Where are the November Sleevers?

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

Hello fellow November sleevers! I see weight loss has slowed down for many. It has for me as well. Have any of you checked with your nut or surgeon about changing anything? (I can't since I went to Mexico). I've noticed when I focus really hard and follow the rules I stall out. As soon as I have a day or a few days where I eat more I start to lose again. I've started tracking in MFP again. I noticed when I was focusing and following the rules I tend to eat only around 800 calories a day. Now I'm working on eating 1,000-1,200 a day. I've also purchased a FitBit and while I'm trying to figure out how in the world people consistently hit 10,000 steps a day I have increased my motion. I tend to stall the more I exercise so I'm trying to be patient.

I had two goal weights. The first goal weight was 180. I said if I meet this weight I will consider my surgery a success. The second goal weight was my ultimate goal weight of 160. I said if I meet this goal I will look like a dang supermodel (LOL, I never expected to meet this). Well I blew past 180, got to 170 and have stayed there forever. I've managed to get to 168.6 so it's finally moving again but I'm fighting for every ounce now. However, now that I'm so close to my ultimate goal weight I'm considering changing it to 150. I have some loose skin but maybe only a few pounds. I want to have a Tummy Tuck and breast lift next year but I have to figure out financing.

[nprcowboy 533]

Hello fellow November sleevers! I see weight loss has slowed down for many. It has for me as well. Have any of you checked with your nut or surgeon about changing anything? (I can't since I went to Mexico). I've noticed when I focus really hard and follow the rules I stall out. As soon as I have a day or a few days where I eat more I start to lose again. I've started tracking in MFP again. I noticed when I was focusing and following the rules I tend to eat only around 800 calories a day. Now I'm working on eating 1,000-1,200 a day. I've also purchased a FitBit and while I'm trying to figure out how in the world people consistently hit 10,000 steps a day I have increased my motion. I tend to stall the more I exercise so I'm trying to be patient.

I had two goal weights. The first goal weight was 180. I said if I meet this weight I will consider my surgery a success. The second goal weight was my ultimate goal weight of 160. I said if I meet this goal I will look like a dang supermodel (LOL, I never expected to meet this). Well I blew past 180, got to 170 and have stayed there forever. I've managed to get to 168.6 so it's finally moving again but I'm fighting for every ounce now. However, now that I'm so close to my ultimate goal weight I'm considering changing it to 150. I have some loose skin but maybe only a few pounds. I want to have a Tummy Tuck and breast lift next year but I have to figure out financing.< /p>

i too said if i got to 180 would be a success and would like to settle around 160. ive had a rough couple weeks emotionally and wasnt eating more than 200 to 300 calories for a few days but instead of my 3 to 4 lbs a month i lost 4lbs in 4 days. positive is it got me to 188. i average around 900 to 1000 calories. i look forward to 3 more lbs gone then no longer bmi obese category. i need 154 to be considered healthy bmi weight range. i started at 308 so down 120 lbs

[meagain 16]

I too have hit a wall with losing -- I have stayed between 177 and 180 for the past couple of months. I know I need to increase my exercising -- I currently walk 1-2x a week and that's about it. I have been working long days - mostly 11-12 hour days. I do know I need to put myself first rather than putting in so many hours, but that is easier said than done. I am very happy that I went from a size 24 to a size 16 with some 16s being a bit baggie. I just really would like to get down to a 12-14! I know that this tool needs to be used properly, and not exercising does not help. I hope others are doing better than I am. I eat the same things for my daytime eating, and truly only vary at the evening meal. Perhaps I need to change it up a bit ? Would like to know how others have been doing!

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

The scale finally moved a little! I'm down to 166.2. At this point I've lost 94% of my excess weight. My one year surgiversary is in less than a month. I'm very happy with my results. I'll give myself the next year to figure out where I'm going to end up. I'm meeting with my primary Doctor on 11/2. I can't wait to see what he says.

My pants are a very comfortable size 10. Dresses are 12/14 depending on if it's stretchy (big boobs). Shirts are medium or large depending on stretchiness.

I'm so excited about planning for plastic surgery. My stomach is a wrinkly mess. Thighs I can live with. Arms look pretty dang good.

[pyra28az 33]

Is anyone interested in joining our secret nov 2015 vsg page on FB? If so, please send me your name as appears on FB and I'll add ya! Can't wait to chat with you all!

[nprcowboy 533]

Wouldnt it be nov 2014?

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

Is anyone interested in joining our secret nov 2015 vsg page on FB? If so, please send me your name as appears on FB and I'll add ya! Can't wait to chat with you all!

Sorry, this thread is from last November's sleevers. We are almost veterans now ????

[swilcox44 0]

I'm having my surgery Nov 10th in Plano ,Tx

[DylanRae 71]

Hanging out at the hospital. Tonight is my second night post op. And at first I was not very excited about the 2 day required stay after surgery. But now that I'm here, I'm so glad it's required! If I had been allowed to go home I would be freaking out about all the unknowns im experiencing right now! It's crazy souse! Part of me hopes it continues for a few extra days.. We will see.

The most painful part of this, (yes gas pain sucks) but the worst! Is hiccups! Omg! Aparently they do not happen often in people but they sure are happening in me. Damn does this suck!!!

And no cure.

One year anniversary is coming up... how's the progress November sleeves!?

[hlnwls 20]

Nov 2nd will be 1 year for me. I've lost 120 lbs and my surgeon's goal for me was only to lose 60 to 70 lbs. I'm now trying to maintain my weight. Love my sleeve.

Edited October 29, 2015 by hlnwls

[vsgchick 117]

I will hit a year on November 20. I've lost 150 lbs...40 lbs until surgeon's goal. The sleeve exceeded my expectations. Happy Anniversary to everyone. ????

[net0girl 13]

Nov9th for me!

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

November 3 is in only five short days!!! I'm still six pounds from my ultimate goal weight. Next year I'll be looking into a Tummy Tuck and possibly breast lift.

[melodyssss 30]

Hi Everyone! Can't believe its almost been a year for all of us! Sounds like you all have done wonderfully! My surgi-versary is Nov. 18th. I have lost 110 pounds. Would like to lose at least another 10 by my anniversary date.. but its definitely gotten ALOT harder! I would still like to love 50 more pounds total.. uggh.. we shall see! Congrats everyone! :-)

[nprcowboy 533]

My 1 year anniversary was on the 6th. Ive lost 124 lbs, kind of leveled out now, down from 308 to 184. Went thru hell for 3 months with complications but no regrets and doing great!