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Lisa Ford 168837, what are you struggling with?

@kalimomof3 - I'm in San Antonio as well & am familiar with BAMC. Keep us posted on your journey. Wishing you the best.

Welcome Kalimomof3 and congratulations on your decision. Who is performing your surgery?

Now that I have had the procedure done I highly recommend BMI of Texas. The surgery was done at The Foundation Surgical Hospital. Everyone that I encountered during my journey at both BMI of Texas & Foundation have been wonderful. Four weeks post-op & still no regrets.

Slowkat, what did you decide.

Ok my 5'2" honeys. Im not losing lbs as fast as I am inches. I am doen 30lbs since sleeve 4/12 buy since 6/5 I have lost 16.5 total inches off of my frame!

Excellent THYCK747!!!!!

Congrats Amom2twins!!

Swimming was interesting at first because I felt my organs floated funny but it felt soooooo good since I cant walk to sta d too long (:

Down 38lb, 2 pant sizes, a shirt size, and 2 bra band sizes!

Congratulations!!!

Sleeved May 21st at HUMC by Dr. Trivedi. Started at 232 lbs and down to 207 lbs. lost 19 lbs post op. I am so happy to find May sleevers. I thought I was losing too slowly until I came across this thread. Appears I'm on track, so feeling less frustrated and a bit more confident! I'm always looking for recently sleeved friends on my fitness pal. My name is herst0ry (0=zero).

There is a private group on Facebook for May Sleevers. Send a friend request to Sharon Ivanauskas asking to be a member of the group.

Welcome Nina88. You've come to the right place.

Surgery May 30th

Sw -327

Cw- 306

Tom

CONGRATULATIONS cody0709!!!

I was sleeved may 29 at Lennox hill hospital I NYC. CAN someone friend me on fb so I can be added to the group. My fb name is kynareneed

krenee, you can send a friend request to Sharon Ivanauskas and ask to be added to the May sleevers group.

I had my sleeve on May 17also. Down 31 pounds from my highest. After surgery I felt a little sore but very good. Have not had any acid reflux or burning etc. I have had head hunger lately. Any suggestions to get past this?? I have not regreted any of this so far. Thanks Dr. Pompa.

shane, I, too, have been experiencing the head hunger. When this rears its ugly head I get and do something to distract my mind. Typically I clean but you could also go for a walk or something that appeals to you.

Hi, I was sleeved on May 3rd. I have lost a total of 22 pounds since then. Super excited.

CONGRATULATIONS jelli84!!!

1 WEEK UPDATE - I was sleeved 5/31/12 and am 13 lbs down! I feel good with this loss; especially since I am only 4'11.

I was sleeved on May 14 and I have been at a stall for 2 weeks!! I have lost 14 lbs but nothing in the last 2 weeks. It is getting to me very badly. Can someone here help me understand what is happening and what I can do about it?

OTRsleever is correct, stalls are normal. Are you on a post-op diet?

I have BCBS of DE. They require a bmi of 50 or higher as well. Do you have co-morbidities? If so, you can try and fight it. I contacted the insurance commissioner, and a day later I was approved. You can contact me privately, if you want...

Little Bits

This is interesting to me. I, too, have federal BCBS and my requisite BMI was 40. I guess the difference in the state we each live in. I'm in Texas.

Sleeved May 7th and feel like a new person already..it is exciting to know that more is going to come off!!

Pre-op:258 lbs

Day of surgery: 247.9 lbs

Current: 229. Lbs

Those 29lbs have been kicked to the curb!!

CONGRATULATIONS peace1127!

Hello all i was sleeved on May 21 and am doing quite well, I am just having a hard time getting in all my Protein that's required. I lost 86lbs pre-op and have lost 19lbs post op...I am very excited i found this site as i was feeling very alone after i had the surgery! Thank goodness for you guys! Congratulations to all off you and good luck on your journey to a healthy life!

Glad you found us CantWait2Lose77. Wow! You are doing fabulous!

I am now beginning my 3rd day post-op and realize the importance of getting in the fluids. I was up several times throughout the night with headaches. Drank Water and it went away.

Surgery went well and smoother than I anticipated. I am beginning my 3rd day post-op and will continue to work on getting my Water in. Headaches are a #$@%^ without it.

I just squeezed into the May sleevers group. I had surgery on May 30, 2012 so not much has changed. I love reading everyone's stories though as it is encouraging.

Tinap & GivingItMyAll I was just sleeved on May 30, 2012. As many have shared, the surgery went smoothly and it has been virtually pain free thus far. Came home today from the hospital and other than fatigue I've been fine.

Thanks under construction, but I actually don't go until July 9. If only...

It'll be here before you know it.

shangefan & chicagochic I hope your surgery went as smoothly as mine did. Welcome to the other side.

oops georgia728 I failed to say I hope your surgery went well too.

shangefan & chicagochic I hope your surgery went as smoothly as mine did. Welcome to the other side.