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Ok, so ive lost 43 lbs. I was sleeved on 3/29....5 wks yesterday. Ive been lucky and havent hit a stall (yet). I walk 2 miles everyday.....even tho the scale is going down, I dont notice a difference when I look in the mirror. Maybe its because I have more to lose than some. I started at 330 and now at 287. Im probably just getting impatient. But shouldnt I notice 43 lbs gone?

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Congrats on losing 43 lbs in 5 weeks. It took me 3 months to lose that. :)

I couldn't really tell until just recently. I could tell in how my clothes fit, but I couldn't SEE it unless I looked at pictures. I guarantee you others notice it before you really see it.

Keep at it, girl! You're doing great!

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Take a pic...and compare with old ones...I have to do that when I lose any weight or I don't see it either...

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Have someone take a picture of you - you will see it! Congrats on your progress and no stalls!

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I am 3 weeks out and down 25 pounds, I don't notice a difference either however, I missed taking my daughter to gymnastics for the first week and when I went back this week the other moms couldn't believe how great I looked, our so they said. They see a huge difference. I don't because we look at our selves everyday. 43 pounds is huge and I an sure there is a noticeable difference. Great job! Keep it up and congrats!!!!!

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Hon... I lost like 200 lbs and couldn't see it in the mirror. People who can see 10 or 20 lbs differences either only need to lose about 50 lbs, or pay a LOT more attention to their bodies than I do.

That's why measurements rock, and progress pics. :)

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Pic's are definitely the way to go. I took a pic of my face 4 days post-op, and then again today at 6 weeks post-op. I could see a difference in the pics, but not when I looked in the mirror :P

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Trust me, others can see the difference. I was sleeved the same day & my starting weight and loss are about the same as yours. I can't notice much besides in pictures and a cple things feel looser and are a lot more comfortable to be in. Your doing a great job, keep it up! Take pictures and I promise you'll start seeing some changes! Since we're "surgery twins" keep me updated on ur success :)

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I just want to tell u Congrats on losing that much in only 5 wks!! Keep up the awesome work and u'll be able to tell sooner than later :))

Determined2lose:)

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Have you done pictures & measurements? My husband is going to help me do pictures & measurements every week. Some people do it once a month. It really makes a difference! Have you noticed clothes fitting differently? That's also a big thing for me.

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I take pictures every Sunday and have since the day before my surgery. This Monday I will be 5 weeks post op. I can't tell when I look in the mirror that I lost 23lbs but I can tell in my clothes and in my pictures. I just started taking measurements last saturday so I'll take measurements every saturday.

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Yes take pics!!!!! Trust me you will notice then!! Try on something that was once tight and I bet it fits better now!!

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It's harder to tell a difference on yourself or someone you see daily. I know when my

mom tells me she lost 10 pounds I can barely tell, and when I would gain 10 pounds and my clothes would get tighter, I would wonder where the heck those 10 pounds went cause I can't tell. my surgery is next Friday and I so excited for this surgery I can't stop thinking about it. even if I can't see myself losing the weight im taking pictures and measurements weekly. tomorrow starts liquids so today will be my first picture and measurement. I cannot wait to lose 43 pounds because I'll be back to where I was starting my freshman year at college :) 3 years ago lol I'm sure when you see someone you haven't seen since pre op they will definitly notice the difference! great job with your loss!!!

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