Feb252013

I am about 11 months post op. Down 144-146 #. I have been at the same weight for about 3 weeks now. It's driving me crazy. Weight loss has slowed down dramatically. I am right there with you. My hunger is back, with a vengeance. Its harder to make the right choice when you feel like you are starving. It's really scary. I am constantly thinking I've some how stretched my sleeve, or messed it up somehow. I'm focusing on getting back on a very strict diet. Its not that I didn't know it would get harder later on in the game. But Im scared. Like you.

And a huge thank you, too everyone for all the sweet comments. It's been a long time since I have felt beautiful, and then to hear it from anyone... Especially people who don't have to say it, it is very uplifting. I pray that all of you are doing great. If you're on the fence about surgery, stop wasting good time being miserable. This is an amazing life choice.

And if you are already on your sleeve journey, I hope we all have wonderful success! It's like we get a second chance to do it right! I'm not messing up this time!

My skin is holding up pretty good. Unfortunately the place I need to lose the most weight in, is my arms. And they were pretty flabby before weight loss. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed, trying to do good arm exercises.

Thank you! I wish you all the best of luck.

Love my sleeve!

This is me today

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I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.

highest weight was 314

Day of surgery I weighed 308

TODAY... 231!!

It seems surreal.

I am out of surgery, and through the awful pains after surgery. I was sure I was going to die from that pain. But I'm doing well now. I still can't get much down, so I'm taking it very very slow. But I'm still positive about the whole experience.

Anything you would like to share, tips, recipes, advice... Would all be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

This is great! Thank you!

I know I have seen this thread before, but I can't seem to find it. I am having surgery on Monday, and need to go buy my liquids. I was hoping to get some lists of good things to buy for the first few weeks of surgery.

Thank you!

Everyone has already said it, but I'll say it too. This is totally normal! I'm having the same problems right now. We can't let our negative thoughts win! We are better than that. And we are better than this unhealthy life. Stay positive! Keep telling your evil inner voice to stfu!

Thank you! Congratulations to you too! And I wish you the best of luck!

Came in today! I am scheduled for surgery this coming up Monday, February 25th! I am so excited! And soooo scared all at the same time. I've waited ALONG time to get here, it seems to good to be true!

I have had my mind set on having the bypass surgery for months. I met with the surgeon last week, and he suggested the sleeve. Ultimately it is my decision to make. But he said the results are pretty much the same, but with the sleeve you don't have as many complications. My biggest concern is that I don't want to be at this weight again. I am 25, height is 5'2 and I weigh 312#. I guess my question is, how did you know what surgery was best for you? And do you feel the results are comparable?

Thanks in advance for your help!

I have had my mind made up for months, on which surgery I want to have. But last week I met with the surgeon, and he suggested the sleeve. Ultimately it is my decision. He just said the sleeve is just as effective as the bypass, but without all the complications. I just want to have the surgery that will be the best tool, long term. I am 25 years old, and I don't ever want to be at this weight again.

Height of 5'2

Weight 312

BMI 54-55

Please offer any advice you have! Surgery date is scheduled for February 25th!

Thanks!

I'm in Henderson! Surgery date is scheduled for Feb 25th, as long as I get my insurance authorization. I'm so excited! But this waiting is driving me crazy