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Thanks everyone! Notice the scale moved this morning!!!!! lost another 1.2 pounds just like that! Yay! Has to be all the positive vibes you people have sent my way and for that I say Thank You!!! What, Stacey is dating? Where have I been? This is the BEST place for support!!!! Love you all!!!

We are just about 12 days difference on our surgery dates. You look great! I know what you mean about the pictures, I am forcing myself to take pics and share them. One thing I remind myself of is just how helpful it was to see those of others when I was making my choice to have this surgery, what an inspiration those pictures were! And now Girlie, we will be someone else's inspiration to change their life forever! So proud of you and so glad I found this forum so that we could share our journey together! I still say that we all need to plan an in person reunion for folks that are members here, we should pick a central location for a girls weekend and have some fun! Congrats, you are doing it!!!

Thank you. Of course I still see that my pants are tight around my legs, etc... We are so critical of our own bodies!!! But I guess it is a blessing to have it come off slowly now so that maybe, just maybe, my skin will tighten along the way. We shall see!

Thank you... Tiff, I just keep remembering that you had to work hard to keep from losing anymore weight, I am just ready to be at goal. I am ready to stock my wardrobe and be finished (yeah right, I am addicted to shopping now!)... Bought some scarfs to wear today, used to never do that because it would add to much bulk to an already bulky body, now they look great! DJ, I changed my privacy settings, maybe you can see it now...

Thank you! I miss you too! I need to get back on in the evenings... I have been dating someone for about 2 months so he has taken up some of my time in a good way! Wow, look at you! 91 pounds gone! Girl that is so great, you have to feel awesome! Let me know when you will be online in the chat room and I will make sure I come on as well. Talk soon!

I could not agree with you more!!! It is SO nice to be able to buy clothes pretty much anywhere now! Congrats to you!

Tiff, you look great! Congrats! Today I am 20 weeks out, 5 months. I have lost over 45 pounds but am now REALLY discouraged because I have not seen the scale move in a couple of weeks. I knew this would happen, I am down to the lowest I was ever able to get myself on my own so it might be a mental thing, I don't know. I weigh about 135 right now and goal is 110 (I am 5' tall so 110 is not too small for me). I am scared that yet again I will not be able to just get myself to goal and stay there. It is frustrating and I am hoping that it is just temporary, was really hoping not to go through this emotional time but I guess I need to just stay positive! Congrats Girl!

Ok, so I finally hit the dreaded stall after 18 weeks post op. I have lost a great deal and am feeling really good about where I am but this is where I was afraid I would get stuck. I am now at the lowest weight I reached when killing myself to diet and exercise about 2 years ago. I know that my goal is 110 and it is achievable given that I am 5' tall and I know I have lots of flab on the lower half to lose. Seems like I am experiencing more restriction these days and pretty much don't care to eat so I am hoping that maybe I need to be much more deliberate with my Protein as I have been in the past. I would really like to be at goal by Christmas. I am also going to start working out more (right now only going once a week). I am happy that I am not gaining! But then again, not sure how I could with the little amount that I eat. Very happy with my sleeve, just need to get motivated to work this to my advantage now and actually see my weight get to my goal and stay there!

Welcome! I had surgery about 4 months ago and I have three children, 8, 8 and 7. It took me a good 8 weeks to really feel like I had my energy back. It was hard for me but I am look back and it is a distant memory! Now, that is with three children! Maybe I would suggest finding some things that you two can do together that is more relaxed like puzzles or books. Not sure if your kiddo is like this but I had my kids really start helping around the house (a single Mom here...) and they loved doing that! Even if it is just dusting a table or picking up toys, they really felt for me and knew I did not have the same energy level I had before surgery. I can tell you that now I have tons of energy and have lost over 45 pounds in 4 months! Time really flies after surgery so just take it one day at a time and the best thing you can do going into this surgery is to plan ahead and be prepared to make adjustments as you go! Best of luck! You came to a wonderful, supportive place, keep coming back, you will get so much encouragement from these folks!

Starting Weight: 180.6 Current Weight: 134.9 Goal #1: 160.6 (met on Sunday, 6 June 2010) Goal #2: 150 (met on Sunday, 11 July 2010) Goal #3: 140 (met on Sunday, 15 August 2010) Goal #4: 130 Goal #5: 120 Goal Weight: 110 (I am 5' tall) Total Lost: 45.7 pounds Ok so it is not Monday but Labor Day threw me off a bit! Yay, below 135! The last time I lost weight on my own I got down in the low 130s so I am considering this new era I am about to enter the true "I'm doing it and gonna keep it off!" phase! I have 24.9 pounds to go. Folks look at me and ask why I would want to lose more weight but I tell them I am the only one seeing myself naked, believe me, there is more to lose! I look forward to the rest of this journey of losing weight and then maintenance! 45.7 pounds in 16 weeks feels great!

Mini-Me, Congrats Girl!!! How awesome for you! Can't wait to get that close to goal, I have 24.9 pounds to go and yes, I too count tenths! Love the wrestling story as well! My man jokes that I have a Jessica Rabbit waist now! Of course the last 25 pounds or so will be all these Jessica Rabbit hips and butt! Thanks for posting, you are really helping the newbies and the semi-pros like myself! Yes, I too am slow and steady, maybe 6-7 pounds a month now and I am happy with that! Looking forward to your GOAL post!

Starting Weight: 180.6 Current Weight: 138.1 Goal #1: 160.6 (met on Sunday, 6 June 2010) Goal #2: 150 (met on Sunday, 11 July 2010) Goal #3: 140 (met on Sunday, 15 August 2010) Goal #4: 130 Goal #5: 120 Goal Weight: 110 (I am 5' tall) Total Lost: 42.5 pounds Seem to be in a stall but I have not been getting my protein in like I should so I am sure if I focus, I will kick start progress again. I am enjoying my new size and the way my clothing fits so I still feel rather victorious! I know the next 25 pounds will be very slow losing but I can see that this is going to be good for maintenance. Everyone have a great week!

Starting Weight: 180.6 Current Weight: 138.1 Goal #1: 160.6 (met on Sunday, 6 June 2010) Goal #2: 150 (met on Sunday, 11 July 2010) Goal #3: 140 (met on Sunday, 15 August 2010) Goal #4: 130 Goal #5: 120 Goal Weight: 110 (I am 5' tall) Total Lost: 42.5 pounds Slowing down some but I am happy with my progress!

Very Proud Here!!! I bought a bag of peanut butter M&Ms, my favorite, as a treat for my kiddos this evening and I had no desire to eat any! Not a one went into my mouth! Yippee! The spell has been broken!!!

Congrats, great feeling huh? I love the little goals along the way!

That is so great!!! Very happy for you! I am knocking on "Normal's" door!!! Celebrate!

Starting Weight: 180.6 Current Weight: 140.2 Goal #1: 160.6 (met on Sunday, 6 June 2010) Goal #2: 150 (met on Sunday, 11 July 2010) Goal #3: 140 Goal #4: 130 Goal #5: 120 Goal Weight: 110 (I am 5' tall) Total Lost: 40.4 pounds

brittu, you hit it right on the head but thank you for the original poster to take the time to write the details, folks like myself really needed that when I was approaching my surgery! the more i knew the better i felt!

I am 3 months post op and remember the exact same emotions. To date I have lost 37.6 pounds. It comes off 1-2 pounds a week. At first, that was depressing to me, now, I love the rate I am losing. It is slow and gradual. I am not one that likes alot of attention so this works great for me, it is not so drastic that people's jaws are dropping. They are noticing that I am looking better and that is fine with me! I am looking better because I am feeling better and I am dressing better. This is the best decision I have ever made for myself. I can tell you that it took me almost 10 weeks to get my energy back and that was really hard being a single mom with 3 little ones. I too obsessed over looking at before and after pics, that was motivation for me. I log my food everyday and I weigh everyday, some say that is bad but it is up to you how you want to manage your new tool. The adjustment to a new way of eating was hard but with this tool, it is pretty hard to fail. Just believe in yourself and the gift you have been given! Take it one day at a time. I still can't believe it has been 3 months, the time has flown!

Thanks everyone! This place is so encouraging and when things are not working out in the rest of my life at least I have my Sleeve and my Sleeve Family!!! I appreciate all the great comments! Oh yeah and I am MORE than half way now! Woohoo 33 pounds to go!!! I hope to post an updated progress picture soon.

Happy Saturday Morning Everyone! Got on the scale this morning (my morning ritual in my birthday suit!) and BAM! I am half way to goal!!! Monday will be 11 weeks since surgery and I have lost 35.4 pounds, 35.2 pounds to go until I reach my goal! I have started exercising so I am hoping that it will not take another 3 months to get to goal but I guess if it does, it is still weight loss and not gain! I love my decision more and more everyday. Thanks for all the support from everyone. This has truly been a lifestyle change, I have made changes in my life I never thought possible. I don't mind getting out of the house anymore (going to the pool today and actually looking forward to it!). I can't imagine how I will feel when another 35 pounds is gone, that is still unimaginable to me but I will continue to take it day by day and Celebrate the little successes along the way. I went shopping yesterday and for the first time in a long time, I bought almost everything I tried on, it used to be so the opposite! Everything was size S/M and size 8! YEAH!!! Have a great weekend and again, thanks to all on this forum, an amazing resource of support and encouragement!

It isn't that they don't accept it, it is that Care Credit will not finance surgery in Mexico. So the answer is no, Care Credit will not work with Dr. Aceves. There are some other choices out there for financing though I am not sure of the names, you can find them on this site I think. Good luck!

Starting Weight: 180.6 Current Weight: 143.6 Goal #1: 160.6 (met on Sunday, 6 June 2010) Goal #2: 150 (met on Sunday, 11 July 2010) Goal #3: 140 Goal #4: 130 Goal #5: 120 Goal Weight: 110 (I am 5' tall) Total Lost: 37 pounds

Not crazy at all!!! It sure will be a new beginning! I am separated and have 3 kiddos I take care of. Had surgery almost 3 months ago and I have lost 37 pounds and feel great! I have actually started dating again and I feel so much better. I am taking it VERY SLOW, I really just want to make some new friends that share common interests... Congrats, it is truly an amazing tool! My weight loss is slow and steady and I love waking up every morning to start a new day. That is what is so great about the sleeve, even if you have a little slip up, you can start over so easily. Best of luck!