Hi Everyone,

It has been a very long time since I posted. The last time was 8 days post op. I have been following a sleevers page on facebook but I miss this forum so I'm back to stay.

It has been 4 1/2 months since my surgery. I have lost 70 pounds. It seems the weight loss is slowing down a LOT! It gets frustrating but I realize that I wouldn't have able to lose 70 pounds without this surgery. I'm so glad I did it even though I questioned myself right after.

I am almost off all of my hypertensive medication which is so awesome because I was on two different ones and have had HBP since I was in my early 20's. I was also a borderline diabetic before the surgery and now my numbers are great! I can't thank God enough for this opportunity and blessing to have this surgery. I did have to pay for it because my insurance sucks and won't pay for hardly anything but I know it was so worth it.

I'm a little concerned that my weight loss has slowed. I had hoped that the honeymoon phase would last at least 6 months but it seems for me it hasn't. It is really hard for me to lose 2 pounds a week now. I am eating well and getting in all of my Protein first. I do have hypothyroidism due to ablation of my thyroid so that may have something to do with it. I do know that there is no way I would have been able to lose 70 pounds in 4 1/2 months without this surgery. I'm so thankful!!

In the last two weeks I was able to walk 2 5k's! Before, that would have never been possible. I was close to 300 pounds. My pre op weight was 297 and now I'm 222! Can't wait to be in onederland! I hope to be there by Christmas! What a wonderful gift that would be.

Ok... so everyone have a great day and I definitely am staying on this forum! God Bless!

Welcome back You have done a awesome job and look fantastic, keep up the great job

Oh my God, you look amazing! Focus on how far you have come and how well you have done. If you think to yourself, I would be happy at this weight not losing another pound, as in loving yourself now I think it would take the pressure off and just keep doing what you are doing and it will happen!!

You are an inspiration to us all!!

Oh my God, you look amazing! Focus on how far you have come and how well you have done. If you think to yourself, I would be happy at this weight not losing another pound, as in loving yourself now I think it would take the pressure off and just keep doing what you are doing and it will happen!!

You are an inspiration to us all!!

Thank you! That is a really good idea! I'm trying to love myself. I tend to look at what I haven't accomplished instead of what I have. I am so blessed though. I will take your advice!

following a sleevers page on facebook It has been 4 1/2 months since my surgery. I have lost 70 pounds.

Lisa's Hope

WooHoo - you are doing terrific

Being away from this board for such a long time - we forgive you - welcome back

Luv, luv your pictures

can i ask you where is this sleever's page on Facebook? i would love to visit

Congrats again

see you on the board

Welcome back You have done a awesome job and look fantastic, keep up the great job

Thank you Ashley!

Lisa's Hope

WooHoo - you are doing terrific

Being away from this board for such a long time - we forgive you - welcome back

Luv, luv your pictures

Thank you Kathy!! The sleevers page on facebook is for May Sleevers 2012. The person that started the page made it a private group and I think there are others for every month.

can i ask you where is this sleever's page on Facebook? i would love to visit

Congrats again

see you on the board

You look great...I think just be patient how many of us can lose that kind of weight in 8mos. YOU LOOK GREAT!!! Cant wait

till I can say I have lose that kind of weight in 4months.

Don't forget, you usually lose 70% of your weight with the sleeve. The rest is up to you to work at getting it off. Congrats-that is so totally awesome!

Wow, you look great! You're wearing your good health very well.

You look fantastic...great job! I know how hard hypothyroidism can be, and since I had a total thyroid removal I'm there with you. I look at it like this is weight I'm not going to gain back this time:). You maybe losing slow but you are losing.

I too slowed when I hitg the 70 ish mark but I am in onederland. Just bought a size 14 pants. I had a 30 day stall but things are starting to move again.... So just hang in there it will come before you know it. Good Luck!