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N..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-30-10 187 not to goal... due to vicious stall but still 9 pounds down!!) BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............4 ( 12-20-10 239 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................230...............220................10 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15. (240.6 ! Happy with my success!!) GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................230..............225................5 (not bad) Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 (reached 181.8 today 3.2 under goal!!!) LilMissDiva........247...............236.............226.8..........9.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126.6..............125.............1.6 (Getting Better!) Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 - GOAL REACHED! mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........167.1............170...............-2.9 BELOW GOAL!!! Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................166..............164..............2 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW GOAL 185 FlyGirl...........260.................227.................219...............8 LeslieH.......212.............212............ 200..........12

I use my CPAP and have not experienced any issues. Have you talked to your sleep doc about your concerns? I too am looking forward to saying goodbye to my CPAP!!

Just like MIni Me, I've had my thyroid meds reduced and am losing weight at a great pace. i noticed that my metabolism had slowed after the surgery but have addressed that with regular cardio exercise.

36 and sewed over. Doing great!

Hello Ladies! Five days of consistent excercise. Today I plugged in my girlfriends from South Carolina and did some serious cardio and ab work. Keep going gals!

Great work!!! Keep it up!!

Tonight is yoga and my instructor is a core fanatic!! This is a great one hour workout. Three days of consistently exercising--WHOO HOOO for me. : ) Thanks for your inspiration!!! P.S. I took the stairs from the parking garage today!!

OK ladies- I exercised the past two mornings since joining the motivation train. It also helped that I bought myself some nice exercise clothes, which I couldn't fit into before my sleeve!! Who remembers the song "Chicken Fat"? It starts."Push ups every morning.."

You should start feeling better soon. I couldn't sleep on my side comfortably for a couple of weeks. Also, have tried any relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation? Theae techniques can be very helpgul with healling and minimizing discomfort.

You should start feeling better soon. I couldn't sleep on my side comfortably for a couple of weeks. Also, have tried anynrelaxation techniques such as dep breathing or meditation? Theae techniques can be very helpgul with healling and minimizing discomfort.

I am in the same place. I had an excellent work out ethic, got sick and lost my routine and motivation. So I am definately in. Friday I bought myself some new workout gear so i am going to get myself out of bed, put it on and hit our exercise room. I try to stay focused on my reasons for exercising, like feeling and looking better, and the big one for me...keeping dibetes at bay which runs rampant on my father's side. Here's to a fresh start! Catherine

Do it for yourself. I was sleeved in September, minor pain that lasted only a couple of days, no vomiting, no reflux. There will be times when you eat too fast or to much that you'll b be uncomfortable, but those are learning opportunities!! The best part is you will feel so much better such a short time. Perhaps you have good friend or family member who can also provide support? Is there a local support group you can attend? Ask your doc. Support can come from many diffeent sources-i took my Blackberry to the hospital so I could access this site right after surgery. I had a couple of "what have I done moments"right after surgery, but I don't regret my sleeve at all!!! Good luck Fit

I was scared too...but I don't regret a thing. You' ll be able to eatnagain only much smaller portions...but believe me it is plenty. Plus after only a few weeks and several pounds gone I felt like a new person. Congratulations on your decision and good luck!

D3 is vital to your immune system, and yes you will feel MUCH better. Our bodies naturally produce D3 from sun exposure, I live near Seattle Washington and Washington has the highest rates of multiple scelrosis in yhe nation, which is directly linked D3 deficiency. I've taken it for awhile (even before surgery) and have niticed a boost in my energy and overall feel better.

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva........247..................247..............226................21 Mini-Me...........203...................133..............125................8 Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Kgremmy........225...................221..............199...............22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225...............22 . Sleeve 4 me ...204...................177..............164...............13 lbs.-Goal for start of New Year merieri............240..................206...............190...............16 DJackson........246...................246...............220..............26 Dansha...........220..................220...............195..............25;) Stacy160.........258..................174...............148..............16 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130................7 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6..............185..............15.6 Maddie............257.................167................147...............20 Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15

Welcome to the site! Hang in there...i just came off an almost three week stall. They happen then they are gone and the weight begins to fall off again!!! Keep track of what you are eating to help stay the course and good luck!

Welcome to the site! Hang in there...i just came off an almost three week stall. They happen then they are gone and the weight begins to fall off again!!! Keep track of what you are eating to help stay the course and good luck!

Three weeks out I was still tired...but was back at work and able to function. As for food, you'll be on liquids, so plan ahead and bring prepared protein drinks. How exciting for you- balancing two life changing events! Best of luck!! Fit

LMD You're a great daughter!!! Here's wishing you and your mom all the best! Hugs Fit

I took two weeks off on advice of my support group and Doc, and I was really glad did. It's not just the recovery, but also learning the schedule for drinking and eating. I didn't feel up to working until day 12. My first day back - i was done by 2:00p.m., but it progressively better.

I'm down a total of 38 lbs since September 2, which is when I started the two week pre op diet!! I FEEL GREAT'!!!!!

I love my surgeon, Dr. Nguyen at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue-plus I received excellent care- and I am doing great! Also there is a wonderful support group associated with the hospital and you are welcome to attend before surgery. It is an excellent way to talk to folks who had the surgery and hear first hand about thier experiences. check out weight loss surgery on Overlake's website-ther's a schedule for the support group if you are interested in attending. good luck