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 296

Sw 291.

I want to lose 140lbs

Edited January 23, 201412 yr by Janelouise79

I'm still in my stall since the 13th of January. I was watchn the end of Wendy Williams show today n she had Dr. Ian on there promoting his shred diet. He actually stated that during the 3 rd week most all people will either stall or weightloss slows down. So evn on non surgical diets, if u will, the body still responds the same. So that made me feel pretty cool knowing that its just the way the body works, not just bc we had wls! Just thot I'd share that. Gla, n gr8 numbers:)) God Bless.

Edited January 23, 201412 yr by DeezJeanz

HW 375

SW 339

CW 299.....YAY! Out of the 300's and planning on NOT going back!

Have a great day everyone!

HW 375<br><br> SW 339<br><br> CW 299.....YAY! Out of the 300's and planning on NOT going back! <br><br> Have a great day everyone!

That's awesome! I celebrated that same victory not too long ago. My next goal is 275 and I'm 6 pounds away. Hoping you'll be right behind me, congrats!!!

stalled out right now @249

I'm still in my stall since the 13th of January. I was watchn the end of Wendy Williams show today n she had Dr. Ian on there promoting his shred diet. He actually stated that during the 3 rd week most all people will either stall or weightloss slows down. So evn on non surgical diets, if u will, the body still responds the same. So that made me feel pretty cool knowing that its just the way the body works, not just bc we had wls! Just thot I'd share that. Gla, n gr8 numbers:)) God Bless.

Deezjeanz great point! I watch biggest loser every season and they have the dreaded 3rd weigh in where folks do not do as well!

Checking in. I'm seven weeks and two days post-op today (sleeved 12/03/12), and I'm 50.5 pounds down. 33.7 pounds down since surgery day.

Surgery consult weight: 267.2

Surgery weight: 250.4

Current weight: 216.7

Ok I have been in a major stall!!!!

HW: 280

SW: 266. 12/10

CW: 244

That is only 2lbs loss in 24 days.

I'm not sure why but lately the pounds have been coming off like crazy! 7 pounds this week!!! I know it will slow down but I'm loving this!!!

HW - 320 12/3/13

SW - 313 12/17/13

CW - 280.1

HW: 285

SW: 266

CW: 252

Still much slower in coming off and it is a bit disappointing. I am telling myself it is because of no exercise and hope that really is the reason. Only 11 more days until hip replacement surgery and then therapy and exercise can start in full.

It has been a 2 year journey of increasing pain to finally have this hip surgery done. I think back to all of the ways my life became more and more limited during this time and wonder how I let it go for so long before getting something done. I haven't been out for a day of shopping, for a visit to a museum, on a trip that included walking or even a comfortable visit to the grocery store in 10 months. And this inactivity only led to weight gain during this time.

It was actually preparing for this surgery that opened up the door to VSG for me. My Ortho said he would not do the surgery until I lost some weight and he suggested having this procedure. So I'm grateful beyond belief and am so ready to get this final piece done.

I have really stepped out and given myself what I truly need to get "me" back. I have taken leave from my job since November to concentrate on myself. I used to travel across country every other week (airport walking was a killer) and my company accommodated me by having an apartment for me out there. It took me a while to realize they weren't really doing this for me but for them! I was a compliant workaholic.

So I am taking all the time I need, without pressure, to focus on what is best for me. And it's not been easy to place myself first. I have replaced all of the emails that were generated by my job with emails about your postings here. What a positive change! Your encouragement, success stories, challenges have all provided me with the support I need and I appreciate each and every one.

Thanks for being here and being a non-judgmental group of people. Only 11 more days (with hopefully a few more pounds gone) and then BRING IT ON!

HW: 314

SW: 278

CW: 245

HW:262

SW:248

CW:227

I'm not sure why but lately the pounds have been coming off like crazy! 7 pounds this week!!! I know it will slow down but I'm loving this!!!<br><br> HW - 320 12/3/13<br><br> SW - 313 12/17/13<br><br> CW - 280.1

Awesome sounds like you are doing good!! How many calories, and protein are you getting a day??

HW: 348

CW: 283

Total lost: 65 pounds

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!

HW 348

SW 330

CW 288