bigkim

It is normal. I did the same thing my first week. 3months 3 weeks out I no longer obsese over food. I eat to make my body function. Other wise I would not eat. I went from 261 to 210 and I don't regret it one bit.

I was sleeved April 10th. Starting weight 261 and now 210. I work at a doctors office and everyone knows about my surg. Since I am the practice administer I don't get rude comments to my face, but I am sure the fat jokes exist. Don't really care. I love the new me and I love the fact that I can live a longer active healthy life for my husband and children. Work it just that "work". I don't tend to have personal relationships with the staff and they are clear on that issue. Sadly the only person in my family that knows is my husband and sister. I did not tell the kids because I did not want to worry them. They have noticed the wieght loss and also commented on me being more active. You do what make u happy and that is what matters the most.

I am in south Irving and would love a work out partner.

Look great!!!

U look great!

I did not cheat. I was self pay and scared to death he would open me up and not complete the surg. Can't afford the risk.

I was self pay no nut doctor. The nutrition session was a group session for me. Just watch a video and sampled pre- op shakes and of course asked questions. Pam is her name and she was nice but in a group session some people just ask the stupidest things. Also she shows u an example of the sleeve size and you get to feel what the staples feel like. Good experience for me. The nut part is helpful and I did not understand that until after surgery....I could have used a couple of nut sessions to get me prepared for the first month. I stared off into space with a blank stare for at least two weeks. Good luck to u!

I have been a big girl since @ least 2000. After getting pregnant with nine year old it all went to hell from there. Once when she was three we were taking a bath together and she said mommy we are mermaids but ur the fat mermaid. A three year old tells it like it is. As a administrator for a Family Practice office I new I would never advance in my career if I was fat and yes it is against the law, but it happens everyday. Sad part is I used to be the girl in high school that made fun of fat people and swore I would never be fat. I hurt a lot of feelings and have prayed for forgiveness daily, but good ole KARMA bit in the ass and I too became this huge fat person. My teen age son was teased by friends with the your momma so fat jokes and i was devasted for him. My breaking point was my boss ( a doctor ) making fun of me. I was tired of being the fat boss and the room going silent when I walked in and at least now when the room goes silent it is because I am the boss not the huge fat boss. I graduate May 10, 2012 with my MBA but knew no one would ever hire me being a lard ass so I had surg April 10th and have never looked back.

I also had my surg at Forest Park in Dallas. My doctor was Dr.Kim. It was a wonderful place and they will take care of u. I started my prayers from the moment I put the gown on until they knocked me out. Woke up thinking it was all a dream. I live here in the area and if u need company or anything let me know. I had a great support team and you should to. Thanks for sharing your story.

Praying for u.

It took almost three long months to understand the sleeve is a tool and if u don't do ur part it will not work.......good luck and keep trucking girlfriend.....

Me too! Two months out on Tuesday! You look great girlfriend.

Love it! Can't wait to be just Kim.

Yayyyy!

Never! I have to use a laxative once a week. I have tried fiber, miralax nothing works.

I still think the same thing but you will succeed too. I never could have lots that much weight on my own.

Blue ranger shirt is two weeks before surg 261. Orange shirt is 2 month post op @ 226 Green outfit is 3 months post op @ 217

3 months on July 10th

I used to drink a six pack of diet dr. P a day. Stopped cold turkey and now I drink water like crazy.....I don't seem to ever get my thirst quenched.

Me too! And my face is always greesy!!!!

Thanks for sharing! I love em! Cant wait to make it.

I also was a patient of Dr.Kim. I had a great experience with both him and his staff. He did not seem to talk to much, but again I went in with all my test results and labs so there was not much to talk about except my surg date. My surg went great and I went home with tons of instructions and advise. His pre-op diet was not so bad. I am almost three months out and have lot 43 pounds. I could not have done that on my own. He saved my life. Last week I was able to ride bikes with my kids!!!! Thanks Dr.Kim!

Amen! I too work in the medical field and see first hand the results of not caring for your body. I was sleeved April 10 and I am down 42 pounds. Can't wait to be healthy again!!! Best of luck to u!