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

Pics from right before up to 4 moths after surgery and one from recent. I went from 363 before surgery down to 215 now. I feel amazing only about 40 more pounds to lose

I think that's my issue too. Some days I feel like I'm starving and then feel like I eat too much. I've been struggling with losing anything lately and it's kind of depressing. My SW was 232, CW is 166, GW is 132. I was sleeved on 2/11/13. I've been between 164 and 170 since November. Just up and down with the same 6 pounds. I ended up having to have a hysterectomy on 12/11/13 and my doctor hasn't released me to exercise yet and I know that us probably the only thing that is going to get me losing. I also started drinking coffee and fat free creamer and stevia again. Not sure if that's my problem too!

I also started at 232, Jan 21st (next week) is my 1 year. I am currently rocking between 154-156. I want to get down to at least 138. Just another 15 or so pounds to go and I'm on a sweet craving the past few weeks. Gotta get my but on track and exercise. What a gift to be only 15 pounds away from what I weighed when I was 18 years old! I'm 55 and 5'6.

I haven't lost (or gained) a pound since Thanksgiving. Either my scale is stuck, or I need to change something yesterday. I have dealt with plateaus before, but this is ridiculous.

I've been plateaued too but suddenly am down 4 lbs this morning! The main change I made this week was finally getting some exercise after having been sick for a month. I have the snow storm to thank (shoveling) but also went to the gym yesterday. Just hang in there, our bodies are still adjusting to this big change and lots of things beyond our control can affect our progress. I think being sick and on an antibiotic was part of the issue for me. It kept me from exercising but also just messed with my digestive system. I've also been working on changing some of my behaviors such as not eating anything after 8pm, and turning off the TV when I am eating, weighing myself everyday so I see all the fluctuations and just see it as information without judgement. I can eat a lot more now than I could 2 or 3 months ago and find myself struggling with feeling hungry too. Sometimes it's head-hunger but a lot of the time it's the real thing. I think my brain has a glitch when it comes to food and hunger.

• Chelenka - I think your right. But the thought of exercising makes me ill. Finding the time to exercise (for me), is similar to finding time to have a tooth extracted!

Believe me, if your tooth hurts enough you'll want to have it extracted!

Chelenka - I think your right. But the thought of exercising makes me ill. Finding the time to exercise (for me), is similar to finding time to have a tooth extracted!

Once you get started exercising you sort of want more and more and miss working out if you can't get to the gym! I never thought that I would be writing this, but it's true! Hope things start moving for you soon!

Chelenka - I think your right. But the thought of exercising makes me ill. Finding the time to exercise (for me), is similar to finding time to have a tooth extracted!

I agee w/ sun devil fan. But also I suggest looking for a physical activity you enjoy, maybe dancing to your favorite music in you living room. You might find that since you are so much lighter you will enjoy physical activity much more as it isn't so difficult as before. For me, when the weather is nice, I really love riding my bicycle on a nature trail, or just taking a walk. I don't love going to the gym but find listening to music helps make my time there less of a chore and also you get to know people after a while and it's nice to chit chat. Exercise isn't just important for weight loss and maintenance it is just good for you. Skinny people who don't exercise are at just as much risk for heart disease and even diabetes as heavy people, or so I've read.

Sleeved Feb 12, 2013.

Height: 5'5

HW: 313

SW: 254

CW: 151

I'm in a 2 month stall. Its so frustrating but I feel better than ever. Size 10 jeans. Starting my 3rd week of Focus T25. Best thing I've ever done for myself.

Sleeved Feb 12, 2013.

Height: 5'5

HW: 313

SW: 254

CW: 151

I'm in a 2 month stall. Its so frustrating but I feel better than ever. Size 10 jeans. Starting my 3rd week of Focus T25. Best thing I've ever done for myself.

You've done great!! Don't forget if your working out your prob just gaining muscle and so your doing awesome!!!

Are stats are VERY close-

I'm 5'5

DOS was 2/25/13 I was 319 at HW

I'm now only at 195-- but ill get there. Your motivation- size 10 is great! I'm hippy and pear shaped so I'm at a 16 on jeans and a 14/16 on tops!

Saw this interesting news thing about twin doctors trying opposite diets- 1 high protein the other no sugar.

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/twin-brothers-act-guinea-pigs-sugar-v-fat-190600102.html

OMG

Can u all believe its been a year almost!!!!!!!

OMG

Can u all believe its been a year almost!!!!!!!

OMG

Can u all believe its been a year almost!!!!!!!

What a journey, right?!

What a journey, right?!

Yes!!

I started at 319

DOS was 2/25/13

Today I am at 192.8!! It's def gotten slower but I'm sooooo grateful for my sleeve and this journey- this year I'd like to work on physical activities tho

How about you

How's everyone doing and what would u like for this next year