fattymcfatterson

ok. I have not posted in quite a while... I had surgery sept 28. Went from 227 to 194 by probly January.. Uhm, I still weigh between 189 and 194!!! BUT, My size 16 pants I bought at the early 194 are now kinda loose, and my top size is now a large in most clothes... I never made an exercise routine/habit, I eat whatever but ALOT less of it, and everyone says every week at church how I am melting away.. I haven't measured lately either.. But obviously, something is happening.. I am happy with how I look and feel, but am feeling the challenge to lose more so I need to make some adjustments. I had not been at this weight in a good 20-25 years so I am also wondering if my 25 year old fat is a wee bit stubborn. I am enjoying my new wardrobe, which is much smaller then my old wardrobe in size and quantity. So that all being said, be mindful of the some of the key points we were given to utilize our tool: don't drink before and after you eat (i ned to get back into that habit), don't drink soda (i do that, DP addict, non-recovered), protein first, good carbs not crap carbs and exercise... I saw this post on pinterest about marking your water bottle with the time you should have that amount drank (drunk , whatever).. I am working on doing that but 6 ozs an hour may have been too steep for me to start. I suck at drinking water. BUT, even if I do not lose another pound the rest of my life I am totally happy with my decision to get sleeved! I feel better, I look better and I know it is not over for me yet. I just have to find my formula and stick with it... I recommend measuring too.. I may try to measure this afternoon if i can find my last spreadsheet of measurements to compare...

When were you sleeved?

Caglefan- I knew I NEEDED a hysterectomy, so the second surgeon i went to, i simply asked him if i could have both done. He said yes, and texted the gynecological oncologist who sends patients to him for the sleeve. I had to wait an extra month for a surgery date due to scheduling both docs and the davinci. So, he may not be able to do it, but he may know someone who can or you find a practicing doc in the same hospital. It was so worth it!!!!!!

Hi everyone! So, I was sleeved on Sept 28 with Dr. Cribbins in Plano TX. Just a recap, I had ZERO pain and ZERO complications and I had a hysterectomy done at the same time! I have never slimed, nor have I ever thrown up (THANK GOD!). I used pain meds while I was in the hospital but I forgot to pump midway through the second night and never needed anything, even while at home. I was at the Texas State Fair one week post op and did just fine. My highest weight ever was 235. I am 5 ft 1 so it was packed on! Pre-op diet weight 232, day of surgery 227. Current weight: 197!!!!! I am THRILLED with my weight loss. Mostly because it is steady and I am not miserable!! I eat a variety of foods and don't suffer. I still have a cookie occasionally, ice cream occasionally and candy (hello, it's thanksgiving/christmas, how can I not???). One thing that has changed is my love for soda. I admit, I have tried about 5 sips since surgery, and each time it was NASTY! This from a dr pepper addict. I am so glad I don't like it anymore! I am a bad girl because I have not started exercising. Oh well, it is still coming off at a healthy pace so I am smiling. I am one of those people who would do this again in a heartbeat. I tell people and have not had any negative reaction. People still ask me how I'm feeling regularly though which is kind of funny since surgery was 11 weeks ago and I was fine within a few days. My before/after pics are "raw". Meaning I did not plan my best outfit, or maximum shooting angle or any of that. Just raw. I am really enjoying this journey and I am very happy with my decision. Oh, I forgot. So i was an 18/20 mostly. Now in shirts i go for xl, but my bottom is still somewhat in plus size. I did squeeze on a pair of Old Navy Diva Skinny size 16's and it won't be long before those fit just right. I definetely am losing the top part of my body faster but again, I am so not complaining. I am smaller then I have been in oh, maybe 15 years??? HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!

Granbury Tx here... I was sleeved SEPTEMBER 28 with Dr. Joe Cribbins (LOVE HIM!!). I STARTED AT 232, highest ever 238 (i am 5 ft 1), 227 day of surgery and now 202. I am thrilled with my weight loss because I am still enjoying life and I am still eating. I had a hysterectomy at the same time and both surgeons are pleased with my recovery and so am I!! It was textbook with NO PAIN.

I have lost 30lbs Since Sept 16 and it seems my top is shrinking faster then my stomach and butt. I feel very disproportioned!!! I am fitting into pants i haven't worn for awhile but am looking forward to my midsection shrinking.

LOL... I had mine hanging there till my 6 week check up. He got out the scissors and a pair of tweezers to cut it. He barely touched it with the tweezers and it came right out. I went through that itchy phase too!!!

mmmmm ceviche.. I would love the recipe too!!!

I had davinci on Sept 28, hysterectomy and sleeve. No pain whatsoever! 5 incisions and again, no pain. THere are youtube videos showing how it works.

DOn't forget a small pillow (or a small bed pillow) to hold over your belly. I kept one on me for weeks. especially when i slept. And it helps in the car. I did alot of coughing after surgery and the pillow made a big difference. Best wishes!!

My discharge instructions were "48 hours free of pain medicine and not feeling pain that would mess me up driving." Paraphrased of course. I had surgery friday afternoon, was released Sunday at noon and waited to drive until Wednesday morning. I only took one dose of pain meds Sunday night but I probly did not need to.

I am in Granbury..

Check out the genie bra. THey do a little more then a sports bra, hold up really well in the wash and you can get 2 for $20 at walmart and many other places. VERY COMFORTABLE!! But my lame boobs still sag. NOthing helps these streetlights.

I AM A SHARTIST It was BAD But, I think it was the mootopia milk. It was within first week post op. I had a few days of close calls after I earned my shartist badge but I have been normal since then. No more mootopia milk for me, unless I get constipated..