100 Pounds Down At 7 Months & 4 Days Post Op

[jasleeve 440]

honestly, its one of my main reasons i got it! i didnt want to struggle my entire life! i wanted to give myself a fair chance. i kept thinking about those who are older than methat battled their entire life & get it farther down the line. i knew i had a better chance getting it now.

73lbs is great! congrats on your success!

so glad it all worked out in your favor - Keep up the good work.

I am exactly one month behind you - January 11, 2012 - down 73 pounds - I am quite a bit older and the weight loss is slower.

I am thrilled with my progress - wish I could have done it at your age.

[jasleeve 440]

thank you so much!!! i appreciate you taking the time to read my vents from that horrible time in my life!

I am glad to see you well again. I remember the terrible time you had when you discovered your leak. You are a strong woman. Great job successfully losing your weight. Good luck with your continuing journey.

[phillygirl8133 74]

i started at 273lbs and today i weighed in at 173!

i have before and after pics in my gallery!

(you must add me as a friend to view them)

i went thru hell & back to get here after being diagnosed with a leak at week 5 but i overcame it.

my short term goal is to be 155lbs by my 24th birthday on aug 26th.

my long term goal is to be 135lbs.

wish me luck!

What are the symptoms of a leak

[jasleeve 440]

i didnt have the average symptoms which is usually gas pain in left shoulder, fever, shivers, & basically flu like symptoms.

mine was, i threw up bile 2x in a 2wk period. i was sent in for a swallow test & life took an ugly turn from there.

What are the symptoms of a leak

[phillygirl8133 74]

i didnt have the average symptoms which is usually gas pain in left shoulder' date=' fever, shivers, & basically flu like symptoms.

mine was, i threw up bile 2x in a 2wk period. i was sent in for a swallow test & life took an ugly turn from there.

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Oh wow well I'm gla to hear your better

[jasleeve 440]

thank you!

Oh wow well I'm gla to hear your better

[jasleeve 440]

i weighed myself yesterday & im still 173. seems like im not going to reach my goal.

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You still could. You never know, and there's no reason to stop trying or beat yourself up. The more we lose, the longer it takes for those last pounds to come off. I hit a rough patch about halfway to goal and those last twenty pounds took me six whole months to shed.

I understand being disappointed in not meeting a goal, but the END goal is still to lose the weight, and you're doing that. So don't get hung up on dates on the calendar and forget to be proud of your accomplishments so far.

~Cheri

[jasleeve 440]

i agree but i just really wanted to fit into a certain type of dress by my birthday & i dont see it happening.

You still could. You never know, and there's no reason to stop trying or beat yourself up. The more we lose, the longer it takes for those last pounds to come off. I hit a rough patch about halfway to goal and those last twenty pounds took me six whole months to shed.

I understand being disappointed in not meeting a goal, but the END goal is still to lose the weight, and you're doing that. So don't get hung up on dates on the calendar and forget to be proud of your accomplishments so far.

~Cheri