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After 15 years, I'm now in onederland. It may be only 199 (at this time) but it's under 200. It's been a long hard road to get here, but I am more determined than ever to lose the rest of my excess weight.

I think the calcualtors are wrong. They just churn out statitics. If your determined to lose more than 10kg, then you will. Determination and a positive attitude will beat the odds any day.

This is normal. As pointed out in other resonses, the fear of the unknown is what get's us. From my experience, my decision to get VSG was the best choice I've ever made (Next to asking my wife to marry me).

Sleeved 11/4 and down 42 pounds post surgery. I lost plenty of weight on the pre-op program as well. No regrets. the only issue I've had was the week 3 stall.

I had the same thing at the 3 week mark. I gained 2 pounds and stalled there for almost 2 weeks. Another question, Are you exercising as well? If so, how much?

Congrats!!! Now the fun part starts!!

I'm already post op. But Congrats on your date. Good Luck!!

I think stalls are a part of it. Keep the faith, follow the program and you'll ge t through it.

I don't necessarily think I'm more vain. At my beginning weight, it was almost impossible to find clothes that fit well. If I wanted them to fit better, I would need a good tailor. My weight fluctuated so much, that tailoring them wasn't an option I could afford. I cared about how I looked before, but didn't have any real options. Now that I'm down (84 as of this posting) I can find clothes that actually fit well. If that's vain, then so be it. If I'm vain.... I'm gonna look GOOD doing it.

Congrats!! Can I get a Hallelujah!!!

Congrats!!! Stalls are the worst.

Congrats!!!

Glad that your with us. Welcome. We are all here to help and support each other. The sleeve has been the best decision I ever made. Once your recovered from surgery, you'll think the same thing as well. Good Luck and Keep us posted.

I had to buy 2 new things... a new smaller belt (2 sizes) and... ahem... Ummmm... errrrr new underwear... mine were too big and falling off.

I've kept what I did to my self with the exception of my close friends and family. I didn't have much criticism about my decision. I think most of us will see that from people no matter how far out we are if we tell someone what we did. The criticism I have had has always been rather shallow and self-centered. "I've battled the same 10 pounds for years and if I can do it, so can you." Really, try battling 160 pounds for a decade and then come to me and tell me that. Most people who criticize you have no idea what it's like to have to lose A LOT of weight.. It seems to me that anyone who's ever lost a few pounds seems to think that their way is the only way. I was fortunate to have a supporting family who helped me every step of the way. For me, I ignore those who are critical. They haven't walked in my shoes.