Hi all -- been a while since I've updated -- today was a great day for me -- 8 months post op and I've lost 122 lbs. I seriously cannot believe it. I have not been this thin since I was a teenager. seriously. And I am 47 fricking years old. wow.

And the amazing thing, on top of it all, is I ONLY HAVE 17 POUNDS LEFT TO GO! I cannot believe it. It's happened so fast and relatively easily that I just didn't think I would be here now.

I updated my youtube vlog, so if you care to take a look:

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??? Gosh, I just have to pinch myself!

Congrats!!!! That is just amazing and I too want details of everything you do! How many calories/protein/carbs do you get a day? Do you or did you ever use protein shakes? You're a sleeve rockstar!! Way to go!!

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Kelly

Wow! Watched your video and you look GREAT! 122 lbs is A LOT to lose! CONGRATS!!!

Wow!!! You are so inspiring. I am 3 weeks out and have been stalled the past 7 days. I have heard of this 3 week stall. I have lost quite a bit so far but sometimes it's hard to believe that I'm going to lose more. Especially when I eat something and feel so full!

What do you do for exercise? I seem to struggle in that area and am curious on what super successful people like you do each day.

Congrats!!!! That is just amazing and I too want details of everything you do! How many calories/protein/carbs do you get a day? Do you or did you ever use Protein shakes? You're a sleeve rockstar!! Way to go!!

:hippie:

Kelly

Hi -- I did use Protein powder initially (in yogurt and stuff) -- but down here in Paraguay, the good US protein powder is really expensive -- no Protein shake mixes that I could find down here. When I'm super low in protein, I'll start adding the protein powder I have to stuff, but usually I'm just eating lots and lots of protein in cheese, yogurt, milk, meats, etc.

What do you do for exercise? I seem to struggle in that area and am curious on what super successful people like you do each day.

I jog and golf -- but lately haven't been doing much because I threw my back out. But it's feeling better and I should get off my butt and do something. I had been running about 3 miles a day, 3 times a week and then golfing a couple of times a week. It's also getting cold down here, so I'm not as interested as I was before in getting out (winter is coming up). I know, no excuse.

CONGRATS JULIA! You are truly an inspiration. Keep working that sleeve girl!

<br />Hi all -- been a while since I've updated -- today was a great day for me -- 8 months post op and I've lost 122 lbs. I seriously cannot believe it. I have not been this thin since I was a teenager. seriously. And I am 47 fricking years old. wow. <br /><br />And the amazing thing, on top of it all, is I ONLY HAVE 17 POUNDS LEFT TO GO! <img src="http://cdn.verticalsleevetalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif" /> I cannot believe it. It's happened so fast and relatively easily that I just didn't think I would be here now. <br /><br />I updated my youtube vlog, so if you care to take a look: <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LRHEpy5qBc' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.youtube.c...h?v=4LRHEpy5qBc</a><br /><br />CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??? Gosh, I just have to pinch myself! <img src='http://cdn.verticalsleevetalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br />

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YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!! You look sooo thin!!! AND you don't look like you have lost ANY hair, it looks great!

You do totally need a smaller size top and probably a size 10 pants. How tall are you??? You must be tall!

I totally get what you are saying about your mind catching up with your weight loss. I think my mind has finally caught up with me lol! And I agree with the taste bud thing. food just isn't the same, but I love candy now which is kinda weird (like skittles and starburst candy).

I'm sooo happy for you! Thanks for sharing!!!

P.s. I am amazed that you are only eating 800 calories (???) and that's enough (???)

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YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!! You look sooo thin!!! AND you don't look like you have lost ANY hair, it looks great!

You do totally need a smaller size top and probably a size 10 pants. How tall are you??? You must be tall!

I totally get what you are saying about your mind catching up with your weight loss. I think my mind has finally caught up with me lol! And I agree with the taste bud thing. food just isn't the same, but I love candy now which is kinda weird (like skittles and starburst candy).

I'm sooo happy for you! Thanks for sharing!!!

P.s. I am amazed that you are only eating 800 calories (???) and that's enough (???)

Thanks Sophia I'm 5'9" -- so fairly tall -- I love how you love candy now -- I would have loved candy before, but now, yucky!

Yeah, 800 calories. My nut and dr. suggested 800 - 1000 cal to lose it all in a year -- and then up it to 1200 or more when you get to goal -- some days I do go over 1000, but rarely -- I usually hover around 800 - 900 calories. I don't get hungry or feel weak or anything. Initially, when I first was sleeved, I could barely get 600 calories in -- so it was a struggle to get 800 in.

Thank you for all your wonderful compliments You are just the most positive person and a wonderful support even if you don't always hear it Big hugs!

I know it seems kind of strange, but I'm so stinkin' proud of you ! ! ! Seriously, I know it seems "stalkerish", but I'm seriously proud of you and your rocking that sleeve ! ! !

Oh my....you look so pretty and so good. I think your size looks perfect right now and your skin/shape looks GREAT!!! I watched several of your vids. I laughed quite a bit at your "denial" video, not because you were actually being funny because I know that wasn't the your intentions......however while listening to you talk on the subject and comparing it to my own personal experiences and denial issues....I had to laugh!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you!!!!! I can't wait to be able to say that I've lost 100+ lbs

Wow! Congratulations!

I asked on your video but maybe you will answer here faster.

What is the name (brand) of the high Fiber crackers you were talking about?

congrats on rocking your sleeve and losing 122 lbs in 8 months. You'll be at goal before you know it!

I read your post that you were in the chat room. I hope to find you in there sometime!

I asked on your video but maybe you will answer here faster.

What is the name (brand) of the high fiber crackers you were talking about?

congrats on rocking your sleeve and losing 122 lbs in 8 months. You'll be at goal before you know it!

I read your post that you were in the chat room. I hope to find you in there sometime!

Hey -- got your messages -- they're called Cracker Salvado -- made in Uruguay (I buy them here in Paraguay) -- for 8 small crackers (1 serving -- but I eat 4 -5 at a time) 111 cal., 17 g carb., 3 g Protein, and 3 g fiber . . . .

I know it seems kind of strange, but I'm so stinkin' proud of you ! ! ! Seriously, I know it seems "stalkerish", but I'm seriously proud of you and your rocking that sleeve ! ! !

Tiff I just love you -- it's totally not stalkerish -- I think we're here to support one another and you are the biggest cheerleader here -- love you (and LOVE little sprout!)!!