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I had my surgery on February 14th 2017 and in six weeks I'm down 78 pounds. I too had a 10 day stall in weight loss but it has started back. I'm eating between 700-1000 calories a day. I'm walking 10000-15000 steps most days. I started last week going to the gym working with a trainer once a week to help with muscle toning and building plus trying to keep from having a huge skin removal surgery. I know I'm going to have to get some kind of skin removal surgery but I hope to reduce the amount of skin removed. If I can!


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I was sleeved Feb. 6th. At my 2-month post-op appnt, my surgeon said no more Protein Shakes. Yay! No more drinking calories. I'm totally happy w/the sleeve. At 5'2" and 50 yrs, I am down about 35 lbs. Walking is tough with my knee problems, but I do what I can. Just bought a Simply Fit Board today, which is fun and easy on the joints. I love being able to eat some real foods (fish, veggies, salad, etc.). I am working on eating less Soups. I still need to focus on stopping when I am full. That takes awareness and staying in tune with the body. This is a process. The sleeve is a great tool. So far so good!

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I was sleeved on 24th feb and so at 6 weeks I am down 28 pounds and 39.5 in total pre and post surgery. I am now at 205.5 pounds. Haven't been this weight in about 7 years! Feeling great!


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When I started the whole process of prepping for my weight loss surgery. I was at my heaviest. I had my 3-month post-op follow-up today and I am just really happy.

My heaviest weight from the start was 464 lbs.

My weight at surgery was 418 lbs.

my weight today was 378 lbs.

I don't try to hold on to a goal weight specific number. I would just like to get down as much as I can and have a more healthy and mobile life as a whole on a daily basis. I've had some great non-scale victories too, pants being too big, shirts beeing oversized, being able to drop a few band sizes in my bra. Already I can feel the difference in how I move, my energy, my confidence slowly rising. It's a great feeling and incredibly motivating.

My doctor said I am right on target and he's very happy with my progress.

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I had surgery on 2/6/17. Saw the dr a few days ago and he was very pleased with my results.

HW 234

SW 222

CW 174

GW 140

Wow! You're doing amazing!! I had surgery the same day. My loss has been a bit slower. Still very happy where I am. Life is so good, I can't begin to share it all. Thanks for the update. Three months down and a lifetime to go!!!

HW 223

SW 220

CW 179

GW Never set one:-)

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