sacharliem

Hi All,
I am looking to start a support group in Cornelius, NC. I own a coffee shop in Cornelius and am looking to host an evening for both those you are about to have surgery and those that have already had it. I had surgery in Mexico and find that I am falling off the wagon so to speak, I just think it will be good to swap idea's and stories. Anyone interested please let me know.
Thanks,
Charlie

Hi All,

I am looking to start a support group in Cornelius, NC. I own a coffee shop in Cornelius and am looking to host an evening for both those you are about to have surgery and those that have already had it. I had surgery in Mexico and find that I am falling off the wagon so to speak, I just think it will be good to swap idea's and stories. Anyone interested please let me know.

Thanks,

Charlie

Hi All,
I am looking to start a support group in Cornelius, NC. I own a coffee shop in Cornelius and am looking to host an evening for both those you are about to have surgery and those that have already had it. I had surgery in Mexico and find that I am falling off the wagon so to speak, I just think it will be good to swap idea's and stories. Anyone interested please let me know.
Thanks,
Charlie

Hi All,

I am looking to start a support group in Cornelius, NC. I own a coffee shop in Cornelius and am looking to host an evening for both those you are about to have surgery and those that have already had it. I had surgery in Mexico and find that I am falling off the wagon so to speak, I just think it will be good to swap idea's and stories. Anyone interested please let me know.

Thanks,

Charlie

Dr Garcia did an awesome job with my sleeve, it's so worth it! Good luck everyone :-)

I haven't lost as much weight as most people on this board, but here's mine.

March 29th was my one year mark and I am officially down 160 lbs. Started at 330 and down to 170. Never thought I would have lost so much. I never had any complications and this was the best decision of my life. Good luck to all!!

Dr Garcia did an awesome job with my sleeve, it's so worth it! Good luck everyone :-)

HOORAY!! keep up the great work!

You are looking so good!!

I'm so excited, I have finally hit onederland, starting weight 342, surgery 10/09/13, current weight 240! Still have a bit to go but I'm so happy to be where I am.

I finally got my sleeve tattoo. It says, "l love my sleeve" in Spanish, since I was sleeved in Mexico. Its a constant reminder that the sleeve changed my life.

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I was sleeved 10/09/12, I was 342lbs and am now 251lbs!! 91lbs down, it's sooooooo exciting!!!

I was sleeved 10/09/12, I was 342lbs and am now 251lbs!! 91lbs down, it's sooooooo exciting!!!

I was sleeved 10/09/12, I was 342lbs and am now 251lbs!! 91lbs down, it's sooooooo exciting!!!

I was sleeved 10/09/12, I was 342lbs and am now 251lbs!! 91lbs down, it's sooooooo exciting!!!

I was sleeved 10/09/12, I was 342lbs and am now 251lbs!! 91lbs down, it's sooooooo exciting!!!

Started my pre-op Dec 1 at 374lbs. Surgery day 12/14 357lbs. Today, my 1 month weigh in put me at 340 for a total loss of 34lbs gone forever. I'm so excited!

January 2nd will be my 6 month post op. I have to say this was the best decision I ever made. Dr. Cirangle saved my life. This has been the easiest diet I have ever been on. Starting weight was 384. This morning I was 251. I've lost 133lbs. I still got 56 more pounds to go but I'm still losing.

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After
I will post again when I hit goal. I expect to be at my goal weight by tax time. Wish me luck.

Hi All,
I am so excited, I am down 70lbs as of today!! I was sleeved in Mexico on 10/09/12, it has been quite the journey so far, it hasnt been the easiest but its great. I am still learning what to eat but at least m stomach lets me know if it doesnt like something! I havent started exercising but joined the Y yesterday so Ill be at it tomorrow.
To all the old sleevers thank you for posting on here, it really motivated me and to the new sleevers, dont think twice about having the surgery, just do it!! Its so wonderful to feel comfortable with your body and not feel like the monster in the room all the time. Being fat is so restricting on life and I am finally starting to enjoy mine!
I am adding some pics, the 1st one is close to my heaviest, the 2nd is about 3 weeks ago, the 3rd is Christmas day.
Life is good :-)
Charlie

Hi All,
I am so excited, I am down 70lbs as of today!! I was sleeved in Mexico on 10/09/12, it has been quite the journey so far, it hasnt been the easiest but its great. I am still learning what to eat but at least m stomach lets me know if it doesnt like something! I havent started exercising but joined the Y yesterday so Ill be at it tomorrow.
To all the old sleevers thank you for posting on here, it really motivated me and to the new sleevers, dont think twice about having the surgery, just do it!! Its so wonderful to feel comfortable with your body and not feel like the monster in the room all the time. Being fat is so restricting on life and I am finally starting to enjoy mine!
I am adding some pics, the 1st one is close to my heaviest, the 2nd is about 3 weeks ago, the 3rd is Christmas day.
Life is good :-)
Charlie

Hi All,
I am so excited, I am down 70lbs as of today!! I was sleeved in Mexico on 10/09/12, it has been quite the journey so far, it hasnt been the easiest but its great. I am still learning what to eat but at least m stomach lets me know if it doesnt like something! I havent started exercising but joined the Y yesterday so Ill be at it tomorrow.
To all the old sleevers thank you for posting on here, it really motivated me and to the new sleevers, dont think twice about having the surgery, just do it!! Its so wonderful to feel comfortable with your body and not feel like the monster in the room all the time. Being fat is so restricting on life and I am finally starting to enjoy mine!
I am adding some pics, the 1st one is close to my heaviest, the 2nd is about 3 weeks ago, the 3rd is Christmas day.
Life is good :-)
Charlie

Sleeved 10/09 down 38lbs post surgery and 20 pre surgery, 58 total, woooohoooo!!! The only issues I'm having is figuring out my food otherwise no issues at all!!!!

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...
My best friend's here, we catch a plane for San Diego tomorrow afternoon. Got a call from Abraham at A Lighter Me tonight to confirm my flight for tomorrow, surgery on Friday. Now there's no turning back!!
Thank you all for your helpful words and support. I will keep you posted as much as I can. I feel like I'm going on some kind of space travel. You guys on the other side seem so far away in a different world, and yet I'll be there myself in just a few days.
Here goes nothin'!!!

I am out only 28 days after surgery and down 34 pounds that I will never see again.
Thank you to Dr. Fernando Garcia and his entire team of staff with him.