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Congrats! Lol, you just reminded me I have 4 Q pantyhose in the closet that totally will not fit me. They aren't even opened!

You both look great!

I stall out for two weeks then drop a few pounds. Stall, drop, stall, drop. It might be a little aggressive, but hey shoot for the moon and even if you miss you will land among the stars. You will lose weight with surgery no matter what, just don't be disappointed if you don't lose it all in 6 months. I am a little less than 60 pounds away from my goal of 120 and even if I lose a little more than a pound a week I will be there in a year, and with the sleeve I know I will get there.

From what all my friends at the gym keep telling me, ( I am the same shape as you ), building muscle in that area will help build a solid foundation for the skin for when the fat cells shrink. It should help the flab look a lot better while also providing more fat burning muscle. P.S. YOU LOOK AWESOME!

You look great!

Aw, Leah, congrats on the awesome weight loss! I am so happy for you. However, I hope you get the energy thing figured out! That is a little worrisome.

I am so happy for you. Congrats on the great accomplishment!

Congrats, you look great!

I bought a pair of size 4 since they were on sale. I don't know if they will just taunt me from my closet or be a reward just yet, but I definitely want to find out.

AWESOME! I can't weight until I can say that!

Yes, yes, and yes.... I blame the stretch marks. They are horrible and have left my skin in the land of no return. However, I am sure a lot of this has to do with how long I carried the weight (over a decade), genetics, and my poor hydration habits.

Exercise and hydration can only do so much. Beware they stretch marks, once skin hits a certain point not even age and skin vitality can really help. I am a slow loser, but I have the stretch marks from you know where and my skin sags really badly even though I am 22.

Woohoo! I love these posts. Congrats on the NSV!

I feel like you and I are on the same wave length even though I am two months behind you. However, it seems like we are doing what we are supposed to, so we just have to stay positive and believe we will get to goal eventually. You and I can do this!!!

Work it, lady! That's awesome. I totally know what you mean. I was at the same size at surgery and it just blows my mind how much has changed in four months.

You are doing awesome and you are not alone in not seeing your own progress. I can't see how far I have come until I see photos of me 90 lbs ago. It is crazy and eye opening.

Don't do it! I completely missed a dress size. For a hot minute I was an 18, next thing I know I am in a 14. Less than a month later, I am in a 12. It goes by quick!

That's awesome. My mom and I split the fajitas at Chili's. Two sleevers always go home with leftovers, lol.

I can drink a 30 oz passion iced tea from Starbucks in less than 10 minutes. No worries, when I am eating solids, I barely get in more than 2 oz. I love it!

Glad you are doing a little better. Try to stay positive. Hope you feel better soon!

You look great! Congrats!

For me it is. I like to pour a little chicken brother over the leftovers before they go in the fridge, and then pour it out before I take it out and reheat it. Keeps the meat moist.

Word of warning, don't go overboard with the rice. It definitely expands and will hit you hard if you overeat it. *voice of experience* It was not pleasant at all for me, but rice isn't complete out. I enjoy a bite or two with my chinese food if we get it.

I am sure whatever you set your mind to you will make happen.

That's awesome. Congrats!