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Started out at 138 lost 10 lbs during preop phase.
Weighed 227 day of surgery and now weigh 173 lbs.
Lost 54 lBS since surgery on November 17th. My last progress pic was about 2 months ago so I'm a little smaller now.
My kids are very proud of me and my daughter (15 yrs old) has been a little inspired and is also trying to eat healthier as she is like me with slower metabolism and gains weight easily, while my husband and son(18yrs old) can eat anything and remain skinny.
My husband still buys me chocolates and my son throws them away and reminds him of how far I've come. They try to be as supportive as possible, I'm lucky in that aspect.
My happiest moment was being in old navy with my son trying on a size 14 and after being an 18/20 and the 14 was too big so my son suggested a size 12. I was nervous and after trying them on and showing my son he asked me if I was crying. It was an emotional moment for me.
My weight loss has been slow as I hit a stall for several weeks now but im trying not to lose moral and take it one day at a time and look at the positive rather than the negative. Any advice on this stall is so welcome

"Nov 17 2016. down 63pounds.God bless praying for you all!!!

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November 8th down 54 lbs since pre op diet which started 10/28


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Nov 22 down 46lbs

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Nov 23 sleeve with complication (now ok!) Down 51 pounds.


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Nov 30 sleeve down 31 lbs
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In between food and drink? I'm thirsty after a few bites but know the pain it will cost to drink right after. So annoying.
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Hello all,
I had surgery on 11/22 which makes me 5 weeks and 4 days post op. I have seen a lot of posts today regarding stalls and comparing weight loss with one another. I did this the first week or so after surgery and drove myself nuts over it lol. I decided to make a post outlining my loss so far and to say that I am okay with it.
Yes, I had an immediate high loss but I am now down 7.2 pounds in the last 30 days which isn't even 2 pounds per week. However, I am okay with this . I have been going back on forth on whether or not it's a good thing. I've thought to myself that I'm only 5 weeks post op and have only managed to lose 7.2 pounds in the past 30 days...but I'm okay with it! Everyone is different and it's not a race. I even gained two pounds two weeks after surgery but it's okay! I know that I am doing the right things and that's all that I can do.
286.4-Nov 22nd surgery day
277.0-Nov 26th 4 days post op down 9.4 pounds
269.0-Nov 30th 8 days post op down 17.4 pounds
271.0-Dec 8th 16 days post op down 15.4 pounds
265.2-Dec 22nd 30 days post op down 21.2 pounds
261.8-Dec 31st 39 days post op down 24.6 pounds

Love my sleeve ❤️
6 weeks out 40 lbs gone

Hello!! I'm new and my surgery is tomorrow. I'm at my pre-op appointment as I type. I'm excited and nervous!
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@@Mothra62 My surgery was Nov. 8. I'm doing okay. Just adjusting. You're right it will be worth it! Good luck to you!
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I was scared too! I even had doubts. It will be okay. This will be a new chapter in this book we call life. I will say a prayer for you! @@elisa_rose
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Saying a prayer for you reddgirl. It's going to be worth it My surgery is December 12.
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It went well! I am currently on puréed foods and I and down 20 pounds. The only thing is I am still having a hard time getting all of my Proteins and liquids in. Thanks for asking!!
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Hello!! I'm new and my surgery is tomorrow. I'm at my pre-op appointment as I type. I'm excited and nervous!
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I think your feelings are pretty normal for where you are...5 days out my stomach was a confused, rumbly mess, I was still sore and not entirely steady on my feet and just kind of OVER being a post-op patient!

By Christmas, you'll be more than 6 weeks post-op and life will be feeling more like normal. Depending on your program, you may be on a full diet, which was a HUGE turning point for me physically and mentally. And you'll probably be down 20+ lbs, which is usually noticeable and that will be a great incentive
Like The New Kel says, you can take those party temptations and turn them into victories for yourself. I was at a cocktail reception the other night, very fancy with waiters walking around with trays, offering hors d'oeuvres. I said 'yes' to 2 gorgeous jumbo shrimp, skipped the cocktail sauce both for my cute dress and to avoid the sugar, said 'yes' to the harisa meatball and 'no' to the sweet and sour, and 'yes' to the bacon wrapped date with blue cheese (did a quick think in my head about the sugar content of dates but decided it was worth it with the bacon and blue cheese). I also turned down mini egg rolls and some other fried thing. And I was full, didn't have the urge to give in to the Pasta buffet later on, and I was proud of myself.
I worried in the beginning that being around other people eating that old, awful food was going to be a huge issue for me, but it's much, much easier to stay away from than I thought possible. When you have such a tiny space for food, you really have a huge incentive to put fuel in (which means Protein and some fats, not carbohydrate-laden food) instead of eating poorly. And this is a mental game as much as anything, I think the sleeve gives us the lack of hunger and restriction, but we have to use that boost appropriately to get the full benefit.
In the end, it's true what so many people say...nothing tastes better than thin feels right now. When I feel like just giving in and eating whatever I want, I think of how much I hated always being the fat, sweaty woman in the group, eating the egg rolls. I don't want to be her again, and there's not an egg roll in the world that tastes good enough to get me there.

Mine was the 9th..don't feel hungry just feel like I. Gotta poop and nothing happpens But sore n gotta get out the bed right or else I'll feel it????
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I had mine on the 8th too. Im feeling pretty good..pain is low..and I'm drinking my clear fluids..I start full on Sunday and Tuesday is my appt. With my Doctor..I do feel hungry as well..and little gassy..but other than that..I'm fine..
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I had mine on the 8th as well. I doing ok, dealing with the uncomfortableness, but I have to say I do feel hungry...???
I thought the hunger feeling would go away.
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I have it on Wednesday the 9th..sluggish but the kids keep me laughing , L hate the shakes now..but trying to push thru..having some eight side pain..when he went in he repaired a hernia I had no Idea I had..so I think my pain is from that and not my sleeve..
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Hey. I did. I'm feeling so tired. I left the hospital yesterday. I'll be seeing my doctor on Monday. I'm on Clear liquids Monday I start Protein shakes. How are feeling?
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Congrats! You'll be on the other side in no time!

You will do great! Welcome.
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Congratulations!! The best of luck.. please let us know how everything goes!! Mine is in a month your feedback will be helpful:) again best of luck on your weight loss/taking back your life journey
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Hello!! I'm new and my surgery is tomorrow. I'm at my pre-op appointment as I type. I'm excited and nervous!
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