! Whoop whoop

Yea I'm 5'2 however I work the sleeve the sleeve doesn't work me!!! When I got the sleeve I did my research and decided I was going to use this tool to my advantage. I got it as early as possible so that my insurance could pay for it instead of really letting my weight get out of hand. The sleeve keeps me from eating so much in one sitting however I have set goals and I stick to them. I've always been discipline to exercise so that's why I've lost so fast... And also I'm turning 35 2 weeks from today and I wanted to look my best for my bday

I weighed 197 lbs and I'm 5'1... I just worked out and set goals, drank a little protein shakes and I eat the rest in protein with fish, chicken, beef and pork and veggies. I work out 6-7 days a week 30 minutes

You look great... What did you have all done?

I'm 3 months out and yes it's very normal to be bloated and have an Ethiopian stomach. Your body is going to go through so many phases within the next year so be prepared but know you will get ton of support from this site!!! I'm down 54lbs and almost to goal so just walk walk walk for the first 30 days and get moving after that!!! Good luck

HW 197 SW 186 CW 143 Lost 3 lbs this week and My goal for this challenge is 140 so I'm 3 lbs away from meeting the goal for next Sunday!!!! I'm kicking butt and taking names.

Great job!!! I am 3 months 12 days out and I have lost 54 lbs and I now weigh 143 lbs. I worked out the day after I got out of the hospital by walking 2 miles 3-4 times a week on treadmill. Then I started increasing after a month an started jogging slowly and now I run as well as go to the gym 3 times a week for spin cycle, elliptical. You will lose a lit but slower working out but you are gaining muscle so that's more important than being skinny fat!!! Stay encouraged... I have P90x, Brazilian butt lift and Shaun Ts ab workout that I will start using to incorporate my last few lbs. again I'm only 3 months out, the sky's the limit for me. Good luck

Hey I cheated several times and had a small plate of food for Christmas dinner and was still sleeved three days later. It's not worth going through the process again so do your best and show up surgery day with your big panties on and don't look back. The worst your surgeon can do is tell you no try again. Don't go in on surgery day like your trying to confess your sins either (lol) Keep your head up and don't sweat the cheating. You will be just fine!!! I'm 3 months out 54 lbs down and I weigh 143lbs. Hope this motivates you

HW 197 SW 186 Sleeved 12/30/2013 CW 143 I'm kicking butt and taking names!!! Another 3 lbs lost this week!!!!

Today I weighed in at 146! My goal weight 137

I was sleeved on 12/30/2013 HW 197 SW 186 CW 146 I lost 4 lbs this week!!! I'm almost to my first goal (137) in 3 months and 6 days!!!!

Hang in there. This phase sucks and nobody can tell you any different. There's not gonna be anything that you like at this point! Just know that there's light at the end of the tunnel in a few more weeks. I watched food network to get passed this phase and dreamt of recipes that I was going to try once I got past 5 weeks. Find something to distract you while you close your eyes and down those protein shakes down. It's a breeze after that!!!! I'm 3 months out and down 50lbs... It's been worth it and I wouldn't change this process for anything

I'm using Maderma but it's so darn expensive for such a little tube the scars will never fade without breaking the bank

Elenasal good luck to you. You will do great and with the knowledge and inspiration on this site you will surpass me. Let the sleeve do it's part and you do the rest!!

I was scared at the idea as well but everyone I know that goes through this process at the end of their year ends up losing 100 lbs. If I lost 100 lbs I would be 97lbs. I don't want to be that size but I won't have a choice in the matter and with me being already small to begin with I could stop now and be happy. However I'm only month 3 and 2 days lol. I'm already grateful that my sleeve has worked with me and from here on out its a bonus. If you pm I will send you the challenges via email or here is my email address if anyone wants me to send them to you! Candacebwalker@yahoo.com I eat everything like I did before even fried food. I don't eat much of it and I don't eat out that much. If I do it's subway and I eat a 6 inch and it literally takes me all day to finish it... Maybe 8-10 hours but I won't eat anything else