I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on October 6th (started the process on March 1st, 2015.) I'd love to have a "surgery buddy" who is having the procedure the same day or very close to the date. Anyone interested?

Down 99 lbs. 8 under goal. The 36" jeans are loose and I'm working on maintenance. It's crazy, but if I sick to anything like my post op diet, I keep losing weight.

Meeting with my surgeon for my 6 month check up Wednesday (yep, a little late).

Took my daughter to Mexico this week for her gastric sleeve. Such wonderful attention she has received during this process. I'm so excited for her as she starts this new journey to a healthier, happier girl!

I surpassed my doctor's one year goal for me this morning. Not quite 9 months out. He wanted me at 150 by my one year anniversary/surgiversary. I'm 149.6.

My BMI is officially in the Normal range. Wow! Best feeling ever

I have 20.4 lbs to my personal goal of 129. That will set me comfortably in the mid range of normal bmi since I'm very small framed.

I can't believe how far I've come. Last year I could barely walk a mile. Now I'm training for a 10k and signed up for a mile fun run in 2 weeks because "it's only a mile" ???? haha!

How is everyone in our October group doing??? Thinking about you all and hope you're finding success

Doing great. Hit goal weight March 3rd and haven't been over for more than a day since.

Hi all October 2015. I seem to be stuck for over 6weeks now at 159. Working out etc.. but kind of lax in food probably. Any suggestions on getting back to losing?

Hi all October 2015. I seem to be stuck for over 6weeks now at 159. Working out etc.. but kind of lax in food probably. Any suggestions on getting back to losing?

I'm 10/19 and am in the same boat. Hovering around 165-167. I need to refocus and get back on track. Not doing horrible, but also want to get to 150!!!

Good time for a year 1 update!

1. Hit my goal (190) on March 3rd and been in between 183 and 192 since. Had my annual check up Wednesday and weighed in at 188.

2. ALL my blood work came in perfect, even my liver tests and glucose.

3. I exercise more than suggested - 70,000+ steps a week. My arthritis is mostly tamed and I even walk 18 holes of golf and carry my clubs!

4. I socialize more than I ever dreamed possible. If I see a bunch of unhealthy food coming my way, I have a beer, drink 1/3rd and dig in. Unhealthy food can't hurt you (much) if all you eat is 4-6 ounces.

The keys to my maintenance success are threefold:

1. Developing an arsenal of 100-200 calorie healthy "meals" that make up 90% of my diet. This pretty much enables me to eat carefree on the other 10%.

2. The exercise!

3. A great scale and fitness tracker to "keep me honest".

Without a doubt, the best thing I've ever done for myself!

Edited October 9, 20169 yr by Cape Crooner

Congratulations. I am finally at 151. Almost to goal.

Edited October 12, 20169 yr by Ragedddy

Ggggooooaaaallllll! Made it to 150[emoji1316]