SexySlim

Can't believe it's been 6 months! My 6 months will be on the 28th. I'm down 55 lbs. (233 from 288). I want to be down 60 lbs. by the 28th but my body is being very stubborn. Last month I lost 3 lbs and so far this month 0 lbs. But I've come a long way baby As far as sizes, I was a tight 20W and can now fit into regular 18 pants, and I fit a size 14 dress. Woo hoo! Size L tops. My personal goal is 190 lbs and size 14 in pants. I don't remember ever being under 200 lbs or smaller than a 16, so I'm looking forward to this! And I'm 5'11" so that's why my goal weight/size is higher than the norm. So glad I got sleeved. This is the best 5 grand I've ever spent!

Yes, I had the same reaction as Wolfgirl. I went to my pre-op favorite spot Chilis and had maybe 2-3 oz of a margarita. I got tipsy really fast, then sobered up after a while. After that it felt like I never had anything to drink at all.

Hey I feel your frustration. I like how you pointed out all of your victories! My weight is doing the same thing, Bouncing up and down the same pound. My eating hasn't been the healthiest, and I'm not working out as much as I should, but I'm trying to do better the next day than I was the day before. I got up at 5 am to do my Tap Out Extreme workout, and boy was it intense. Now I'm starving I reallllly want to be down 60 lbs on the 28th. I have a vacation coming up October 3rd, my body is not where I want it, but I'm still going to wear a bikini dammit! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations! You look great. You have so much to be proud of Enjoy your new smokin hot body!

Slim Fast is low in protein. I heard there is a high protein version of Slim Fast available. Since I actually like the taste of Slim Fast, sometimes I use the powder dissolved in milk then add 1/2 a scoop of unflavored whey protein to it and it brings to total to 26 grams. I still get the good taste and you can't tell the unflavored whey is in it.

My hair started falling out heavily after about 4 months. I got worried and started taking Biotin. I only took it for a few weeks because I noticed my other hair (underarm, leg, down below) was growing back super fast and I hated it! I stopped taking the Biotin, and am just now starting to notice that my hair loss is not as severe anymore. I'm not sure if I can credit the Biotin or not because 1) I only took it for maybe 2 weeks and 2) I heard after 6 months the hair loss starts to slow down or stop and on the 28th I will be at my 6 months. I also heard that it can't be avoided, so that's another reason why I stopped taking the Biotin.

Yes I know. Sorry I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the people that know nothing about hcg but yet comment on an hcg thread. Hope you didn't take offense. *hugs* I see myself successful with the sleeve. But I am and I guess always will be a slow loser. My 6 months is coming up on the 28th. I'm down 55 lbs. (10 of those was from my 2 weeks pre op diet) so my average is less than 10 lbs a month. Which I think is good but when everyone says the heavier you are the faster you lose. So not true. Also I'm tall so taller people don't lose fast either. I guess my point is our bodies are all different and we have to find what works for us individually. That's also what my doctor told me. Do what works for you. I feel like the sleeve will be the tool to help me maintain my weightloss so I will never be obese again

My body hates (low calorie diets) LCDs so without HCG my weight would stall (kinda like it is now). I ordered some and it came last week 2 vials and may do a 21 day round to kickstart. I'm still deciding though. I also know it works wonders for reshaping. When I lost on it before I was heavier than I was in high school but one of my classmates told me I looked smaller than I did in high school. But yeah to each his own I would never discuss my rounds/results up here on these boards. All of the HCG experts will tell me that I will get cancer and lose all my muscle. *eye roll*

Awesome you look great! I can't believe we are at our 6 month mark! I really want to have a 60 lb loss by the 28th but my body is not cooperating with me right now. 5 lbs to go for me. Keep up the good work!

I have never been a size 14 either and I bought a ca-yute zebra print silk dress from H&M a few weeks ago. I bought it as a goal dress and just for kicks tried it on. It fit! A little snug though. My body is weird. I can wear a 16 or 14 dress but I can't zip up a pair of 18 bootcut jeans. So my goal is a size 14 in jeans/pants. I hope I will be that size at 190 (never been under 200 as an adult either).

I agree with pretty. Once you lose the weight I'm sure they will find something else about you to talk about. I'm not saying that there is anything else about you but seems like they are caddy and will find something.

I was sleeved in Tijuana by Dr. Kelly. March 28, 2012.

I'm in Landover.

It's more than likely water weight from the food and your time of the month. I'm sure you will lose big next week! I'm down 1 lb this week making my total 55.2 lbs. It's also my time of the month. Boo! I've been eating a lot of sugary treats lately. I'm really trying to cut those out. Haven't been working out consistently, I think I got in 2 workouts last week. Here's to a better week for the both of us.

My IV was in my right arm and I'm right handed so wiping and changing pads was a little challenging. And the fact that the bathroom was teeny tiny didn't help either. Most times the nurse would unhook me but sometimes I wheeled the IV pole in the bathroom with me.

Good job! I'm down 2.2 this week making my total 54.2. I also did a lil shopping last weekend for work clothes. I bought L tops and they all fit. I also bought a size 14 goal dress from H&M. It already fits! Just a little tight around the hips but I know it won't be that way for long. Have fun this weekend with your hubby

I was too and my blood pressure was extremely low. My doctor told me to do the opposite of what they tell the high blood pressure folks. Eat some salt.

You lost a whole frikkin person! Brag away! Cool phone case

Gorgeous!!!

Fellow Amazon checking in I'm 5'11" but am always wearing heels My start weight was 288 lbs and I was busting out of size 20W. My top half is smaller than my bottom half, always has been and probably always will be. I'm fine with that. I'm in a crazy stall so I'm bouncing between 236 and 234. I just went on a shopping trip this weekend to get some work clothes. I bought all L tops and they all fit. I bought a "goal dress" from H&M size 14 and it actuall fit! It was a little snug around my hips. Then I bought a size 18 pencil skirt to wear now and it didn't zip. Weird! I bought 3 dresses all size L. They fit but are kinda snug around the hips so they look extra short. I don't remember ever weighing under 200 lbs so I set my goal to 190. I just want to be a size 14. I guess my current size is a 16W. I'm not sure. My 20W work slacks fall off me and I have to wear a belt with them. My 18W slacks are very very baggy but don't require a belt.

Awesome! Congrats on entering onderland!

I'm almost 5 months out and have only tried drinking twice. I had a high tolerance pre-op. I've only sipped on some taquilla and some sangria. Probably less than 2 ounces each time and I got buzzed really fast, but it went away just as fast too. I'm scared to try a whole drink now. I used to love Presidente Margaritas from Chili's.