August post op sleevers: Check in

[LeeBee17 80]

Hey August Sleevers... I'm celebrating fitting into a size 12, which is even starting to get a little loose and size Medium tops. Don't remember ever fitting into Medium. I'm getting married in September, so I hope I can lose a little more before then. I've met my surgeon's goal of 175, but at 5'5, I feel that's still a little high for me. I'd ideally love to get down to 160 or 150...but given how slow my weight loss has been since the beginning, I'm starting to have some doubts! The surgeon says that the next 3 months will be crucial for me to step up my efforts, because in month 9 in pretty much slows to 1-2 lbs/month. I'm feeling frustrated at how slow my weight loss has been, but paradoxically...I'm also really happy to be living my life in a more "normal" size, and grateful for the opportunity. Just the roller-coaster I'm on!

[DevineMissM 59]

What was your SW and when wee you sleeved? I was done on 8/25/14. I've lost 63lbs. SW 241. I'm 5'2". Im at a stand still lost about 2lbs this month. ????. Michele

[VioletAura 8]

Just checking in - Sleeved 8/19/14 Age: 50 HW: 347 SW: 317 CW: 246

Following the plan. Kinda slow going for me lately... I've lost only 10 pounds in the last 8 weeks!! But my clothes are getting so loose again. I guess I must be kinda solid for an old lady... I'm fitting into 12/14 pants and Medium/Large tops. Much better than the 24/26's I started in

I pray everyone is having good results and getting healthier!

[Sandi in FL 39]

My Surgery was 8/26/14 - started at 312lbs and am now at 212... so I made it to 100lbs!!! Yay - but Ive only lost 3.5 lbs in 2.5 months! So its very slow. However I have dropped 2 sizes in those 2 months. So wierd that I only lost 3.5 lbs but I lost 2 sizes. Ive had no problems, except that I cant eat bread - but that is not a real problem. Bread hurts as it goes down... and keeps me from eating anything else.

I have gone from a size 28 to now a snug size 14... My goal was always 180lbs and about 11/12... so Im not too far.

[Babbs 14,680]

@LeeBee17@DevineMissM@VioletAura@Sandi in FL

Awesome job on your progress so far! I'm in the same boat too at 7 months (August 22) out...BIG slow down in the weight loss. Only lost 2 in February and 4 so far this month but don't think I'm gonna lose anymore because the scale hasn't moved the last couple of weeks( actually it did...I GAINED A half pound) SO FRUSTRATING because I am a stickler and kill myself with exercise 3-5 days a week. Must be a normal thing that happens around this time, hu? I'm also a slow loser anyway, so double frustrating! At this rate, I won't hit goal by my year surgiversary. Oh well. It's not a race, right?

[VioletAura 8]

@@Babbs I think you're doing great! you didn't start nearly as heavy as me and you've lost quite a bit, with only 25 to go to your goal. Good job!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Hullo, all.

HW 235, SW 216 CW 155 SD 8/18/14

Only 5 pounds to goal (150 pounds).

I'm buying and wearing size 10s now. I imagine I could get down to 8s before this is over. But it's already pretty surreal to me. And it's gone so fast!

I've had no complications. The whole thing has been pretty easy, actually. I've tracked all along (MFP), used a Fitbit, feeling great, doing great.

But we've also had a rough time: In September, I had my gallbladder out. In October, hubby was diagnosed with cancer. He's through radiation and almost through chemo and is already in remission -- what a champ! In December our beloved dog died unexpectedly. In January, hubby's son died (of a stroke). And this week, hubby's 96-year-old dad was diagnosed with cancer. We're both very optimistic people and are really welcoming the hope of spring and the joy of summer.

Through all this, my WLS and my weight loss program was a welcome distraction from "real life." Through all of hubby's challenges he has been amazingly supportive. And vice versa. Going through life is so much easier with good people who love you.

Five more pounds to go, and then I'll be on the "maintaining side" of this journey. A whole new deal, huh?

I wouldn't have given the world to have missed this journey. I think VSG surgery is brilliant. It's given me a completely new lease on life. Wow!

[snowkitten 371]

Hey all, it's so nice to see everyone's updates! I was sleeved 8/25/14, SW:347 CW:280 so I've lost 63lbs. I'm thrilled to be back under 300, but I have to admit I thought I would have lost more by now. I know it's not a race... but my surgeon makes me feel like that. I know it's part my fault, I should be exercising more. Between. My illnesses and my mom's cancer I've barely had time to sleep let alone exercise.

I have implemented more walking tho. Bought a fitbit charge HR and have been tracking calories in vs calories out religiously.

Anyone know what's up with that? I burn more calories then I eat and yet I don't lose much? How is that possible?

[Babbs 14,680]

@@VSGAnn2014

You're my hero

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

YOU are my hero.

(Truth is, we're both doing great. )

[Mike098 11]

Awesome to see everyone's progress. I was sleeves 8/13/14. Day of surgery weight was 363. As of today I am at 259 for a total drop of 104lbs in a short 7 months. My waist size dropped by a foot. I started jogging and have never felt better in my life. 36 more lbs to my goal weight.

Can't eat mashed potatoes but that's about it. I don't consume any carbonated products and fried foods have been pretty non existent and honestly, I don't miss either. Wish I would have done it sooner. Good luck to everyone!

[LeeBee17 80]

What was your SW and when wee you sleeved? I was done on 8/25/14. I've lost 63lbs. SW 241. I'm 5'2". Im at a stand still lost about 2lbs this month. . Michele

Hey DevineMissM, My SW was 240 and I was sleeved 8/22/14, same week as you! My loss is about the same as yours too, 65 lbs. We are surgery twins basically.

[amazon 579]

Hi August sleevers! I'm happy to say that my latest stall finally broke. It was another month long one. I guess I should just get used to them. Last Thursday I was 161, and yesterday 154. Today still 154, so maybe the big drop is over. So happy to be out of the 160's

My goal is back to seeming attainable. Funny how when we get in to a stall we start thinking we'll never get there - at least I do. It's such a mental thing.

It's good to hit 70lbs lost. From my HW ever over 110 gone...dayum. Now if Spring would ever come to MA life would be just fab, lol.

Keep on losin' !

[ayscott74 99]

Wow it is great to hear that everyone is doing well. My surgery was 8/11/14 Sw 240 Cw 168. I feel great been stalling but thats ok the weightloss has slow down but I am happy about my progress. So I have 18 more pounds to lose to reach my goal which is 150. So happy. Best of luck

everyone.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well. All is well at my end. I am so happy I had this surgery. My goal was to be a size 10 and currently I am a size 12 and the clothes are snug on me. My body fat % also keeps going down; I started at 52.4% and now am at 41.7%. Which is one of the numbers I am keeping an eye on. My visceral fat rating (fat around vital organs in the stomach) is now 8; from 15. My degree of obesity was 83.8% when I started and now it is 37.7%. I have been doing strength training 3/wk. I do not have any lose skin! Yay!! I am able to wear short clothes. My thighs are firm. As I stated before, I am not focusing on my weight. I am healthy and feel it. I am happy with the way I look and I have been getting lots and lots of compliments. Happy Easter to all and good luck on your journey!