FatGirlFitGirl

San Marcos, Texas

I am getting so anxious, y'all! I have no nerves but the anticipation is killing me. I am just so ready to get back to the normal me before I gained this weight this last year. It's frustrating but I have to remember things are going to change again and all will be well!

I was banded October 29, 2012. Initially I had went from 342lbs to 188lbs. I felt incredible. Over the last year or so I have been having major issues due to the band slipping twice. After the first unfill the band adjusted and went back into place. After the second time they unfilled it they refused to fill it again. Since then I have went from 188lbs to 265lbs and it is devastating to me. I finally spoke up to my surgeon and am now in the process of trying to get approved for the sleeve. When I was trying to gain approval for the lapland surgery it was a pain because even though I was huge, I had little health issues as far as a co-morbidy would go. I finally (BARELY) got approved. This is why I didn't think I had any options due to not having any current health issues. I am just uncomfortable and down on myself for it. The very sweet lady that is helping me get it approved through my insurance thinks even though I don't have any major health issues that due to all my issues( two slips) with the lapland, GERD and weight gain that I may not have a problem getting approved. I know I shouldn't have a problem getting it revised and having it removed. Wondering how hard it would be to have the actual sleeve approved. Anyone have any experience with what I am going through?

I was weighed before. I use my highest weight as my beginning weight.

Looks awesome!!!!!

Excellent progress. Keep up the good work!

Found it! This is from the front. Notice how large my arms use to be. So weird looking at the old me.

Thank you so much! I would still like to lose about 30 more lbs. I am trying to find the picture I have from the front. I try to keep up with taking pictures because when I am feeling like I am not making any progress it reminds me of how far I've come!

I should add I have 30 more lbs to lose until I hit my goal weight.

Left picture was myself 2 years ago. I am down 124lbs.

I went from a size 24 to a size 14 jean. I haven't tried anything smaller just yet but it's always so exciting to see that smaller size! Congrats

I did not have the first problem, however, I do not recommend it. I drove home from my parents that night. It was a one hour drive and went back to work that next morning. I felt fine. I have a high pain tolerance though.

I weigh less than my boyfriend and I never thought I would weigh less than a significant other. LOL. Love it! Congrats on the NSV.