Hello all,

I have been MIA for awhile and just thought I would pop in and give a brief update. Today is 60 days post-op for me, and including the weight I lost 1 month prior to surgery I am down 85 pounds. I am so incredibly happy that I had the sleeve, and am taking my life back. My closet is empty but it has been a blast taking all my too big clothes to the City Mission instead of taking things that were too small. I hope everyone is doing great, and look forward to reading other stories of success. Good luck to all!

Wonderful congratulations!!! I look forward to that some day:)

Congratulations on your weight loss. You are doing so well. I've thrown out clothes that are to big for me too & it is such a great feeling.

Congrats! I too just donated a lot of clothes! It feels good huh? Keep up the good work!

good one!!! what a great feeling that must be.

Is that normal 80 pounds in 60 days that's great but is it the norm for everyone with the sleeve

Awesome, keep it coming off!

It does sound like a lot of weight in a short time, but if you look at it as a percentage of overall weight to lose, he is at around 25% of that. I am at 50% of my weight loss goal in 4 months post-op, and I feel like I am losing a lot slower than most. I am not trying to be Einstein with this, I'm just saying that if you take the pounds out and use percentages then his weight loss seems reasonable. I think that saying 85 pounds lost is fantastic and should keep him jacked up to continue losing like this. Keep up the good work and congratulations.

Is that normal 80 pounds in 60 days that's great but is it the norm for everyone with the sleeve

Depends on how big he was to start with. Men tend to lose quicker than women. Age. If he is exercising or not. A whole host of factors contribute to weight loss speed.

including weight lost 1 month prior to surgery - down 85 pounds.

@@Ripper

you've been MIA???

i am putting you in the "found" pile

nice to see your handsome face back amongst us

happy you are doing so well

success, enjoyment

who deserves it more

keep up the good work

I know you will!!!

kathy

congrats

Edited August 5, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

I love it!!! You go Ripper!