Just wanted to share with everyone that I reached my goal in 4 and 1/2 months!!! I started as a 50 y.o. lightweight with surgery weight of 213 and today I am at my goal of 145 - that's 68 lbs lost in a little over 4 months. I set my goal at 145 because it is a normal BMI (I am 5'5") and should be easy to maintain. But I think I will go for 10 more pounds to 135. This hasn't been the easy way out since I worked for every single pound lost. I did not just let the sleeve do the work - I have been exercising since surgery starting with walking 3 miles/day and then adding in biking. I am currently biking around 75-100+ miles a week along with brisk walking most days (Yes I do work full-time also and have a family). I have had no problems, can eat anything and have never been sick from the sleeve. I have been good about staying on the diet of 800 calories with 30 grams of carbs. I figured I had 80% of my stomach removed and paid thousands of dollars out of pocket I was going to work this thing as hard as I could. I haven't dealt with any hair loss yet but don't think I am totoally out of the woods since I recently read that for some it doesn't start until 6 months post-op. But I am keeping my fingers crossed. I am not going to go for plastics because everything has recovered just fine and should continue to get better as I add more weight training into my workouts. I think the girls are better than before now that all that back fat is gone! Yuk.

So for those of you just researching good luck and I do recommend the sleeve. I am not going to say I love my sleeve like most people do - don't get me wrong I like it A LOT. But I think I will save the proclamation of love for a year out when I see how well I do with maintenance.

Best of luck to everyone.

Frankie

VSG 3/22/10

Dr Aceves

Congrats! Well Done!

I SO identify with you.

I also am 5ft 5 inches tall and also started out with a weight of 213 lbs just 3 and a half months ago. I feel good that I have lost 41 lbs so far.

I am interested in your exercise regime and especially the fact that you have toned up nicely.

Where was your problem area of your body? Mine is the spare tyre area and I seem to be losing from everywhere else but there.

How many inches have you lost from your waist?

Congrats again

Booklean - you sound like you have done so well and will soon be at goal also! Congrats to you. I didn't really have any one problem area. I have always had ugly thighs so that would be it. Everything else has been proportional. I am lucky that I have always had a small stomach (or at least I always have when I haven't been overweight). I really have only been doing cardio since surgery. I live in Minnesota so in the summer months I take advantage of being outside. But once it turns cold out I am going to join a gym and start working on the weight training to further tone up. Good luck and I will be watching for you getting to goal!

Frankie

Congrats to you and kudos on your hard work and full schedule. I wish you continued success!

Congrats on reaching your goal weight.

CONGRATULATIONS! :thumbup:

How exciting! Go treat yourself to something nice (jewelry, clothing, etc) You deserve it!

Lovingly,

monica:001_tongue:

Great Job....It sounds like working out has really become a part of your life...

OMG... Thats great! I am right near your hight and weight. I so hope I turn out like you!:tongue_smilie:

Wonderful Job!!