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Update - 12/22 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (12/25) = 205 CW (12/22) = 204 I reached MY CHRISTMAS GOAL!!! I am VERY proud of myself....seeing how much lower I can go by Tuesday morning. WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR full of adventures!!!

Update 12/22 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (1/1) = 195 CW (12/22) = 204 9# to go!!!!

Update - 12/11 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (12/25) = 205 CW (12/11) = 208 I've finally hit 70# lost total!!! Only 3# to go to reach my Christmas goal!!! Two weeks left to reach it...I think I can...I think I can ;-}

Update 12/11 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (1/1) = 195 CW (12/11) = 208 13# to go!!!!

Update 12/4 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (1/1) = 195 CW (12/4) = 210.1 15.1# to go!!!!

Update - 12/4 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (12/25) = 205 CW (12/4) = 210.1 Only 5.1# to go!!! Down 68# total!! Wishing everyone success on their goals for Christmas!!!!

Update 11/27 HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 CW (11/27) = 211.9 Down 13.2# since start of challenge......16.9# to go!!! January 1, 2013 goal = 195

Update HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 GW (12/25) = 205 Wk 1 (11/22) = 214.2 Wk 2 (11/27) = 211.9 Only 6.9# to go!!! Down 66# total!! Wishing everyone success on their goals for Christmas.

I'm in.... HW = 278 SW (7/17) = 267.6 CW (11/22) = 214.2 In the middle of a stall...had a bad fall last week so exercise has slowed due to pain!! Proud of myself for holding strong during Thanksgiving today. Christmas Goal - 205

Update 11/22 Start weight = 278 Surgery weight (7/17/12) = 267.6 Wk 1 (10/13) = 225.1 Wk 2 (10/31) = 220.5 Wk 3 (11/6) = 218.5 Wk 4 (11/13) = 214.7 Wk 5 (11/22) = 214.2 Down 10.9# since start of challenge...19.2# to go!!! January 1, 2013 goal = 195* *changed goal*

Update....11/22 Surgery day (7/17) wt = 267.6 Goal Wt = 210 10/20 = 224.2 10/27 = 222.4 (finally broke my stall) 11/7 = 217.8 11/14 = 214.7 11/22 = 214.2 Hit another stall!!! Oh well, still proud of how far I've come since July. Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow sleevers!!!

Update 11/14 Start weight = 278 Surgery weight (7/17/12) = 267.6 Wk 1 (10/13) = 225.1 Wk 2 (10/31) = 220.5 Wk 3 (11/6) = 218.5 Wk 4 (11/13) = 214.7 Down 10.4# since start of challenge......19.7# to go!!! January 1, 2013 goal = 195* (changing goal)

Update....11/14 Surgery day (7/17) wt = 267.6 Goal Wt = 210 10/20 = 224.2 10/27 = 222.4 (finally broke my stall) 11/7 = 217.8 11/14 = 214.7 Only 4.7 pounds to go!!!! Not sure if I'll make it with only a week away but I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I had something similar but it was from my body going into ketosis...still have it every morning and I'm 4 months out. Search ketosis....there are a lot of posts with great info. I'm also a nurse so never hurts to have it looked at to be on the safe side!!

I was sleeved 7/17 and as of today down 64 pounds total...only 64 more to go!!! Congrats on everyone's great success!!!

Update....11/7 Surgery day (7/17) wt = 267.6 Goal Wt = 210 10/20 = 224.2 10/27 = 222.4 (finally broke my stall) 11/7 = 217.8 Only 7.8 pounds to go!!!!

You will do great!!! Best wishes on a speedy recovery!!

It makes perfect sense but you have already made so many good changes for your health. You will do great!! Just try not to stress too much (easier said than done I know).

Update 11/6 Start weight = 278 Surgery weight (7/17/12) = 267.6 Wk 1 (10/13) = 225.1 Wk 2 (10/31) = 220.5 Wk 3 (11/6) = 218.5 Down 6.6# since start of challenge...28.5# to go!!! January 1, 2013 goal = 190

I actually weigh everyday on my Wii fit. I have learned to look for my patterns...lose for awhile and then have a bounce up and losing again. I don't freak out like I used to pre op. Also, everyone loses at a different pace depending on alot of factors. Try to remember this is a marathon not a sprint. Take each day as it comes. I do have to say it will take awhile to adjust to the whole process. We place so much stock on what the numbers say as an indication of our success. I've had to learn to look at all of the other things I'm getting back in my life...confidence, enjoyment, my health, etc. I lost 16# the first month and now at almost 4 months out getting close to 60#. I am a slow and steady loser. I think we all see the success stories that lost 30+ lbs in a month and wonder what we are doing wrong if we don't have the same kind of loss. We are all individuals and will lose at our own pace. This was a tough lesson for me! If you are following your plan then it WILL work. You are doing great! Relax and focus on healing, resting and taking care of yourself!!! The weight will come off. My dr & NUT told me ok average anywhere from 2-4# a week was normal...sometimes more and sometimes less.

I know all too well the excitement, nervousness and fear of getting started. This journey has been a transformation for me. I have made some amazing friends from this site. I am almost 4 months out and everyday brings new challenges. You will do great!!! Just arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible to prepare yourself for the road ahead.

Good luck!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

There is a Thanksgiving & New Year's one currently going on. Search for them and they should come up. Good luck!!!

Update 10/31 Start weight = 278 Surgery weight (7/17/12) = 267.6 Wk 1 (10/13) = 225.1 Wk 2 (10/31) = 220.5 January 1, 2013 goal = 185

10/31 UPDATE Wt before surgery: 267.6 Date of surgery: 7/17/12 Wt today (10/31): 220.5 Goal wt for competition: 220 Came soooo close...missed it by .5 pound but will take it!!!! I've lost 19 pounds in the past 8 weeks. On to the Thanksgiving challenge!!! Happy Halloween to all!!