At the suggestion of a fellow sleever (thanks DeezJeans) I'm starting a post-op success story thread. This can be a 'numbers' thread...when you do your weigh in's, you can post your pounds lost here, and we can keep a running total. We can use this thread JUST for pounds lost!

Looking forward to the thousands of pounds we WILL be losing!

Here's what we would like to do. Please send me a private message with your goal pounds lost. (Meaning, if your goal is to lose 150 pounds, just jot that down in a quick private message and send that to me.)

Then we will compile all the pounds from everyone who wants to participate, and post the full amount, and then work towards those goals with weekly updates. We will be recording those pounds lost AFTER surgery!

You will still post your pounds lost on this forum here so we can Celebrate all of your victories (and I will keep track of them on my trusty spreadsheet, and then report the weekly pounds lost)

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by MnWin

HW 260

SW 260

CW 235

I think I am beginning a stall - I had been warned and knew it was coming but it was a bummer to see the scale not move - this too shall pass and I feel better with 25lbs gone

After being readmitted Friday for dehydration I am still at the same weight. Feel a little dis heartened but know it start dropping again. To see the scale sit at the same weight for 3 days is hard. I started eating this week a few things and just want to go back to protein shakes but know I can't. Have to keep moving forward to heal my sleeve. I don't know. I am only eating 2-3 oz 3 times a day and getting my protein in but I think the hospitalization had a lt to do with it.

Maybe next week I will have a lost to report

HW 334

SW 310

CW 305

Off all three diabetes medications including insulin.

Off three blood pressure medications and two other medications.

Number of pills take per day reduced by 60%. This was my straw that broke the camels back. When I put all of my medications in a walmart bag the bag burst from how many there were. That was my wake up death is knocking and I need to do this WLS. Don't get me wrong, cosmetic weight loss for looks and getting into normal clothes will be nice but reduction in health issues were the #1 goal for me.....and it is working already this early on my journey.

THAT'S AMAZING!!! CONGRATS!!!

<p>HW 334</p> <p>SW 310</p> <p>CW 305</p> <p> </p> <p>Off all three diabetes medications including insulin.</p> <p> </p> <p>Off three blood pressure medications and two other medications.</p> <p> </p> <p>Number of pills take per day reduced by 60%. This was my straw that broke the camels back. When I put all of my medications in a walmart bag the bag burst from how many there were. That was my wake up death is knocking and I need to do this WLS. Don't get me wrong, cosmetic weight loss for looks and getting into normal clothes will be nice but reduction in health issues were the #1 goal for me.....and it is working already this early on my journey.</p>

It is 2014. Never again will I step on the scale and see the 310s, 300s, 290s, 280s or 270s!!! 268.5 today and I am sooooo happy I could do cartwheels!!!!!!

Hi Mary,

The last entry I have for you is from the 29th. I just wanted to see if you had lost anymore to get to the 268.5 today. If so, let me know and I will add it to the spreadsheet - just let me know your total pounds lost!

Congratulations and Happy New Year to you!

Dup post!

Edited January 1, 201412 yr by MnWin

My goal is 150 and my surg date was 12/4.

Don't forget to take your measurements sleevers! I'm doing it every two weeks, some are checking once a month. It is important because we all eventually hit a stall but if we are shrinking still, it will keep us motivated and less frustrated.

Happy New Year!

This couldn't be more true! Thanks for posting it. I have lost 20 inches so far in all of the places that I measure. In fact, my bra is down to the inner most hooks...will have to buy a new one soon! Sometimes that is much better than seeing the number change on the scale!

After being readmitted Friday for dehydration I am still at the same weight. Feel a little dis heartened but know it start dropping again. To see the scale sit at the same weight for 3 days is hard. I started eating this week a few things and just want to go back to protein shakes but know I can't. Have to keep moving forward to heal my sleeve. I don't know. I am only eating 2-3 oz 3 times a day and getting my protein in but I think the hospitalization had a lt to do with it.

Maybe next week I will have a lost to report

No worries Tonya...it will start back up again! I think the hospitalization had to do a lot with it as well! We're cheering you on every step of the way!

HW 334

SW 310

CW 305

Off all three diabetes medications including insulin.

Off three blood pressure medications and two other medications.

Number of pills take per day reduced by 60%. This was my straw that broke the camels back. When I put all of my medications in a walmart bag the bag burst from how many there were. That was my wake up death is knocking and I need to do this WLS. Don't get me wrong, cosmetic weight loss for looks and getting into normal clothes will be nice but reduction in health issues were the #1 goal for me.....and it is working already this early on my journey.

This is AMAZING!

I admit, I decided to be a rebel, and didn't start back up on my cholesterol medications following the surgery. I have been taking my BP medications, but have started to feel light headed these days, and realized that now my BP is pretty low, so I am discontinuing those as well (I have a doc appointment on Friday to confirm, but I don't think they will have any problem with me quitting them, since it's making me feel so lousy).

This is SO great, and I am so excited for you! Congratulations!

My goal is 150 and my surg date was 12/4.

Tammy, just so I have your numbers right, is the 150 your goal weight, or how many pounds you want to lose? I'm looking for how many pounds you want to lose, so I just want to make sure I am reading your post correct.

Also, if you have any weight loss to report so far, please do so...I'll get you down on the spreadsheet!

Welcome to the group!

HW 241

SW 222 on Dec. 31, 2013

CW nothing yet. Still in the hospital

I think I sent you a goal of 80, but if we are hogging from highest weight my goal is 101, with 19 lbs lost preop!

I've got your change down medicyn.

Hope your hospital stay is going well, and sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery! Welcome to the losers bench!

So great! Not nearly as bad as I expected! The support I have gained from all the users has prepared me for this!

HW 232

SW 223

CW 223 (just had the surgery)