VioletAura

It's been a year I did reach my initial goal of losing 100lbs but also I discovered I was pregnant in April about 8 months out from VSG. I am happy and so far the baby is healthy I'm due 12/16/15. Congrats to you all August 2014 sleevers! HW330 SW315 CW214 and pregnant .

I thought I'd post another update.
There's been some big challenges this past week. My husband had stroke #2 (the first was May 2014). He's doing ok. We hope and pray he recovers 100% again. But boy, it sure makes you realize how important your health is.
Our son is in the military (Air Force). As a matter of fact, he was deployed the day of my surgery. I remember how upset I was that I didn't get to say good bye to him because I was unconscious when my husband got his call, lol.
Because of health issues with his wife, his leave has been eaten up with her relocation to his current base and treatments. Haven't seen him since their wedding in June 2015. He was so shook up from his Dad's second stroke, he took emergency leave and together they came home. We were over joyed to see them, even though it was only for a long weekend.
The look on his face when he saw me at the airport was priceless. I caught a glimpse of it through the tears
The last time he saw me in person, and now...


Having my husband be OK, and my family here these last few days - I am truly blessed.

Greetings Everyone,
It's been a while since I've checked in. I had my sleeve surgery on 8/11/2014. As of 01/04/2016, I am down 120 lbs. It's been tough. I've been been at my current weight for a few months. The scale is not moving. I guess it's a bonus that I'm not gaining, but I would love to resume losing again.

@@VioletAura, keep up the good work

How is everyone doing? I lost 7 pounds in month 10 and am probably going to lose about 5-6 for month 11.

@@4grands I use the Premier chocolate Protein drink as Creamer in my Decaf coffee. It adds protein!!

I was operated on August 18, and I've got one pound to go before reaching goal.
Since Month 7 I've been eating about 1200 cals/day and around 100 grams of Protein a day. I eat about 100 grams of (healthy) carbs daily.
Month 7 I lost 6.2 pounds. Month 8 I lost 4.4 pounds. The weight loss is slowing down. And that's fine with me.
I wish everyone the very best on this journey that will never end.

I totally feel you. I haven't gained but that scale hasn't moved either. I do notice the inches lost too. On top of that, I am going through a lot of hormonal issues. I just want junk junk junk. Terrible mood swongs and Water retention. I feel like a stuffed pig today,smh.I really had to check myself and realize that I have a problem. I feel very disappointed because I went through this surgery only yo mess up. No No No, its still a work in progress for us and just don't give up. Keep bouncing back and move forward.

Omg i wanna cry right now but reading the last comments made me understand what is going on with me. I too gained weight back and to make matters worst it seem like nothing i tried help. And bingo there it is.... NO MORE coffee for me. Yes im crying almost near depression

Grazing and snacking has been my biggest challenge as well. I can't eat very much at any one sitting, which is great, but I have to be careful not to allow myself to eat too often.
Otherwise, everything's going great.

I would rather snack than eat a meal and I know this sends me in the opposite direction.I decided to add more veggies yo my meals,especially salads. I love salads with a little of this and a little of that. Lately I have been eating trail mix which I know is not the healthiest. I try to stay within the serving size which is 1\4 cup. It is good because I will have it as a topping for my yogurt treat. I am still trying. A work in progress

Hello Everyone,
I hope all is well. All is well at my end. I am so happy I had this surgery. My goal was to be a size 10 and currently I am a size 12 and the clothes are snug on me. My body fat % also keeps going down; I started at 52.4% and now am at 41.7%. Which is one of the numbers I am keeping an eye on. My visceral fat rating (fat around vital organs in the stomach) is now 8; from 15. My degree of obesity was 83.8% when I started and now it is 37.7%. I have been doing strength training 3/wk. I do not have any lose skin! Yay!! I am able to wear short clothes. My thighs are firm. As I stated before, I am not focusing on my weight. I am healthy and feel it. I am happy with the way I look and I have been getting lots and lots of compliments. Happy Easter to all and good luck on your journey!

Wow it is great to hear that everyone is doing well. My surgery was 8/11/14 Sw 240 Cw 168. I feel great been stalling but thats ok the weightloss has slow down but I am happy about my progress. So I have 18 more pounds to lose to reach my goal which is 150. So happy. Best of luck
everyone.

Just checking in - Sleeved 8/19/14 Age: 50 HW: 347 SW: 317 CW: 246
Following the plan. Kinda slow going for me lately... I've lost only 10 pounds in the last 8 weeks!! But my clothes are getting so loose again. I guess I must be kinda solid for an old lady... I'm fitting into 12/14 pants and Medium/Large tops. Much better than the 24/26's I started in
I pray everyone is having good results and getting healthier!

Hey DevineMissM, My SW was 240 and I was sleeved 8/22/14, same week as you! My loss is about the same as yours too, 65 lbs. We are surgery twins basically.

Hi August sleevers! I'm happy to say that my latest stall finally broke. It was another month long one. I guess I should just get used to them. Last Thursday I was 161, and yesterday 154. Today still 154, so maybe the big drop is over. So happy to be out of the 160's
My goal is back to seeming attainable. Funny how when we get in to a stall we start thinking we'll never get there - at least I do. It's such a mental thing.
It's good to hit 70lbs lost. From my HW ever over 110 gone...dayum. Now if Spring would ever come to MA life would be just fab, lol.
Keep on losin' !

Awesome to see everyone's progress. I was sleeves 8/13/14. Day of surgery weight was 363. As of today I am at 259 for a total drop of 104lbs in a short 7 months. My waist size dropped by a foot. I started jogging and have never felt better in my life. 36 more lbs to my goal weight.
Can't eat mashed potatoes but that's about it. I don't consume any carbonated products and fried foods have been pretty non existent and honestly, I don't miss either. Wish I would have done it sooner. Good luck to everyone!

Hey all, it's so nice to see everyone's updates! I was sleeved 8/25/14, SW:347 CW:280 so I've lost 63lbs. I'm thrilled to be back under 300, but I have to admit I thought I would have lost more by now. I know it's not a race... but my surgeon makes me feel like that. I know it's part my fault, I should be exercising more. Between. My illnesses and my mom's cancer I've barely had time to sleep let alone exercise.
I have implemented more walking tho. Bought a fitbit charge HR and have been tracking calories in vs calories out religiously.
Anyone know what's up with that? I burn more calories then I eat and yet I don't lose much? How is that possible?

Hullo, all.
HW 235, SW 216 CW 155 SD 8/18/14
Only 5 pounds to goal (150 pounds).
I'm buying and wearing size 10s now. I imagine I could get down to 8s before this is over. But it's already pretty surreal to me. And it's gone so fast!
I've had no complications. The whole thing has been pretty easy, actually. I've tracked all along (MFP), used a Fitbit, feeling great, doing great.
But we've also had a rough time: In September, I had my gallbladder out. In October, hubby was diagnosed with cancer. He's through radiation and almost through chemo and is already in remission -- what a champ! In December our beloved dog died unexpectedly. In January, hubby's son died (of a stroke). And this week, hubby's 96-year-old dad was diagnosed with cancer. We're both very optimistic people and are really welcoming the hope of spring and the joy of summer.
Through all this, my WLS and my weight loss program was a welcome distraction from "real life." Through all of hubby's challenges he has been amazingly supportive. And vice versa. Going through life is so much easier with good people who love you.
Five more pounds to go, and then I'll be on the "maintaining side" of this journey. A whole new deal, huh?
I wouldn't have given the world to have missed this journey. I think VSG surgery is brilliant. It's given me a completely new lease on life. Wow!

@@Babbs I think you're doing great! you didn't start nearly as heavy as me and you've lost quite a bit, with only 25 to go to your goal. Good job!

@LeeBee17@DevineMissM@VioletAura@Sandi in FL
Awesome job on your progress so far! I'm in the same boat too at 7 months (August 22) out...BIG slow down in the weight loss. Only lost 2 in February and 4 so far this month but don't think I'm gonna lose anymore because the scale hasn't moved the last couple of weeks( actually it did...I GAINED A half pound) SO FRUSTRATING because I am a stickler and kill myself with exercise 3-5 days a week. Must be a normal thing that happens around this time, hu? I'm also a slow loser anyway, so double frustrating! At this rate, I won't hit goal by my year surgiversary. Oh well. It's not a race, right?

My Surgery was 8/26/14 - started at 312lbs and am now at 212... so I made it to 100lbs!!! Yay - but Ive only lost 3.5 lbs in 2.5 months! So its very slow. However I have dropped 2 sizes in those 2 months. So wierd that I only lost 3.5 lbs but I lost 2 sizes. Ive had no problems, except that I cant eat bread - but that is not a real problem. Bread hurts as it goes down... and keeps me from eating anything else.
I have gone from a size 28 to now a snug size 14... My goal was always 180lbs and about 11/12... so Im not too far.

Just checking in - Sleeved 8/19/14 Age: 50 HW: 347 SW: 317 CW: 246
Following the plan. Kinda slow going for me lately... I've lost only 10 pounds in the last 8 weeks!! But my clothes are getting so loose again. I guess I must be kinda solid for an old lady... I'm fitting into 12/14 pants and Medium/Large tops. Much better than the 24/26's I started in
I pray everyone is having good results and getting healthier!

What was your SW and when wee you sleeved? I was done on 8/25/14. I've lost 63lbs. SW 241. I'm 5'2". Im at a stand still lost about 2lbs this month. ????. Michele

Hey August Sleevers... I'm celebrating fitting into a size 12, which is even starting to get a little loose and size Medium tops. Don't remember ever fitting into Medium. I'm getting married in September, so I hope I can lose a little more before then. I've met my surgeon's goal of 175, but at 5'5, I feel that's still a little high for me. I'd ideally love to get down to 160 or 150...but given how slow my weight loss has been since the beginning, I'm starting to have some doubts! The surgeon says that the next 3 months will be crucial for me to step up my efforts, because in month 9 in pretty much slows to 1-2 lbs/month. I'm feeling frustrated at how slow my weight loss has been, but paradoxically...I'm also really happy to be living my life in a more "normal" size, and grateful for the opportunity. Just the roller-coaster I'm on!