MsDallasSleever

Hi. I'm due to be sleeved on 10/10 and my starting weight is 230lb. I'm just wondering what other people started at? Lx

My starting weight was 342.

So far this has been the hardest thing I've EVER done as far as weight loss goes!!! I am down somedays because it is hard to eat more than a few bites, some days I just want to chug Water or tea like I use to! I know I'm only 4 weeks and a few days out, but really when does it get easier???? I'm following everything I'm suppose to do.....it's just so dang hard! Wait to drink, eat this at this time, take this Vitamin 2 hrs before this vitamin....and on!!! Please some reassurance....it's been a HARD DAY!!

Kim

I felt the same way for months, I couldn't decide if I regretted the surgery or not. I would get aggravated that I could only eat a few bites and couldn't drink and eat at the same time. I still continued to drink and eat at the same time as that was something I didn't want to give up. It took about 9 months for my stomach to stretch a little bit before I was able to say I truly enjoy having the sleeve done. Now a little over a year out I love it, I'm able to eat but not over eat. I still struggle with not wanting to eat though, I may think I really want something but after a couple of bites I'm not full I just "over it".

You look awesome!! I just had the sleeve done what did you do throughout the months??

Forgive me I'm a little slow, jk... but are you asking what did I do in regards to my eating habits?

My hubby just looked at your pics..He said you went from smiley to saucy....He laughed and said go get em girl!!!! LOLOLOLO

LMBO, tell your husband I said thank you! I feel saucey!! I catch myself trying to catch a glance of myself everytime I walk by a mirror. My mind has not caught up with my body yet, I still see myself and feel like who is that pretty lady.

It's been a long time since I posted but I wanted to make sure I come back and update you all on my progress. I reached my main goal this morining, I'm finally below 200 pounds!! I'm 199 but I'll take it!

I had my surgery on 8/1/12 and have since lost a total of 143 pounds. Feel free to ask me anything... I was so happy I found this site when I considered having my surgery and pictures were a main factor in my decision as words can only mean so much but a picture can show a lot more.

Hi,

I have also experienced a dramattic dectrase in my vision since my surgery. I've seen three different specislists and currently being treateted by a neuro opthamologist here in Dallas, I've been on leave from work as I was getting headaches from the daily strain. I find myself getting depressed thinking about having to go back to work as I find anything that involves a lot of reading intimidating now.

After my visit my dr said that I could have swelling on my brain or some leakage of something... Hearing anything about my brain terrified me but hearing your story makes me feel better.

I won't know more or be able to schedule my MRI until after my appt on the 25th.

Be happy! Mine has gotten much worse...

Thanks for your responses. I had my blood sugar levels tested about a month ago and all was well, I've never had any symptoms of diabetes. I'm truly puzzled and trying my best not to completely freak out!

I'm horribe about taking pills, so no I don't take them daily as I should... (not good, I know)

Thank you very much!

Hi Everyone,

I'm a little over 8 months post op and I've had a major decline in my vision in the last 4 months. I go for my annual eye every year as scheduled, my first post-op visit was a month after my surgery and all was well, my vision declined a bit but nothing major well sometime between then and now its gone down tremendously.

My vision now with my glasses it what it was before without glasses. My Dr said even with a new RX my vision wouldn't be anywhere close to 20/20. After dong several tests he referred me to a specialist since he wasn't able to figure out what was going on.

He also stated that most of his patients have in increase in their vision or it remains the same. I've read that some people experience issues right after surgery due to certain medications however this didn't start until months after. Please let me know if you have experienced an issue similar to this or know of anyone who has.

Thanks Everyone! I feel awesome...

Thanks everyone!

wow, you look fantastic! how tall are you? You look thinner than the 230s....

Thank you! I'm 5"4. I've always carried my weight different than most. My sister and I were both a 10 years and years ago however I weighed 25lbs more than her.

Hello.

It's been quite a while since I've been on the site... I wanted to come back and post pics for those who are considering the surgery and for those that are post surgery looking for a little motivation.

I'm looking forward to sharing my journey!

BTW, my 8th month surgi-versary was yesterday and I've lost about 107 punds.

My Doc said I can have alcohol as soon as I can tolerate it.

Now this is what I wanted to hear!! Thanks

I can imagine... I think I stop eating too soon in fear that I will over eat. I have read the horror stories so that makes me stop after a couple of bites

Get back on track and you will be fine, I hate to admit it but I cheated as well and all was well. I did awesome for my week liquid diet and then got weak the night before with the thought that this would be the last time I would be able to eat a real meal for a while, I had some grilled chicken. Afterwards I felt HORRIBLE and even thought about trying to throw it up. But there were no issues with my surgery... I have even read that some of the members on here are not even required to do a pre-op diet.

Sorry this happened to you! Hopefully after you are past this you will be able to continue on your journey with no regrets!

We all went into this knowing there were risks for complications and all just hoped they wouldn't happen to us... Just keep in mind your reasons for going thru with the surgery and the happy days that are to come!

Hehe! My tolerance used to be really high but I'm pretty sure I will just stick to wine now or something I would have considered weak before.

HI everyone, I'm 4 weeks out today and wondering when I will be able to go out with friends for drinks or have a nice glass of wine at home. My doctor said a year but it seems the only reason that would suggest such a long time it because of the empty calories and him not wanting your weightloss to stop or slow down.

I aware of the empty calories and that I will feel it much faster so I'm just really wondering when can I drink without harming my stomach.

Thanks for any responses.

I had to give myself injections for 14 days as well. It want that bad, the poke it easy but the medicine hurts a little going in. Those 14 days go by quickly!

Hi everyone. Surgery went well but the recovery is not as easy as i was going for. Today I feel pretty good do hopefully each day will get better

I'm just now logging in since surgery, recovery was a lot worse than i expected. I hoped to be one with a speedy recovery since I'm 28.

Thanks ladies, I'm all changed and about to get my IV.

Just changed into gown and about to get iv. I will check in as soon as I'm able to. Thanks for the prayers!