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Had my sleeve done June 2, 2014. I have lost 59 pounds so far!!! Finally in a size 10. I tried on a size 8 the other day, and they almost fit. The only thing I can't do yet is zip them up. Anyobne have any suggestions for getting rid of the excess flad under my arms and on my abdomen? I do zumba every week and I have a workout routine I do but just can't seem to lose the flab. Also, congrats to everyone on their continued success!!!!WTG!!!!!

My surgery date was 6/2. I am 2 months post surgery and I've lost 36 pounds since surgery and went from size 18 to size 12 and still losing.

You're very welcome. Let me know how it goes.

Started crunches about 4 weeks out. I was scared too so I started out slow. Every other day I added a new exercise and started slowly. I don't go to gym. Don't like them. I have a treadmill at home. Which helps when it's rainy. This way I keep up with my exercise regimen. Love walking outdoors though. So, just go slow and slowly add new exercises. Let me know how it goes. I also am up between 5:30 and 6 every morning. It gets me motivated to get my day going with my exercises

I didn't start crunches until 4 weeks. And I started slow. I was very nervous at first but I haven't had any issues. That's awesome with the miles you put in walking. I don't do the gym either. I have a treadmill at home. Otherwise I wouldn't use it. I'm up every morning between 5:30 and 6. My suggestion is just start adding a new exercise every other day and start slowly with them and see how you feel. That's how I did it

Thank you. It does feel amazing but, I know I have to be careful so I don't mess up. I do have to continue protein shakes as I don't get 70 grams of protein without them. My daily calories are only between 500-700 if I'm lucky. I don't force my self to eat more. When my new stomach says I'm full, I stop. As for my exercise regimen, I walk 30 minutes daily on treadmill or outdoors depending on weather. If I'm outside walking, I do about an hour. I do 20 sit-ups five times a week, arm exercises 10 minutes twice a day. Will be increasing those to 15 minutes twice a day, and I also do leg lifts 20 each leg twice a day. The tong is just as important as weight loss. For calisthenics(arms, etc) I've been using 3 pound dumbbells. Going to increase to 5 pounds. I will keep you updated. Thank you again. And congrats to you as well on your journey. I am here if you have any questions or just want to talk.

Hi everyone!! I had my 6 week follow up on Monday. I can't believe it's been 6 weeks already. Anyway, I am cleared of all special diets. I just have to watch what I eat and drink. I started calcium with vitamin d, b-12 and b-complex. I have been cleared to do any activity I want. No more restrictions. Still being very careful about food choices and eating in general. I've lost a total of 44 pounds. 33 pounds since surgery. Yay!! They told me that there will be times when I will plateau but not to worry. I will plateau for about a week r two and them drop pounds drastically again. Also, just want to say congrats to us all for making this huge lifestyle choice. We will all be better and healthier because of it and also thank you all for the wonderful friendships and support here.

Hi all. I go for my 6 week follow up on Monday. Will update everyone as soon as I get home. Feeling good. Been using treadmill and doing some arm exercises. Hopefully doctor will let me start working on legs and abdomen.

happy late birthday stacielynntate. Sorry I missed it yesterday!! I will have to make sure to have some nonfat, sugar free frozen yogurt for my birthday. Good plan!!

Hi everyone. How was your 4th? Still not able to eat required calories per day. I'm having a hard enough time trying to get the full amount of protein I'm supposed to have daily. I walk every day and do light calisthenics. I'm drinking as much water as I can but I just don't feel hungry.

I've noticed that since my surgery, I too get cold a lot easier. My boyfriend says I'm weird because it's been in the 80s and 90s here this past week and I feel cold almost all the time.

I've lost 30 pounds since surgery. Also, when I first started, I was in a size 18-20. Now I'm in a 14 and they are starting to get too big. Almost time to start shopping for size 12

welcome and congrats. Looking forward to hearing your updates and progress. We are all here for each other. This is an awesome group. Glad to have you as part of it.

congrats on your surgery. Liquids were not easy to get the amount they wanted for me either. Can't wait to get an update on how you are doing. The burning sensation will go away. Remember to go easy on the puréed foods. Start out very slow. That's the hardest part I've found is remembering that you have a lot smaller stomach now. I also learned that it will let you know when to stop. We are all here for you and each other.

thank you Jennifer0609. Yes it is unbelievable!! Congrats on your weight loss as well!! Keep it up!! It will definitely continue for a while!! We just have to stick with it no matter how hard it gets!! We are in this together. I love this support group!!

Thanks tiffnichole76. I was a regular sleever. I am so glad I made the choice to do this. I feel so much better already. Can't wait until I'm down to my goal weight. I have 45 more pounds to go.

Hello fellow sleevers. I am 4 weeks out and did a weight check. I am down to 185.4. That's 30 pounds since surgery!! Yay !!

Good afternoon everyone!! How is everyone doing? This is my update: had sleeve done on June 2nd. Been doing great. I progress from puréed food to soft food on Sunday. I did a weight check today and I'm down to 188. I've lost 27 pounds since surgery so far. Total weight loss since beginning of bariatric program is 47 pounds. I get out and walk every day. Hoping to be able to start some toning exercises soon. Does anyone have any suggestions on what toning exercises I can do? Also, congrats to all of us for taking this huge step toward better health

Thanks Stacie. I will check it out. It will be nice to just have another protein option just to change things up a bit

Let me know how it works for you. Where can I find the Unjury? I never heard of that one. Would like to try it.

Sound like you are doing great!! I was sleeved on June 2nd. I walk everyday which helps, but, do you have any suggestions for other exercises I can do? I enjoy walking but I really want to start trying to get rid of the excess "flabby belly".

Good luck to all who are scheduled for your sleeves!! You will all do great!! And the support and friendship here is awesome!!! Also, congrats to all who have sleeves and who have made the choice to get sleeves!!! Remember, we are all here for you

Hi Stacie. The protein powder I use in Optimum Nutrition Whey Chocolate Protein powder. It seems to work for me. It tastes just like chocolate milk. It's hard not doing what we normally do. I've had to catch myself quite a few times.