I moved into size 36 jeans today after a brief 2 week stint in 38's! I'Ve been in tight 42-44's for the last 8 years so this is the best feeling in the world. The fact that it happened in the middle of a 2 week weight stall is even better.

I can't describe how much this changes my "head" in making me realize I am really going to be successful with this surgery. After so many failed diets and weight loss trials over the years I guess I just got programmed to expect eventual failure. This sleeve is changing my body as well as my head and I'm beginning to feel like I now have a tool that is more effective than anything else out there.

Looking forward to 34's. Think I'll celebrate by going to the gym!

Islblues...I think everyone is different. I was 395 from the start and lost a lot of weight in face, legs, shoulders, and waist was probably last. I lost the first 70 lbs and still wore 52-54 pants. It took for me to hit the gym and start toning. Then I found I quickly dropped to a 48 and really almost a 46 now. I wasn't a weight lifter before...so I think I am toning up the waist and lower body in the gym now...and the pant sizes are now changing quicker.

Again everyone experiences the loss in different ways depending on your body.