SleeveNZ

Oh dear ... Stomach flu's are the worst arent they?! And in my experience so much worse post-surgery! Feeling your pain - I've had my having a 2yr old bringing them back home from daycare! There isnt much you can do except just wait for it to pass and try get as much fluid in as you can - I lived on popsicles for a week during my last tummy bug! There's a plus side & light at end of tunnel though ... embrace the weight loss at the end of it- and the smaller tummy shrinking pretty much right back post-surgery, hope you are feeling better asap xx

Awesome effort! Can tell you've been working hard in the gym without reading your description! Looking good

I was 1 year out this month and made it my goal to do a half marathon and run the full 21km which I achieved over the weekend. Much easier when you are down 110lbs! Very proud of myself! Pic is with my guy friend (training buddy) with our finisher medals after the race I am definitely not a runner so if I can do it anyone can! [ATTACH]37796[/ATTACH]

Thought I would check back in and share a wee bit about my sleeved life as I will be 1 year post op tomorrow! Started my journey 275lbs and now 165lbs - at 5"9 this was my personal goal. I have stalled or maintained this weight for about 2 months now whilst lowering my body fat %. Two exciting things within this year 1) I got engaged! 2) I am doing my first half marathon in 3 weeks! I eat pretty much whatever I like these days - I do have to be careful as bad habits are re-forming. I have to have chocolate every day! One thing I can attribute my success to definitely is my activity levels running and strength training. Here is a pic of my trying on my first pair of short shorts ever in my life! I didnt buy them because I still dont think I can pull them off! I'm a mummy! Nice to do up that zip though. Size US 6 [ATTACH]20540[/ATTACH]

Eating and drinking ... miss that!

I will be just under 18 months out for my wedding in April but have not lost anymore weight since 1 year out as I was at goal. Depending on excess weight I would give it 1 year at the very least Congrats!

Thank you There's not much you can do to avoid it completely but lots of strength training, weights, lots of running and just exercise in general has helped me firm up. Age and elastic skin is also on my side

I'm over a year out and down 50kgs and at goal (normal BMI) - I'm going to eat whatever I want (within reason) over the festive season but make sure I do some form of exercise every day to make up for it. I'm thinking of doing the 5:2 diet round mid jan to help with maintenance and any regain over the silly season!

I'm 5"10 and started at 275lbs now 165lbs. I would love to be 150lbs! Over a year out - recent pic [ATTACH]38803[/ATTACH]

I have grown an inch! Gone from 5"9 to 5"10!

Hey fellow sleevers, down 93lbs with 15 more lbs to go. Am 6 months out - no complications except a dodgey gallbladder that I refuse to get taken out! No hair loss, no stalls, and minimal lose skin so far. Attached is a cheesy bikini pic that I was going to save to compare to my one year when I have abs of steel and a killer tan to match - but what the hell. I was really curious to see others post weight loss to see scaring and lose skin etc but they are really hard to find! So heres mine! Please note that this is post c-section of a 9lb baby 11 months ago! If any are brave enough to share theirs please do - I need inspiration! [ATTACH]12849[/ATTACH]

Its A-mazing! Went all out on a designer one of a kind - photos promised

How we all doing?!

I used to HATE my fat arms so much that I would wear a cardi in the heat of summer to cover up my arms at all times. Now its all sleeveless baby!

11 months out - mine still does that occasionally with certain food & drink! Used to b worse though - so it will get better

Small glass or two of wine @ 6-7 weeks. Bit burny going down. Dr said I could resume "normal" drinking 3 months post op. Its so high I calories so I just save it for special occasions now and a bit more often now I'm @ goal. I do not get drunk quicker but I sober up faster.

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I'm 5"9 started at 280lbs. Levelling off but still losing maybe 2lbs per month but between 165-170lbs at mo and within normal BMI range. Happy with where im at but would love another 10lbs off

10 months out and can eat 3 pieces Tried it round month 8 and could only eat the insides.

Could be from putting tube down your throat when your under? I felt yucky and lumpy for a week or two.

10 months out and just started to eat a bit of rice (small amounts). Just started eating sushi again too and can slowly work my way through 3-4 pieces and be very full.

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Mine were very faint after 4 months and completely unnoticable now @ 10 months. Agree with the above poster - every one is different!

Here's mine after 110lbs lost and post baby. Pretty minimal on stomach - wee bit on arms and thighs but still tightening up. Boobs whole other story! But I think thats from breastfeeding more than anything. [ATTACH]18162[/ATTACH]