I'm always curious about how people lose at different rates. Today I'm starting my 7th week post-op (Wednesday 2/17 surgery).

I was on a 1200 calorie diet pre-op and had to be at 230 on surgery morning or I'd be sent home. I've been eating low-carb both pre-op and post-op (30 carbs or less a day).

Week 1 - 7.4

Week 2 - 5.8

Week 3 - 2.2

Week 4 - 2.8

Week 5 - .6

Week 6 - .4

Week 7 - 3 pounds - so happy to be losing again!

So if you think you're the slowest loser, forget it! There's always someone slower or faster than you. Keep a positive attitude and be grateful for having this great tool.

I love the way my body is reshaping. Everything looks the same, just smaller.

Girl, you're right! We're all doing this at our own speed and in our own time. :smile: Being that I went through the weightloss and regain once before (with the band), this makes things a little different for me... I "know" in my head to be patient, but I also know what it feels like to be at 150 lbs, so I'm anxious! Can't wait, and truly hoping for 120(ish) :wink:

Here's to us!

Yes, it can be dangerous to track to others, but for me, it helps to see someone who had surgery about the same time as me & similiar starting weight tracking along about the same. We are both working our tools! :smile:

We Are Sleevers and We Are Proud!!!!!!!

That is so true, and it's really nice to be on this journey with others... Because I didn't tell family or friends (minus my brother), having all of you here is my ROCK of support and help! :smile: And you are doing great too, Mini! :smile::biggrin0:

There are so many variables. While I haven't lost in pounds, this morning I had a meeting and had to dress up. I put on a pair of lined dress slacks with cute cuffs etc. I had them on about three weeks ago and they fit perfectly. This morning I was in a hurry to get to the office. I had to roll over the waistband because the pants were dragging on the floor. The butt and stomach were ridiculously baggy and gapping. Not the professional look I was going for. Needless to say I stayed seated in the conference room, then ran home to change the minute the meeting was over. GRRRR

So whether the scale is moving, there are always changes happening post-op. We just need to look for the signs!

I love that so many of us are post-op right around the same time. I don't use your stats to beat myself up, but to give me hope that things will speed up for me a bit.

Today my hairdresser said that she can see my hairloss really starting. So sad. I think I'm going to add more Protein into my plan to see if it helps. She explained to me that our hair is protein and when we're lacking it, our hair shows it.

Hi all

I have been a slow loser, but I'm very happy with my results!! I just took another 2lbs off so I feel great. I went into this journey knowing that it would take me awhile to get all of the weight off. For some reason, I have not stressed about it. It is hard to believe because I stress about everything!! I can wear a size 8 (snug) or a 10 loose, so even if I only lose my last 6lbs that will be fine with me. If someone would have told me a year ago I would be wearing a size 10 again I would have said SHUT UP!!! LOL

So good luck to us one and all!!:crying:

Ms B~, you've done awesome. You're so close to goal. I can't wait till I can say I'm in a size 10! :crying:

Hey Lee

Hey sweetie!! You are doing FAB too!! I love my size right now, but I'm determined to get just a little smaller! I know that I would have never made my goal, if I did not have the sleeve!!!!!! Love my sleeve! The band just does not do it for me!!

And Lee, you will be a size 10 before you know it!!!

Hey Lee

Hey sweetie!! You are doing FAB too!! I love my size right now, but I'm determined to get just a little smaller! I know that I would have never made my goal, if I did not have the sleeve!!!!!! Love my sleeve! The band just does not do it for me!!

And Lee, you will be a size 10 before you know it!!!

Well when I get there we can all celebrate!! :biggrin0:

Lee

You are on!!! California is not that far away, we can meet there, or somewhere in between!

You just keep on keeping on!! And I will be waiting for you on the losers bench!!!