Down 72 Pounds In 4.5 Months :)

[Lisa's Hope 421]

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!

[ashleyxx 277]

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

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

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!!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

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!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

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

[Lisa's Hope 421]

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

Thank you Ashley!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

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

[lynn2win 142]

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.

[shewolf143 57]

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!

[Ready4success 380]

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

[Livinglifeout 217]

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.

[cmw10000 35]

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!