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Had my sleeve done June 2, 2014. I have lost 59 pounds so far!!! Finally in a size 10. I tried on a size 8 the other day, and they almost fit. The only thing I can't do yet is zip them up. Anyobne have any suggestions for getting rid of the excess flad under my arms and on my abdomen? I do zumba every week and I have a workout routine I do but just can't seem to lose the flab.
Also, congrats to everyone on their continued success!!!!WTG!!!!!

Down 55 pounds in 6 months! This is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I wish I had done it years ago. I am 20 pounds from my goal????

June 24th here. Lost 100 pounds by December 24th (exactly 6 months). Love my sleeve!!!

Had my sleeve done June 2, 2014. I have lost 59 pounds so far!!! Finally in a size 10. I tried on a size 8 the other day, and they almost fit. The only thing I can't do yet is zip them up. Anyobne have any suggestions for getting rid of the excess flad under my arms and on my abdomen? I do zumba every week and I have a workout routine I do but just can't seem to lose the flab.
Also, congrats to everyone on their continued success!!!!WTG!!!!!

My three month follow up was this past Tuesday! I started at 332 and I am down to 275! I have lost 57 in the past three months. I am now going to the gym every other day and I can now run for three minutes on the treadmill! I traveled to Vegas the other day and I didn't need a seatbelt extender and that was nice! I feel like this was the best decision I ever made! Keep up the great work team!

June 16 was my surgery date. So I'm officially 1 month post op. How has everyone else done the first month? I have been on what feels like an emotional roller coaster

Thank you. It does feel amazing but, I know I have to be careful so I don't mess up. I do have to continue Protein shakes as I don't get 70 grams of protein without them. My daily calories are only between 500-700 if I'm lucky. I don't force my self to eat more. When my new stomach says I'm full, I stop. As for my exercise regimen, I walk 30 minutes daily on treadmill or outdoors depending on weather. If I'm outside walking, I do about an hour. I do 20 sit-ups five times a week, arm exercises 10 minutes twice a day. Will be increasing those to 15 minutes twice a day, and I also do leg lifts 20 each leg twice a day. The tong is just as important as weight loss. For calisthenics(arms, etc) I've been using 3 pound dumbbells. Going to increase to 5 pounds. I will keep you updated. Thank you again. And congrats to you as well on your journey. I am here if you have any questions or just want to talk.

Hi everyone!! I had my 6 week follow up on Monday. I can't believe it's been 6 weeks already. Anyway, I am cleared of all special diets. I just have to watch what I eat and drink. I started Calcium with Vitamin D, b-12 and b-complex. I have been cleared to do any activity I want. No more restrictions. Still being very careful about food choices and eating in general. I've lost a total of 44 pounds. 33 pounds since surgery. Yay!! They told me that there will be times when I will plateau but not to worry. I will plateau for about a week r two and them drop pounds drastically again.
Also, just want to say congrats to us all for making this huge lifestyle choice. We will all be better and healthier because of it and also thank you all for the wonderful friendships and support here.

Thanks, I'll try that. Its weird how exercise used to be the thing I loved to hate.....now I'm addicted to walking and can't wait to add more fun stuff.

@@SarahmM
That's awesome! 44 pounds is a tremendous accomplishment!! Being cleared to do whatever must feel amazing! What's your exercise regimen, how many calories do you take in per day and does the doctor still want ya on Protein Shakes or will ya be phasing those out. I'm so curious about everything. I've been so anxious as I'm a revision patient from lapband to sleeve and I could really use all the feedback I could get. Again, awesome job! Congratulations and continued success.

Hi everyone!! I had my 6 week follow up on Monday. I can't believe it's been 6 weeks already. Anyway, I am cleared of all special diets. I just have to watch what I eat and drink. I started Calcium with Vitamin D, b-12 and b-complex. I have been cleared to do any activity I want. No more restrictions. Still being very careful about food choices and eating in general. I've lost a total of 44 pounds. 33 pounds since surgery. Yay!! They told me that there will be times when I will plateau but not to worry. I will plateau for about a week r two and them drop pounds drastically again.
Also, just want to say congrats to us all for making this huge lifestyle choice. We will all be better and healthier because of it and also thank you all for the wonderful friendships and support here.

Congrats!!^^

I went to the gym and did a full arm workout and then did 20 minutes on the treadmill. It felt so good to finally get to do something besides just walking. Today is legs so hope it goes just as well.

happy late birthday stacielynntate. Sorry I missed it yesterday!! I will have to make sure to have some nonfat, sugar free frozen yogurt for my birthday. Good plan!!

Hi everyone. How was your 4th? Still not able to eat required calories per day. I'm having a hard enough time trying to get the full amount of Protein I'm supposed to have daily. I walk every day and do light calisthenics. I'm drinking as much Water as I can but I just don't feel hungry.

I've noticed that since my surgery, I too get cold a lot easier. My boyfriend says I'm weird because it's been in the 80s and 90s here this past week and I feel cold almost all the time.

I've noticed that since my surgery, I too get cold a lot easier. My boyfriend says I'm weird because it's been in the 80s and 90s here this past week and I feel cold almost all the time.

I've lost 30 pounds since surgery. Also, when I first started, I was in a size 18-20. Now I'm in a 14 and they are starting to get too big. Almost time to start shopping for size 12

I've lost 30 pounds since surgery. Also, when I first started, I was in a size 18-20. Now I'm in a 14 and they are starting to get too big. Almost time to start shopping for size 12

congrats on your surgery. liquids were not easy to get the amount they wanted for me either. Can't wait to get an update on how you are doing. The burning sensation will go away. Remember to go easy on the puréed foods. Start out very slow. That's the hardest part I've found is remembering that you have a lot smaller stomach now. I also learned that it will let you know when to stop. We are all here for you and each other.

i feel the same way! I'm trying to be patient but still want it gone right now!

Happy to say I am on Phase 2 as of today. Had a great doctors visit and found out I am 17 lbs down since my pre-op visit on 6/20, my surgery date was 6/25. I was happy all the incisions are clean and bandages off.. Can't wait until my belly is smaller so I can look down at my torso and see the incisions instead of looking in the mirror.
As I anticipated, puréed foods are not the most exciting in the world, so I need to put my creative cooking skills into gear. My treat for the day is my first cup of real coffee (only 1 per day) in 3 weeks but I left it black and added anise extract, so I feel like I'm having expresso with Sambuca in it!! Was one of my favorite restaurant post dinner drink, so having discovered this on day 1 of phase 2 has made me thrilled.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!!

Do you all remember a time when we couldn't lose any weight? Now we're a little anxious about stalls. Each day, each week, each month is another step forward in our journey. Celebrate the small wins, like the fact that you aren't emotional eating, sneaking extra dessert, grabbing a snack in the drive thru and then heading home to cook dinner for your family and eat again. There's always something positive to focus on until that scale budges again. Good luck everyone. I'm one week and one day out and I was embarrassed to admit but on surgery day I weighed in at 202, stayed in hospital from Wednesday until Friday evening and by the time I came home and weighed, I'd actually gained weight......guess it was all the iv fluids. I've just started to go down back towards my surgery date weight. My post op app is late next week, I'm just praying I've lost a few pounds under my surgery weight by then. Good luck to all and remember it could always be worse.

Marcycw1955 maybe I'm just greedy. I know this time when I lose it, it will STAY off. So I'm wanting it gone NOW. : )

I was sleeved on 6/14. My HW: 224, SW: 208, CW: 190. I was feeling so good after surgery that I made the mistake of doing too much. Last Saturday in this hot Arkansas weather, I was helping my daughter move into her apartment and didn't take the time to drink fluids. BIG MISTAKE!!! I started getting dizzy and lightheaded. I'm still weak and dizzy, 5 days later, after trying to get in as much Fluid as possible. I'm just now starting to get back balanced! I probably should have gotten fluids IV but decided to try to drink, drink drink! I can't stress enough to keep hydrated!!!!