chafamex01

Sorry i was away from this for a while. My day has finally come tomorrow Nov. 21st is my surgery day to get the panniculectomy done my check in time is at 5:30am (PST) . Anxious & nervous. My insurance will be covering this as well (Kaiser So. Cal) wish me luck. I'll be posting before/after pics soon. recovery time etc.

I was at 365lbs when I got my surgery last year in Feb. currently at 215lbs I already had my "panniculectomy" approved and already have a surgery day for Nov. 21st.

I was at 365lbs when I got my surgery last year in Feb. currently at 215lbs I already had my "panniculectomy" approved and already have a surgery day for Nov. 21st.

I was at 365lbs when I got my surgery last year in Feb. currently at 215lbs I already had my "panniculectomy" approved and already have a surgery day for Nov. 21st.

Today marks my official 1yr since i got sleeved. How fast time flew. Regrets? None! I'm currently down 152lbs. in one year. Went from 380lbs. to now at 228lbs. Can't wait to see what the next year has in store for me. Any other out there? I wanna hear from you....

Today marks my official 1yr since i got sleeved. How fast time flew. Regrets? None! I'm currently down 152lbs. in one year. Went from 380lbs. to now at 228lbs. Can't wait to see what the next year has in store for me. Any other out there? I wanna hear from you....

Today marks my official 1yr since i got sleeved. How fast time flew. Regrets? None! I'm currently down 152lbs. in one year. Went from 380lbs. to now at 228lbs. Can't wait to see what the next year has in store for me. Any other out there? I wanna hear from you....

Today marks my official 1yr since i got sleeved. How fast time flew. Regrets? None! I'm currently down 152lbs. in one year. Went from 380lbs. to now at 228lbs. Can't wait to see what the next year has in store for me. Any other out there? I wanna hear from you....

I'm about 12months (on Feb. 14) and i feel i can eat more now. Not too much but just enough to fill me up. Which sometimes i feel a little worried since i can tolerate diff. foods & i still manage to drop weight. I am at the point were my weight loss has slowed down. I've lost 152lbs. already. 8lbs. away from my goal. But i believe i will set my goal to 210lbs. instead of 220lbs. I've notced with certain meats its little difficult like for example beef is a little tougher but tolerable. chicken i have no problem with. Fruits & veggies i have no issues with.

Great job! Congrats!

Aww i remember this 1st days. Currently will be 6months out in a few days. I did chicken broth, sugar free Jello, Apple Sauce & Protein Shakes (as meal replacements)

Sleeved on 2/9 and as of today down 56 pounds. I've had the flu for two weeks at the begining of May so I think that helped some. I feel great but can still only eat about 3/4 of a cup of food. Is this about average for everyone else? Most of the time it doesn't really bother me but there are times when I do wish I could eat a little more.

Sleeved 2/13...down 48lbs and 3-4 sizes in pants...doing great..can't wait to see what the next three months Will bring.

I've lost 32 pounds since surgery (not inculding the pre-op diet).

It's so much fun to read about everyone's success stories here. I remember puting on a pair of dress slacks that fit just perfect and within about 5 hours they would be so baggy on me! I remember finding my gold ring on the floor bc it fell off my finger. Now I'm waiting for my smaller gold ring to fall off my finger and it just won't. It goes from really loose to fitting snug by morning wth? Theses are a daily tributes. LOL

Yay! We are all doing great so far...good to hear that! Keep up the good work everyone!

That's great! had mine done 5 days after you. Valentines Day down 27lbs., 2 shirt sizes & down 3 pant sizes (50 to 44)

I'm down 20 pounds since the day of surgery. Down from a size 26 to a 22, yay me! What a great Valentine's Day gift to ourselves!

How's my Valentines Day sleevers progress going so far? So far down 27lbs since surgery day. Dropped 2 shirts sizes & went from a size 50waist to a 44waist. Feeling good!

I feel the same. I feltl like i was able to gobble down a lot of Water 1st week out. I even asked myself the same question. I didnt feel any pain or discomfort at all. Everyone will react differently. Currently 1month & 1wk out and i can finish 16oz water bottle in about 30mins.

Just stick to it. I promise u its worth it.

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cramping. Benefiber, metamucil and Fiber gummies never worked for me.

Hi all!
So today was the great weigh in after my 2 week hiatus and as of today I am 8 weeks post op. I am down 28.8 lbs! Big ol' happy dance in progress! Surprisingly I lost about 7 lbs while on the road traveling. I thought I was going to come home weighing the same amount as when I left. I did way better than I thought. Jerkey and string cheese were my best friends while traveling.
I am able to eat quite a bit more and I am able to get my fluids in finally. I struggled with Fluid intake the most I think from day one. Some days I am able to eat more than others and some days I have to remind myself that I need to eat. While on vacation I did indulge in a couple of bites of things I should not have. But I used my sleeve to control myself whereas in the past I would have stuffed myself into oblivion. I made the commitment and I plan on sticking to it. I think people have the impression that the sleeve will keep you from wanting to eat things you shouldn't. Not the case. It helps you take control. As long as you understand that you will do well.
The only downside is my clothes are falling off of me, my skin is starting to sag a bit (not being able to exercise while on the road didn't help) and I am always cold. However! These are things I can definitely live with! While we were on vacation I was told that I looked like a model and my husband told me that he is officially married to the hot wife! WHOOOHOO!
I am so happy I can barely contain myself. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

Wow thats great! Congrats! Im currently 1wk post ops and ive lost 15lbs.