Diamondeyed

Amytug, I have noticed that too.. there is on Dr. I have researched on here where it seems like all of his patients lose faster than others. Plus I dont see a lot of weightloss checkins from Dr. Garcia's patients, you know like 6months later, now I am going with him, because I have researched and researched, watched youtube and spoken with Alma and the whole nine. I just want to know, what a few patients progress is down the line.

That's awesome!!! I'm pre-op, but I'm celebrating 50 lbs gone today!
YAY for us!

9 Weeks out down 40lbs! This feels great! Thanks God for the victory!

9 Weeks out down 40lbs! This feels great! Thanks God for the victory!

Jan 31 here was 205 down to 163 lost a total of 42lbs..love my sleeve...

I started crying in the middle of Macy's today. I'm a size 8. I've never in my memory been a size 8 in jeans.
Unbelievable. Anything is possible and dreams do come true.

8 weeks post and I've had many small victories: I have five pairs of pants that are way too big and in the to be donated pile, I tried on a 14w pant yesterday and it was tight but they zipped up! I have collar bones and lost a chin! I can wear high heels again! I sleep pain free.

I was sleeved with Dr. Garcia on 4/11 and had a great experience. I DO NOT promote ANY coordinators/doctors but I just want to let others know about my experience and that they will be in good hands. I HIGHLY recommend same day surgery to get it over with and I stayed at the hotel for two nights only and I am so glad I did! Dr. Garcia and his team are phenomenal...Any other questions please feel free to ask

My nutrition plan says 7 weeks vegetables cut very small.

I had a wonderful experience at Mi Doctor...My room was clean, and I was alone. and the nurses were great, all of them.,I had a call button,and never had to ask for anything. I have no complaints.,,My experience was great and I would do it over again and again the same way! Down 36 pounds!

Amazon13, I havent been sleeved yet, not until Feb 2013...I was seeking answers from those who have been sleeved by Dr. Garcia...so to start, I have probably lost .5 lbs in the last 6months.....

Ok.. That made me laugh! I just don't understand how y'all can put up with the insurance BS. I'd go postal

Great job!

I know how exciting that must have felt! I have some Ferragamo's I bought BC (before children), which I still have saved & wrapped in tissue paper in the box that I hope to get back into someday. My feet are puffy but hopefully with WLS, they'll fit again one day. If not, I'm requesting they go with me in my coffin someday! Enjoy your NSV!

Oh Heels! I ruined my feet when I taught in them on a daily basis, so I'm please to see someone else can enjoy them after weight loss. I have a pair of flats that I wore for a couple hours without having to take them off!! LOL!

38 pounds down and 8 Weeks out I rocked three inch heels all night at a bridal party!

38 pounds down and 8 Weeks out I rocked three inch heels all night at a bridal party!

38 pounds down and 8 Weeks out I rocked three inch heels all night at a bridal party!

Moon child your 4 days away! Congrats and good luck!
Diamondeyed I have a pair oh hot Anne klines in my closet I can't wait to rock longer than an hour LOL

Awesome!! Hot heels are a great NSV!

Congratulations! That's no small feat!

I'm 3.5 weeks postop. Sarge (my sleeve) and I are getting to know each other as my food stages progress. Such as we're not ready for mango yet, much to my dismay.
I'm not weighing myself very often to avoid obsessing. My motto, if I don't know I'm in a stall, there is no stall! At last count I'm down 30 lbs. I'm pleased. My clothes are loosening up everyday.
So far, I'm pleased. :-)

I am one year and 8 months post op...I'm still here! I have been doing great! My hair stopped falling out at about 7 months post op....it is shinier then even before...my skin has cleared up...and is so soft now! I have gone from 315 pounds down to 170! I went from a size 24-26, and 3x to a size 9-14, and large tops....all of my back, knee, neck and any other aches and pains have gone away. I can walk up a flight of stairs without stopping to catch my breath after....I can wear makeup again because I don't sweat it all off anymore! I used to be covered in sweat all the time! My shoe size has gone down....so now my feet can fit into cute shoes again! I can have sex in any position now ! My cholesterol, lipids, and all other blood work are within normal ranges! My youngest daughter can fit her arms more then all the way around me! I can fit on all the amusement park rides my confidence and self esteem are booming! Hehe.... My husband looks at me with THOSE eyes again . I like my picture taken again. I am able to eat anything with my sleeve....but I don't really like sweets anymore. I can drink whatever I want, and as fast as I want again. I am excited for life again! I love going out and doing things, instead of sitting on the couch all day long. Seriously.....the list goes on and on....I'm sorry this was so long....but these are some of the most important things to me that have changed since being sleeved. The only problems I have right now are; my boobs went from being really full and bubbly to way smaller, and floppy...my tummy looks like it was a full balloon and someone let all the air out, and these last 20 pounds are hard as hell to get off! The sleeve was the best decision I could have ever made for my health! I would have never been able to reclaim my life without it! Good luck! Hope this helps!

I always enjoy before and afters. Here are mine!
I lost 200 lbs in about 11 months. I started in 24's and 3/4 X shirts. My BMI was 53 and is now 22. I now wear 2/4 pants and med/large shirts. I am 5'7. I had an apple shape before and now I am still an apple...just smaller! So jealous of the hour glass folks.
I ate about 600 calories a day/ less than 20 carbs/more than 64 oz fluid/more than 60 Protein. I truly believe, for me anyhow, the key is low carbs. I weigh, track, log every bite of food on MFP (hollirrose). I had a handful of times that I ate off plan but never for more than a meal or day.
I don't work out that often. I walk some but not consistently. Overall I am more active.
I get the most private messages about skin. I have it. My arms are awful, my upper thighs sag, my tummy will never be flat. For the most part..I think I look normal in clothes. It all tucks in pretty nicley and if I wear shapewear..I almost look skinny. Naked, I look a little like an emancipated shar pie!