Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

Today marks 7 months post op. pre-op 315, SW 294, today 208.

I am still only able to eat max 2 oz protein at a meal. 60 pounds until I reach the lowest goal I have set. Realistically, I set my goal at 30 more lbs. I'll see how I feel and go from there. I've also upped my calories to 1200 and most days I'm able to hit it with 6 meals and guacamole.

Hope everyone else is doing great.

Today marks 7 months post op. pre-op 315' date=' SW 294, today 208.

I am still only able to eat max 2 oz protein at a meal. 60 pounds until I reach the lowest goal I have set. Realistically, I set my goal at 30 more lbs. I'll see how I feel and go from there. I've also upped my calories to 1200 and most days I'm able to hit it with 6 meals and guacamole.

Hope everyone else is doing great.

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Man you look awesome!!! Congratulations !!!!

Man you look awesome!!! Congratulations !!!!

Thank you. I can't wait to hit the next mini goal. 199 for DisneyWorld. Last year I was 315 at Disneyland and it was so uncomfortable. I can't wait to rock it at DisneyWorld

Had my 6 month check up with surgeon yesterday. He said I was right on target and all my blood work was good!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

Im 5 lbs away from making my high school freshman weight! Whoop whoop! Im sooo excited.

Had my 6 months check up all labs are normal even my vitamin D. Yay. Weight loss 79lbs

Weight 188lbs today my first goal 170lbs. Nurse practitioner said I was doing great.

Need to do another pouch test.

Ok so I plateau for about 3 weeks its because I was also gaining muscle now I'm 170 from 243 sleeved 2/20. I feel stronger and better. I am walking about 5 miles daily and eating 6 small meals a day...

Morning weigh-in 249!!!! I've lost 76lbs! Holy crap! This is the lowest weight I've ever been since about the age of 14! Loving my sleeve, and filled with gratitude for my new lease on life!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

Morning weigh-in 249!!!! I've lost 76lbs! Holy crap! This is the lowest weight I've ever been since about the age of 14! Loving my sleeve' date=' and filled with gratitude for my new lease on life!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2[/quote']

Congratulations!!! What a milestone! Though we may never be 14 again, how awesome is it feel 14 again!!!

Thank you! Not sure I feel 14 again though, LOL! Actually I'm much happier now!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

Thank you! Not sure I feel 14 again though' date=' LOL! Actually I'm much happier now!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2[/quote']

That's even better!

Had my 6 mo post appt yesterday. Surgeon was very happy. Hit my surgeon's goal of 165 lbs.

HW 263

Pre op 242

SW 233

CW 165

77lbs lost and feeling great.

I saw my surgeon today because I thought maybe still do think that I'm not doing something right! HW:319 , dos:307, today 236... Well last week 225!! This is super frustrating I was sleeved 2-5-13.. I am as active I can be for now... He never gave and still hasn't specified restrictions. I can eat any and everything but I don't. I try n stay under a 1000 cals a day not over 1200.. I've done every trick in the book and have gained!!! Like wth!!!!! I am so not happy!! Then he tell me they have a damn diet program!! (Confused) I didn't let him butcher me to live life on a diet! Taking diet well as he put it appetite suppressants... Wth did I have surgery for????? Yeah I've lost weight but I lose this kinda weight with no surgery... I'm just venting y'all,, Now Back to regular programming!!!!

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Seems to me your weight loss is great! So you gained a few lbs. You'll lose it again. Maybe you're retaining fluid for some reason. My suggestion is to take a deep breath and try to calm down. Are you journaling what you eat? Maybe you should meet with the nutritionist and go over your food choices to see of you can tweak things. Our stats are similar but I am losing a bit slower than you and I'm probably taller (6'1") so I eat more, usually 1300-1500 cals a day. I was told to expect to lose about 60% of my excess weight from the surgery but after that I would have to work at it just like anyone else.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

I saw my surgeon today because I thought maybe still do think that I'm not doing something right! HW:319 , dos:307, today 236... Well last week 225!! This is super frustrating I was sleeved 2-5-13.. I am as active I can be for now... He never gave and still hasn't specified restrictions. I can eat any and everything but I don't. I try n stay under a 1000 cals a day not over 1200.. I've done every trick in the book and have gained!!! Like wth!!!!! I am so not happy!! Then he tell me they have a damn diet program!! (Confused) I didn't let him butcher me to live life on a diet! Taking diet well as he put it appetite suppressants... Wth did I have surgery for????? Yeah I've lost weight but I lose this kinda weight with no surgery... I'm just venting y'all,, Now Back to regular programming!!!!

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I get it, it can be very frustrating. I have been loosing and gaining the same 5lbs for the last two months. At one point was down to 198 then back up at 203. I lost 48lbs before the surgery, lost 37lbs after the surgery. And at my 6 month dr visit, she jumped all over me for not doing enough exercise. So I stepped up my exercise routine to two hours a day, weightlifting 3-4 times a week, walking over 5 miles a day (most of it uphill). And keeping my calories to 1200 a day. After two weeks of sticking to the schedule I did not loose a single pound. Really bummed me out. I have been losing inches. Which makes me happy. And I know some of it is muscle. Its just that dang Dr Visit that made me feel so bad. Like I've been sitting around doing nothing the last 6 months. I'm doing all I can. Aside from quitting my job and making exercise my full-time job (so not going to happen).

Oh well, pity party over.