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Well, I hit ONEDERLAND on June 6th, and have dropped another 3 pounds since then. It feels great to know that those #s are behind me, and will be gone for the rest of my life now. I'm 6 pounds away from hitting 50# total loss post-op. It's a great feeling being more active, wanting to work out, knowing that each healthy choice I make is finally actually making a difference in my end weight...whereas before it felt like all work and no pay off. I'm so glad I made this decision for myself, there has not been one day of regret so far. My sisters and my dad are all talking about having the surgery now too, which makes me feel good, like I made the right choice- and they can see the positive changes it's made in my life- and they want it too. My size 14 jeans are literally falling off of me, but I HATE to buy new jeans, knowing soon enough- they're going to be too big too...random, isn't it?! Just wanted to check in, I told myself that I'd blog as much as I could on this journey to keep folks informed, and maybe someone out there deciding on the surgery will be able to see this thing through from my perspective, and it'll help them make their own decisions.

Sorry it took me so long to respond, I didn't get notification of your post until just now- sorry!!

I had my sleeve done by Dr. Pleatman in Bloomfield.

I'm at 192 as of today- once I hit 190, I'll be at my 50# total loss post-op too..so I'm counting down those last few pounds with everything I've got!!

So excited to share that I got on the scale this morning and I've hit ONEDERLAND! I was really getting frustrated, seems I've been fighting this same 5-10 pounds for what feels like forever. I know a lot of folks on here have been so supportive, and have tried to help keep me in the reality of "two pounds a week" is a great loss, and more than I'd have lost before-- but it's easy to get wrapped up in getting on the scale and not seeing what we deem a "significant" enough change. I guess that's part of my own downfall that I still need to work on. My sisters especially have mentioned it- seems I'm never happy with the way I look, that even after losing 56# (which is my total loss now ... 41 since surgyery) that I just find the next thing wrong. I've already talked a bit about this in my previous posts, so I'm not going to go on and on about it- but it kind of seems to stick in the back of my mind lately. I've also found myself having a hard time just saying, "Thank you, I've worked hard" when someone notices my loss- seems I'm always quick to be like "Oh tahnks, but I have a lot more to go", or "Oh thanks, but I still look terrible" I've been making an effort when someone notices my loss to simply tell them, Thank you mention that I've been working on it- etc, and take the compliment for what it is. It's weird to have to force yourself to think that way honestly. Started a new work out routine too- makes me feel a lot more accountable for my weight loss as well, it's the 30 day ab and 30 day squat challenge...it's no joke, and I've added my own arm work outs to it as well, hoping to tone up this lose skin. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress as I go, right now I'm only on day 7, but it feels good!! Best of luck fellow sleevers, hope to hear back from you soon!!!

Thanks guys!! I do find myself weighing every single morning....I told myself I WOULDN'T be "that person"...and I did great.......fooooorrrrr about a week- I went in for my 1 week post-op and was down 10# and it was like a drug. I had to have it..every day. I spent so much of my life hating my body and my weight- so to see the drop- was addicting..to be honest..and now it's just a daily thing...sometimes more than once a day...if the mood strikes. I have my scale in my KITCHEN ...I mean. Seriously. I guess it's time to put it away and only get it out once a week. Maybe that's why I'm driving myself nuts.

AMAZING! Great job!

Keep it up mokee! I found having a goal to work for really kept me motivated to get up and do that extra work out- or drink that extra glass of water...and yes- pass up that unhealthy snack for another one. I hit 197 today, the weight is for sure coming off slow and steady...just have to keep plugging along I'm rooting for you!

What exercises are you doing to firm up your skin as you lose? Anyone have any suggestions? I'm doing a 30 day ab/squat/arm challenge...but I'm HATING this loose skin!!! I'm also loosing hair like mad still...any suggestions? :/

ONDERLAND!! I'm here!! And the view is AMAZING! Had to share before I even got started at work today lol. Thanks so much to all you fellow sleevers and supporters! You guys are the best, I can't explain how much I rely on you to pull me through when things are tough, when I have questions...or to celebrate life's new little victories

Updated pics!! Hit 200 today, ONE MORE POUND TO GO!! Proud to say I'm down 40# since surgery, and 55# total Here are some current pics!

New updated pics Down 40# post op- 55# total finally over half way to my goal, and ONE pound from ONEDERLAND!!!!

Thank you I'm officially at 200 today, just teetering on the edge of ONEDERLAND. It's a great feeling, I can confidently say this is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Best of luck to you on your journey!!

Weight loss has slowed a bit- went from like a pound a day for a while there- to about 1-2 pounds a week, I find myself getting frustrated with that...but know that it's several times better than I've ever done on my own. I had to share the face shot comparison...the one on the left is from March 30 (so about 1 mo post-op), the one on the right is from today

OK- when I say "there" I don't mean my final goal- but I do mean ONEDERLAND! Weighed in today at 204....I have been trying so hard to stay on track and push this extra weight off...I'm about 1/2 way to my actual goal- and saying as it's only been 9 1/2 weeks, I'm pretty proud to report that I'm excited to go through my summer stuff- and toss/donate all the old clothes from fall/winter that are now way too big, and dig out the summer clothes that I've been storing for years (that used to be too small), telling myself that "eventually these WILL fit again". I'm down 3 sizes since my surgery- which is a great feeling...and even if it was an XL, I bought a new summer dress for myself in the juniors section the other day (little victories make this so much more fun!) I'm a little worried that those that knew me best were right, that I've become so hyper-critical of myself that I'm still not pleased with what I see. I feel better- don't get me wrong, but I'm already mentally planning to get pretty much a full-body makeover when I'm at my goal. A plastic surgeon in the area does what he calls a "Mommy Makeover"...tummy, arms, thighs, boobs...SIGN ME UP. Anyone else feel that way? Anyone else a little worried that you'll NEVER look in the mirror and just be happy with what you see??

Thanks for the feedback! I have had a few people say, "See I told you it was always going to be something" when I tell them that I want a Mommy Makeover when all is said and done and I hit my goal...makes me feel like I'm not appreciating the changes I am seeing, ya know?

Good morning! After a solid week of battling the same damn pound, I dropped it Monday, and two more since then It is a great and rewarding feeling to get on the scale and see those changes. It makes the extra time it took to dig out a weight watchers recipe and cook versus grabbing fast food that much more rewarding. The weather is finally breaking here in Michigan, and it's beautiful out!! Can't wait to get out and walk every single day again- I miss it sooooo much! I'm back horseback riding again, which wasn't something I had given up due to my weight or anything...but I kind of see now, looking back, I gave up a lot of stuff indirectly becuase of my weight. I didn't feel like going out, I wasn't in the mood, didn't have the energy, etc. I love getting out now- getting dressed and going out in the world. I'm almost to my 1/2 way point in my journey...down 49# total, with 56# more to go. I'm excited to start seeing myself IN pictures with my kids, instead of just standing behind the camera all the time. I'm excited to get dressed and know that nobody is noticing me for what is or isn't showing- it's like an entirely new outlook on life. I have always had my weight weigh really heavily on my mental well-being and my attitude, so I'm glad to see as I shed pounds, my attitude changes, my life is better, and I'm so much happier! Had to share some uplifting stuff today- I know that I haven't been on as much, and I want to be able to track my journey on here as well as maybe help someone out that is questioning if this is the right choice for them or not. I know everyone is different, but I would do this for myself 100xs over if I had to. I finally have my LIFE BACK Have a great day y'all!

I just remember being so nervous about the decision I was making, and worrying that it was going to be "for life" once I went under the knife...and it is for life...but it's a much better life than I ever could've hoped for now that I'm on my journey!

Had to share Pretty damn proud of myself!! Left to right (Jan 2103- pre op, 3/30/13, 4/22/13)

Thanks!!!!! I figured since I'm on here often worrying, complaining, and asking questions- the least I can do is share my progress too!! I couldn't do it without all of you guys!!

Anyone have advice for those stuck in a stall? Been struggling up and down with the same ONE POUND for 8 days now....grr- upped my protein, upped my water, and this last week I've been doing so great with cooking healthy/lean dinners- etc...anyone have any suggestions for what kickstarted them back into losing? Sleeved 2/28- down 30# so far (or 29...depending on the day this week...GRRR)

Had to share the progress so far...left to right (Jan 2013- pre op, 3/30/13 -1 mo post op, 4/22/13- 2 mo post op)

Thank you!!

Are you taking a chewable form of Biotin, or just the regular tablets? I've only been able to find them in 300mcg- are you just taking several of the 300mcg, or have you actually found a 1000mcg tablet/chewable? Thanks!! <a href='http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com'><img src='http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/48280-hockeyma/bodyweight.png?ts=1366211593' /></a>