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Progress. The top was about 4 days after surgery and the bottom was today. SW 315 CW 255. I'm almost 3mths out. Also, that hoodie is a men's small and I haven't fit into it in 6yrs. It's tight, but I was able to get it on. I'm no longer "extremely obese" and am just "obese". And a bonus picture of me with my little one.

My before pic 1 week before surgery 11/20/12 weight 250. A current pic at weight 170. Total lost to date is 95 lbs.

Thanks everyone. I have major surgerys, never felt this way before. Its all encompassing. I thought I knew what to expect I didn't. Learning to feel full, I know I am going to hate some of the foods Im on after this lol. My doctor has clear fluids for few days, Now on soft foods and can add others at 2 to 3 weeks as needed. They don't want us on Protein Drinks or Soups and the like. liquid calories. I am loosing 2 lbs a day now which is shocking. This was a health decision not with wt loss not a wt loss for how I look. I want to thank all of you for responding. I am sure I will have more ups and downs, thanks goodness I have someone to talk to about it.

I was walking on day 1. By 4 weeks I had gone back to working out, because I felt able to do it. I noticed I was getting kind of dizzy if I overdid it / didn't eat properly (or time it right) prior to the workout. The only thing I would worry about would be your abdomen, because you don't start with sit-ups. So if your dog yanks you along and it pulls on your stomach, I'd say no, but why not, otherwise. Don't go from 0 to far from home right away - go in small loops around a block first, say, so you get a feel for how far you can go, personally, instead of how far you "should" go. Then get adventurous.

Hello
My doctor told me to walk the next day after surgery. Walking is the best you can do right,but I wouldn't left more than 10 pounds.Does your sweet pit bull pull you or walk beside you? If he walks beside you get your walk on

I'll be praying for you My surgery was 7/30 & prayer is powerful because I went in there and was so at peace. I pray that you also will be at peace.
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Hey everyone sleeved July. 30 & down 52 lbs.
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Sleeved 7/24 and have lost 27 lbs so far. My scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks either. Getting so very discouraged I knw stalls happen but I wasn't prepared for it to be so soon.

Hey guys, I had surgery on July 3rd and I've lost 32 pounds but the scales isn't really moving the way I think it should be... How are we doing!!

July 11 I am down 55 lbs and counting. Things have slowed down However still in the right direction.

I'm in the same boat! The scale wasn't moving for me for 2 weeks. I haven't weighed myself since last week because it is very discouraging but I'm just doing what I've been doing hoping when I go to my follow up this Wednesday it won't be the same. What has encouraged me though is the fact that I have lost inches!

Thanks for responding. I am able to also eat ground chicken and beef. I made chicken chilli tonight. I hope the scale starts moving again for us all. I have really increased my exercising and just can't figure out the right balance for my body. I did take my measurements the other day b/c I was feeling discouraged and felt encouraged by the inches I had lost. I go to the surgeon this week so I'm curious about their suggestions. I have been trying to track my food, liquid and Protein on fitness pal. Lets keep in touch along this journey. I need the encouragement too. Have a good week.

Looks like the scales are moving again!

Hi! I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been thinking about vsg since 2009. doubted getting it done after getting 90% of the process done then decided not to. Now I'm all in for it and almost ready to go. All I need is to get the stress test done so my doctor can clear me for surgery. She needs that because I've complained to her about chest pain when I'm rushing up the stairs (as I live in a 6th fl walk up bldg). I scheduled everything fast. I had everything scheduled for August. within 2 weeks all my appointments were done. I'm getting it done at St Lukes Hospital in Harlem, NY. I switched my insurance from Health First to Affinity because they don't require the 6mo weigh-in or supervised diet. I have an appointment to see Dr. Koshy on Oct 3rd to get my surgery date and submit paperwork to insurance. I am anxious and so ready to finally get this done. I want to be able to enjoy my kids and engage in the outdoors activities and not just sit down and watch. that's my main reason to do this. MY KIDS!

Congratulations...that's awesome!

July 30

I just thought i'd post because I had a total NSV today, I went shopping and found a cute pair of jeans that only had a size 20 left. It was one of those "lets see how much further I have to go" type moments and I put them on and they buttoned and fit PERFECTLY. I was jumping for joy. it's amazing how far ive come in such a short time and I want to thank everyone on here for your inspiration and encouragement. this surgery was definitely a blessing in disguise. I attached a picture of me wearing a size 30 and a picture I took in those jeans in the dressing room today

Following the lead of another poster I thought it would be cool to see who was sleeved in July. Here's a quick list (with some mistakes, I'm sure...feel free to correct!)
Updated: 9/13/2013
1 jaycobsmom, Sylviam1974, Camella, Vixynne, JSCRIMPSHIRE
2 rural_louisianagal87, Chelle29212, shacole, Amanda318, KimberlyT, karritous, StarryNight
3 JessicaAnn, shannyd4, Jfiler, Nemesis, Brownrek, PhoenixTheDiva
4 43skinnydreamer
5 flownsamoan, tanya elizabeth
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8 guinea pig, vegamommy, July8thsleever, Mayfly, dodgemom, tashman, andryah, babshire, Rachel, VSG23-LIFE, getting there, Slave to Senor Sleeve
9 sureaboutme2, Jiggly Puff, sheilsy, luvladyj, shay1030, jotate, tsscherm
10 teranwil, Sherry S., Amanda Moore, mmgraham102602, ChaoticBliss, Fitzright, blash67
11 Lizcalle, Jillette, KitKat40
12 dicoyte, rocilore33, moonlitestarbrite, summernicole79, lalilosa, ladyannalise, pattylo
13 devine.adon, Canary Diamond
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15 Ms.Nya, bailletchris, aliekat55
16 Momof3JML, taingra, MaddieJ, genifer, frosty1224, Loopy
17 funnygurl, NellieBean, chapasmamita, Sherryp50
18 faifie, sosborne1999, ShayLeigh
19 flyme_places, Racinda, nmck, Roserie, ruth78
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22 kw2walker, CorvetteGirl, Michele H., Corina__209, nicesmile28, jp143, IndieGirl, mnjwyman74 Sonia Singh, Rie, MWilliams42, Vickybli
23 ElaineB, smjuroska, gwenh, lanuzaanac, Donnalynn68, 4AHealthierMe, AmericanWoman, anniebunce, Self esteem, Marerz, alb224
24 Kieshart, penman53, one-day-soon, NoMoreDonuts, Rodrita, DianaPrince
25 MumtazG38, stephanie1678, katierebecca83, Annao79, Booth718, GoneRogue, Sleeved in Seattle, gillengal
26 cfbarre, Lorie77
27 butterfly984
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29 nikkoal, m&m4ever, skinsluva, ceekay87, jennypoo1970, MandaPanda, breederb, ReneeJo, klerose, cindymarried, mirabelle, sundownunder, FRED1977, mirabelle
30 DeeWee, EddiesAngel, snochick2005, soprofound, Sweet_Mia, Dawnyellow, Justkeepswimming37, Bea Amaya, GoSkinny
31 Mrswynter22, Chellennunley, Patti K, Teachamy, justwant2bhealthy, Thinner1Day, grrwuff, nikkijane, Esmeralda75

Back on January 9th, a group of Pekin , Illinois bikers were riding west on I-74
when they saw a girl about to jump off the Murray Baker Bridge .
So they stopped.
George, their leader, a big burly man of 53, gets off his Harley, walks
through a group of gawkers, past the State Trooper who was
trying to talk her down off the railing, and says,
"Hey Baby.....whatcha doin' up there on that railin'?"
She says tearfully, "I'm going to commit suicide!!"
While he didn't want to appear "sensitive," George also didn't want
to miss this "be-a-legend" opportunity either so he asked …
"Well, before you jump, Honey-Babe...why don't you give ole George here your best last kiss?"
So, with no hesitation at all, she leaned back over the railing
and did just that … and it was a long, deep, lingering kiss
followed immediately by another even better one.
After they breathlessly finished, George gets a big thumbs-up approval
from his biker-buddies, the onlookers and even the
State Trooper and then says,
"Wow! That was the best kiss I have ever had, Honey!
That's a real talent you're wasting, Sugar Shorts. You could be
famous if you rode with me. Why the hell are you committing suicide?"
"My parents don't like me dressing up like a girl."
It's still unclear whether she jumped or was pushed.

You know...with the entertainment here, I don't know why I pay an arm and a leg for cable.

Pokey's comments are so much funnier when looking at that pic of MiMi from Drew Carey. Best pic for this type of convo!

Hey guys! Get a room. Lol. I guess I should have expected that from a thread about sex.

Well guys I ended my stall yesterday morning when I went down .4 lbs. And today I got on the scale and dropped about 4 lbs!!!! Turns out I was eating to few calories again. This is my second stall and it seems like when I stall it is because I am not eating enough calories and spreading my meals too far apart. I am now at 269.4!!! A total loss of 38 lbs!!!!!!

I'm in the same boat. I was sleeved July 30th. I lost 18 pre opt and 27 post opt. I haven't lost anymore since beginning of week three. This past Wednesday started week 5 hoping the stall is over.
Good luck to you guys!

Okay so I went to a bday party and let me say it was so emotional seeing everyone eat. Like I dont mean to pass judgement but they looked like pigs with 2 hamburgers and a hotdog with fixings and handfuls of chips. And I saw a kid drink 3 cans of pepsi within half hour.who does that! Anyways at first I was discusted, then angry, then regretful, then sad. I even almost cried. I know its all in my head and I dont really want that crappy food. Im happy losing over 20lbs in 10days. I just had to get out of there. Anyone else experience feelings like that or am I just crazy??!!