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I'm on Match.... I am having fun! Keep with it, I have met some really great guys, and a few not so great ones too! I have 2 that I really have a great friendship/ relationship with. They are true gentleman. Hang in there... Good Luck, and keep me posted if you don't mind!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hey April Sleevers!! April 24th checking in..... I have lost 76 pounds, feeling and looking great! Only have 13 pounds left to hit goal. I started dating again after taking a super long hiatus....... All I can say is WOW, having a blast!!! :-p I'm so proud of all the April Sleevers, let's keep rockin that Sleeve!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi April Sleevers!! Checking in again. April 24 here :-) I have now dropped 70 pounds, I'm sooo happy! I have the last 17 pounds to go for my final goal weight of 145. This has been the best thing I ever did for me. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Checking in this week.... I'm one more pound down, under my goal @164 this morning!! Woohoo!!! Trying for those last few pounds, time for the countdown 20,19 .... Sent from my iPhone using VST

Woohoo! I hit my goal this morning!!! Yes :-) I'm 165. 67 pounds gone, tomorrow is my 4 month anniversary!! I have the last 20 pounds to lose now, then it's on to keep it all off!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I haven't checked in for a few weeks!! I'm only 4 pounds from goal!!!! Woohoo :-) CW 169 GW 165 SW 182 I'm in the last home stretch to final weight loss! This is the last 24 pounds to hit my target goal of 145!! My 4 month anniversary is the 24th!! Let's go Sleevers!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi there!! I'm in California, was sleeved on April 24. I'm a single Mom and Grandma, work fulltime( yep, Im a nurse) This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my kids!! I'm down 60 pounds and feel great. I've had zero complications. Would love to chat and hopefully be able to provide lots of support and answer questions!! Please feel free to PM me!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sorry if some folks are offended. I was in no way trying to one up anyone. I agree that we all lose at a different pace, I have battled it out, had a few really stubborn stalls and had to adjust protein levels and restrict many " good foods" in order to get back on track. Again, I was just checking in and sharing a bit of happiness, not trying to be offensive Sent from my iPhone using VST

April 24 here, 3 month Anniversary Im now down 59 pounds. I look and feel great. People comment every day how " skinny" I am. Yes, just 3 months ago I was squeezing into size 16 jeans and wearing 1x shirts. Today I can wear a size 7 jeans and a medium shirt, sometimes even a small!! Now wearing size small scrubs!! I can't wait to see how I will look in 3 more months at my goal weight!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I weighed in today at 173. I'm no longer considered "obese" That is the best feeling ever!!! Only have the last 25 pounds to go. To make Labor Day Goal, 8 more pounds. I hope it comes off easy, I have increased my protein to atleast 70grams and it works every time!! I lose a pound or even 3 every day. Today is my 3 month anniversary!!! Woohoo Sent from my iPhone using VST

Woohoo! It's official, Im just merely overweight, by 29 pounds!! I've lost 58 pounds in 3 months! My goal weight is 145!! 29 left to lose!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Checking in!! CW 176 Lost 6 pounds! Only 9 more for goal! We got this one Sent from my iPhone using VST

I weigh in at 178 this morning. Only 13 more pounds to make my goal, then from there... Only 20 addtional pounds to lose to hit my permanent goal!!! I'm almost 3 months post op, the 24th! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good for you Christine!! Now you will be able to proceed, happy for you We shouldnt have to beg these Doctor's for what we need!! I do that every day in my professinal life( little nurse humor) ha!! Good Luck to you and keep us posted!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Oops, I guess Im a bad girl!! I'm 2 1/2 months post op, I had sashimi( only 2 pieces) but rice and all. It didn't disagree with me. It's not something I will do all the time, but it sure was good Sent from my iPhone using VST

This will be my third challenge since being sleeved, I love it!! I didn't quite make the last one(6 pounds short) But I will get this one taken care of!! CW 180 GW 165 15 pounds should be feasable!! I really need to get cracken on a mire strenuos exercise, Im 2 1/2 months post op now, I think I need to amp it up to BURN BABY BURN!! Ha Sent from my iPhone using VST

 I didn't make it. I did lose 11 of 17pounds. I need to work harder!!! But I'm in for the Labor Day Chalkenge! Gonna get into a size 5 by then, Ha Sent from my iPhone using VST

They are awful!! I tried them pre op and it wasn't horrible, but I tried them post opnot pretty. I take gummies all the way! I take gummy Calcium, gummy Vitamin D, gummy Multivitamin. It's actually tasty, I look forward to my " gummy treats" Ha So glad they made them. I get mine at Target, they are pretty cheap, and then I get reimbursed from my FSA too!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

It's so true that your tolerance changes after surgery. It's not so much taste, it's what you can tolerate! I'm 2 1/2 months post op, I can't handle any type of powder Protein. I have tubs of it, but poor sleeve knows when I try to drink it!! I find the RTD shakes nice and very manageable. I actually love my EAS rich dark chocolate shakes!! Just ordered 10 cases of 4 packs from Walmart.com, they shipped it to my house for free! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Christine I asked my surgeon's coordinator who she knew of that understood my needs,I made an appointment with him, and it's been wonderful. I really like him and his office staff!! I do miss my old Doc and his MA, but I had to do what is best for me. Maybe you can also ask your insurance company for a good referral? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Well everyone will be different, but Im 2 1/2 months post op. I can now drink( not sip, sip) From my sport bottle with zero problems. I adore ice Water and can now manage a good swallow of it! Right after surgery I couldn't even handle the taste, let alone sipping it. I thought, oh man, I don't like my precious water!! Yipes But now it's all good. I can drink my yummy EAS dark chocolate shakes too. I have noticed my lack of being able to handle gritty or powdery stuff. Can't hack Protein powder or chewable Vitamins, yucky But I can take my gummy vitamins and gummy Calcium with no trouble, and tolerate the EAS RTD shakes just fine!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

My Doctor of 13 years has told me for the past 13 years,Im not a fan of WLS. So this last time in July of 2011, I asked again..... Long story short, I have an awesome new Doctor who actually supported my choice, now Im 2 1/2 months post op and 48 pounds thinner!! Don't take no for an answer and keep on until you get the support you need!! Good Luck* fingers crossed for you*  Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yeah Patrick! We are so happy for him :-) Saying prayers for a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm guilty of having one piece!! I'm 2 months post op, it went down with no problem. Funny thing, that one piece was all I really needed, I was content! I might try it again soon:-) Sent from my iPhone using VST

JA, so good to see you!! I've been on since August and remember reading your posts. Thank God your well. You are such a beautiful young lady, you look just like my daughter, Ashley. She's almost your same age(25). Take Care!! Sent from my iPhone using VST