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Thanks again for all the sweet comments, it really means a lot! If anyone reading this is still on the fence about to have surgery or not, I would do it and don't look back! It is not always an easy road but the results are worth it! Here is one more photo! Again I appreciate all the support and information I have gotten from all of you on this journey!

It was hard at the beginning, It takes a lot of planning and effort to get in your Protein and fluids but after I found Premier shakes at Sam's club I had a much easier time. I walk and lift light weights 4-6 days a week. But overall it's great, I have rarely been sick, and the recovery from surgery was not bad at all. As a person who has lost large amounts of weight in the past only to gain it all back plus some, I love the sleeve, it just gives me control and peace of mind that I can do this! Thanks for all the sweet comments!

Hey guys, I was sleeved on July 30, 2012!!! It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself... It has been an amazing year! From 354 lbs to 195 lbs! I'm 5'9" and my goal is 170!

Thanks! I feel amazing!

I had my sleeve done July 30th of 2012, It was the best thing I have ever done, I could not be happier! I hope y'all have as good of an experience as I have had, my highest weight was 354 and this morning I weighed 196! It has been an amazing year! Good luck, and best wishes!

I am 11 months out and I have lost 150lbs, so average 13.5 a month!!! There were many weeks I didn't lose any and it was very frustrating but just stay with your plan, the weight will come off!

Dallas Tx, Dr. James A Davidson, $11,000, includes surgery, hospital fees, and one year post op care... I had it done 7/30/12, I have lost 150lbs and it was worth every cent, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Premier protein shakes from Sam's or Costco are awesome, I was sleeved July 2012 and I use them daily! They taste great! I prefer to pour mine over ice!

Hey July sleevers! My surgery date was 7/30/12... Highest weight was 354 Surgery weight was 334... And as of this Monday I was 204!!! I love my sleeve, it's the best thing I have ever done for myself!!! I hope to be under 200 lbs by my one year mark!!!

I am about 1 month away from 1 year out, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

I was sleeved on July 30, 2012... I am 5'9", I started this at 354 and I now weigh 244... This has been the greatest thing I have ever done for myself!

The absolutely most important thing for me has been following diet the Dr. gives you stage by stage! Exercise is important, however I think stopping eating as soon as you feel full is the most important thing in the beginning, and avoid snacking and stay hydrated. You will have stalls but just try not to get upset and stay with it, you will lose inches even when the scale isn't moving! Premier Protein shakes are my favorite, find one you like and drink them!

Sleeved on July 30, 2012... Started at 354, today 244!!! 110lbs gone forever!!!

Hi everyone, I was sleeved on July 30, and as of today I am down 95 lbs!!! I am thrilled with my results and feel great!!! The sleeve has been life changing for me!!!

I was 354 when stArted pre-op, my surgery was on July 30,2012... Today I weighed 269, so for only being 3 months out I am thrilled with my results so far!

I am 7 weeks out, but I remember doing the same thing! I felt terrible on the pre-op diet but my Dr. Didn't seem concerned, and it past after a while! Stick with it!

Congrats! I totally understand your excitement, I started put at 354 and now 8 weeks later I am stuck at 302! I can't wait to be out of the 3's forever! Again, congrats on your exciting milestone and keep up the great work!

Hi, sounds like you are doing greAt! I started this journey at 354, I lost 20 lbs during the pre- op diet, and then was sleeved on July 30th, as of sept. 10 at my six week appt I weighed 304, so I had lost 50lbs in all! Like you I feel much better and am excited about the progress I made but I know it will be a long road! Congrats on you success so far!

Dr. James Davidson in Dallas Tx, 11,000 cash, he is wonderful and the hospital, Forrest Park Medical Center, is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend him!

Hi, I am 3.5 weeks out, I can eat about 1/2 cup of soup, but any soft food I have tried I can only eat about 3 small bites before I feel very full! So much so I have been avoiding anything other than liquids, I'm glad my sleeve is restrictive, but that feeling of fullness is very uncomfortable!

Hey, I'm doing good, I have found a Protein shake that is working much better for me, so I'm meeting my protein goal so that's great. I did get dehydrated last week and I'm still suffering from the effects of that, but all and all I'm doing really good! With pre-op I'm down about 40 lbs, how are things going for you?

Hi, I had my sleeve on Monday July 30 th, so about 10 days ago. I will say waking up in recovery I felt pretty bad, but after they gave me pain meds and for nausea, I felt pretty good other than gas pressure/pain, I knew walking was they only way to cope with that, so I started asking to walk as soon as I got to a room, I was up and walking and I walked, walked, and walked! My best advice WALK and alway take pain meds, don't wait till you are hurting bad to ask for them, most you can have every 4 hrs! Good Luck!!!

Hi y'all!!! I was sleeved by Dr. Davidson at Forest Park on July 30th, I am back home and I feel pretty good. I am struggling with getting in all my protein and fluids, I am walking a good bit, hopefully all goes well.