Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

[Velena 122]

Jordan1923, I just started riding a bike again this winter too. I haven't been on one in @30 yrs. It came back to me better than I thought it would. Enjoy your new bike and have fun!

[Getting There 198]

My NSV yesterday - shopped in "regular" sizes at Dillard's. I kept thinking someone was going to point at me and tell me where Women's sizes were while laughing hysterically (lol). But no strange looks or anything. Bought 4 sweaters in XL and 2 pairs of jeans without a W after the size! The bottom 1/2 of my body doesn't seem to have lost quite as much size-wise as the top, but it still felt really good! Yes, I admit to doing a bit of a happy dance in the fitting room! (If anyone had seen that, they would have definitely pointed & laughed!).

I have noticed lots more hair in my brush the past several days. I've been taking Biotin since 3 weeks post-surgery, using Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, getting 60+ gr Protein - so I'm doing what I can/should. I have fairly thick hair so hopefully it won't be too noticable.

Like others, I do need to step-up the exercise - just can't seem to make myself do it.

I'm ALMOST 1/2 way to my goal of losing 130 pounds - only 6 more pounds to go. I had hoped to be there by 1/1/13, but I'm totally happy with the 59 pounds I've lost - and that I didn't gain any over the holidays

Glad everyone seems to be doing so well overall. There are some struggles, but hey, if it were easy, everyone would do it - LOL.

Keep up the good work Sept Sisters!

Happy 2013!!!!

[N/A 96]

Stepped on the scale today and have made the weight goal my doctor told me to reach by my next appt which is January 10th. That is an emotional relief. He was pleased at my two week f/u appt after surgery and had told me to lose another 30 lbs by the Jan appt. This gives me another ten days now to continue my progress. I started pre-surgery at 239 and lost 61 lbs today at 178. Surgery was 9/19/12. This is a nice ending for this year to reach the doctors goal.

Things that amaze me...losing 61lbs in 3.5 months when I couldn't lose but 5 lbs in six months before. I do receive compliments by people which is nice but I am so focused on this journey, sometimes I don't see the weight loss as readily because I've only dropped one pants size from an 18 to a 16. Guess it's just my body type.

The other thing is that as I lose weight, I'm still the same person inside. It's so strange to think that as I am dropping weight, it's freeing me to really focus on other personal goals such as searching for a better company to work for, family matters, making time to get together with friends not seen in awhile due to distance, and other personal goals. It's strange how this journey has motivated positive changes in other areas of our lives.

Good luck for everyone and may 2013 bring you continuous success and happiness.

[Bukki 41]

Happy New Year to all my sleeve sisters !!!

We have so much to look foreword to in 2013.

[greenfamily004 172]

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You have done such a fantastic job!!! I love my Sleeve and know that I wouldn't be where I am today without it!!!

I tried on my first pair of size 12 jeans today and had no problem fitting into them!!! I admit, I look better in clothes than without them but I am so happy!!! I feel great for the first time in a very long time!

Happy New year and New You for 2013!!!!

[ibehere10 163]

Happy New Year to all my September Ladies! I am down 56 lbs and can't believe I actually lost weight over the holidays!!!! I still have 40 or so to go but am thrilled with how good I feel physically!!

Here's to a wonderful thinner year ahead for us all!!!????

[greenfamily004 172]

Happy new year and New You!!!!!

[mandymay 31]

Hey everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays!! It's a new year and I am down 70 pounds as of this morning!! Finally entering into the 220's...Santa spoiled me with some shopping money and I literally couldn't believe what I could fit into!! I went from a 24-26W in pants...to a regular 18! without muffin topping! lol I can still wear some 1X shirts depending on the fit....but most of what I bought is XL and XXL in regular women's clothing and even Juniors! My favorite rings no longer fit becuz even my fingers have shrunk lol. I had to buy new bras most importantly...mine were getting slightly excessive, I went from a tight 44 D to a 38-40 D and I had to retire the plus size panties for some regular ones...no more saggy bottom! lol I'm so excited, I can't remember the last time I was able to wear clothes this "small." Love hearing everyone's good news!!! Keep up the good work everyone! My new year's resolution is to push myself to the gym and tighten up! What's yalls?

[ArtSong 291]

Well was in a 4 week stall at 217 droped to 214 and have been stuck at 214 for over a week now I'm the slow stall queen lol. As for inches yeah I lost 1 in my shins 6 weeks ago that's it. Other then that same old same old over here

Happy New Year!!!

[rybecca20 160]

Well was in a 4 week stall at 217 droped to 214 and have been stuck at 214 for over a week now I'm the slow stall queen lol. As for inches yeah I lost 1 in my shins 6 weeks ago that's it. Other then that same old same old over here

Happy New Year!!!

I know it gets frustrating but your losing girl!! That's all that counts!! What was your weight before surgery?

[newgrandmother 725]

mandymay whre have you been. congrats on those numbers and shopping i still dont know what size i am i keep thinking 18 im hoping a 16 lol. i will go shopping one day and find out. glad to see you here

happy new years to all. mines started out with the flu, i am so sick and i dont want to eat thank god i have my necter because thats what i will be having all day.

[Bukki 41]

@ newgrandmother....so sorrrry you are sick. Try to keep your fluids in.

[Brandywine 74]

Hey guys happy new year! Went out last night had like two shots of tequila did nothing for me. But had a blast and felt pretty! But didn't snack! Anyways I'm in the 80's today yay! And got into an old pair of gap jeans from when I was thinner size 14 skinny, they were right but who the heck cares! Wishing you All the best this year to come! Xo

[rybecca20 160]

mandymay whre have you been. congrats on those numbers and shopping i still dont know what size i am i keep thinking 18 im hoping a 16 lol. i will go shopping one day and find out. glad to see you here

happy new years to all. mines started out with the flu' date=' i am so sick and i dont want to eat thank god i have my necter because thats what i will be having all day.[/quote']

Awww sorry girl!! I started the year with a huge stress factor. I see my body trying to go back to my old ways of dealing with stress. That would be eating!! Well I can't do that so it's been hard to deal!! Taking it one minute at a time. Happy new year!!

[ArtSong 291]

I know it gets frustrating but your losing girl!! That's all that counts!! What was your weight before surgery?

Before sleeve 254 one month later sleeved and a 2week Diet 244

Day of sleeve 9/26/12 244

Today 214