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I was sleeved October 15. I've lost 34 pounds total including preop diet which started October 1.

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I was sleeved Oct. 15 & have lost 33 pounds, too. Nice to know we're all on track. :-)

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. <br />HW: 315<br />SW: 283<br />CW: 250

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Surgery on oct 15 and have lost 33 pounds since surgery

Me too!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. <br />HW: 315<br />SW: 283<br />CW: 250

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I don't know if I am just having dumb luck or what' date=' but I lost 50 pounds pre-op and have lost almost another 40 since (10/1/12)! I don't feel like I am ever doing it right, but I seem to be putting some numbers up there! I go to the NUT tomorrow for an official weigh-in! Granted, I started out with a lot more than some people here, but I just feel so good about what I have seen so far!!

HW:413

SW: 363

CW: 333(ish)[/quote']

You should feel very proud of your accomplishment! Congratulations!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. <br />HW: 315<br />SW: 283<br />CW: 250

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I did not have to do a pre op diet so I have only lost 33 at my one month check up the dr said I should have lost more my

Starting weight 290

Now 257

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Wow! Your doctor is rough. I think you should be proud of what you've done. For me, I haven't been exercising much, so I'm sure once I start that, I'll lose faster. Are you exercising?

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 250

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Your doctor is crazy. If you see above, 30-40 since mid October (which INCLUDES pre op) is pretty much where we, who were sleeved mid October, all seem to be. I've been told that the more you need to lose, the quicker it comes off. Give yourself some credit! You've done great!!

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No I just joined the gym should start this week hopefully the pounds will come off faster its the holidays I work 2 jobs so its hard to make time for the gym

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No I just joined the gym should start this week hopefully the pounds will come off faster its the holidays I work 2 jobs so its hard to make time for the gym

Wow! 2 jobs. That's rough.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. HW: 315; SW: 283; CW: 250

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Hi Oct. Sleevers! Congrats on everyones successes. I was sleeved 10/11/12 so far I'm down 60lbs. Have alot more to go but very excited. I love my sleeve, it is everything I was hoping it would be!

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Finally got to my third of the way point.....,sleeved Oct 24, down 40lbs!!!!! I'm so excited!!!

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Hello Sleevetobers!!!! I was sleeved 10/25 and weighed in at 349 day of surgery. My weekly weigh in last Thursday had me at 303 pounds. Doctor has moved me onto puréed and select soft foods. I did have another surgery to remove a large keloid and skin tags on 11/15 and I had a hard time with the recovery from the surgery because of the fasting required before surgery. When I got home I felt weak and was ready to pass out. Before my wife called 911 I urged her to wait til my food got into my system. Once that happened I felt much better.

This morning i was scheduled to have surgery to open my sinus passage ways so I can finally breathe through my nose again. It's gonna be nice to not be the 'fat heavy breathing' guy. So when I had surgery this morning I made sure to get my nutrition the previous two days before surgery and upped my calorie intake each day. It worked and my recovery today was fantastic. But when I stepped on the scale this morning I noticed my first weight gain since surgery of 1 pound. I just pray I didn't stunt my metabolism and will be able to continue with my weight loss. This is my last surgery that I will be having, I hope.

I haven't hit any stalls yet, but I have been sticking to a low calorie intake. However, food has been so boring for me and since I'm home on disability for probably the next month, I have been playing Mr Mom. The kids love it cause I get down in the kitchen and on the grill. They've been feasting like some kings. I have cheated here and there because the stuff I've been cooking is insane. I've taken a bite a couple times, but spit it out after chewing a little bit and getting the flavor. No beef or pork yet. Does anyone else do this? It's helped but I caught myself actually swallowing a piece of biscuit I made. And the fried Jalapeño with cheese poppers I fried, well I peeled the breading off and ate the jalapeño and cheese. I felt like I had to go to confession and say 10 hail Mary's and our fathers afterwards.

It's nice to read about others going through the same things that I'm going through because of the sleeve. It's tough especially since my wife is petite, skinny, and eats whatever she wants. She has a freaky metabolism. I just hope my kids have her metabolism cause they are all skinny and athletic. We don't allow them to drink soda or eat candy and have been raised like that because I didn't want obesity to become an issue in their life like it has mine.

My flexibility has increased and now I can finally bend over and tie my shoes without my stomach being in the way. That is amazing cause I had to loosely tie my shoes to slip them on and always had to tie my work boots on a step or curb. I never shared this with anyone because of the embarrassment. But I wanted to yell out kinda like the kid from Big Daddy when he wiped his own arse. It took me back to that simple joy.

Hope everyone else is finding these little things that are improving their quality of life like I have recently. Good luck on your journey in weight loss everyone!!!

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My kids and me at the MLS Cup watching LA Galaxy win back to back titles! Also Beckham's last game with the LA Galaxy. Good times!!! And I didn't have to argue with security regarding the Protein Shakes and yogurt I took into the stadium for my special diet. Great day!!!

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Hello all. I was sleeved on 10/26 and I'm down 20 lbs. I hope to lose more and am focusing more on my Protein and liquid intake. Most days I'm just not hungry.

Down 28 lbs!

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Wow! There are almost 2,000 replies to this thread that SkinnyMinnie started back in August.... I've said it before and I'll say it again: OctoSleevers rule!!!! Congrats to all and keep it up!

HW: 365

SW: 337 (10/25)

CW: 308

Looking forward to saying buh-bye to the 300's FOREVER..... :)

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Surgery date was October 22nd and I'm down 44 lbs............I live in Lebanon

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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      1. summerseeker

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