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Read more about Post-Op Sleeve - What's Going On Here? Part 2

Post-Op Sleeve - What's Going On Here? Part 2

I know we are supposed to weigh ourselves every day at the same time. Well, that's not my style. I prefer to weigh myself once a week. That way, I am surprised with the results.   Original Weight: 297 lbs (June 7, 2012) Surgery Day Weight: 283 lbs (August 1, 2012) Today's Weight: 272 lbs (August 13, 2012)   I was told most people lose 20 lbs in the first month. So counting from surgery date, in 12 days, I am 11 lbs lighter.   The food options for the next 2 months are scarce. I was p

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• MacSleever
• August 13, 201214 yr

Read more about Post-Op Sleeve - What's Going On Here?

Post-Op Sleeve - What's Going On Here?

My Gastric Sleeve surgery was on August 1, 2012. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robin Blackstone at Scottsdale Health Center in Arizona. Since the procedure, I have had 1 post-op office visit. That session dealt with what I can eat and how I need to eat.   When I first decided to get this procedure, I weighed 297 lbs and I am 5'1". I know. I called myself the "Snow Beast" because it made me laugh and I think it helped put others at ease around me. I have no illusions of what I looked like.

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• MacSleever
• August 13, 201214 yr