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

Sharing my first comparison photo.

HW 347

SW 327

CW 295

Sharing my first comparison photo.

HW 347

SW 327

CW 295

Omgsh, our first pic and how AMAZING U LOOK!! CONFRKNGRATS!!!

Amazing pics MsCognac....well done!

Sharing my first comparison photo.

HW 347

SW 327

CW 295

You look beautiful! Great job!! Feel proud of yourself and all the effort and determination you have to make this dream a reality! Thanks for your inspiration!

Thanks everyone. It took me a while to see the difference. Now I just have to get motivated to work out.

Sharing my first comparison photo.

HW 347

SW 327

CW 295

You look great. But I'm not confident enough to post a pic..lol At least not yet. But you definitely inspire me. You can see the difference....it's a big one too.

Sharing my first comparison photo. HW 347 SW 327 CW 295

You look great. Keep it coming! How'd you do the photo?

Think I'm stalled...

Been losing a pound a day since surgery up until Monday jan 6 - surgery was dec 12

HW 260

SW about 237

CW 210.4 (past 3 days)

4 weeks out tomorrow and really haven't tried any mushy pureed foods other than FAGE Greek yogurt and banana baby food blended well with protein shakes - other than that just water and broth on occasion. Split pea soup thinned out was ok.

I'm scared to try anything else due to hernia pain and the heavy sandbag feeling in my chest after only 1 tablespoon of thinned oatmeal 2 weeks ago

Can't imagine trying tuna and chili like so many others have tried even earlier out than me .... I have to start soon tho cause I def need more protein sources; these shakes are getting boring quick

Hi there I would love to participate I sent you a PM...

Think I'm stalled... Been losing a pound a day since surgery up until Monday jan 6 - surgery was dec 12 HW 260 SW about 237 CW 210.4 (past 3 days) 4 weeks out tomorrow and really haven't tried any mushy pureed foods other than FAGE Greek yogurt and banana baby food blended well with protein shakes - other than that just water and broth on occasion. Split pea soup thinned out was ok. I'm scared to try anything else due to hernia pain and the heavy sandbag feeling in my chest after only 1 tablespoon of thinned oatmeal 2 weeks ago Can't imagine trying tuna and chili like so many others have tried even earlier out than me .... I have to start soon tho cause I def need more protein sources; these shakes are getting boring quick

Welcome to the stall Sandi....come in and join us...you're among good company! I was sleeved 4 weeks ago today, and today is day 8 of my stall. I feel thankful that I knew ahead of time that this would happen or I would have been really, really upset and frustrated. This too shall pass, and the we'll be right back at the losing!

Hi there I would love to participate I sent you a PM...

Welcome April. Sent you a PM back.

Welcome to the stall Sandi....come in and join us...you're among good company! I was sleeved 4 weeks ago today, and today is day 8 of my stall. I feel thankful that I knew ahead of time that this would happen or I would have been really, really upset and frustrated. This too shall pass, and the we'll be right back at the losing!

-- thanks for your reassuring words of wisdom as always Mnwin!! I've been diligently trying to up my fluid intake the past few days due to the urgent recommendation of my med staff -- it's so hard but I have to do it. so perhaps this is the reason for the stall not sure cause I'm really not getting much of anything else in and God knows I'm not working out at this point cause my energy levels have seen much better days

Hopefully I'll start spin classes again within the next few weeks after successfully moving towards regular soft foods; God willing!!!!

Think I'm stalled...

Been losing a pound a day since surgery up until Monday jan 6 - surgery was dec 12

HW 260

SW about 237

CW 210.4 (past 3 days)

4 weeks out tomorrow and really haven't tried any mushy pureed foods other than FAGE Greek yogurt and banana baby food blended well with protein shakes - other than that just water and broth on occasion. Split pea soup thinned out was ok.

I'm scared to try anything else due to hernia pain and the heavy sandbag feeling in my chest after only 1 tablespoon of thinned oatmeal 2 weeks ago

Can't imagine trying tuna and chili like so many others have tried even earlier out than me .... I have to start soon tho cause I def need more protein sources; these shakes are getting boring quick

Try pureed egg whites. They are a good transition food. I've graduated to adding onions, baked chicken, grilled steak, baked ham, little bit of peppers etc to my egg whites. I put everything in my magic bullet and let it rip. It purees it so well, when it's done it like liquid. Put it in the pan and then scramble the mixture up..when its done add a TSP of mild salsa and a sprinkle of low fat cheese.. Yummmmmy!

Edited January 9, 201412 yr by Jerzygurl

Sharing my first comparison photo.

HW 347

SW 327

CW 295

You look great. But I'm not confident enough to post a pic..lol At least not yet. But you definitely inspire me. You can see the difference....it's a big one too.

Posting this pic has inspired me by reading everyone compliments. It took me a while to see the difference but everyone say u can see it off the back. So I'm sure you have some pics like mine since our weight and results have been the same. So post your pic already... :-)

Sharing my first comparison photo. HW 347 SW 327 CW 295

You look great. Keep it coming! How'd you do the photo?

I downloaded an app called photo grid. It's free and easy to use.