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Awesome job Ericka!!! I'm trying my darnedest not be a slave to the scale!!! I'm down about 50 including pre-op.... Trying to not be so paranoid about eating and stuff... UGH.. it's so hard!! But I love my Sleevina.. I'm down from a 30/32 to a 22/24.. mostly 22s now!!

Thanks for the article.. I wonder why the reference are over 10 years old though??!!!...

I am very heavy (but getting smaller) in my midsection.. I did have 3 tummies, not it's only 2... but the lower one (panniculus) gets in the way during my workouts.. Especially when I need to do high knees on the bike or in aqua aerobics.. My insurance will pay for a panniculectomy now... BUT, I'm no where near goal yet and I want a TT when I'm done.. So, these are my questions Do they make spanx or some for swimsuits that will keep everything is place in the Water? Should I start working out in compression/Spanx-like gear? Should I consider the panni now and then TT maybe later? Or just suck it up and have a mutualistic relationship w/ this impeding appendage until I'm in maintenance?? HELP!!!

Most definitely.. It will be well worth it.. trust me!!

LOL... Cookies, don't make me go into my teacher mode...

Awesome job.. Congrats!!

Yep!!!.. Because their densities are different, they take up space or fill in space differently... Like.. try and put a pound of feathers in a pillow case and then use the same case and put in a pound of marbles!!.. LOL

LOL... did you answer???? LOL...

Awesome job!! Congratulations!!

Yep... I posted about the excessively oily skin post VSG... I had to go to my derm and get started on an acne treatment...

First, the doctor gave you a percentage.. that doesn't have to be you or your story... I think we can lose as little or as much weight as we choose... In my support group, several sleeve patients have lost 150-200 pounds... and have maintained for some time.. so I think it's up to the individual... Also remember, those BMI charts and stuff, aren't really that ideal... well, they aren't ideal for me... My surgeon set my goal weight at 200... that would give me a BMI of 31... still obese, but healthy.... So, it's up to you.. I'm okay... Heck, I look forward to my weight starting w/ a 2 and a 0!!!!

Okay people.. yes, I'm excited.. I don't have to wear a jacket!!!!! So, in celebration of my jubilation over 85 degree temps... I took a picture in my 1st dress of the season.. Add picks of your favorite/latest summer wear!!!!

LOL..

Hey guys, So, those who know me, know how stressed and obsessive I can get about pounds not flying off... And how weighing myself several times a day had become a daily ritual, just like brushing my teeth and heck, sometimes like breathing... Well, for a few weeks now, my scale has been bouncing from 328 to 323... I mean like sometimes I see both numbers on a daily basis... However, the only things that fit me in my closet are my earrings!!! Weighing myself each morning before I go begin my morning grew very depressing and "heavy" for me.. I was expecting huge drops... and it was like.. sitting in the window, waiting for a UPS delivery on a Sunday... sigh... you will be waiting ALL Sunday to no avail!!!! Anyway, I decided yesterday that I DID NOT choose to get sleeved to help me gain freedom from overeating.... so that I could be enslaved by a 5 lb, glass topped, WW digital scale!!!! I am not willing to diminish the numerous and amazingly exciting accomplishments I've had just because I don't like the number on the scale... I will NOT use the words "I've only lost" or "____ has lost more than me, what am I doing wrong".... I will: Continue to follow the plan laid out for me Try new things Continue to love the new and exciting things I'm able to do now (DJ a show on my feet for 4 HOURS).. YEP, from 9pm-1am... Soak in all the love, compliments and encouragement from those who appreciate my journey or just the results of it.... I'm not a slave to anything... I am free and will REMAIN free to live, love and laugh!!!

Thanks guys... I just had to get it out... I'm glad it helped... I know this will be a definite repeat read!!

That's so awesome!!!

Ohhhh... I tried a lemon garlic chicken tenderloins!!!!! They were marinated to perfection and sauteed in 0 fat....

Awesome job!!!

Awesome job!!!

Congratulations my dear!! You look absolutely gorgeous!!!!

KICKED my butt last night!!! I had no idea.... WOW... It felt good, but I'm sore EVERYWHERE!!!.. I think I've found something I don't mind doing!!! Yeah!!!!!!

Awesome job...