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Sleeved jan 31st (consider feb 1) highest weight 298, day of surgery 285, now 217! Sept of 11 Yesterday

The first two months my hair was really oily. I assumed it was my body getting rid of all the toxins I had presurgery. I don't know if that's right but it sounds reasonable ha. My hair doesn't get as greasy 4 mos out tho (:

Definitely. Even Pre surgery I didn't like to eat a lot when it was hot. Obviously I did anyway haha

you look so happy and proud. you've done aaaamazing!

Good for you! Rock that bathing suit (:

What an awesome post! [: Keep it up!

You all are really too sweet. Sincerely, thank you.

thanks ladies! <3

Thank you! and once you do post it you'll feel so great about yourself! rock your sleeve!!

Make sure to do it! there will be days when you can't FEEL the difference and need to SEE it. and take measurements! i wish i had!! good luck [:

and I am over 3 months out from surgery (jan 31st). i tried on my wedding dress last night for shits and giggles.. (pictures attached) my wedding dress was a size 24, snug obviously, and i fit into a size 16 in lane bryant over the weekend (pictures attached). this lifted my spirits (: i ALSO finally put on facebook a full body picture and the amount of weight i had lost. i kept telling myself i was going to do it when i reached x amount of weight and i finally just did it. it felt good!! happy sleeving, sleevettes!

Just think, soon, all of our Facebooks will be full body shots

I had my first consultation with my surgeon, and after that I was told I would have to be on a 6 month supervised diet, per Aetna. I weighed 298 at my highest, I am a female, I am 5’6, and my BMI was 47? I went every month for weigh in's, talked about my food intake, and sometimes had blood tests. I had to go to a nutritional class, a one on one nutritionist appointment, and a psychologist. I didn't lose any weight at all during my 6 month check in sessions. After my last 6 month doctors appointment my paperwork was sent to Aetna. There was a snafoo as to who wasn’t sending over paperwork (my doctor’s office not sending or Aetna not receiving it). However once I stayed on the phone it was easily taken care of and I was approved immediately after my case was reviewed. My experience was a lot better than some of the horror stories that I read and Aetna really wasn’t that bad to work with once the ball started rolling. I had a friend who had the surgery done and she went thru Aetna and she had to do a 3 month, instead of a 6 month, but her requirements were more strict and she had to show more documentation than I. She also had to work one on one with a nutritionist for those 3 months. Im not sure which route your health insurance will take you down but remember the months of waiting are a good thing. It gives you time to change your unhealthy habits to start adapting to a healthier lifestyle. You can, and will do this, if you are meant to. Stay strong and my wishes for best health. <3

That's amazing! Im so happy for you pat yourself on the back you're incredible!

(: great job

Yay!! Enjoy!

Thanks for the read!

I'm 3 months out as well! Congrats on your loss and best wishes on losing even more. You can do it (:

I pureed beef stew, ate some any food, mashed up quarter of a banana, puréed refried beans w cheese, and i could also eat mashed potatoes and really soft tilapia. This stage was pretty monotonous.

Weight loss before the surgery will reduce the size of your liver, which will make for an easier and more precise surgery. (:

We have the same stats (: I'm almost to month 3 now but i felt like I was reading a post I've written before ha (:

I don't look at people and think that I should inform them of WLS. I think it's extremely intrusive and most people know their overweight and know about WLS, maybe not the sleeve specifically. If WLS or my weight loss or eating habits are questioned I do not mind sharing my story. I think it's judgmental to look at people and think we should offer them WLS advice. There's a point when you realize you have no more control over yourself that you choose WLS and those people may not be there yet. All the advice you want to offer will sound like an insult. What if you were to offer advice to find out they're already going thru the process? If someone had suggested it while i was going thru the process I would feel beaten down. I do admit I see a morbidly obese person and my heart sinks for them because I know what it feels like. However, they're their own people and make their own decisions. Usually I just look at them as another person going through the journey of life (:

Glad you're ok! I was 2 weeks out and my stomach hurt and every time I ate or drink it hurt worse. So I just ate and drank as little as possible and felt so weak and sick. I had my check up w my surgeon and they sent me straight to the hospital overnight. 3 bags of fluid later I felt much better and had more energy. I was even able to eat! I was so dehydrated my skin wouldn't go back into place if you pinched it. The surgeon said I was probably slightly dehydrated and then when I stopped eating and drinking it dehydrated me to the point that I'd have to have fluids. Lesson learned!

You look great. Good job!