One month out today

[KathyM 14]

I am officially 4 weeks out from surgery today! It has been an emotional roller coaster - the decision to do it, traveling alone and being oh so scared, learning to live a new lifestyle, my changing body. Through everything I have never regretted for one second getting my sleeve. I can see that I will not be one of those fast losers lol more of the slow and steady kind but I am okay with that. With the little amount I have lost since surgery I already feel sooooo much better and people are starting to notice, telling me that I look good and that feels awesome! I am in a losing stall right now, but I try to keep focused on where I will be one month, 6 months or even one year from now and I can hardly wrap my brain around the thought of the thinner me finally making its way to the surface! I love my sleeve and I love my new life!!

I am never sure whether I should count my preop loss or not, my tracker reflects my loss since surgery. Here are my complete stats so far:

Highest wt: 308

Surgery wt: 291

Today's wt: 267

Wt loss since surgery: 24lbs

Wt loss since preop diet: 41 lbs

[shrinkinggrl 0]

You don't think 6 lbs a week in the last month is fast? Then by all means, let me be a slow loser, too! LOL

[KathyM 14]

lol when you put it that way, then yes it is fast loss! When I read other's posts, I am amazed at how fast some lose, but I am completely happy with how I am doing. And....my boyfriend gave me a big squeeze the other day, told me that he could feel me shrinking and that I was stunning! I was on cloud nine for days.:001_wub:

[Garyb_58 1]

Congrats on your weight loss, you are doing great.

Keep up the good work.

[goodlife 3]

You're doing great...that's not slow at all.

[Dansha 16]

Congrats.... that's awesome.

Deb

[wannabethin 0]

So happy for you Kathy - you are doing great! 24 pounds in a month is amazing...keep up the good work! I'm still waiting on my date, but hope to have it soon!

[texaschick 0]

Just keep up that "slow" loss, and you will be at goal in no time. I am two months out and down 36 pounds since surgery, 44 pounds total. Totally happy with that. I am not a fanatic about what I eat, I track most of the time, I eat out, travel for business, etc. Basically I am just living life, and lovin' it!

[Butrcupz622 1]

Congratulations on your first month. It's good to know that you're feeling great. Keep on losing!

[christina@MIA 12]

I am officially 4 weeks out from surgery today! It has been an emotional roller coaster - the decision to do it, traveling alone and being oh so scared, learning to live a new lifestyle, my changing body. Through everything I have never regretted for one second getting my sleeve. I can see that I will not be one of those fast losers lol more of the slow and steady kind but I am okay with that. With the little amount I have lost since surgery I already feel sooooo much better and people are starting to notice, telling me that I look good and that feels awesome! I am in a losing stall right now, but I try to keep focused on where I will be one month, 6 months or even one year from now and I can hardly wrap my brain around the thought of the thinner me finally making its way to the surface! I love my sleeve and I love my new life!!

I am never sure whether I should count my preop loss or not, my tracker reflects my loss since surgery. Here are my complete stats so far:

Highest wt: 308

Surgery wt: 291

Today's wt: 267

Wt loss since surgery: 24lbs

Wt loss since preop diet: 41 lbs

Happy 1 month Kathy! Just remember when you get discouraged that a month ago you had plus 24 pounds! You are doing great. Can you even imagine where you will be 6mo from now. Keep up the good work!

[clk 3,519]

Congrats! You're doing a great job. While some people do lose a little faster, you're definitely not a slow loser.

Keep it up and you'll be at goal in no time.

~Cheri

[JudyM 2]

Well done on that 24lbs - what a brilliant start! Don't worry about the 'stall' - we all go through it. I've just come out of one, and I had some excellent support - apparently, I wasn't eating enough! I did eat more, and it worked, the scales moved again...

My surgeon told me 5kgs a month will be my average weight loss, and he will be pleased with that - so will I :thumbup:

[sleeve 4 me 910]

24 lbs. in 4 weeks is AMAZING!!!!!! Great Job!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

And think of it this way could you EVER lose 24 lbs. on your own in 4 weeks?? Again, that is amazing.

[**LaSaJaTa** 4]

Way to go!! I am at 1 month now, and 2 days....and I feel the same way you do Kathy...lovin my sleeve. I did not loose last week, (week 4), but I have increased my fat with hopes it will allow me to get my 600 calories in....

You're doing great...keep it up!