Hey guys, I had surgery on July 3rd and I've lost 32 pounds but the scales isn't really moving the way I think it should be... How are we doing!!

I went from 225 to 150. 20w to 8-10. My arms and thighs are sagging. I'm 51 and think I'd like to loose another 20 and then get tucked, if insurance will pay.

I was told that insurance has tightened down tremendously on what they'll cover with the most common exception of major excess skin in e abdomen and only that if it is causing problems. I think documenting any problems will help getting things covered but it looks like a tough fight. I'd definitely suggest getting a plastic surgeons name from your bariatric surgeon. It's not too early for a consult.

Just had my overdue 6 month checkup. Doc says I'm right on track. Good to hear. Only exercise I have been doing is walking 3 miles once a week. I want to start toning/building muscle. Went from size 24 to size 16. Feeling great, glad to leave the first 4 months in the past. Now I know why you need a psych exam before doing the sleeve! That was emotionally taxing. My plantars fascitis/foot/knee problems are non-existent since the weight loss. Yeah, I got the excess skin but I am so happy with my weight loss-I'll live with it. I'd like to work on it without plastic surgery because I think that surgery would be waaaaay more painful than the sleeve. I didn't even need pain meds after the sleeve! Hope everyone is as happy as I am about their decision. Now, I eat to live, and not live to eat.

Just had my overdue 6 month checkup. Doc says I'm right on track. Good to hear. Only exercise I have been doing is walking 3 miles once a week. I want to start toning/building muscle. Went from size 24 to size 16. Feeling great, glad to leave the first 4 months in the past. Now I know why you need a psych exam before doing the sleeve! That was emotionally taxing. My plantars fascitis/foot/knee problems are non-existent since the weight loss. Yeah, I got the excess skin but I am so happy with my weight loss-I'll live with it. I'd like to work on it without plastic surgery because I think that surgery would be waaaaay more painful than the sleeve. I didn't even need pain meds after the sleeve! Hope everyone is as happy as I am about their decision. Now, I eat to live, and not live to eat.

A few before after ( during). 41 more until goal. 89 lost

A few before after ( during). 41 more until goal. 89 lost

You look terrific, keep it up!

SW 246 CW 179

Size 22 to 12

Would love to see another 25 come off but I am stuck Love my sleeve!

225 to 150. Size 20 - 8. I'm stuck and feeling frustrated. Any ideas to get last 20 off?

Just passed the 8 month mark (surgery was July 1st) and I'm down 80 lbs. so far. My ultimate goal of 135 is a little ways away; I'm hovering at 158 right now and 23 pounds sometimes feels like such a HUGE distance left to go, especially at only 1/2 pound a week. I'm absolutely astounded at how my body has changed! I'm down from a 20/22, to a size 10. My feet aren't extra-wide any more either; hooray for being able to buy cute shoes and regular-calf-sized boots, instead of what my kids call "mémé shoes"!
I agree that my eyes and brain haven't yet caught up with what the mirror shows. In dressing rooms I stand there with my jaw hanging open: "Who is THAT, because it can't be me!" I have sagging skin on my underarms, batwings galore. My belly pouch is the only thing keeping me back from being a size 8, but I'm almost positive my insurance won't be willing to cover it The belly skin is only enough to be annoying and unsightly, but not enough to cause health problems--so, thank God for Spanx!

Here I am the day of my surgery, and three days ago, enjoying my new favorite activity--trying on clothes! (Clicking the thumbnails makes 'em bigger and less warped.)

I am down 70 lbs. surgery was July 8. Went from size 20 to 10. I would really like to get to 135, but I have lost very little since early this year. I know I have not been as disciplined with my food as I was at the beginning. A part of me is already content with where I am at and the other part wants to go for the last 20. Would love to find the motivation to push for the last 20 and get back on track.

Any thoughts from our July sleevers?

I am down 70 lbs. surgery was July 8. Went from size 20 to 10. I would really like to get to 135, but I have lost very little since early this year. I know I have not been as disciplined with my food as I was at the beginning. A part of me is already content with where I am at and the other part wants to go for the last 20. Would love to find the motivation to push for the last 20 and get back on track. Any thoughts from our July sleevers?

Leena I'm July 8 as well and have had the same thing happen. Feels like once I hit 189 everything slowed down. My goal is 125 and it feels so far (I'm at 166 now). I'm the same with the discipline...I need a lot more focus and I have days where I just can't eat.

Vixlynne. I remember talking to you when we started this journey. You look great!!!!

Leena I'm July 8 as well and have had the same thing happen. Feels like once I hit 189 everything slowed down. My goal is 125 and it feels so far (I'm at 166 now). I'm the same with the discipline...I need a lot more focus and I have days where I just can't eat.

I had my surgery July 29. I have been fluctuating with the SAME 3-5 lbs since December. I've been doing cardio and weight training so I upped my calories from 800 to 1000. What's everyone else doing? I'm stuck & frustrated. I'm wondering if I 'broke' my sleeve.

I feel the same. Dancing the same 3 pounds for 2 months. I want so bad to lose another 20 25 pounds. I find I'm eating more than usual so did I break my sleeve??

Vixlynne. I remember talking to you when we started this journey. You look great!!!!

Hey there, Cowgirl! You're looking pretty fab yourself!!! Can you believe it's been 8 months already!?

You're in a size 8, I'm in a 10 (striving for that single digit size), and life is goooooood. Congrats on your awesome results!

I feel the same. Dancing the same 3 pounds for 2 months. I want so bad to lose another 20 25 pounds. I find I'm eating more than usual so did I break my sleeve??

Leena I'm July 8 as well and have had the same thing happen. Feels like once I hit 189 everything slowed down. My goal is 125 and it feels so far (I'm at 166 now). I'm the same with the discipline...I need a lot more focus and I have days where I just can't eat.

I had my surgery July 29. I have been fluctuating with the SAME 3-5 lbs since December. I've been doing cardio and weight training so I upped my calories from 800 to 1000. What's everyone else doing? I'm stuck & frustrated. I'm wondering if I 'broke' my sleeve.

I don't think any of us have broken our sleeves--we're just going into a new phase where we've lost and lost and lost quite a bit of weight. Our bodies have learned to adjust to fewer calories and higher activity levels, so now, we're like skinny people--we gotta fight for every half pound.

My dietician explained it by pointing out that when I was 238 lbs, my body needed a larger number of calories even "at rest". At 158, there's 80 lbs less of me to fuel, so I need a lot fewer calories at rest. My options are either eat fewer calories (which would be tough since I'm not eating all that many nowadays!) or to move a lot more. She recommended weight resistance (hand weights, or using your body weight to do lunges, planks, pushups, etc.) since muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat does.

Our sleeves are still doing their jobs, you didn't break anything...we just have to work a whole lot harder now. But we can absolutely get there--even half a pound at a time, or up one pound, down a half, up three, down two. Hang in there, July sleevers!