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Hi Jim, This was such an inspiring article. Thanks so much for sharing your story. BTW, you look awesome! Congratulations!

Jenjo you really look amazing! You sure don't look "big" in your photo. You look so tiny in that black dress (unless that isn't really you, lol). However, I truly understand how you feel. I'm 6.5 months out and have lost just 5# in the past 2 months. Im starting to believe that I'm not going to lose the last 25# I need to lose (all stomach). We bot should probably take Cowgirl Jane's advice and up the exercise and lower the carb intake. Good Luck!!!

153, again . I'm starting to think I'm never gonna lose the last 23 pounds...but I'm not gonna stop trying. Have a great weekend everyone!

Way to go hot momma!

Wow, you look amazing! Congratulations on your success.

All I can say is....Wow! ..... You look totally different....Congratulations on a job well done

Go Hayley, you look terrific!! Keep doing what you're doing.

Woohoo AvaFern

I feel you Firefly. I'm trying to lose my last 23-28 pounds by NYE also. My weight too has slowed. I've only lost 5# in the last 7-9 weeks. I do believe it's doable for you to lose the rest of the weight by NYE but you are definitely going to have to add weight training at least 3 times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes to reach this goal. Good Luck!

I'm 153# today. Yay! Slow weight loss but inches are definitely coming off. I'll take it.

Unfortunately, I'm still at 156

You look great, Mywishes85! I noticed we had our surgeries on the same day. Good luck to you.

Wow Majique, great transformation!

Whoa DeeJack you look awesome. You look soooo young.

Congratulations on the weight loss jdillon. Keep up the good work

Yippee!!! Way to go!

Today's weight is 156 lbs. Thanks for doing this Susan Good Luck to everyone!!

Just remember that the sleeve is only a tool. You truly have to do much of the work. Good luck on your journey!

Hi Megan, You look awesome! So sorry you had some bad experiences in the beginning. I'm so glad you didn't let that stop you from pushing forward.

Hi Becky, My heart is truly aching for all of the pain and suffering you have gone through these past 2 years. I am sending you prayers of healing. I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

Hi Nicole925. I'm so glad you posted. Our journey sounds similar. I am 37 years old. I was also sleeved and had my gallbladder removed on April 8th. I feel you about the nausea after surgery. The narcotic pain meds were too strong for me. I wasn't able to walk until the next day because I couldn't wake up from the anesthesia and when I did I couldn't stand up too long because of the nausea. I ended up needing a pain patch and a nausea patch for the rest of my hospital stay (2 days). I was lucky to not have any pain other than gas pain after the 3rd day. My weight on the day of surgery was 207 but my pre-op weight was 219. I had my 6 mo (24 week) check up today and my surgeon was very pleased. I'm down a total of 63 lbs (51 lbs from SW) with 30 more to go until I reach goal. We talked about the possibility of plastic surgery because my boobs are hanging flapjacks (lol) and my tummy bears most of my weight. I'm so proud of the both of us! I wish you all the best on the test of your journey.

My surgeon recommended that I not have rice, bread, pasta or pizza for the first six months. I tried eating rice but it didn't agree with my new tummy. I would suggest you talk to your surgeon and NUT about what is allowed on your plan.

I'm still 158 lbs, I think I'm officially in a stall, again

You look absolutely amazing!

I am 37 years old, 5 feet even. My highest recorded weight was 235#. However, when I started my recent weight loss journey in Sept 2013 my weight was 219#. I weighed 207# on the day of surgery, 4/8/14. I am 5 months post op and currently weigh 158# (61 pounds down). My goal is 130#. Although I believe I am a slow loser, I am losing so that makes me happy. I will try to upload some pictures but I'm not really a picture taker (even now that I've lost 61#). I wish you all the best on your journey. Believe and conquer!