It will be 7 months for me next week. I've lost 90lbs so far and have hit the target my doctor had set for complete weight loss after a full year. So I'm way ahead of his schedule and only 5 pounds from the goal of 200 I had set for myself before this all began. I think I'll be revising my goal to be more aggressive and see if I can get down to 185. I truly never thought this possible before. Ever being below 200 again would have been a laughable thought.

I've had a couple of minor stalls along the way. One major stall that lasted for almost 2 months. But in the last 2 months I've really stepped up my exercise regimen. I'm working out like crazy. Twice a day walking/running . 3 miles in the morning. 4 miles in the evening. Pretty much every day with the rare occasional day off. That has kept the weight loss rolling even though it comes off much harder at this point.

I could improve my eating habits. I really don't pay much attention to what I eat. I've never counted calories or anything. I don't eat big (can't) but I eat whatever my dear wife cooks. I'm sure if I quit eating all carbs and never occasionally cheated with some M&M's I could do even better.

But I could not be happier. It's funny. Although I've been dropping weight for 7 months it seems like the last 15-20 pounds have really got people noticing. Suddenly everyone is like holy cow! What are you doing? You are skinny. Dont lose anymore? Ha ha.

I think it's one thing to lose some weight and be a 'less fat' person. It's quite another to go all the way (or almost in my case) and truly be a normal weight person. That really wakes people up to your changes.

Today was my official weigh day. I officially moved out of the obese category and I'm now officially just overweight. I have every intention of keeping it going and getting to a near normal level and getting below 200lbs soon.

I love the sleeve. I also appreciate this site and the helpful insights it has provided for me along the way. Although I don't post much I do check it out from time to time and am usually encouraged.

Sorry for the long post. That's it from me.

Longhorn

Although I DO NOT LIKE your screen name (heehee, I am a Texas Aggie!), I will tell you that you have done a great job and congrats on your success!

And it is obviously not just the sleeve, you are working out and that takes a huge commitment and lifestyle change for some of us!

Enjoy your success for years to come!

Thanks for posting, Longhorn! It's great to hear how good you are doing. I love my sleeve, too, and am looking forward to moving to the "just overweight" category, too!

Keep rockin' it!

I love hearing everyone's sucess stories, it makes me want to scream I WANT MY SLEEVE NOW!!!!!! It seems like it maybe forever before I can have my sleeve and posting my own sucess stories. I'm so happy for you longhorn. Keep up the good work, and you will reach the normal level. You can DO IT!!!!!!!

Thats great news.... well done... you must be so chuffed with your progess!!

Keep up the great job you're doing.

congrats, i am so happy for you....i totally agree with you, the sleeve is awesome and it has definitely been one of the best decisions i have ever taken. keep up the good work!!!:laugh0: