misspatrice

Good job. Congrats!

Very cool . . .size 6! Congrats!

Congrats!

Looking good! Congrats!

Congrats to you!

OMG I LOVE those Atkins PB low carb cups! They are kinda pricey but I have one just about every day after lunch. Satisfies my sweet tooth (which I have just about every day) and not too high in carbs/calories if you are mindful the rest of the day and exercise.

I used to weigh myself EVERY day and it drove me crazy . . .especially during that time of the month . . . but I took a break and now I do it often but try not to do it everyday. I think everyone has given advice. Your weight will fluctuate naturally day to day. Try to use other means to measure how you are doing. For a while I wasn't losing much but I jumped a clothing size. I don't quite understand it but as long as the scale EVENTUALLY moves . . .I'm happy. And it's been moving lately. Try not to let it discourage you . . . and I know that's easier said than done. I go through it every single month.

Congrats!

Congrats to you!!

Oh and correction . . . down 45 lbs (typo post heading said 46) . . well who knows maybe 46 by now. But 21 lbs was pre surgery, and 45 by 3 months.

Thanks everyone! Mommy2girls . . . nice to know I'm on "track". Feels like I'm a slow loser, but looks like I'm right with you. Keep up the good work

Okay, it's been 3 months (as of yesterday) and just thought I'd do a quick update on here. Day of surgery I was 285 and yesterday I weighed in at 240. Seems like just yesterday I was wondering what it would be like to be on the "losers bench" . . . it's not easy but it's working. A lil' impatient to get to the finish line but I know it'll take time. I don't do measurements or inches lost, but I started in a size 22/24 and am getting into 16/18's now.

Congrats!

I agree with what everyone else has said. Oh SOOOOOO inspiring . . . congrats again!

Congrats!

You go girl! Congrats on all of your accomplishments!

I'm super late seeing this. But congrats and you look good girl!

Congrats! so inspiring! Good luck on your first of many to come 5Ks

Day of surgery my BMI was 46. 2 months post surgery I had a loss of 35 lbs. I am now 11 weeks out and am down 41 lbs. I feel like my weight loss is a little slow. But I'm happy nonetheless. My tickler below reflects the 21 lbs I lost pre surgery Also off the topic I feel like I can eat way MORE than the average "sleever'. Went to a support group at Kaiser last night and a friend of mine can not even eat 1 scrambled egg. Where as I can eat 1 scrambled egg, 2 pieces of turkey bacon and 1/2 a piece of toast! yikes! . . . such a big difference and we are both 11 wks post surgery.

Congrats! I know that has to feel wonderful! Good job!

My period came like a week early the day AFTER surgery (not cool) and the next period was about 10 days EARLY! . . . So more frequent. Hopefully they go back to normal soon.

I'll take the 18's and 20's. let me know what you have. Will gladly pay shipping. Especially for Jeans! :-) Thanks! Let me know

No problem. I agree with everyone. I thought the same thing . . .6 months . . 100 lbs?! That's pretty quick. Guys always lose faster than women! lol

Hello all Just found out Paul Wall (rapper) got the vertical sleeve. Nice to have a celebrity shed a lil' bit of light on this surgery because I know my family had never even heard of it. Here's the article. http://www.urblife.com/the-life/paul-wall-dramatic-weight-loss/

I stalled for almost 4 WEEKS! . . . so don't be discouraged. I felt like this wouldn't work for me. I was doing everything right and not losing an ounce! So I stopped going to the gym because I felt like it was pointless. Week 5 I upped my calories, increased Water, and like a miracle the weight started coming off. Don't be discouraged. Your stall will end.