Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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Thank you Mythgirl for your support. I have been in a stall for ten days but felt the need to have some caffeine. I am not too stressed about the stall; I take it as my body adjusting to my new sleeve and the fact that we are eating so much less. I am sure my body is in shock. I was able to lose 20 during the liquid diet and 11 since December 18 surgery date. So I am down 31 which is great. Every pound counts if I hadn't had the surgery I would be the same weight or more so the last thing I want to do is complain at this point. Thank you for responding you made my day.

I'm only doing measurements and pics each month. I'm sure there's no way I could keep up with weekly and I don't think I'd see much of a difference anyway.

I think that monthly will be my approach as well! My 1month anniversary is this next Thursday. I am only weighing my self on Thursdays. The addition of measurements is a great idea & I will be sure to do it. Would mentally be helpful if a stall occurs on the scale with numbers.

Great idea Thanks ;o)

Hey guys, wondering how you would celebrate a big milestone. I'm at 202 now and haven't been under 200 for (too many years to count). Normally a celebration would be eating out. (Ha!) So I'm not sure what to do. But I wanna do something when I'm in ONEDERLAND!!

I enjoy massages do that's my fast for myself because clothes and even sites could change sizes so quickly I don't want to invest it that.

I would suggest buy a watch or some jewelry ... Not an outfit or clothes because you will keep going on your journey. Do something for you. A massage right now for me doesn't sound all that appealing because I had surgery mid december and my body is not all the way there yet and I wouldn't enjoy the massage as much as I could ...

Btw: way to go!! Awesome to achieve the weight loss!! Keep on keeping on.

I would suggest a mani pedi and maybe a special spa pedi bc I don't like to spend too much money bc I'll be spending a lot on clothes in a few months hopefully! A massage is great but may be a lot if money. Also maybe a facial? Live facials!

Hi I have a question. I am four weeks out. Am I allowed to have a tall skinny latte with one pump of vanilla. I guess the real question is can I have an ounce of espresso once a day.

Mustang, I was told no caffeine for 6-8 weeks....so I'm thinking if there's no caffeine, have at it!

Hey Fostermama!

Congrats bc that is a big milestone! What about a new haircut? Or a new pair of shoes? Or you could do something that you have always wanted to do but stopped yourself because of weight?

I also like some of the other ideas like a mani/pedi, or a small piece of jewelry you can keep as a momentous.

Thanks so much for the great ideas!!! I love them all!! Now I'll have to decide what to do!! I do LOVE going to the spa!!! And jewelry is a great alternative to clothes. I haven't had a haircut in six months. So that's also a very practical idea!! Oh the possibilities!

Although I have 26 more lbs to go to be in Onederland, I was thinking the same thing today. What can I do to celebrate my victory. I will allow myself a LITTLE treat, but I wear a Pandora Bracelet, so I am going to get myself a new charm! To me, From me!!!
Congratulations on your upcoming victory!!!!

Hi everyone! I'm Sabrina, I'm 24 height 5'4 and I currently weigh 195 my goal weight is 105. I got my surgery dec. 21st 2013 starting out at 215 pounds so I've lost exactly 20 pounds in one month. I think I should have lost more it seems like most people do. How much weight have some of the other December members lost? One of the only issues I'm struggling with right now is protein. How are we supposed to get all that protein without sucking down a million calories? It seems like every drink has so few g's of protein but soo many calories. Has anyone found a good low calorie high protein drink? Or found Andy foods they are fond of that are high in protein low calorie?

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I was sleeved on 12/20/13

Hi everyone! I'm Sabrina, I'm 24 height 5'4 and I currently weigh 195 my goal weight is 105. I got my surgery dec. 21st 2013 starting out at 215 pounds so I've lost exactly 20 pounds in one month. I think I should have lost more it seems like most people do. How much weight have some of the other December members lost? One of the only issues I'm struggling with right now is protein. How are we supposed to get all that protein without sucking down a million calories? It seems like every drink has so few g's of protein but soo many calories. Has anyone found a good low calorie high protein drink? Or found Andy foods they are fond of that are high in protein low calorie?

Hi, Sabrina. I have struggled from the beginning with protein. The shake I found that, to me, tastes the best is Premier Protein chocolate shakes. They are 11oz with 160 calories and 30g of protein. The puréed and soft food stage has been difficult for me. These shakes have gotten me through. I was sleeved on 12/2. Good luck. Reading these posts everyday has made a huge impact on me. Everyone is so helpful and encouraging. Keep up the good work! We did the hard part and now we just have to adjust!

I might also add that i add skim milk to the protein drinks and get extra protein that way! For each oz of milk = i G of protein! Win Win!