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Maybe I'm the odd ball out but to tell someone that I've lost 100 LBS makes me feel very proud. Heck, especially since I have only lost 30 lbs since surgery. Losing weight is not an easy thing, however you do it. What people don't realize about having surgery is that it is not easy and it is not a quick fix. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Own your weight loss and be proud. While it is absolutely no one's business unless you choose to make it their business, I don't think any of us have anything to be ashamed of.

Weigh in today 176.8

I have not had any hair loss at almost four months out from surgery. I decided to loc my hair about two months after surgery and for me that has been a great decision. My hair is growing like its never grown before since I'm not constantly messing in. I have been completely natural for the past three years though so for me, this was as much about growing my hair as having a change to go along with my weight loss.

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CW- 177.9

GW for V-day - 167.9

I am squarely in the camp of weighing less often. Early out I only weighed at Doctor's appointments (mostly because I was too large for my scale at home so it never gave an accurate reading). That was a great habit to get into.

I have noticed that for many people, weighing frequently drives them crazy. For me, weighing daily would give me no actionable information so I don't do it.

I've noticed it drives them crazy too. Which is why I don't want to get into the habit... especially weighing in the morning since that can set the tone for the day.

Dying as in uncomfortable, but like you I've vomited (only twice) when I've eaten too fast. But both times have been with chicken. Maybe it's another of my 'stolen foods'. Since my sleeve a few of my used-to-be fave foods are now nauseating or I can't keep down... No more coffee (GASP!!) or creamy things, so maybe chicken is another one!

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You are probably eating way too fast. I eat quite a bit of chicken, cut into very small pieces, and I eat them very slowly... The faster you eat, the quicker your pouch fills up, the more uncomfortable you become. Try putting the plate and fork or spoon down when you eat and not eating in front of the television. Or set a timer. My NUT said a meal should take 30 minutes. Most days I average between 20-30 minutes to eat but it's because I consciously do so.

Some days I eat way too fast and my body says "NO, don't do that." and it hurts... badly... so I try to eat and read a book, put the fork or spoon down, read a few pages, take another bite... THAT helps me to eat a whole lot slower.

I was fortunate not to ever have a LOT of pain. The drugs in the hospital after surgery were awesome lol. I was up walking around that evening. The only time I had pain to speak of was when I first tried to lay down flat. That was a pain straight from Satan himself.

And this was one of my favorite responses from @CowgirlJane:

This is normal. I used pictures - before, during and after to give my brain practice at seeing myself more realistically.

Before and after pictures are a GREAT way to see the difference that you don't see when you look in the mirror... I totally use this because when I look in a mirror I still see the fat girl, when I look at pictures I see someone half the size I once was.

Everyone seems to be obsessed with the scale... I am trying to not base my journey on that number... There are so many NSV's that's occur that I'd miss if I focused solely on the scale. 11 1/2 weeks and down to 178.3. I have 0 complaints... I am very glad I made the decision to have this surgery... Even more glad that I am learning to use it is the tool it was meant to be. I read a lot, say a little. Lots of people compare their journey to that of someone else... Stress stalls weight loss, take the stress off yourself and just take it one day at a time. This surgery was NOT a magic solution. Fact is you can gain the weight back if you don't work the tool effectively......

I'm glad that I've learned this lesson early on. I have a clear road ahead of me. Thank you all for sharing your stories. You're a big encouragement to lil ol me.

If you don't mind me asking what was your starting weight?

My starting weight at the beginning of this process in June was 213. My weight day of surgery was 206. My highest weight was 266... However I lost a very nice amount in 2013/2014 after being diagnosed with diabetes. Unlike many people I did not have the surgery solely to lose weight I had the surgery because they could not regulate my blood sugar and I refused to be on medication for the rest of my life for diabetes, especially when I'd changed my eating habits and managed to lose weight without it.

Feeling the difference will be the biggest motivation for me. But due to my level of fatassness, 54lbs isn't enough to REALLY see it yet. So I settle for the lovely number. That will change soon.

"Level of fat***ness" that caught me off guard. You will get there. One day at a time.

I agree. I'm only 6 weeks out so I tend to weigh daily because each day it goes down a bit and what a great way to start the morning. If it doesn't go down, or it goes up, it doesn't bother me and I put the scale away for a few days. As I get further along I'll stuff the scale into some dark corner.

Right now I enjoy the happy dance of seeing the new numbers. Besides, my clothes are only slightly looser right now and being down 54lbs, that is really annoying. So for me it's the opposite of what I suggest for everyone else. I'm focusing on the proof that the number is going down since my pant size hasn't gone down yet. Stupid razzle frazzle pants!

I'm happier feeling the difference in the way my clothes fit and seeing THAT number go down... from a 22 to a 10/12 when I've NEVER been that size in my life is amazing to me, so there is where I place my focus... the scale doesn't give the whole picture for me as long as I'm looking good I'm great.

Awesome accomplishment. Congratulations!

I'm 11 1/2 weeks out and I still have that gurgling. It's annoying. Hopefully it will eventually go away but as for me no such luck yet.

Everyone seems to be obsessed with the scale... I am trying to not base my journey on that number... There are so many NSV's that's occur that I'd miss if I focused solely on the scale. 11 1/2 weeks and down to 178.3. I have 0 complaints... I am very glad I made the decision to have this surgery... Even more glad that I am learning to use it is the tool it was meant to be. I read a lot, say a little. Lots of people compare their journey to that of someone else... Stress stalls weight loss, take the stress off yourself and just take it one day at a time. This surgery was NOT a magic solution. Fact is you can gain the weight back if you don't work the tool effectively......

I'm glad that I've learned this lesson early on. I have a clear road ahead of me. Thank you all for sharing your stories. You're a big encouragement to lil ol me.

I've been stuck in the same weight for the past week it's driving me nuts, every time I weight myself I'm either 261 or 263 I was sleeved 11/19 see today I have my monthly friend but it has been the same before I got it, I've lost 27 and 17 of those since surgery but come on I'm getting tired of not seeing the number go down I'm just getting so mad I feel like I did this surgery and it's not working

Stay off the scale. Don't compare your progress to anyone else's. The weight loss will come. Everyone loses differently. Focus on your nutrition. I can't stress enough stay off the scale... Because that will stress you out and stress definitely impacts weight loss.

I'm 5'1, currently at 178 lbs, and in a 10/12. I've never been that small before... My high weight was 266 and I was a 22. However, at 16 I was 160 and in a 14. Your body changes, there are several factors that could cause this to be different. But best of luck to you.

Also, I know that everyone's plan is different but weighing and measuring is VERY helpful. There are sites out there that show you what portion sizes should look like... You might also consider Portion Control plates.

I have no instructions about weighing and measuring - only eat all your Protein and water! That's why I'm asking. They act like the sleeve will restrict but for me it doesn't. No guidance in portions and since I'm in no way uncomfortable how am I supposed to know?

No restriction at all? Yeah I'd make an appointment with my NUT or doctor even. I'm 11 weeks out and I have restriction. Lots of it still. Which is a good thing. The only thing I find I CAN some what eat with no issues is cheese puff... I guess they are a slider food for me, so I limit that... But I even get sick when I eat too fast so I can't even imagine eating too much and not knowing it.

I felt like I needed something really cold. 20 cals 0 sugar 0 fat 7 carbs for 8 oz. Is this starting down a bad path? I want opinions. To much carbs? I'm going on 3 weeks post and on pureed. I'm not talking about an everyday thing.

I don't see how that could be an issue at all. 7 grams of carbs is not a lot actually.

I thought slurpees were a no-no? They're carbonated which is hard on the tummy.

I've never had a carbonated slurpee! Interesting! Course I've never had one of the soda flavored ones maybe those are the carbonated ones? Our 711 has crystal light ones. Don't know how that could be bad

I've never had a carbonated slurpee either... Even the one's at sonic don't have carbonation. I wonder what you're drinking.

Nope because I've cooked somewhat healthy for the past few years my children eat what I cook. I'm 11 weeks out now though so I'm not sure what you're eating but I make a lot of baked chicken, fish, zoodles, seafood. Salad's. Not sure how far you are out but I also still buy some of the same things for them to eat so that they don't feel like they are being punished.

I didn't have the issue with nausea unless I ate too much or too fast. Or when I ate re-fried Beans. They did not agree with me.

I am 5'1. 11 weeks out on Thursday 12/4/15 and down 33 or so lbs. I have 29 lbs to my first goal. I attached my most recent photo. The left is me at my high weight of 266. The right is me at my current weight of 179.

Oh. Okay well thank you all for your responses