Amee Rae

I feel the same. Wish I would have done it so much sooner!


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Last Spring/Summer I mainly wore Walmart workout clothes around the house. They are great and once you get to regular sizes super cheap.
One caution though, if you keep wearing the same sizes, you feel like you aren't losing. especially in those times when you are not dropping weight but are dropping inches. I suggest even if you can't afford new clothes, to at least go try them on each month so you can see your progress.

I loved my first band in the beginning until it slipped. Hated the revised one because I felt so little restriction even with a large fill. I may just be in a honeymoon stage, but I'm six weeks out and am so glad I've been sleeved. I feel better with it and don't think I'll be able to work around it like I did with the band.
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@alli.wakefield my story is almost the exact same as yours. I got my bad in the same year and everything. I had the revision to the sleeve done on December 27,2016. I feel like it was the best decision I could have made. I had severe reflux with the band, but not with the sleeve. I can eat healthier foods, that got stuck with the band. My weight at surgery was 332 and I am at 297 as of today. I have lost 35lbs in a little under 2 months. I truly couldn't be happier with my decision.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!


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I feel the same. Wish I would have done it so much sooner!


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I am that warped person that kept my band after removal! So far, so good with everything. This was the best decision that I could have made. I can now eat healthier food without that stuck feeling and I don't have the acid and back pain issues that I used to have! It took removing 60-70% of my stomach for me to feel normal again. BEST. DECISION.EVER.
Banded 2010 weight:327
Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253
Currently 222.9lbs
104 lbs down!!
Heather in Texas

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Happy new year to all the December sleevers. We made a huge decision to better our lives and 2017 will be great.
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Nikosmama06 thanks so much for sharing! I am not considering the sleeve .. I just got it done a week ago but this post was really good for me to read because today is the first day I've experienced the sleever's remorse I've heard so much about. My dad made French fries and I wanted them so badly I cried! Since then I've had a couple of "oh god what have I done..this is permanent" moments. I know I did the best thing for my health but I was still feeling a bit depressed about it. But your post gave me hope! I strongly believe that in a few months when I'm not restricted to only liquids and I'm seeing the changes in my body I will be saying the same exact things about it being the best decision I've ever made! Thanks again and I wish you continued luck on your journey!
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@ ra_girl and Amee, good luck with your sleeve today. I'm going in today too
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My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow the 27th as well. I am getting a little nervous. Good luck tomorrow!
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Good luck to all of my fellow 12/27 sleevers.
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I had my VSG surgery on Wednesday December 14 and by Saturday morning I was down 7 lbs. I'm feeling pretty good as I'm getting out and walking. I felt some hunger earlier today so I had a sugar free popsicle, and a few hours later I sipped a couple teaspoons of chicken broth. My only difficulty has been trying to get all my Protein in. I'm sipping Isopure Protein all day but it's still tough to get in all 60 grams.
I really can't complain about anything because my pain has been very minimal, and I am eternally thankful for that.
Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Thank god I am not alone.....I thought I was the only one that was not losing weight this first month after surgery.!

I'm so glad you posted this because I'm feeling the same way!

Hello everyone....My surgery is scheduled for 1/9 and I couldn't be happier! I am on my 4th day of my 14 day pre op liquid diet, and I am about to go crazy. I am very jealous of everyone that has only a few days of the liquid diet....lol I look forward to following all of you and your progress....good luck!

My surgery is tomorrow.....like everyone else I thought this day would never get here. I joined this site a little over a month ago, and I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and stories. I feel like I am 100% ready for this surgery and all that may happen in the weeks after the surgery. Had I not found this site, I would feel lost and have no idea what to expect. I am so excited to start my journey.....I will see you all on the other side!!! =-}

10. Going up in the Arch in the pod-a fat chick is a funny site in one of those!
9. I dont want to be an exhibit at the Science Center on how obese Americans are.
8. Forest Park. THREE words- sinking a paddleboat!
7. West County, Chesterfield, Midrivers, The Mills. Shopping in "Non-big girl stores!
6. Six Flags. NEVER again will I have to get off the Screaming Eagle because I dont fit.
5. Busch Stadium- I'll be able to sit in the seats without the sidearms digging into my hips.
4. June - September in St. Louis. I will be able to go to pools in a swimsuit!
3. December-February in the STL. Sledding Art Hill without having a heart attack.
2. Susan G. I will not be out of breat walking in the Susan G. Walk.
and the number one reason to be skinny in St. Louis is..........drumroll.................
1. When I go to my highschool reunion ( c' mon you knew there would be a highschool reference right?) All my classmates will say " You look the Same as you did in highschool!

GREAT JOB!!! I had surgery on Aug 24 th 2011 and lost 115 so far. Don't u feel amazing? I am glad to hear your story because the other day I was rudely called a liar and told the weight I lost was impossible. No.its not impossible with hard work

My surgeon requires a 14 day liquid diet that includes the same items as the others listed. My surgery is on 1/9 and I have been on a liquid diet for 7 days.....it's not easy but I have lost 12 lbs, so it's defiantly worth it.

Hello everyone....My surgery is scheduled for 1/9 and I couldn't be happier! I am on my 4th day of my 14 day pre op liquid diet, and I am about to go crazy. I am very jealous of everyone that has only a few days of the liquid diet....lol I look forward to following all of you and your progress....good luck!