I cannot believe it! Just bought two SIZE 8 skirts! Coming from a 20 to an 8 in seven months is unbelievable to me. I am a firm believer in VSG. Now, how are those of you that have reached goal keeping from losing MORE?

That is fantastic!! Congrats!!

congrats....

I have gone from 22W top to XL/L and 20W pants to size 14 in only 2 months. This is so incredible!

I can't wait to say I bought a size 8 pants. The "girls" will probably never let me go less then a Medium top but I can live with that.

Big huge pat on your back for such an amazing stats. Love my Sleeve and no regrets.

That is awesome, congratulations!!!

Imagine how fantastic you're going to feel this summer!! Congrats!

NannieG!!! Yay, congrats! I bet you'll go even smaller. I am at eight months (on Feb 11th) and just went from an 8 to a size 6 jeans!! (I actually bought two pairs of jeans at The GAP and one was a 4 and one was a 6.....all the ones that really fit were a size 6) The size 4 was vanity sizing, I'm sure of it! LOL

I've been maintaining since the first week of November....after consulting with my dietitian I went from an average of 675 calories a day to between 975 and 1050. Some times a little more. I really need to get in a little over 1000 to keep from losing. I dropped to 139 last week, which was my all time low. I've been hovering at 140 - 142.5 and I'm comfortable at that. My surgeon set my goal weight at 150. My "goal" was a size 8, but I did want to lose to 145 so I'd have a cushion, as it turns out, I do not NEED a cushion, I am snacking off and on throughout the afternoon to get in all the calories I need to keep from losing additional weight. Are you at goal?

I cannot believe it! Just bought two SIZE 8 skirts! Coming from a 20 to an 8 in seven months is unbelievable to me. I am a firm believer in VSG. Now, how are those of you that have reached goal keeping from losing MORE?

fantastic news.... well done you!!! =]

Congrats on the size 8 - way to go! It feels so great, doesn't it? Now to your question of how to stop losing weight - well, just eat whatever you want, which is what I do. No low fat or diet foods in my house anymore. I drink sodas, alcohol, eat sweets, cheeses, chips, etc. and never gain a pound. Of course, I eat my "good foods" first and get my Protein in, but I don't make any type of effort anymore to watch calories or fat grams. I don't eat those high calorie items all day every day - I don't even WANT them but every now and then.

Everyone is different, so I'm not advocating anyone "do as I do", I'm just telling it straight as to how I keep at goal weight. I guess it's been very easy for me - I don't even think about my weight anymore. I've even got a new favorite fast food - the McDonald's Angus Wrap. It's like getting to eat a burger, but no bun to deal with. You can hold the mayo and cheese if you want, add extra pickles and lettuce and get a nice tasting burger patty. I get them a couple of times a month and they curb that little nagging fast food demon we all have. It took me a year to get to this point, but I'm enjoying it now.

YOU GO NANNIE G

Yah!!! I'm so excited for you!! Way to go!! I've started eating more meals but then at the same times I am starting to think I wouldn't mind losing more. Good luck!!

NannieG!!! Yay, congrats! I bet you'll go even smaller. I am at eight months (on Feb 11th) and just went from an 8 to a size 6 jeans!! (I actually bought two pairs of jeans at The GAP and one was a 4 and one was a 6.....all the ones that really fit were a size 6) The size 4 was vanity sizing, I'm sure of it! LOL

I've been maintaining since the first week of November....after consulting with my dietitian I went from an average of 675 calories a day to between 975 and 1050. Some times a little more. I really need to get in a little over 1000 to keep from losing. I dropped to 139 last week, which was my all time low. I've been hovering at 140 - 142.5 and I'm comfortable at that. My surgeon set my goal weight at 150. My "goal" was a size 8, but I did want to lose to 145 so I'd have a cushion, as it turns out, I do not NEED a cushion, I am snacking off and on throughout the afternoon to get in all the calories I need to keep from losing additional weight. Are you at goal?

Yes, I am at "goal" - goal was 150-55 and I am at 153. I think you look fantastic! Have looked at your profile pic before and think you look so classy! I am told over and over by husband and my daughter that I don't need to lose anymore but like you, I would really like to be around 140 or so. I was really surprised to be in a size 8 skirt comfortably since I really thought I would wind up around a size 12. Always thought I was "large boned" or framed. NOw, I realize I am really medium frame! ha! Still having a hard time wrapping my mind around where I am at weight-wise. Tend to think as a "fat person" as I am sure you do too!

I am doing the same thing you do - snack some in the afternoon - since I have evolved into eating smaller meals more often. Still 3 main meals a day but have found that I am probably still eating too fast and only can eat a small amount when I should and wind up hungry a couple of hours later! I am working on slowing myself down and going back to no liquids during meals.

It is truly amazing. I wish this had been around 10 years ago! Again, you look fantastic!

WTG ya'll....is fantastic that you've all reached goal and are learning to maintain it!! I can't wait to post the same thing once I'm sleeved! You are all an inspiration and give us hope for a slimmer and healthier future!!! Congrats!!

I must join the crowd and say Congrat to all of you. Way to stay dedicated. Have fun maintaining and shopping.