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When a patient looks at you says "Omg you are so pretty, and you've lost weight."

I have been in a stall for 3.5 weeks now. But I know it will end and I will start losing again. Keep doing what you are doing and you will be fine.

I will say, since my surgery I have a lot less appetite, but my cravings are still there. I made dinner for our family on Friday night. One of my favorites, fried chicken, potato salad and baked beans. I cheated.... I tried to eat a wing... I chewed and chewed and chewed and then I slowly swallowed.... Needless to say I was uncomfortable until I forced myself to purge. I promise I won't do that again. My grilled chicken will wait until I can eat it, not any sooner.

Good job ladies. I too am losing my pants but I refuse to buy news ones yet.

As of today I have lost a total of 17.5 lbs. tomorrow marks week 2. I have been keeping track of my inches and I can tell you I have lost anywhere from 0.5 to 2 inches in various places. I measured my neck, upper and lower legs,paper and lower arms, bust, under bust, waist, gut and buttocks. I am so stoked at this point. I think I am in my first stall. I have only lost a pound in the last two days, but I know I will return to weight loss.

I had mine on Monday. I am recovering well at home. Lost 9.5 lbs since Monday morning. I know it's mostly fluids I've list but it's a start.

That's great. Today is my third day post op. I am doing ok. Having a little trouble trying to meet my nutritional needs but I'm getting there. I have lost 9.5 lbs as of this morning. Hope you are doing ok.

I'm home now. Very sore, but getting thru it. Surgery went well. I have lost 9.5 lbs already, but that is to be expected. Good luck everyone.

My surgery is tomorrow the 6th. In Sonoma California

Thank you Stephh.

OMG Monday is right around the corner. So Excited... Got to clean out the cupboards, fridge and freezer.... Set up my gym down stairs.... Get ready to donate my first batch of clothes. This is all I can think about. Good Luck everyone, I will be posting on Monday and there after. I will be posting pictures, if you want to follow my success.

Welcome Penny98.

Monday is coming quick. Im a little scared, anxious and excited, more excited than the others. Its time to get the house in order. Cleaning the cupboards, Freezer and Fridge. Replacing everything with good healthy foods that I can make my hubby while I have my after surgery liquid diet. 5 more days.... whew

Mine is Oct 6th... its getting real... Good luck to all my fellow October Sleevers. Keep us posted on your successes and difficulties if any...

October 6th here!!! Whoop Whoop!!! Super excited.... Good luck to all my fellow October Sleevers.

Congrats!!! Good Luck!!! I started my journey in the beginning of the year too. I had talked about it for a year before I got serious. I'm getting sleeved on Oct 6th. I am so excited.It seems it has been a long time coming.

My thoughts are with you sweetie. I hope everything gets better for you soon. I was told that this could happen. It sounds to me that you were listening to your own body and got help fairly quickly. Great job in knowing something was wrong. As for your fiance, he must love you very much. He is a great support system. I am sure the two of you will be just fine. Look toward the future, you may have done this to yourself, but you will be happy in the end. I want to hear how you are doing, so keep us posted

Congrats! I cant wait for my journey to start ..... October 6th

Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. Great Job!!! Keep up the good work!!! I am just starting my journey. My surgery in on Oct 6th. I have my pre-op on Thursday the 25th. I am sure he will put me on a liquid diet to get my surgery a jump start. I am sooooo ready to get this other person off my back. I have been carrying her for too long. One of my mile stones is to reach 199 lbs. then to reach century mark of 100 lbs lost. I havent given her a name, but I just might name her so I can say "So long, Adios, Goodbye." I never want to see her again.

Good luck to all of "US". It is nice knowing that I am not alone. I look forward to hearing from everyone, your progress and just to talk if needed. My surgery is in two weeks, I go for my pre-op appointment this Thursday. He will probably have me on a liguid diet from that point on, not sure. I am a bit nervous, but more excited than anything. I cant believe this long process is coming to a head.... whoop whoop

After some research and the help of my doctor, I was told that after the first 7-8 weeks I should be able to eat anything within reason. Small amounts of what ever I want as long as I mantain 75-80 gms of protein a day.

I'm scheduled for October 6th. I went through the munching stage, where I ate everything. My favorite saying was "I cant eat this after my surgery, soooooo why not?" I have now slowed down and I am preparing for my surgery. I amd so excited I am counting the days. I have a great support system in my family, friends and co-workers. My friends are giving me a going away party (weight is going away) before my surgery. I am not sure what that includes, but I am pretty sure alcohol and food are the topics. You know going out with one big bang. I am ok with that....

WOW you look great! More importantly, how do you feel? My surgery is scheduled Oct 6th. Cant wait...

No my dear you are not alone. I too have thoughts "What am I doing?" "If I can only eat 1/2 a cup at a time, I can do that myself" Then I realize if that were the case, I wouldnt be in the shape I am now. I have been dieting for 40 years. Worst of all the first 20 of that forty I wasnt over weight. So I know this is what I want, even if those thought senter my head. Im going for it.