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Hi, RSW; my goal weight was 160 and about 3 months ago I was stalled at 170. I would gain a few lbs then lose 'em. Then I started the Insanity workout and just like that, my weight started to fall off again. Now I have passed my goal weight (I'm at 157) and have set a new goal of 140 lbs. non processed protein, vegetables and fresh fruit is what I regularly eat. I do slip now and again but I get right back on track. That's the important thing, never give up trying. Good luck and hope this helps.

I drink a 16 oz. mug of coffee almost every morning. It's like a routine for me.

After losing 85 lbs now; My wife has noticed an increase in size. I had noticed before, but didn't mention it; wanting to be reassured. So, Yes: there IS an increase.

I've lost 23 lbs so far. I'm happy with this so I wonder if this is the average?

So how much has everyone lost since surgery so far?

Fellow Dec. 18th Sleevers, had my doctors appt today. All is Fine and I return to work tommorow (no restrictions).Also I can excercise with no restrictions. I think it's too early but, I'm excited to start working out, and getting back to my work routine. Good luck too all.

I'll be using my regular blender until the Nutri Bullet I ordered gets here.

I had the sleeve done Dec. 18,2012. Comming out of surgery I had immense pain all over my chest and body. It was very difficult getting up to walk around the hospital. I started to really regret what I had put myself through. Knowing there was no undoing this, just made feelings of regret worse. The next morning my Doctor came for a visit and told me he almost decided to call off the surgery when he saw 2 tumors on my stomach. He decided to go ahead with it and take those 2 masses out at the same time. In Doing this he had to make my sleeve a little smaller than normal; this made my taking in liquids and now foods more difficult; but I am really glad he did it. My next appt is next week when he'll tell me what those masses really are: meanwhile I have lost 15 pounds so far, so this journey is ongoing. This whole experience also had an unexpected effect on me. I feel very humbled and am appreciating my family more than ever. So no matter what pain I went through or what other thoughts may come to my head, I know I'll never again regret having the gastric sleeve.

I'm 47 years old and my mom tried "talking" me out of "it". I knew she is just concerned about me, and only wants my well beeing. I tried to reassure her and thanked her for her consern. I know she cares about me as I do her. I have had about 3 or 4 times that I almost chickened out, I mean seriously doubting. But in the end I remember why it is I started this journey in the first place: and I get back on track. My surgery is tomorrow and I'm so excited! And nervous too.

DeterminedGirl; hi and thank you for your post. I find myself in the same discouraged situation over and over. What helps me is talking about why I had started all this, and we have support groups every 2 weeks and then places like this really help. Keeping myself involved is what's really doing it for me. Oh and ready4change, thanks for mentioning the myFitnessPal app. I just tried it and it's really cool. Hope this helps, DeterminedGirl, remember, this is your life: you make it happen.