M scheduled for my surgery April 26th and I was curious to see who else would be walking in the shoes of April with me. Tell me how you feeling? What's on your mind? Any worries? Second thoughts?

Things are going slowly, but the scales going down....I am down about 42 pounds from surgery, 60 total including preop. I haven't been to the gym yet, I've been in a walking cast/boot for heel/foot problems but I've been going to physical therapy and getting a little workout there 3 times a week :-). I started out wearing size 26 pants and today I fit into a size 20! I am sooo happy :-)

I was really in a bad place after reading the wonderful results of all the April sleevers. I felt like everyone was doing so much better than me. My new dietitian printed me a progress report from when I first started move, the weight loss program for veterans. I weighed in @307 March 2011. Today I weighed in @216.2. After looking at it that way, I'm definitely a winner! I'm not losing as fast as some since being sleeved, but I thank God for my loss. All of us that were sleeved are winners because we took that important step to permanently change our lives. And it feels so good to look in the mirror and actually like what I see! LOL! April sleevers are really rocking the vertical sleeve.

I was really in a bad place after reading the wonderful results of all the April sleevers. I felt like everyone was doing so much better than me. My new dietitian printed me a progress report from when I first started move, the weight loss program for veterans. I weighed in @307 March 2011. Today I weighed in @216.2. After looking at it that way, I'm definitely a winner! I'm not losing as fast as some since being sleeved, but I thank God for my loss. All of us that were sleeved are winners because we took that important step to permanently change our lives. And it feels so good to look in the mirror and actually like what I see! LOL! April sleevers are really rocking the vertical sleeve.

Fannyf,

So nice to meet a fellw veteran. I was in the Army quite a few years ago. I am not service connected or retired - I am glad to hear that they have a program for veterans, i would love to hear more about it.

Congrats on your weight loss. You really are rocking the sleeve and obviously even more important than that, you have embraced the lifestyle change that is required for a permanent change.

I was really in a bad place after reading the wonderful results of all the April sleevers. I felt like everyone was doing so much better than me. My new dietitian printed me a progress report from when I first started move' date=' the weight loss program for veterans. I weighed in @307 March 2011. Today I weighed in @216.2. After looking at it that way, I'm definitely a winner! I'm not losing as fast as some since being sleeved, but I thank God for my loss. All of us that were sleeved are winners because we took that important step to permanently change our lives. And it feels so good to look in the mirror and actually like what I see! LOL! April sleevers are really rocking the vertical sleeve.[/quote']

From 307 to 216.2 in a little over a year is Awesome - just imagine where you will be next April!

Hi,

Looking at your results you are doing tremondously well and i want to encourage you to keep going. I was 332 on my surgery date 4/24/12 and ass of today I am 290.8.

weight lost for me is slow,, but it is sure as the old saying goes! Keep It Up because God is the person who is helping us all on this journey.

My best advice to all sleeved is never to base your results on everyone else's achievements. Out bodies are built differently so we shed, gain and tone differently. In order to succeed in this journey we have to do what is best for us, and by us, I mean our bodies. Don't stress yourself for no reason.

In this weight loss journey the only competition we have are ourselves, plain and simple.

Grocery shopping with my husband is now a joy as I can move without discomfort, and today while in Winn Dixie I noticed how I left my husband to go n search a food prodct that we needed. In the past I would have needed a riding cart, but thanks to God I am able to walk about and look for whatever I need. I felt lighter and energetic, which was different from the previous month.

I am finding that my clothes from a frew years ago fit me now and am looking forward to becoming smaller! I GIVE ALL PRAISES AND HONOR TO GOD FOR ALL HE HAS DONE!!!!!!!!!

JimmyGotsleeved,

I highly agree with your comment because each of our bodies are different and DNA has a lot to with how our bodies react to weight lost and illness. I learned a little while ago not to stress over my progress versus the progress of another person. My mom used to say to me, "Be yourself, and try not to be like someone else".

I totally agree. This is an avenue for us to share with and encourage each other. This should not be about competition

I totally agree. This is an avenue for us to share with and encourage each other. This should not be about competition

I agree it's not a competition however I love seeing everyones progress! It motivates me to see what has been accomplished! So I for one hope everyone keeps posting their progress!

Sorry if some folks are offended.

I was in no way trying to one up anyone.

I agree that we all lose at a different pace,

I have battled it out, had a few really stubborn stalls and had to adjust protein levels and restrict many " good foods" in order to get back on track.

Again, I was just checking in and sharing a bit of happiness, not trying to be offensive

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Sorry if some folks are offended.

I was in no way trying to one up anyone.

I agree that we all lose at a different pace' date='

I have battled it out, had a few really stubborn stalls and had to adjust protein levels and restrict many " good foods" in order to get back on track.

Again, I was just checking in and sharing a bit of happiness, not trying to be offensive

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I don't think you offended anyone. Be proud of what you have accomplished. You are rocking your sleeve. It's great that you've lost so much so fast and being at a lower BMI. I'm not offended... Just envious lol

You have worked hard to get where you are. Nothing wrong with tooting your own horn. Let's us know we are next in line!!!!!! Way to go fellow nurse.

I agree - you post it loud and clear girl!! Be proud and let it show!!!

I'm not referring to the poster who talks about their success on their WEIGHTLOSS journey. I'm talking to the ones who compare their results to others and assume they must be doing so etching wrong since their lbs aren't melting the away like everyone else...

In happy that everyone is losing weight. That's the sole reason why I created this thread was to ensure that everyone stays together, motivates and assist each other on their journey to freedom.

I just need the pessimists to understand that their results won't be the same as everyone else's BUT they will lose the weight if they continue to follow the methods and suggestions we all share as a community. April Sleevers us the biggest thread on this board and provides the most assistance.

So to all of you are feeling down, don't stress it I garantee you will lose the weight and reach your goal.

Remember our body composition is different but out goals will ALWAYS remain the same!

Keep ya head up... We are here to help!