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Sleeved 2-15-17 Start weight 270 Preop 258 Current weight 245 My journey starts off very well extremely nervous going into surgery scared of the pain that was about to come my way waking up after surgery! To my surprise I had very little to no pain at all up on my feet walking within the first few hours, walked laps in the hallway every hour like clockwork for the first 48 hours in hospital! Met all my water and protein goals with no problems!! After discharged I had a little discomfort on right side of my stomach for a few days, and for some strange reason I could not sleep!! AT ALL!! I had this strange energy running through my body, every time I would sit or lay down …

I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else having issues with puréed meats? I have such a hard time with the consistency. Any thoughts? I'm 8 days out of gastric bypass surgery.

My surgery is scheduled for March 16th, now that it's really official I'm feeling a little nervous. Any other March Sleevers? Any tips from people who have had the surgery would be great.

At the moment I'm glad was done the only I have is not being Able move around the gas hurts n muscles.

Hi! I went in for my sleeve surgery 3/22. Followed the protocol to a T. I was soooooo excited! However when I woke up from anesthesia I was told they were unable to complete the surgery. The dr was able to do the 7 incisions in my abdomen, but upon trying to blow me up my BP nose dived to 50. They attempted 4 times total each time same outcome. No one is completely sure why other than to say maybe a reaction to the mess used. Dr gave me a new surgery date of June 21 and said he will use a different medicine. But now I am unsure if I want to risk it. Has anyone else had this happen to them? If so what did you do? I am SO undecided and disappointed. My husband says it's not…

Talk about rapid weight loss! Starting weight 249, current weight 206. Sleeved Jan 13th in Mexico by Dr. Jose Rodriguez. I feel great and am almost to goal weight. Recovery has been easy. I have zero stretch marks and couldn't be more pleased. I don't know what else to say other than this is a GAME CHANGER and you need to research no further just go get it done

Okay I have been doing an ab challenge for just a couple of weeks that my son sent me in an email... along with my routine exercise as well as cardio. I just wanted to post a progress pic to show that I am getting a lil cut up in the abdomen area. This is a total NSV for me. I don't know why Bariatric patients weight loss is different than when a person who has not had surgery loses weight. I am 174 lbs and I know some people that say they are 160 or high 150's and I look as small if not smaller. Can't wait to see what I look like when I hit goal weight of 150 lbs. I Just wanted to share my pics with my BP FAM. Please excuse all the mail on my dresser in the second pic. I…

I just got back from a week away on vacation, my first vacation since having the VSG. We stayed at a beautiful all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. And like being on a cruise, we were always surrounded by free food and drink. There's a lot I didn't do "right". I never made it to the gym (though I did swim every day and went kayaking once). I did indulge in alcohol, though never to a sloppy excess. And I did visit the dessert buffet on more than one occasion. But I also made an effort to emphasize Protein, and stop when full, and separate eating and drinking. I was constantly struck by how little I eat now -- just a few bites and I was full. I foun…

I am 1 week into my pre-op diet and down 16 pounds. What is the average loss during those 2 weeks.

I had a Gastric Sleeve performed one month ago after repeated failures at diets and exercise. It was causing great strain in our marriage. I had heard so much positive feedback on Gastric Sleeve - even my own personal Physician had had it done. 98% of people get through with only minimal discomfort, and manageable pain and nausea. I was one of the 2% that didn't. I can't be totally sure in what order things happened, but I think I was given a minimalistic version of the truth. My surgery started out as laparoscopic. Firstly, I went into anaphylaxis from the anti-anaesthetic med in recovery. They had to do CPR till they could reverse it. I went off to ICU, where after…

It will be six years since my sleeve surgery in August. I have done very well and am not complaining but I have gained 15 pounds over the last couple years and I am trying to find a way to get myself mentally back on track. I know what I need to do but for some reason I always seem to defeat my own efforts. I am finding my mindset back to some of my old ways of thinking. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what advice do you have that helped you....Thanks

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SW: 244 CW: 150 GW: 140 I still sometimes think someone's playing a joke on me - after 10 years of feeling awful, my body finally feels really healthy and I'm loving what I see in the mirror. Best thing I've ever done!

I am so happy I did this; I haven’t felt this good and a very long time. I had my surgic done on December 27 2016 and as of today March 30, 2017 I have lost a total of 50 pounds. I thought before I would have trouble eating right, but believe me when I tell you the evil food that I use to love it’s not a problem don’t even want it like fry chicken, bread, and lots of sweets after all food is only a mind thing.

I got my sleeve done 9/20/16 and weighted in my highest weight at 445. I'm now 315. In less than 6 months I've lost another human being. It's insane. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just excited. 42 short in an extra slim cut. Sleeves need to be taken up a bit but doesn't need major alterations. That's a first.

So, I am new here and mid ways in my approval process and still working hard on getting my approval for VSG..my entire packet is almost together..all the tests ran, the 6 month medical weight loss attempt from last year included..My Dr support letter for surgery since my BMI is not high enough, but since I have diabetes I still qualify..then now this road block..ugh..why is there always a road block? Lol So..because of past compulsive eating habits, I've had to jump through the therapy hoop, but know what? I'm good with it. I probably needed therapy years ago for my food addiction. I want to have all the ammunition I can get to kick my food addiction in the butt! I h…

Well here I am wow my 1 year anniversary today I had sleeve surgery this day last year And what a ride it's been! This was the best decision I have ever made ! I had done every diet known to man kind and failed time and time again my rheumatoid was out of control my prescriptions where growing by the month and diabetes and heart disease where just around the corner and I was deeply unhappy within myself desperate to be healthy but unwilling to make the necessary changes and sacrifices to get there it was all just too hard. steroids played a large role in my weight gain and lack of exercise due to the pain in my feet and hands it was a downward spiral at my heavie…

Hey guys, It's me again. So I'm about 1 month and some changed post op. I had the RNY. According to my scale I've lost 39 pounds since then. I'm still unable to eat solids. When I eat it feels like it's stuck in my esophagus and I have to make my self throw up to feel relief. I'm slowly but surely increasing my protein and water count so that's good. I haven't started exercising because I have no energy. Now, here's the problem I don't see or feel a difference. I look the same. My clothes fit the same. I'm starting to believe my scale is broken and I really didn't lose anything because this is ridiculous. To me 39 pounds is a big number. I would like to see something. …

Hello all my name is Sandaisa..I had my surgery February 21,2017...Im down 24 pounds..I weighed 236 im now 212 lbs..looking forward to the new me

So I was sleeved on 3/13. Today is 16 days post op. I have lost around 20 pounds so far. I have been able to increase my Protein intake as well as my Water and I am so happy about that! No complications so far. So glad I got sleeved. My bmi was 46.1 due to me being so petite. At "4'11" my highest weight was 235! I am currently 211 pds and I am already seeing the difference. I have had NO complications thus far. I went through the phase of regret for a few days but as days went on it got better. I feel like the new normal "me". I plan on using this tool to create a more active life for myself. I feel lighter now and more energized than ever! My doc gave me the green l…

Anyone pay cash in California for their surgery? Wondering how much it cost. My insurance declined me even with pcos and a 36.7 bmi

Hello, im 27y.o i got sleeved on 12/6 Sw 250 Cw 203 Its been almost 3 weeks and i havent been able to lose any weight, im scared this is it! When i do not go to the gym im working out at home. My doctor said i need to eat more Proteins bc im eating under my 70grams i get full quickly and i can only eat chicken or fish, bc the other meats are too hard for me. It hurts when it goes down so i tried to avoid them. I dont know what im doing wrong, also my hair started falling like crazy and for some reasons im having bad body odor (armpits...tmi) which it never happened to me since i was 12 So idk what to do next? What am i doing wrong? Im getting so discouraged like this is…

I had the sleeve done 1/31/17 and just had my 2nd post op follow up Appt and I'm down 33lbs since surgery putting me at 53lbs overall in almost two months. I'm a polynesian dancer so I do hardcore cardio workouts with my team two hours twice a week and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. My goal is to be down by 170 lbs in 5 months. Seems like a lot in a short amount of time I know but my doctor is amazed by my progress already and said I'm on the right track. My question is does anyone else go by measurements instead of lbs? What are pros and cons? I'm keeping track of both! Left side of pics is in Oct 2016 and right side is about a week ago 3/10/17 53lbs down!

Hi my name is Leeanne My story is not to put any one off just more of advice and awareness on after life problems can accrue after first 5years its apparently more common in woman than men. I had the by pass back in 2009 lived a normal healthy life after the operation. But in 2015 that's when I just became ill Malabsorption correct name for what was going on with me. I don't regret the operation because I lost 13 stones and regained my life back and have kept every pond off. I just wish I was educated more on nutrition health and well being I new what was good foods were . I did eat right was active. My body in the end rejected the nutrients from foods it w…

It's so frustrating when people who have no clue what so ever try to give you advise and end up trying to persuade you not to do it or they try to crush your hopes and dreams. No one understands except in here. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on February 6th. I'm about 7 weeks out and have lost 27 pounds. I have been struggling a little lately with cravings. I gave in a couple times. I feel like I'm not losing the weight like I should be. Does anyone who had the surgery felt this way?

Just got sleeved at 9:55 this morning! It is now 7:23pm. I'm a bit sore, but no real pain, except in my collarbones. Incredibly tired and severe dry-mouth otherwise. Too tired to be excited, otherwise I would be!

I was sleeved May 2013. Start weight was 239 I'm at 180. 59 lbs lost. My Dr said this is all I'm going to lose. I've been here for 3 years. I workout 4 times a week. We are very active family. I've been so disappointed here lately that I didn't lose more. I went from a size 20 to a 14 and still at a 14. Still have my protein. Now I'm thinking about asking my Dr about sleeve revision. I see my friends that had the sleeve and they lost so much more weight and I know everyone is different but I was even more disappointed then. I hate to complain but has anyone else gone through this? And what do I do??

I was sleeved in January and I feel great! Just wondering what is everyone else doing for food? Needing a few ideas. [emoji2]

Had my first pre op visit a year ago tomorrow. High weight 292. Currently 200

Hello everyone, I've been a member since 2007 I believe when I was researching then wither or not to have the surgery. I never went through with it at that time. I was scared and I don't think I was ready. At the time my mind was focused on LapBand. Now present day, I have been instantly approved by my insurance company for weight loss surgery. I've made the decision to blog my journey on youtube. I want to document the whole process and transformation. Not only for myself but for my 2 beautiful girls. Mainly so they can see and know how much daddy fought for to get healthy for them. I'm also doing this to become a better husband and better provide for my fami…

So excited I found Protein rich 80 calories 4g sugar ice cream and in my favorite flavor mint chocolate chip ???

Does anyone know what is the pouch diet is? I had surgery 2 years ago and i still have 21 pounds to loose but i have not lost any wait for 8 month...can anyone help with any advice

Hello! I have been on this app since September 2016 and I have loved reading everyone's success stories! It has been sssooo encouraging and helpful! Now, I finally get to start telling my story! [emoji4] I had my Gastric Bypass Surgery on March 15th, 2017! I lost 20 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet (my surgeon required a 2 week liquid diet) When my surgeon went in, he found that I had lots of scar tissue. He took THREE hours just to get rid of scar tissue! He was still able to perform the Bypass and for that I am so thankful! Because of the extra work he did, I had a little bit longer of a hospital stay and a little bit longer of a recovery process. But, I am still excited t…

My sister and I will both be having revision surgery to a RNY after a failed attempt with a procedure called the Waldrep Wrap. Going through the nutrition appointments now and have labs done. Then it will just be waiting for insurance approval.

How long did it take insurance to approve you I got care source

My RNY is scheduled for April 5th . YEA!!!!!

If I'm not going to do it, nobody else will do it for me! Thank you Lord, gave me strength. I am down kilns 11/14/16 Vsg. Hw 346 Cw 278[emoji123][emoji7][emoji6] so happy honey!!

Well, I had my sleeve on 3-16-2016 and kinda had a difficult time. I ended up having a hiatal hernia repair as well. This has made it really hard for my to drink, everything is getting stuck in the middle of my chest. I know really I have been trying to increase my fluid intake but getting to 60 fl oz seems impossible at this point. I have not had any pain medication at this point today and feeling pretty good, no nausea. So I'm hoping this is the turning point for me! Good Luck anyone having their sleeve in the near future. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been heavy since my teens. Struggled for 24 years while in the Coast Guard to stay within required standard.. Which lead to my voluntold retirement. Since then my weight has been climbing even though I try to watch what i eat and try to stay active. I've had both knees operated on and the pain keeps me from doing too much in the form of exercise. I started researching gastric sleeve surgery in December. Talked to my wife and neighbors (neighbors both had bypass) and on Saturday I filled out and submitted the 10 page questionnaire to start the process with the local university hospital. I originally submitted and was approved for the sleeve with evolve weight …

I had the bypass on 11/14/16 with zero complications. I'm so happy for that! I had my levels checked for the first time, the dr said everything came back on the higher end and that's great. On surgery day I was 341 as of yesterday I am 284. That's a total of 57 pounds gone! I lost the total weight of my granddaughter!!! I feel amazing. I have stopped taking BP meds along with cholesterol meds. I am no longer pre diabetic as my A1C is 5.3. I'm so happy I did this. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Very proud of myself and my family are amazed at the changes in not only my looks but my attitude.

Today is a great day....When i started my journey I promise myself that i wasn't gonna put anything on fb but i can't help myself to be so excited that I am 60 lbs down. Thanks to my supporters.....especially my husband Ruben Martinez oh by the way Happy St. Patrick's Day[emoji256]☘[emoji256]☘

Deciding to have gastric sleeve surgery has been a total godsend. It has reset my relationship with food. I now view food as fuel for my body, and nothing more. I don't have cravings. The "before" photo was right before my surgery last June. I weighed 330 pounds. I had sleep apnea, hypertension, advancing arthritis in both knees, asthma, and every day was painful and difficult. The after photo is me at 212 pounds, taken just recently. I still have about 50 pounds to go, but losing 123 pounds has been a true blessing. My blood pressure is normal without meds, sleep apnea greatly reduced, knees are feeling good. I am working out regularly - cardio, weights, and Pilates.

I've seen a lot of people posting progress pictures and was curious on how important everyone thinks it is to have them? I am sure I'm not the only camera shy person here...

When switched to mushy diet. When were you able to eat 4 ounces of food? I was switched to mushy diet last week, I cannot eat more than 1 ounce at once.