Hello everyone,

I was sleeved on 11/15/2011 and so far I'm down 30lbs and I'm healing well with a little soreness. I'm walking 2 miles a day.

I would love to hear how all of the Nov. sleevers are doing. Are you still on liquids or eating solid foods, how much have you lost, are you back to normal, what are you doing for excercise? etc. I look forward to hearing from all of you.

Had my three month checkup today. Everything went well, and even the mean PA was nicer than normal! I've lost 40 pounds since surgery, and she said I'm going at a good pace. I see a lot of people on here talking about surgeon goals but mine never gave me one. He just asked what MY goal was.

Last checkup I was prescribed a B12 supplement. Wish someone told me how awful it smells and tastes! Taking that plus two Multivitamin a day so we'll see how my levels are at six months. I used to have low Iron but I gave blood two weeks ago and I was confirmed normal so that's cleared up!

Just moving along. Hope everyone is doing well. Stay strong banana Babes (and Blokes )!

Hi BB's

I have not been on the forum in about a week as I was traveling for work. It was nice to get online and see this post refreshed. My experience started shaky with my complication and second surgery but through it all, except a fleeting moment alone at 3am in the ER before surgery to remove my abscess, NO REGRETS.

I was able to see co-workers I have not seen in 6 months. One sweet woman put her hands over her mouth and said the only words she had to describe me was "beautiful". Oh my....I was wearing a 18/20 sweater with a size 18 skirt. The last time I was atthat location, I wore a size 26 jacket and 24 pant. I have to say it made me feel so great.

I generally just eat the usuals chicken, shrimp, tuna, eggs, steak on occasion, then veggies and occasionally Peanut Butter toast for Breakfast. I tend to stay away from white flour foods, mainly because I just don't care for them any longer. I get min 64 oz of Protein in daily, my hair is falling out but really more like a heavier shedding not bad, I try and most days get in at least 64 oz of water/crystal lite and exercise 4-6 days a week.

I was sleeved on November 1, lost 28 lbs pre-op. I do not see the scale moving like it did but, friends if I never lost another pound, I feel so much better physically and mentally now, it would be ok.

Celebrate your accomplishments now and let's give the process a chance. Longerlife thanks for always staying positive and glad things are going well you and all of our Banana Babes.

I am down 36 pounds total, including about 10 day liquid diet pre surgery. Doing 3 advanced step classes/week. It is really unbelievable that some people here are stating 50+ pound weight loss as that seems highy improbable and I'm hoping people are being honest about their weight loss since the only one you're lying to is yourself. But if that's what it takes to get you through... I know what my doctor has told me the typical low and highs are for weight loss at this point, so I'm good with where I am at. There's so much dishonesty with compulsive overeating, now's the time to get honest.

I've lost 65lbs. I would hate for someone to say that people are lying about their weight loss. We all take this seriously since this is a very serious surgery.

I am down 36 pounds total, including about 10 day liquid diet pre surgery. Doing 3 advanced step classes/week. It is really unbelievable that some people here are stating 50+ pound weight loss as that seems highy improbable and I'm hoping people are being honest about their weight loss since the only one you're lying to is yourself. But if that's what it takes to get you through... I know what my doctor has told me the typical low and highs are for weight loss at this point, so I'm good with where I am at. There's so much dishonesty with compulsive overeating, now's the time to get honest.

I've lost 65lbs. I would hate for someone to say that people are lying about their weight loss. We all take this seriously since this is a very serious surgery.

How are you doing Sleevywonder? How has your journey been?

I just re-read a my post from December. I had forgotten how angry and bitter I was feeling back then. Feels like so long ago. I am now down a total of 90 pounds (40 pre-op and 50 post) and life is good! I rarely overeat or feel sick, I don't really crave foods I can't have, and I love cleaning out the "fat clothes" from my closet! I started a new job last month and am loving it. I feel like I am in control for the first time ever.

I just re-read a my post from December. I had forgotten how angry and bitter I was feeling back then. Feels like so long ago. I am now down a total of 90 pounds (40 pre-op and 50 post) and life is good! I rarely overeat or feel sick, I don't really crave foods I can't have, and I love cleaning out the "fat clothes" from my closet! I started a new job last month and am loving it. I feel like I am in control for the first time ever.

Congrats and keep up the good work!

You too! Congrats!

Thank you Longer-Life. It looks like we are losing about the same.

I had my surgery on the 16th and have lost 55 so far. i felt like i was doing horrible and that i would fail. but i guess im on track with the rest of you so it makes me feel much better with my progress. I am so proud of each of you. good luck continuing the journey! pics are in my gallery. i started out in a 24/26 jeans and a 3x/4x shirt. the one of me in the green plaid shirt is a 16/18 shirt and the jeans are a 20. the scale doesn't define my progress!! im happy being able to fit into those sizes!

You're doing great! Keep up the good work.

Hi everyone! My 3 months was 5 days ago & I am currently down to 201.0 (ALMOST ONEDERLAND) I did not have a pre-op diet, and have lost 48 pounds! I went from a size 22-24 to a size 16-18! I will try to post a recent picture:-)

Hi everyone! My 3 months was 5 days ago & I am currently down to 201.0 (ALMOST ONEDERLAND) I did not have a pre-op diet, and have lost 48 pounds! I went from a size 22-24 to a size 16-18! I will try to post a recent picture:-)

Wow! You're doing good! I can't wait to get to onederland.

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Hi It sound like everyon is doing great. I had my surgery 3 months ago tomorrow. I have lost 64lbs Yea for me. I have had a text book surgery no complications. Eating alot of Chicken, fish, tuna, drinking 1 supplement a day. I am slowing down in my loss hope it will pick back up. I was able to get off my blood pressure meds, reflux med, one fluid pill that makes this all worth while since i did this for my health.My biggest problem is taking the vitamins,but am doing better with that. I have bad knees so the only exercise I can do is water aerobics, I am going 3 times a week. This was one of the best decisions of my life!!!1

60 lbs down here yay Sleeved November 23.2011 And I exercise 6 times a week,about 1 hour and half at the gym

You ladies are doing amazing!!

Hi all my 3 month anniversary was 2/22 and I am down 65 pounds.. I had been going to Zumba classes 3 timas a week and just being active since surgery I am much more energetic.. 1 thing I hate is hair loss is anyone having this issue???

But the good thing is that i can eat everything in very small portions but I feel great..

Congrats to everyone in our anniversary..cheers to the next 3 months..