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RG I am officially in the 130s..whoop whoop..i have been losing slow. I don't have all the extra skin..which I'm thankful for..I now need to firm up and lose about 15-20 more pounds and I will be at my goal...so thankful I did this..it has not been easy and has been full of emotions..thankful to this group..I haven't been much of a poster but I have been following everyone

I have been so busy! I am still teaching until tomorrow. And trying to get everything here ready for Christmas. Life has been crazy!! Hope everyone is doing fine and has a Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to All!
Down 75 lbs overall, size 38 waist, and no longer obese -- this Sleeve has to be the best gift I have ever received...
By the way, I survived my neighbor's Christmas Eve Gourmet dinner last night.
During the hors d'oeuvre segment, I had two jumbo shrimp and two small pieces of cheese.< /li> I pretty much skipped the huge salad (had one tiny bite and pushed stuff around). Then I ate most of the main course (Coquil St. Jacque) I even dipped a piece of bread in the incredible broth to finish off the meal. When the dessert came around (Chocolate cake), about 20 minutes had passed and I even had room about half a piece. After 12 weeks, I feel that I am close to where I always wanted to be!

Wishing my Sleeved family a very Merry Christmas! <3 love you guys!

I have been so busy! I am still teaching until tomorrow. And trying to get everything here ready for Christmas. Life has been crazy!! Hope everyone is doing fine and has a Merry Christmas!!

Hi everyone! I'm feeling good and loving all the changes with my new body! I'm down 62 lbs from my highest weight which I recorded two weeks before my surgery, October 8. I'm almost to Onederland! I have not been too tempted by the Christmas treats, etc., but find I am in an eating rut. I need to cook more. Hoping to experiment some over the holidays and find some go to meals to make part of my routine in the new year. I hope all of you are well. Keep us posted on your progress!

@@irishaggie I too find myself eating in a rut but I combed through the worldaccordingtoeggface.com website and printed all the recipes that sounded good. I now have a pile of them tp plow through when I get bored.
This week is the first time I weighed the same as the week before. One thing I have noticed is that when someone says they weighed the same as last week and the week before they usually also end up saying "But my body is changing." This is the same for me. I recently got some 2X shirts and they were tight. This morning I noticed a loose-ness to one of those shirts that I don't remember being there so my body is changing.
On a side note I can't believe that I wear my clothes tighter these days. When my weight was going up I would wear loose fitting clothes thinking I was hiding my ever expanding myself from the world. Now I wear stuff that is slightly tight because I know I will be shrinking into it.
Yesterday I wore myself out. I went to Sam's Club and walked around looking at stuff. Then I went to costco and did the same. Then Walmart and Safeway. My hips were hurting last night but feel better today. I did stop at Panera and had some of their delicious turkey chili. I thought ahead and brought my 1/4 cup measuring cup with me. So I sat down at a table (before I would have eaten in the car) spooned the chili into a measuring cup and sat there eating.
The other day we went out to a Mexican restaurant and I ordered a chicken burrito without the tortilla. It was delicious.
I am wishing everyone very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a wonder filled New Year!

Making a sleeve friendly frittata for Christmas breakfast- package of frozen chopped spinach (thaw and squeeze out excess moisture) Spread in a 9x13 pan that was sprayed with Pam. Beat 6 eggs, add a 1/2 c of parmesan and 1/2 c of low fat cheddar. Pour over spinach. Add some pepper to the top. Cook in 325 oven for 15 minutes. Pull out of oven and immediately top with additional cheese.< /p>
Today I get to start eating cheese so it will make a wonderful Christmas Breakfast.
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and a fantastic Christmas!

I have been so busy! I am still teaching until tomorrow. And trying to get everything here ready for Christmas. Life has been crazy!! Hope everyone is doing fine and has a Merry Christmas!!

Good for you Edie! Glad you are so happy! I'm doing great! Down 37 lbs since surgery. I've been in a stall for a week. Seems like a year! But hoping it breaks in the next few days! Other than that, I'm feeling great and looking much better too!! Keep up the great work!!

I have been so busy! I am still teaching until tomorrow. And trying to get everything here ready for Christmas. Life has been crazy!! Hope everyone is doing fine and has a Merry Christmas!!

I have been so busy! I am still teaching until tomorrow. And trying to get everything here ready for Christmas. Life has been crazy!! Hope everyone is doing fine and has a Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to you all! Hope you have a fabulous holiday!!

Down 47 lbs 20 from the 2 week all clear liquid diet and 27 since surgery on 10/19

Hello October Family! A quick update: I'm down 55 lbs and feeling good. My plan is to add exercise in the new year. Most foods agree with me- so I have to be careful. Main issue comes when I drink too soon before or after eating. It can be a challenge. Keep updating! I love hearing from everyone!

Just want to say merry Christmas to all of you. I love you all and your in my thoughts as we enter the new year.

Found it! Here is what my nut told me!

My surgery is 2 days away..IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Good luck today Knoxvegas

Today is the big day! Ready to get this over with. Surgery at noon!

The first three weeks it melts off. Don't be discouraged by a stall. It happens but you will come out of it and lose a good amount. Seems the body needs time to readjust from time to time

Thank You RG
It was such a great experience to walk across that stage! But the best part was I graduate with my husband and this day is only topped by our wedding day and the birth of our children.   

Doing the happy dance. I am three weeks out... The very first week I lost close to 9 pounds. Then the last two weeks I stalled. Today I lost!!!! FINALLY. I am officially down 81.2 pounds! Officially 13 pounds from surgery. I am so happy

That's awesome, Thinner. Thanks!
-sd

Thanks so much for all the info. It is such a big help.

I flew last month and my hips not touching either person seated next to me was wonderful, plus tightening the belt with tail to spare was a novelty.