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You look phenomenal! I know loose skin tolerance is a personal and individualized thing, but I can only dream that my skin looks as great as yours when I am at goal! Congratulations on reaching goal!

You look phenomenal! I know loose skin tolerance is a personal and individualized thing, but I can only dream that my skin looks as great as yours when I am at goal! Congratulations on reaching goal!

In my experience, nothing is gonna stop the Hair loss. I started Biotin 2 weeks pre-op and have taken it daily since. I've gotten in 60-90 grams of Protein daily since post op week 2. hair loss started gradually in week 10. Now at week 12 it's really coming out. Thankfully I had thick hair to start with. All I'm hoping is that the loss isn't noticeable to others. I guess we all have to ask ourselves: would we rather be overweight and unhealthy with no hair loss, or thinner and healthier with a bit less hair? I'll take the latter every time!

In my experience, nothing is gonna stop the Hair loss. I started Biotin 2 weeks pre-op and have taken it daily since. I've gotten in 60-90 grams of Protein daily since post op week 2. hair loss started gradually in week 10. Now at week 12 it's really coming out. Thankfully I had thick hair to start with. All I'm hoping is that the loss isn't noticeable to others. I guess we all have to ask ourselves: would we rather be overweight and unhealthy with no hair loss, or thinner and healthier with a bit less hair? I'll take the latter every time!

Your mental approach to stalls is spot on. As far as the "body's break before another losing run", my weight loss pattern is a prime example of this. For the last month or so my weight stays consistent or fluctuates by a few ounces Tuesday through Friday of every week. The scale only goes down on Saturday, Sunday, and sometimes Monday. It's crazy how that pattern has been so consistent. I can only speculate, but I think it may have something to do with the fact that I get more sleep on the weekends. Who knows!

I had a couple days around 5-6 days post op where I felt very hungry. It was hard, but I just powered through it. When I get the urge to eat something off plan, I slow down and ask myself, "Is eating this going to get me closer to my goals?" If the answer is no (which it always is!) I turn away from the food and engage in doing something other than eating. Good luck and stay strong! Your will is stronger than your appetite!

I had a couple days around 5-6 days post op where I felt very hungry. It was hard, but I just powered through it. When I get the urge to eat something off plan, I slow down and ask myself, "Is eating this going to get me closer to my goals?" If the answer is no (which it always is!) I turn away from the food and engage in doing something other than eating. Good luck and stay strong! Your will is stronger than your appetite!

Today marks one month post op for me and I am feeling great! 22.5 pounds down since surgery, 36.9 pounds down since start of pre op diet. I have never regretted the surgery for one second and am looking forward to shedding more of this excess weight! I have a significant decrease in lower back pain, increase in energy, sleeping better, and I feel in control of my eating habits for the first time in a long time. I hope that the rest of you July sleevers are doing well!

I had a couple days around 5-6 days post op where I felt very hungry. It was hard, but I just powered through it. When I get the urge to eat something off plan, I slow down and ask myself, "Is eating this going to get me closer to my goals?" If the answer is no (which it always is!) I turn away from the food and engage in doing something other than eating. Good luck and stay strong! Your will is stronger than your appetite!

We have very similar starting stats, but I have one less kid! I was sleeved on 7/10/17 and was VERY nervous in the weeks leading up to surgery. What got me through was always focusing on the next step and being very prepared. I made all kinds of lists and wrote out all of my goals. Just over two months out I am down 52.4 since the start of my two week pre op diet and I could not be more pleased. Just keep in mind that the anxiety, discomfort, and pain will be temporary, but the sleeve is a tool that will last a life time. You will be so happy you did it!

We have very similar starting stats, but I have one less kid! I was sleeved on 7/10/17 and was VERY nervous in the weeks leading up to surgery. What got me through was always focusing on the next step and being very prepared. I made all kinds of lists and wrote out all of my goals. Just over two months out I am down 52.4 since the start of my two week pre op diet and I could not be more pleased. Just keep in mind that the anxiety, discomfort, and pain will be temporary, but the sleeve is a tool that will last a life time. You will be so happy you did it!

We have very similar starting stats, but I have one less kid! I was sleeved on 7/10/17 and was VERY nervous in the weeks leading up to surgery. What got me through was always focusing on the next step and being very prepared. I made all kinds of lists and wrote out all of my goals. Just over two months out I am down 52.4 since the start of my two week pre op diet and I could not be more pleased. Just keep in mind that the anxiety, discomfort, and pain will be temporary, but the sleeve is a tool that will last a life time. You will be so happy you did it!

215.0
September 15th
Thank you!

We have very similar starting stats, but I have one less kid! I was sleeved on 7/10/17 and was VERY nervous in the weeks leading up to surgery. What got me through was always focusing on the next step and being very prepared. I made all kinds of lists and wrote out all of my goals. Just over two months out I am down 52.4 since the start of my two week pre op diet and I could not be more pleased. Just keep in mind that the anxiety, discomfort, and pain will be temporary, but the sleeve is a tool that will last a life time. You will be so happy you did it!

216.3
9/8/17
Thank you!

Wow! What a transformation! You must feel awesome. Keep up the great work!

I've never heard of these products. I will check them out. Thanks for the tip!

It is awesome that you don't need the cpap anymore! I am really hoping that I will be as fortunate. I didn't develop apnea until my weight really crept up, so hopefully it will resolve with more weight loss!

Have any sleevers out there had their sleep apnea resolve post-op? If so, how much weight did you drop before that happened? I've lost 50 pounds since my pre op diet. I still have 77 pounds until my (slightly unrealistic) goal, but I hoped that the apnea would have subsided magically by now. I'm done with this damn mask!

Woah! We are incredibly similar in stats. My surgery weight was 252 and my current weight is 219.3!

Woah! We are incredibly similar in stats. My surgery weight was 252 and my current weight is 219.3!

9/1/17
219.3

I'm in the midst of what may be a stall right now. Either that or my weight is going to continue coming of one ounce at a time! It's tough when you stick to your plan and don't see the losses you are expecting. Im trying to stay positive!

Happy to say I am on my 1 month surgiversary.
I have lost 30lbs since my surgery and 20 inches total loss.
I am feeling great!!
It was tough the first 3 weeks but it gets easier everyday. It was totally worth it!!
So excited about my journey!

I'm in the midst of what may be a stall right now. Either that or my weight is going to continue coming of one ounce at a time! It's tough when you stick to your plan and don't see the losses you are expecting. Im trying to stay positive!