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Varies with the individual. I am 64 and I have loose skin under arms, between legs but most prominently, at the belly. It is gradually getting better but I expect I will never look like a 20 year old again.
I don't care. It does me no physical harm and I am not interested in trying to convince anyone but my wife that I am desirable...and she already knows that.
My Bruce Lee pose: Enter The Sleever...

So far, so good! My weight loss has been pretty "slow" compared to others, but Dr. Kemmeter thinks it's because I'm getting too few calories (seems crazy, right?). But I'm killing myself at the gym 5-6 days per week and my calories are barely getting over 700 most days. He says with that combination (getting a "net" of only 100-200 calories per day) is hurting my weight loss more than helping it. So he advised to dial down the intensity at the gym and bulk up on the calories.

How about you? How are you doing?

Just hit 125.8 today ... Almost 100 pounds. Want some wiggle room. Dr Gluck's goal was 130 but he told me at 1 year out that was just a number! Started at 225.514 months ago!

Love this fast track from approval to surgery. My last 6 month meeting is Dec 4. I hope I can get my surgery before the end of Decenber for tax purposes. Wish my luck. Fingers crossed! Pray! Thanks.

Love this fast track from approval to surgery. My last 6 month meeting is Dec 4. I hope I can get my surgery before the end of Decenber for tax purposes. Wish my luck. Fingers crossed! Pray! Thanks.

This is so inspiring. You look great. Thanks so much for SHOWING your progress. I am hoping to be sleeved in late Dec or January. I hope I am as successful as you.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/96637-december-2013-sleevers-come-in/page__st__140#entry1040155
December 2013 Sleevers^^^

Hi there
I too am hoping for a December date. Just a couple pre surgery classes, then off to the surgeon and a potential date in December. there is quite a large thread that has been started for December sleevers. I think about 30+ people have joined.

Hey Lioness813!
My surgery is scheduled for December 5th!!! I'm super excited and already tired of waiting. There is a large group of December sleevsters in the December 2013 group. Let me see if I can post a link for you. Hope you come over and join us there.

Best point ever!

That's exactly it. I have yoyo'd all my life. This is a tool that is the best hope we have of not gaining it back. I know it's not a panacea. It's just a tool. But a great tool. Glad your husband is supportive. All best.

That's exactly it. I have yoyo'd all my life. This is a tool that is the best hope we have of not gaining it back. I know it's not a panacea. It's just a tool. But a great tool. Glad your husband is supportive. All best.

Yes. I think I have been too sensitive to their opinions. I will be strong and move ahead with my husband's faithful support. Thanks so much.

I am making myself a poster with pictures of all the reasons I am going to get the surgery. The plan is to have it to look at if/when I become discouraged. It will also be a nice visual for those who want to know why I'm doing this. In fact I may copy it and post it on my FB page. Please feel free to do the same. Maybe we can share them at some point.