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I feel like for most, being post op and thinner makes libido soar, but for me I feel like it's waning. I used to be ready to go all the time! Now I feel like I don't have the same drive as before. I am not as self conscience so I don't think it's that. I have lost 40 lbs since dec 2 and am happy about that. Has anyone else experienced this? Does sex drive come back? I thought for sure I'd have even higher libido than before. I will say that being tired due to long work hours and such minimal calories doesn't help things. Help!

Hello! I am having my surgery tomorrow (!!!) and I am 5'10". HW 297, surgeon says he thinks i can get down to 150. Doesn't sound doable to me, so I thought I'd see if there are any tall women out there who can share their success stories with me! I'm shooting for 175 and will go from there....I'd love to hear your stories!

I'm having the same issue! I am 8 and a half weeks pregnant and I think that I actually have more restriction since I became pregnant. It makes me nervous that I'm not going to be able to eat enough for this little baby. Anyone else experience more restriction after becoming pregnant?

Down 59 lbs since dec 2nd!

Wedding day!

Before and after. HW 297, SW 287, date of surgery 12/9/13, CW 200, Ht 5'10"

I'd shoot for 175 and then see how you feel. It's been very hard for me to get below 200. That's a lot of weight to lose! It's a huge challenge! Take One day at a time. I have to always remind myself this is for forever.

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Thank you!!

One lb to go until I hit one-der-land! Scale was at 200 this morning. My own personal goal for my weight loss had been to just be below 200. Since I'm 5'10", I feel this is reasonable. Hoping to see 199 soon! Diet on point and gonna push through! SW 297 CW 200 Sleeve done 12/9/13

I bought this dress.... I don't even know how long ago.... And it has sat in my closet buried away because it didn't fit. Stumbled upon it today, and look! I so close to my goal of being under 200lb! CW 201, HW 297 Surgery date 12/9/13.

Wanted to update the pic of the wedding dress I chose. Weight loss is SUPER slow, but I have not gain (yay!) and that's a huge change for me. I am down 94 lbs in 18 months. Would like to push another 10 or so before the wedding in sept. I am working out now and feel like I'm losing inches but not pounds yet. It'll happen! Just wanted to update! I love being a VSG vet!

Trying on wedding dresses size 14.... No longer plus!!

I am 1 year and 1 day out from my surgery! Gastric sleeve has been my saving grace. After struggling my whole life with diets and weight problems (almost all related to over eating) I have gotten myself now to an acceptable weight and much healthier state! I have lost 94lbs total now and am not quite to goal. I would like to be under 200lbs and after that I'll be satisfied with wherever I settle after that. I am getting married next year and am so excited to feel good about myself, ESP for that day. This was the best decision I've ever made. Ht: 5'10" HW: 297 SW: 287 CW: 203 Goal: to be under 200! So close!

Thanks Kathy! Your posts are always encouraging!

thanks everyone! Here's a pic. Began a new tradition this year and we cut down our own tree!

Zyrtec is an allergy med.... Do you mean Zantac? There are other types of antacids that work different ways. If that one doesn't work, try another. Might ask your prenatal care provider a out trying Reglan for nausea because it can also speed up digestion.... Possibly making it easier to eat/drink more? Just a thought. Hydrate woman and take your vitamins !

Talk to your provider about a prescription for a daily antacid and antiemetic.

Update! Hit the 90lb mark today for pounds lost! I am 7 lbs from being below 200. Ppuuuuuuussshhh!!! Woot woot!

Thank you Lisa! I needed to hear that

It was kind of fun reading my posts from 10 mo this ago. Remembering back to how the journey began. Now I am 88lbs down, feeling amazing and am so happy I made this decision for myself. I feel like I found my cure to obesity. I notice a lot less restriction now, but get full quick on Protein. So I try to eat protein with most of my meals. Snacking more than I should, but still very happy with my progress. I am almost under 200 and that's my only real goal. Hope to do that before the end of the year. I just wanted to update this thread and encourage everyone to keep at it! HW: 297 SW: 287, dec 9, 2013 CW: 209

Wow.... Nerves setting in now. After a 6 month waiting period, December 9th is my official sleeve date. My surgeon requires a week of liquids prior to surgery so I will start that dec2. One last thanksgiving feast! Lol I can't stop reading the threads under the complications forum though! Why do I torture myself! Getting pretty damn nervous. Prayers!! Any suggestions about what to bring to the hospital? Think I'll be there a couple nights.

My labs have been fine so far. Still very little sex drive. I'm 10 moths out, down 88lbs and now feel self conscious about how my body looks because of flabby skin. That's part of it, but just no drive otherwise. Feeling sad. Anyone with encouragement and suggestions?

I had the same concern. I also was worried about not being able to hydrate well, especially when working out. Here's what I have to say about both topics: 1) on the nutrient issue... In the beginning, it'll be tough, but you'll learn you can survive on very little calories. It's super Important that you start Protein shakes and taking your Vitamins as soon as you are able to. I remember feeling amazed that some days I'd eat 500 Cals or so and still be alive! At first you really do feel run down, but that goes away with time, especially once you are able to start eating real food. I try to eat protein as much as possible, but end up eating my fair amount of carbs too. Once you're further out, you gotta just figure out what works for you. I eat pretty much whatever sounds good, work out, and am still losing. Slowly 2) Water.... I am 10months out. I believe you will never be able to eat and drink at the same time. This makes hydration hard for me. I try to drink water as much as I can, but I end up drinking coffee half the time.... I could be well hydrated, if water was all I drank. So you can do it, and I certainly make an effort when I'm working out or feeling crummy. So far no real complications with either issue. 10 months out and 88 lbs down! Good luck!

You look amazing! Way to keep it up! Good job!