ouroborous 519 Posted May 24, 2010 Well, I'm below 300 lbs (just barely, but still!) for the first time in ten years. 299.8 today (the scale flashed through 300.1 to get to 299.8, but it stabilized on 299.8, so I'm sticking with it!) That's a great place to be in itself, and it also means I've lost just over 30 lbs since this saga started in mid-April. I'm definitely in the initial 2-4 week stall, since my weight loss has definitely plateaued. I'm doing all the things I should be doing -- calories are 600-800/day, getting >80 g protein/day, 60-80 oz H2O/day, exercising, etc. -- but the weight is just a trickle right now. Still, I know that it's just a temporary phase and the weight will start coming off again soon. I'm just really happy to be below 300 lbs! Huzzah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodlife 3 Posted May 24, 2010 Congrats that's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy160 201 Posted May 24, 2010 You're in Twoterville! Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie 9 Posted May 24, 2010 Sweet! That is such a milestone for you. Keep on rockin that sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stcyt 15 Posted May 24, 2010 Yea.... those milestones are big deals on our journey, Keep it up Stacey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted May 25, 2010 Well, I'm below 300 lbs (just barely, but still!) for the first time in ten years. 299.8 today (the scale flashed through 300.1 to get to 299.8, but it stabilized on 299.8, so I'm sticking with it!) That's a great place to be in itself, and it also means I've lost just over 30 lbs since this saga started in mid-April. I'm definitely in the initial 2-4 week stall, since my weight loss has definitely plateaued. I'm doing all the things I should be doing -- calories are 600-800/day, getting >80 g protein/day, 60-80 oz H2O/day, exercising, etc. -- but the weight is just a trickle right now. Still, I know that it's just a temporary phase and the weight will start coming off again soon. I'm just really happy to be below 300 lbs! Huzzah! Good for you! Keep up the excellent work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbiehage 1 Posted May 25, 2010 Super exciting! I am so happy for you, congratulations. We are all so blessed to be sleeved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deletedsally 8 Posted May 25, 2010 Wow! That is super! What a wonderful thing to see after 10 years...Bet you felt like doing a jig! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapesunshine 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Thats great congrats on the weight lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtroy78 0 Posted May 25, 2010 I know what u mean by the fourth week stall way to go I was sleeve on april 15th dowN 52 lbs hope to do 100 down by july 7th my birthday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouroborous 519 Posted May 25, 2010 Yeah, my 40th is coming up in a few weeks, and getting down to 275 or so would be SUCH a nice birthday present (hint, hint, body!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane_J 117 Posted May 25, 2010 Well done, you are lucky, you will get to enjoy your 40s, some of us didn't get this done till our 50s or later sob sob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouroborous 519 Posted May 25, 2010 One of the things that finally pushed me over the edge into deciding for the surgery was hearing someone who'd had it say they felt "younger than they ever had." Partially because I've been obese my whole life, I've always felt old, even in my 20's! It's a state of mind, and I wouldn't mind the opposite state of mind. I don't mind getting older (well, I can handle it, anyway!). What I DO mind is the feeling that something like obesity is literally and figuratively stealing the best years of my life from me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftflow 6 Posted May 25, 2010 Sweet, I love the two's... Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites