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Surgery date was July 23rd and while my goal was 185, my nutritionist and others thought it was aggressive. I am 5'11 Surgery Weight 287 Original Goal 185 pounds Weight as of today 180 pounds New Goal - Maintain essentially current weight. Lost 100% of excess body weight plus a few pounds more My picture up here is now 33 pounds ago! And up to that point it was the only picture I was comforttable with in years.

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You look terrific, keep it up!

I was told that insurance has tightened down tremendously on what they'll cover with the most common exception of major excess skin in e abdomen and only that if it is causing problems. I think documenting any problems will help getting things covered but it looks like a tough fight. I'd definitely suggest getting a plastic surgeons name from your bariatric surgeon. It's not too early for a consult.

I had my Sleeve surgery done on 7/23 at 285 pounds. I'm am now at 189 pounds (down 96), my goal was 185 pounds which is close but now I am thinking just a few pounds lighter (perhaps 180-182) Overall it's been a great success and I never have that completely out of control eating binges which were often and that feeling of being in control is terrific, I think that out of control feeling is probably something that people that have never grappled with being severely overweight just don't understand.

All Time High 335 pounds Surgery Weight 285 pounds Today's Weight 191 pounds TOTAL LOST 94 pounds According to my Dr, I have not lost 87% of my "Excess Body Fat". My goal has been and remains 185 just 6 more pounds down, but I'm not certain if I can or should get there. That said, I know my weight is pretty good now, and I don't want to move up an an ounce. Biggest bumps along the way, gallbladder flair ups, pancreatitis related to gallbaldder - twice and had to have my gallbladder removed.

Finally in 1-derland! Yay!!!! All time high 335 pounds Weight at Surgery 285 pounds Current Weight 195 pounds Down 90 pounds! Getting under 200 was my #1 goal, #2 goal to 195 and I'm here so that rocks! My ultimate goal of 185, now within 10 pounds and my nutritionist told me that she thought 195 was a good weight for me, and 185 may be too low? I know I don't need to lose more, but stomach needs some help - maybe surgical?

Hi, I also have to have my gallbladder removed. I had my second attack (first one was 4 months ago) on my first day of vacation. I'm stable but I guess it's inevitable. Weight is now coming off real slowly, but with the exception of the last week or so, I have been exercising regularly. Highest Weight 335 Starting Weight at Dr 287 Surgery Weight 285 Current Weight 207 Goal Weight. Like you, also not sure but thinking 185 I've stalled several times, note its really getting tough to lose

I haven't posted in awhile. It got slow for a bit but working hard exercising. (All time high 335 pounds) Surgery weight 285 pounds on July 23rd Current weight 212 pounds Down 73 since my surgery, hoping for a few more by New Years, goal is 185! I just started trying some red meat, most everything else I've tried and it seems to make me full really fast.

I was very open about my surgery but in hindsight, I wish I only shared it with the people I am closest with. That said, don't curse yourself. I now have gallbladder issues - which can be pretty common after this surgery.

November was by far my slowest month, losing about 8 pounds but overall I'm down 64 pounds. It was easy when I was never hungry but that's no longer the case Surgery Weight 285 Current Weight 221

Nice job!

Didn't have one bite of Halloween candy this year. Now that's a first. Down 55 today Surgery Weight 285 Current 230