Wow I'm siked I have lost a total of 71 pounds including pre op weight loss of 32 pounds for my 2 month mark. I pray that I keep loosing and reach my goal of 200 lbs in the next 4 months. I haven't been able to get in the gym but my diet must be right I'm loosing about 3 pounds a week so far.... Praising the lord and my surgeon. I love my sleeve..... The 29th of this month will make exactly the 2 month mark . I had my surgery on July 29th of 2013 . Just wanted to post some postieve news about my loss. My starting weight was 316 so I have come a long way.... God is good at all times

Sleeved on 6/25...I am down 73 total, 24 of this was preop. My bmi is improving. My land were good except my Iron is low and I need to raise my good cholesterol. Loosing some hair, but thankfully my hair is thick so not a problem yet. Feel pretty good other then a little fatigue from the iron. Cold a lot which is strange to me since I used to get hot real easy. But again That is a side effect of low iron. Feeling pretty good about things. Definitely glad I did this.

Hi I know how you feel there are some days where I'm freezing to death and its not even that cold out. I shave my head bald and have done so for years so I'm not worried about the hair loss don't know if I would have any at this point. Your weight loss is awesome you were just about a lil over a month before me. My wife had her surgery on 07/01/2013 and she was smoking me in the beginning but now I'm in the lead of our own weight loss challenge. I'm happy I had the sleeve but fear this may not be enough. Thank you for sharing.

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Hey Fred...I think you're screwing with the statistics a bit by making such good progress! I was sleeved the day after you and have lost no where near that amount in spite of my rigor in sticking to the plan.

Before someone jumps in here to "fuss" at me for comparing our losses to each other, let me just say I am pointing these differences out NOT to rue the fact that I'm losing slower but rather to show just how different [not at all a negative] we all are. Not only am I thrilled with my own losses but am also thrilled for you, Fred, for your awesome losses! In my opinion, we are BOTH succeeding in our journeys.

Congrats on your awesome progress!

You are right our body's are so different,and medical conditions as well. I'm 35 years old and had a lot of successful weight loss journeys but I could never keep it off. I'm praying and trying my best to ensure that I don't gain back any of the weight I have lost. The major difference with the sleeve is my portions are under control and I don't have that inside struggle to keep overeating. Its really hard because I have been an emotional eater and now I work out all my problems instead of eating them away like before. It's amazing how after only 8 weeks my lifestyle has changed by fixing a few behavioral problems. God is good.

Wtg!! I'm 12 wks and have lost 18 lbs. Whoopty doo. I now feel embarrassed...

You shouldn't feel embarrassed loosing slow doesn't mean your doing anything wrong it's just our body's and how they react. I know how you feel but my biggest problem is fear that since I'm loosing I may gain it all back because I have always had good results with loosing weight none in keeping it off. I'm just doing my best and my body is doing the rest. Please don't give up and keep at it.

Marfar7- hang in there. Keep following the plan. The loss will come. We all started with different sizes and conditions and all will lose at diff rates. I have had moments of frustration but then the loss comes or inches come off. Take measurements when you don't see numbers you want. ..it often is still dropping there

Thank you for pointing out that its not all about pounds that we see coming off but it is also about inches and our health. The biggest selling point of course is how much weight will I loose or how fast will it come off but we just don't know until we get in there and start our journeys. I wish the very best for everyone. We are all in this together.

Awesome! Congrats!!!

Congrats to you.

Sleeved on 6/25...I am down 73 total, 24 of this was preop. My bmi is improving. My land were good except my Iron is low and I need to raise my good cholesterol. Loosing some hair, but thankfully my hair is thick so not a problem yet. Feel pretty good other then a little fatigue from the iron. Cold a lot which is strange to me since I used to get hot real easy. But again That is a side effect of low iron. Feeling pretty good about things. Definitely glad I did this.

Wow you are doing great

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Losing a little slower is good because your skin had s better chance to keep up with the changes in your body

Losing a little slower is good because your skin had s better chance to keep up with the changes in your body

I believe that may be a myth.

Wow I'm siked I have lost a total of 71 pounds including pre op weight loss of 32 pounds for my 2 month mark. I pray that I keep loosing and reach my goal of 200 lbs in the next 4 months. I haven't been able to get in the gym but my diet must be right I'm loosing about 3 pounds a week so far.... Praising the lord and my surgeon. I love my sleeve..... The 29th of this month will make exactly the 2 month mark . I had my surgery on July 29th of 2013 . Just wanted to post some postieve news about my loss. My starting weight was 316 so I have come a long way.... God is good at all times

Yes, He sure is! Very happy for your amazing success, so far!Keep doing what you are!

Great job! Congrats!

I believe that may be a myth.

You're right, it is a myht. Hanging skin has all to do with heredity and age rather than how fast u lose it. Most of us with over 100 lbs to lose will have some hanging skin (thankfully mine is minimal, thank you mom and dad). There's no magic potions, lotions, or exercises that will decrease it.

It is what it is.

Fred, congratulations! That's amazing! I can't yet imagine what kind of changes a 71 pound loss would make....Good job!

I am so happy (okay, a little jealous too) to see such great results from you all who are losing quickly........and just as happy to see fellow "slow losers" results as well......

As said before, we lose at our own pace......celebrate those losses no matter how big/small.

Anyway, great job, Fred.....that's exciting!

Down 70 lbs, had surgery August 5th, I am on the treadmill about every other day for 30 min. It works

Congratulations