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Yay July 2015 Sleevers!!!!! I'll hit my year on the 21st, hoping to hit 100 lbs by that date--I'm 5 lbs shy--but still gradually losing about 1 lb a month after month 8, I slowed waaayyyy down. Seems like I'm stuck, but the inches show the truth!! Still the best decision--no regrets!!! Congrats to everyone!!!!

Yay July 2015 Sleevers!!!!! I'll hit my year on the 21st, hoping to hit 100 lbs by that date--I'm 5 lbs shy--but still gradually losing about 1 lb a month after month 8, I slowed waaayyyy down. Seems like I'm stuck, but the inches show the truth!! Still the best decision--no regrets!!! Congrats to everyone!!!!

Hey Guys!
Getting married in 2 weeks and VSG anniversary is in 3 weeks! Very excited and happy with everything in life!
Lost more than my goal and feeling great. I try to focus on healthy living rather than dieting/food restraining/unhealthy body image so what i do is this :
COOK! Fresh delicious products from the local market. Make diverse meals that we love and take time to sit and eat with my loved ones.
BIKE to go anywhere that's not far and use public transit for work.
RELAX got a membership with a great massage therapist who actually helped me a lot accept and love my new me as well at tighten my skin.
That's it! How about you guys?

I've lost 112 pounds and have 60 more to go. I feel great, I look great but it's much harder now than in the beginning. I'm so thankful to have my sleeve but I have to eat low carb if I want to continue losing. I hope you are all happy and doing well. [emoji8]

@@Jessicacherry3
Don't forget to update your weight on the site.
Yes the weight loss is slower now, but going down slow is better than gaining
I have found that I need to eat more calories to lose weight. If I eat under 1400 I don't lose anything.

I'm doing well but am frustrated by the last few months of loss. I keep losing but so, so slowly now. I started at 265 and am at 190, so a loss of 75 pounds. I'd really like to lose another 30. I had a long stall a few months back and started tracking again. I'd gotten sloppy I think. Now, I'm trying to up my Protein to speed up the loss. But I feel great! I've started running after a long time away and it feels amazing.
Mary

Hey everyone my weight loss has really slowed down I have lost a total of 80 lbs I feel great I'm off all my diabetes and blood pressure meds I'm trying to put a picture on here lol.

Happy Anniversary Month Everyone!!!! I am doing great! The weight loss has slowed down considerably, but I am down to 160lbs which is only 5lbs from goal. Hope to be there by my 1yrear follow-up appointment scheduled for next month. I will say I'm not fond of all the loose skin especially on my arms, but it's better than the extra 130lbs I was carrying.Lol!! Still trying to the recommended diet focusing on Protein 1st, and the portions are really smalI, I'm surprised sometimes at how soon I'm full. I do allow myself to have treats from time to time without overdoing it.
It's great to hear from everyone and happy for everyone's hard work and success!

Hello. I am having my sleeve on July 14th, or so it is scheduled. Hope to have some buddies to go through it with. Any July Sleevers out there?

I am on the right next to my 16 year old daughter I am wearing her clothes now hehe. Size 8-10 and medium shirts. Pre surgery I was size 24 pants and XL shirts.

Don't compare yourself to others. I like to compare weight loss to what doctors say about pregnancy, no two are the same. Weight loss results will never mirror another's, or even how you've lost weight in the past. Just keeping following what the program has outlined for you and you'll do fine!
In the beginning it's a struggle to meet goals, but before you know it it will all BE second nature.

Hi everyone: glad I found this group! I had my surgery on 10/30 and am currently down 15 lbs. though this is a drop in my loss bucket, I feel really encouraged. Since beginning this journey--with my first appt. with my surgeon, I've lost a total of 38 lbs. I saw another post from a woman that said she lost 24 lbs. in her 10 days post-surgery and I was like What???? Am I doing something wrong? I'm struggling getting in all the protein--too much sipping and I go back to work today. Sorry I rambled, glad to be part of the group!

Hey guys!
I just had my VSG. I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. ????

Congratulations on beginning your journey.
I was sleeves on July 21 of this year.
I am super grateful for no issues, no food problems, etc. I had my 8 week check today and I am at 40lbs.
Only thing I would do different, is not get discouraged during the early stalls. Mine lasted almost 2 weeks...then suddenly, I started dropping. The big the I didn't notice, etc through my clothes and I needed to realize it, I was still losing inches. So now, I just remind myself, it's going to come off, just be patient!

Omg! Surgery July 29. This is the first time I flew on an airplane in over 10 years and didn't need a seat belt extender!!!! Yay !!!! Started 364 and now 305. 5 more lbs to hit my first goal (to be under 300)!

It's been 16 weeks and I'm down 100 lbs. I still cannot believe especially when I try on clothe.  

@@umo Those stalls can push a nerve, lol. Hang in there

@ - - CONGRATS!!! I see around 1-3 lbs in a week. It just depends. Its moves slowly, but it does move. I started walking so that has made it appear that I'm losing more inches (I got hips for days ) than anything, but I haven't done any measurements.
The best to you!

@doubledinfla@simmons66
Hi all July sleevers , how is everyone doing? Down 44
Lbs here had an almost two week stall but am back ! When can I add salads anyone know? All good here

Sleeved on 9/15

I made sure I cleaned my incisions a few times a day, and once it finally scabbed over, I used Mederma. Best of luck and congrats on your decision.

Hello everyone, I was sleeved a week ago, and doing ok, what did everyone put on their incisions and congratulations to everyone on their progress or if wasn't sleeved yet ,congratulations on taking the steps to become healthier
Hw 298
Sw 270 (9/14/15)
CW 259 (9/21/15)

Had my one year follow up today. I truly love my bariatric program. The staff is so positive and encouraging! I started at a really high weigh so I knew this would be a longer journey for me. I was 4.8 lbs shy of my (self imposed) 1 year goal. I had a feeling I wouldn't make it, and was thinking I would be disappointed but I'm not. I think it's in large part due to the reaction of my NP, nurse and nutritionist. They all gave good feedback about how well I was doing from where I started. I discussed with the NUT & NP on what I needed to keep going for this next year. They liked that I exercise regularly, keep my Protein at 100grams or more each day and keep a food log. The NUT said some people slip up because they think they have things under control, stop logging and fall back into bad habits. So I'll drop these 5 lbs, hit my 1 year goal a little late and then make my next goal.

And yes it really pushed a nerve. But I weighed at the doctors office today and I'm down three more so I hope my stall is over.

Thanks lady. I cant wait until I'm down 100 lbs or more. I joined the gym today so that should help.