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I was told from my doctor that revision sleevers lose slower but not less than virgin sleevers...trust me I understand I didn't even tell anyone because I was so afraid I wouldn't lose any weight...

I know I'm already 5 lbs from my lowest weight ever with the band I'm staying positive...

I understand I am a revised sleeve from the lap band that was a failure so I live in fear that this is not going to work either...I'm trying not to stay on the scale I'm five months out and thought I would have lost a lot more, I'm not complaining cause I know its going to come off eventually so stay encouraged.

I'm about 3 weeks at a stall almost 5 months out I think this is natural I notice when I'm at a stall when it ends I lose like 5 lbs in one week we will get to our goal!

Keep up the good work...

I know you don't want to hear this but you know with your weight being what it is you are going to lose at a slower pace I was comparing myself to my friend she has lost 40 more lbs than me and we were sleeved a week apart but her starting weight was about 70lbs more than me...so don't be discouraged you will get there we all will...

I haven't heard this but would like to know if it's true I'm 5'0 so I'm in your boat...I know it doesn't help when you want to see the scale moving but you are losing inches so the pounds will come off...I thought I would be smaller than I am but I know without it I would be a mess. So stay encouraged!

You're not going to get much protein in this early, just focus on staying hydrated. Try to get in as much liquid as possible for now. With time you'll start to get more protein in. Congrats on your journey.

May 20th was surgery date. I had the band removed the same procedure. I was told we revisioners would lose a slower rate than the virgin sleevers. So far I'm happy with the results. I try not to get on the scale maybe once every two to three weeks. Its so much better being able to eat food without it getting stuck, just eating a very smaller portion. This is what I wanted for the band. What protective styles are you using. I made my appt for the Senegalese twist, just a little worried it may be too much of a pull on my roots. I was told if you lose hair it would be around month 3 so far so good for me. Again my nails are horrible. Much success to you.

I think the people that are posting now are doing the challenge but back posts talked a lot about this journey and the specifics with being Black on this journey. But to get back on track. I'm officially four months out. I have not lost hair thank you Lord(still crossing my fingers). I decided not to get a relaxer after I had surgery because I was so worried about hair loss. My hair is thick and this new growth is still coming in thick. I really want to get my Senegalese Twist but I'm still nervous so will probably wait another month. The last two weeks haven't been taking my vitamins like I should. I notice my nails are growing but they are weak will break easy. I don't get on the scale on a regular but last I checked I was 40lbs down which is great for me because I am a revised band to sleeve. I was able to buy regular jeans from Old Navy which is a first because they would never go over the hips and booty so small victory. All in all very happy with my results thus far.

You look amazing!!

What I know so far...I am about 8 weeks post op what I know today is that it seems like I can eat less than I could a couple of weeks ago and I am not complaining...sugar is not good with me, which is also good, I feel sick and lightheaded...getting all my recommended protein is manageable as long as I drink a protein shake in the morning...coffee has been my friend for constipation(TMI I know) but I only drink a cup a day and its the half decaf...I am a revised sleeve so I know my weight loss will be slower than virgin sleevers is what my surgeon told me so I have stayed off the scale, did get on the scale a couple of days ago and I had a five pound weight loss (I only know because I saw my doctor last week...I go by my clothes and am so pleased that I am fitting back into all my old clothes that had become too tight, even had a belt with my size 14 capris!! I am satisfied with the sleeve I wish I had it four years ago instead of the band. I don't let two days in row pass without going to the gym or to the park to walk...my goal jogging for a mile...lastly one more bite of something can make a huge difference, I learned the hard way and had to vomit, was very disappointed in myself because I dealt with the vomiting so much with the band...I am learning my new stomach I now know to stop even before the full feeling...best wishes and keep going to all sleevers!!

I revised to the sleeve from the band on 5/20/14. The only time that I get on the scale is for my follow up appointments. I'm wearing pants and shirts that were too tight to wear a month ago so this is what I focus on. Its very hard especially with the fear of this procedure not working since I had such a bad experience with the lap band. But when I am able to put on clothes with ease that had been hanging in my closest, I feel great.

Trina the first week your not going to be able to get enough protein my dietician said to focus on staying hydrated...it will be better next week...

Best wishes to you I was revised from band to sleeve on May 20th. You will be fine.