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

Hello fellow February babies! I am very proud of everyone in this thread, it is very inspiring to read. I haven't been motivated to work out at all. I know I have to, but I can't seem to get moving. Dec 11,2013 I had a robotic assisted hysterectomy. I can't do anything for two weeks now expect walking. I was told to do weight training to tone loose skin? Anyone have some exercises that worked for that? At least I can get the equipment ready while I'm down for 2 weeks. My weight loss is super slow. I seem to be playing with the same 5 pounds. I think only exercise will boost it again. I also find it strange I keep the weight the same but my body is changing in size. I'm in size 8 and some 10. Same as my sister who wears the same size as me but weighs 140?? I'm big boned. She is not. Any advice on kicking it back up to loose? SW: 232 CW: 169 GW: 135 Many blessings to all!

You are doing great! The less you have to lose the slower it goes. I'm closing in on my goal but also am losing much slower now. I keep playing with the same 2 lbs back and forth, AAARRGGGG! I do believe strength training helps you burn more because it increases your metabolism but in the beginning your weight might go up slightly. It's also important to try to maintain your muscle mass as you age. I can't say that it has helped me tighten my skin but my abs are tighter underneath. I'm 54 yo so I didn't realistically expect my skin to shrink back. My butt looks like a shar pei! LOL!

It happened!!

From 319 to 199!!!!

Still a bit to go but ill take it!!

It happened!!

From 319 to 199!!!!

Still a bit to go but ill take it!!

Woo-hoo! Onederland! Congratulations, you are doing great!

Had my 9 month appt yesterday. Doc said I won't keep losing. His goal for me was between 160-170. I hit that at my 6 mo appt. Now I'm 147. I informed him that I would lose to at least 140 but was shooting for 135 so I have a bounce range. He just looked at me.

Had my 9 month appt yesterday. Doc said I won't keep losing. His goal for me was between 160-170. I hit that at my 6 mo appt. Now I'm 147. I informed him that I would lose to at least 140 but was shooting for 135 so I have a bounce range. He just looked at me.

What's he mean u wont keep losing....?

My dr never gave me percentages or what I could expect to lose to- how do I figure it out-- w easy math lol

You've done great!!!!!

Hey guys, I wasn't going to switch after the new site was put up but decided to anyways. The alerts on my email have keep me interested in the group. For the life of me I can't remember my other log in. I have two and I think I used the one along the lines as 4my2boys. Either rate, new name, same person.

Update: I had surgery 2/4/13 I was 294 day of surgery down from my high of 315. Today I'm 187. I've lagged and started following the "everything in moderation group" seems in losing at the same rate if I eat carbs or if I don't.

I've notice a real increase of the amount I'm

Able to eat now. Up until recently my sleeve was pretty small. Now I'm able to finish about 5oz per meal. If it's dense protein it's less.

Goal: I'm hoping to call it goal at 175. Originally my surgeons goal was 217, then I lowered it to 155. Now that ive lost more I upped it because I'm already in the place I feel good at. I don't want a lot of skin issues so another 13lbs works for me.

Hey guys, I wasn't going to switch after the new site was put up but decided to anyways. The alerts on my email have keep me interested in the group. For the life of me I can't remember my other log in. I have two and I think I used the one along the lines as 4my2boys. Either rate, new name, same person.

Update: I had surgery 2/4/13 I was 294 day of surgery down from my high of 315. Today I'm 187. I've lagged and started following the "everything in moderation group" seems in losing at the same rate if I eat carbs or if I don't.

I've notice a real increase of the amount I'm

Able to eat now. Up until recently my sleeve was pretty small. Now I'm able to finish about 5oz per meal. If it's dense protein it's less.

Goal: I'm hoping to call it goal at 175. Originally my surgeons goal was 217, then I lowered it to 155. Now that ive lost more I upped it because I'm already in the place I feel good at. I don't want a lot of skin issues so another 13lbs works for me.

Having a major chocolate chip cookie attack!!!! Heeeelllllppppp. Meeeeeeee!!! One of my students brought me fresh-baked cookies as a Christmas gift. She's 18 and knows nothing of my history or that for me this is like crack cocaine. My hubby is eating most of them but I've had my share. They won't be here to tempt me much longer! LOL!

Surgery 2/20/13

Sw:356

Cw:235

Gw:155

Overall goal is 135

80 pounds until goal.... Will I ever make it?! At 235 pounds I'm still big... I was big all over.

Yep, you WILL make it, it's just going to take some stick-to-it-ness! You are almost there! I was big all over and am like you. Was 295 at heaviest and now wobbling back and forth with ONEderland lol. It's an aggravating spot to be in but lucky for me my Curves place is having a contest and I am in the category of weight loss so giving it my all to win some gift cards!

Surgery 2/20/13

Sw:356
Cw:235
Gw:155
Overall goal is 135

80 pounds until goal.... Will I ever make it?! At 235 pounds I'm still big... I was big all over.

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amazing!!! You look awesome!

amazing!!! You look awesome!

Thank you it's def getting there

Surgery 2/20/13

Sw:356

Cw:235

Gw:155

Overall goal is 135

80 pounds until goal.... Will I ever make it?! At 235 pounds I'm still big... I was big all over.

We have same surgery date! You are well over half way and have had a huge accomplishment and I'm sure you will keep on trucking and Onederland in near future

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my fellow February 2013 sleevers! What an exciting year this has been! So much change but also, of course, some struggles too. May your New Year be filled with joy, continuing weight loss success, improved health and happiness!