I've been seeing a lot of people who now have December surgery dates, just wanted to say HI, and give us a place to talk while we wait (and count down the days) for our surgeries.

My surgery is on December 9, 2011;

My doctor is Justin Braverman from the N.E.W. Program in Newport Beach, CA;

I start my pre-op liquid diet on November 25th;

And will be sleeved at Tri-city hospital in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.

What about everyone else?

So proud for all of you December Divas. You're doing wonderful! I hate that I miss getting to be there with y'all. But if all goes as planned, I'm going to be a Febuary Flower: bloom into a new life of beauty and possibilities. Wish me well :0)

aww..good luck Benisa..hugs

Hey December Divas! Hope everyone is doing great. I myself have left 28 pounds in the dust never to be seen again. More than 20 inches all over my body, my arms the most, 4 inches! my husband said they were getting so thin! I have been doing all the arm weights as the gym to combat the jiggy bits, i am most worried about my arms and thighs. I can tell the way i am losing weight i am still going to be quite hippy lol. thats ok. I hope i dont lose all my boobies though haha. Hope everyone is feeling great.

I am 8 weeks out today and have lost 27 lbs. the weight is coming off slowly but consistently with only a short stall around the 3rd week.

I love my sleeve.

Tonight was the first time I ate out with friends. We went to Montana's, of all places. My husband got a very large doggy bag of food for his night snack...Lol.

December Divas! We Rock!!

Hello Beautiful People! CONGRATS on the wonderful progress you have all made! The BEST is yet to come!!!

Update on Progress:

Heaviest: Dec 11th 208lbs

Pre-Op: Dec 12th-28th loss of 16lbs

Day of Surgery: 192lbs

4 weeks Post-Op: 174lbs loss since op:18lbs

TOTAL LOSS: 34lbs

It's like I have a perminant smile! I've kicked in exercise last week and what a difference! So excited for the future Keep it up losers!

ALSO, if you have a smartphone, get the "My Fitness Pal" app or go to www.myfitnesspal.com to access it on your computer. BEST APP EVER! I track everything I do and eat. Be my friend: jayneen88

Hey everyone! I just wanted to update you on my progress. I had surgery on Dec 20th and have lost 52lbs since Dec 1st when starting my pre-op diet. My starting weight was 296 and I'm now at 244. But I started dieting a couple of years ago on phentermine diet pills and gained half the weight back after I quit taking them. So I've lost 95lbs total so far from my highest weight of 339. I don't know how many inches I've lost but I can really tell the difference in my clothes. I used to wear a 5x in scrub tops and now I wear a 2x. Also I bought my first x-large top last week which is very exciting. I really don't like the flabby skin on my arms so I've been working out a little with some weights and I joined Curves last week so hopefully I can tighten up some of the loose skin. Today is my birthday so I had my first alcoholic beverage last night while celebrating the superbowl game and today I had my first dessert since my surgery which was a chocholate cupcake to celebrate. I wish everyone good luck and hope all is going well!!!

Sounds like you're doing great! Happy birthday!!! :cake:

What am I doing wrong? I was fat before my sleeve and now fat and depressed. I am so happy for all of you that are losing and so happy with your sleeve. I lost 5.5 lbs on my pre-op liquid diet and another 8.5 the two weeks following my Dec 28th surgery. My Dr was very pleased with my loss although I knew it was lower than most . I am scheduled fior my 6 week follow up on Thursday and had a "goal" loss of 6 lbs suggested by my Dr. I have been at a standstill for four weeks. I'm trying to be patient, but that is turning into depression. I have no idea what to do other than starvation. I'm doing all things right and getting 600-800 calories a day. I'm not trying to burst anyone's bubble, just voicing my frustration. I hope I wake tomorrow 7 lbs lighter.

Happy1957 please don't be discouraged! I went into a stall after only 1 1/2 weeks after surgery for 4 weeks! It was hell. Especially when I read about eveyone else's losses. Thank god I had this website to help me work through it. I thought, just my luck, I go through the trouble of having MAJOR surgery, had most of my stomach removed (really drastic!!), and I can't lose weight. This damn surgery doesn't work for me. Well, since the 4 weeks have passed (that would be at 5 1/2 weeks out from surgery), I am losing again. I am at 7 weeks and 2 days. I've lost another 7 pounds. And for me it's like, lose 2 pounds, gain 1, lose 2 more, gain 1. I don't get it. This really plays a head trip one you. For me it was "I've waited so long to be healthy and this. I want it all NOW! All I can say is give it ime. I KNOW it's hard honey.

Happy,,I know it has to be very discouraging. I've read alot on the site when people have stalls to change things up a bit,,try eating less or try eating more. Do different excercise programs..stir things up a bit and see if that changes anything.

Happy1957 please don't be discouraged! I went into a stall after only 1 1/2 weeks after surgery for 4 weeks! It was hell. Especially when I read about eveyone else's losses. Thank god I had this website to help me work through it. I thought, just my luck, I go through the trouble of having MAJOR surgery, had most of my stomach removed (really drastic!!), and I can't lose weight. This damn surgery doesn't work for me. Well, since the 4 weeks have passed (that would be at 5 1/2 weeks out from surgery), I am losing again. I am at 7 weeks and 2 days. I've lost another 7 pounds. And for me it's like, lose 2 pounds, gain 1, lose 2 more, gain 1. I don't get it. This really plays a head trip one you. For me it was "I've waited so long to be healthy and this. I want it all NOW! All I can say is give it ime. I KNOW it's hard honey.

Thanks for the encouragement. I am logical, know that eventually I will lose, it's a no brainer, I'm not eating enough to sustain my current weight. Yet at moments I am weak emotionally. Last night was one of them. Today is a new day. I can't wait to hit the Dr's scale tomorrow and hopefully get the ok to do some real exercise. Not that I want to become a weight lifter again, just wanted to be an average exerciser.

Happy,,I know it has to be very discouraging. I've read alot on the site when people have stalls to change things up a bit,,try eating less or try eating more. Do different excercise programs..stir things up a bit and see if that changes anything.

I don't think I could eat less without dizziness. My job is standing all day, running, running, running. I am exhausted in the pm and actually hungry all the time. I can't wait to see what the Dr say's tomorrow. I have had a couple episodes of near passing out over he last week. Not sure why, it just comes out of the clear blue sky. I am getting all my Protein and Water, I'm thinking a sugar drop from the lack of carbs.

I was sleeved on December 28th and I have become very discouraged. I have been stalled for the last 4 weeks. I have lost 30 pounds since I was sleeved, which I know is great, but you get so used to the weight just falling off in the beginning. The first few weeks, I lost 1-2 pounds a day! Now, I lose nothing.

I have been trying to focus really hard on my Protein intake and Fluid intake. I was just released to start exercising at my 6 week follow up appointment last week. I had some complications, so they didnt release me to exercise until later in the game.

Is anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions on what I can do? I feel like my "honeymoon phase" is already over.

Try not to get too discouraged. Stalls are very common. I know I've slowed down alot on losing, i was also a 1-2lb a day loser, so I decided to really look at what I'm eating and pick up my exercising. Since you cant vigorously workout, what about a brisk 30 min walk a day? That's how I started out. Also, get back to basics: protein shakes and water! Cut those nasty carbs out if you haven't already done so. The stalls will come and go, but you've got the ultimate weightloss tool forever. Best of Luck