I've been off the grid here for a couple weeks with work and bad weather and family here from out of town..but...wanted to check in. Today I weighed in @243. I was sleeved on December 20th and my beginning weight was 302. I feel good..normal I dare say. I've hit two stalls so far and its really a mystery to me why having a treat and stopping the hardcore workouts has got me out of both of them. But...59 lbs in 3 mos and went from size 22/2x shirts down to 16/L shirts.I'm happy with that. This Saturday I'm doing the 5k color run...HUGE deal for me as since having this survey is the first time in my life I've ever been able to run a mile..(I got emotional and goosbumps the first time I made it..lol). So..its bedtime...let me know how you guys are doing;-)

Thanks for sharing an encouraging post! I get sleeved on 4 August and I'm spending my time researching and preparing myself mentally; posts line yours are really helpful.

I hit 3 months post yesterday. So far I'm pretty happy with the results. I haven't had any stalls. At least none that I know of.. I don't weigh every week. I'm eating regular foods. I can pretty much eat anything. However, I can't each much of it. I'm usually full after about 4 bites.

One thing I want to mention is that i have been breaking out in itchy rashes. On my legs, neck, thigh. At first I thought it was an allergic reaction, but now I think it has something to do with the fact that I'm not getting all the Vitamins needed for my body. I no longer drink Protein shakes. And even though I try to eat pretty healthy, I still don't think I'm meeting my nutritional needs. I'll ask my doctor about it at my next appt

I would think they'd be able to find out what's up...but just to be on the safe side maybe continue your shakes..and vitamins. I slacked on my multivitamins this last month and noticed lots of hair in my brush e eryday for abt a week now...lol..that scare ne straight into the kitchen for my vitamins! ! Good luck, keep me posted:-)

That's awesome! Congrats on the big success! I am so bummed I had wanted to run in the DC Color Run with a friend but my spleen has been severely enlarged since abt a month after surgery and I am on strict no exercise precautions :/ I can walk an heck I am not gonna walk when I fell like I COULD run for the first time since I was a teenager! Enjoy you deserve it, I hope you have a blast!