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Hi all, I had my sleeve surgery back in March, 2013. I got to goal within a year (lost almost 100 pounds) and maintained my goal weight within =/- 3 pounds for nearly a year and half (163 pounds, I'm 5'8"). During all of that time, I had worked with a personal trainer, got divorced, started dating and met a great new guy... we've been together about a year and half now. I'm 47 and wanted to start regulating my periods, so I went on Loestrin (low dose BC pill). Well, I've gained 25 pounds over the course of a year and my appetite has been out of control. Granted, I've gone back to some bad habits, but I do a 30-minute boot camp class 4-5 times per week. I figured some regain was bound to happen, but this has gotten me freaked out. My BF has had a vasectomy, so I don't need the pill for birth control and am seriously considering stopping it to see what happens. I have way too many cute summer clothes that I need to have fit again! Anyone else have this happen? I'd love to hear some insight from other ladies. Thanks! :-)

At 5'8", my initial goal was a size 12. I started at a size 22. I have been at my goal weight for over a year and a size 10/M. Totally happy where I'm at and love my wardrobe!!

HI ladies! I'm 5'8" and my surgery was March, 2013 - so 16 months out. I've been maintaining at 163 for well over a month. My original goal was 175 and a size 12. I'm now in a size 10 (a couple 8's) or medium. I may try to get to 155, but I'm really happy where I'm at now - I look really healthy and strong. I have very visible collar bones, breast bones and hip bones - but I'm still definitely pear shaped (small waist and bust, big hips). So when I say to my friends I'd like to lose another 10 pounds, they ask "where??!!" I've been working with a personal trainer 2x/week since September and it is making a huge difference in the shape of my body, and why I think the scale is not moving. I'm 45 and have some loose skin on my arms and thighs - none on my stomach or face/neck. I moisturize daily and really like the Aveno skin tightening cream, and am really hoping that in time it will tighten back up a little. By far, this surgery was the best decision I ever made!!

I'm 11 months out and starting drinking wine at about 3 months out, and drink it regularly now, though nowhere near as much I used to. I find that if I want a glass I have to have it before I eat, because I literally can't drink anything for about an hour after I eat - it just won't fit!!. If I'm somewhere that only has crappy wine I'll have a vodka drink usually with orange juice and/or cranberry. This past week I was on vacation and had my very first vodka/tonic since way before surgery. Guess what? I'm still alive and the soda didn't kill me. Having said that, I still have not had just a soda in the past year, nor do I intend to start drinking it again. I don't miss it at all.

3/25 HW 257 SW 246 CW 178 5' 8" Goal is 165

I just finished up 20 sessions with a trainer (2× week for 10 weeks). Best thing I could have done. I was down about 50 lbs when I started with him...prior to that I was doing group classes or elliptical. The difference in my strength is remarkable; I am doing things I never in a million years thought I could; I just kind of overall feel pretty bad-ass. :-) oh, and I lost about 3% body fat during that time. I'm moving soon, but will either buy more sessions or start doing cross-fit. Have fun with it and push yourself...it's so worth it.

Best thing I ever did. Day of surgery I was 247 and am 191 now. Size 20/22 to 14. I can eat pretty much whatever I want, just not a lot. I exercise 5-6 days a week, a mix of cardio and strength training. I rewarded myself with 20 personal training sessions when I got under 200. Knees don't hurt any more and I love how strong I feel. You still need to make good food choices though...bad stuff slides right down. For the first time in many years I actually feel normal about food, and don't obsess about it. I don't track what I eat, just concentrate on making good choices at each meal. I indulge every now and then....I think depriving yourself sets you up for failure (at least it does for me). Best of luck to you!!!

I'm in Elk Grove. Surgery was 3/25/13 with Dr. Patching at Sutter.

I'm 5'8" and my goal is 165-175. I'm at 190 right now and in a size 14 pants (I'm pear shaped). I'm pretty happy with the way I look now, but would love to see if I can get down to a size 10.

Ht. 5'8" HW: 258 SW: 247 (3/25/13) CW: 191 GW: 165 (would love to be there by my birthday in Feb) 44 yo F I track monthly weight loss and measurements. I have lost 10" off both my waist and hips. Size 22 to 14, pear shape.

I'm 5'8" and my heaviest ever was 275. I am now 195. My original goal was 175, but then I thought it should be 165 to be in the "normal" bmi range (even though I think bmi is a very flawed health indicator).. I am pear shaped and at this weight you can see my collarbones and breast bone. Of course I totally zoom in on my hips and thighs. I am in a large top and 16 pants, 14 in some styles. I am now working with a personal trainer and my goal is to get my body fat % down to about 27. I think I will be done when I get to a size 10-12, regardless of what the scale says.

I agree that the machines overestimate, but not nearly as much as My Fitness Pal does!

My husband: "it looks like someone took a pin and popped your butt.".

I just hit Onederland this morning! Surgery weight 247.6, today 199.4. I revised my goal to 165 and I start working with a personal trainer tomorrow.

I feel like you do. I'm 5 months out and watch what I eat but don't track anything. I did this to stop being obsessed with diets, feeling "good" or "bad" because of what I ate, etc. I eat pretty much what I want, just in much smaller quantities. My biggest change has been my recommitment to exercise...I work out nearly every day for 45-60 minutes, cardio and strength. I feel great and love my lifestyle.