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I'll need to have surgery but I knew that going in.... My apron was already a problem as was my breast. Now I see my arms will probably need some work. But I feel so much better It will be worth it. Don't worry so much you will be better for it.

I know this is an older post but I like it. I'm 51 mother of 2 married 29 years July 2nd I have 5 grand children who have my heart. I like all of you yo yo dieted for many years. I work for the railroad and will be able to retire in 11 years. Seems like a long time but not really. Only need to lose 100 lbs. .... 55 down and 45 to go.... weight loss has slowed but it's ok I'll get there soon enough. I love hearing about all the success stories it's such an inspiration.

I can't wait to have my tummy tuck..I know now that I need it.and I will not hesitate. Next year.

I took a week of vacation.... I was tired but I did fine.

When I was much younger I bleached my hair blond and wow I had such a crazy reaction from men whisteling and acting stupid..... flash forward to losing weight and I have not had to same reaction but most of my coworkers have been very supportive and my friends have also been conciderate and supportive. So take it with a grain of salt just think of yourself and appreciate the good will.

Thank you for posting these stories of love and success... even before anyone knew it...thanks!!!

I know its hard to wait. I had to do 3 consecutive months and it seemed like torcher but let me tell you it is worth it..... you will have such success that this will all be just a memory in your new journey.

Well my Doc told me that 3rd and 4th week are lost weeks. all I can say is make a journal of what you are eating, there is something there that maybe high calorie or high in sodium. I was eating cream of chick soup and it brought my weight loss to a halt. As far as hunger not sure but i found my brain was identifying with the wrong feelings my tummy was having like gas trapped needing to burp. So just keep going you will lose the weight. Good Luck!

I have settled into 2 lbs a week with stalls sometimes but am happy with my progress. Sometimes I wish I could eat like everyone else.... but then I think look at how far I've come... and my attitude changes and all is good. Working towards goal maybe by Christmas keeping my fingers crossed.

Wow, that's great weight loss. I do not wake up in the middle of the night bu tin the morning I am hungry, time for a protein shake and coffee. Then mid morning I will have an egg or something. Maybe just keep a shake in the fridge ready to drink that way not to many calories and its good for you.

yea they don't seem to realize that we need answers asap.... the waiting will make you crazy... But it is worth the wait, All of you just hang in there it will be worth it. When you see the results all this will be history..

Well we have to expect some changes.... I have gone from 42 dd to38 dd but they are hanging low... I was needing a lift before my surgery so the plan is that i will have breast augmentation, arm lift and tummy tuck....

I had the patch and phinagin and I was still sick but that being said..... I am always sick after surgery... for at least 24-48 hours... but after that i was good no pain.

My nutrionist said it is ok to add veggies I was going through veggie withdrawals lol but now I add some in a few bites with my protein seems to be satisfying me. Just keep track of your protein intake.

good luck!!!! Take it easy!

There are alot of things that aren't said in the dr office........ Your brain takes time to catchup with your body... depression is an issue.... I asked my dr and he gave me anti-depression meds.... you need to think about this it is hard to understand but your tummy is telling your brain that it is full but your brain is saying how........ just take some time and think...... you will be ok.... I had a reall hard time with realizing that food was not the most important thing in my life .. find some thing to take the place of food even if it is just going on line to chat with fellow sleevers.

Don't rush it..... stay away from carbs stick to protien... and it will happen... I have been on steady lost by staying away from carbs!!!!!! if i eat carbs i will not lose weight. ........... I eat protien and fruit, some veggies but 3.5 months and 50 lbs less.... I also have found that when I work overtime (16) hours that I will not lose weight..... why I don't know.... I just have to work it out.....

my insurance company required 3 months of regular check ups to verify i was trying to lose weight, a phsyc eval... and blood work and xrays.... It took 6 months to get all this done.....and finally on feb 27th i was sleeved ..... the best thing i have done..... ever in my life..... I have lost 55 lbs in the process.... will be below 200 for the first time in 20 years in probably in 6 weeks ...WOW... this is amazing...! good Luck!

My doc said i should be at goal before considering surgery..... I should be there by Christmas.... tummy tuck...breast augmentation and arm lift should do the trick.... I hope

I'll have to look for that flavor haven't seen it yet....

I was so glad when I went shopping and realized than I could buy clothes without a W behind the number....... and I went down in bra size to 38 DD from 42 DD and now I love going shopping jeans on clearance 13.00 and 7.00 at walmart....shirts are XL not 2x or even 1x ,..... I'm loving this new body.

I'm 3..5 months out and it does get better... but a word to the wise take it easy when you start eating, slow and steady is the best way. Low carb will really help with the weight loss. Less dense meat will go down easier. Good Luck!

Hi I'm 51 and 3 months out lost 53 lbs... not having any problems some slow weight loss some weeks more on others... When I work double shifts 16 hours I don't lose weight.. as with most of you depression was an issue I take anti-depression med now it has really helped. I think that it is a really big change for your mind to grasp but it will get better as your body get use to the changes. Good Luck to all I love this forum. It really helps to chat with others that have the same issues.

just hang in there ..... I understand your flusrtration..... it seemed like every time i got close there was one more thing I had to do.... finally got there and now 3 months post op and 50 lbs later ... its definantly worth it.

I am really glad i had the sleeve done. Yes there are days i think that I did the wrong thing but it soon passes And i really think i did the best think for me. I have lost 50 lbs in 3 months and 3 sizes in clothes. best I've felt in 20 years.