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8/27/12-DOS- 223

Today: 166.4

Goal for 1st of Spring is to reach my personal goal Weight of 150-155.

I thank God every day for leading me down this path. My Sleeve is the best thing that I ever did for myself. I tell EVERYONE that asks about my weight loss about the sleeve!!

I was approved !!!

Congrats!!

Hello I'm from Chattanooga area ! Working on getting my sleeve done.

Congrats. Keep us up on your progress.

after surgeryt post op diet is 2weeks liquid' date=' then 2 weeks full liquids and then onto a puree stadege. it is one of the strictist diets I have seen post op but they know what they are talking about! Im in smyrna btw[/quote']

My post op was very similar. It was difficult to maintain but I did it. I'm on regular meals now and doing great. I'm down 56 pounds since day of surgery. Size 8 pants and a medium top makes every shopping trip fun but feeling like a million bucks makes everything worth while. I barely remember the struggles!!

I'm in Dickson' date=' about 37 miles west of Nashville. I am also in the Centennial program. Dr. Houston is my doctor. I am hoping to get sleeved in March. I am so nervous.[/quote']

I was scared to death. I would do it over a million times now. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!!

For me' date=' I find it a cop out.

1) Why wouldn't I want to give credit to the tool that helped change my life?

2) If what others say about it bothers me, then that's something I need to overcome and take control of. Not run from it.

3) People knowing helps keep me honest. I don't want to be "that guy" who had WLS and still couldn't keep the weight off.

4) I want to help other morbidly obese people. Not under the fake pretense of me losing the weight all on my own. But with the truth. That this surgery can change their life too.[/quote']

I agree 100%. If I could help just one person know that it was alright to need help to be healthy and that the surgery was the key for me then i want the world to know. I tell everybody that asks. I have so many people want details because they want to do something similar but so nor know where to start. I'm not embarrassed that I had to purchase a tool to improve my health and loose the excess weight. I'm proud it was available to me.

Congrats! I was 8/9 and have lost 75 pounds but was 440...I agree about being mentally as well as physically in a much better place...my goal is 200lbs...

Congrats 75 is awesome. You are well on your way!! It really does feel good to be in a better place in life doesn't it?

Me too:) and my weight is just about the same! Good for you! Very inspirational:) did you start a work out program at all? What was the hardest part for you?

I haven't worked out like I need to. I have walked in some 5Ks which is something I probably couldn't have done before. I do ride a stationary bike a little but not regularly. The hardest part is leaving food on my plate. I make very small plates and I stop the very second I feel anything close to full so leaving uneaten food is hard. Really no part of the whole surgery has been real bad. I would most definitely do it over a hundred times. My only regret is not taking this step sooner.

Fantastic! You look great! Can I ask what your start weight was? You look the same as me and I am

Pleasantly surprised at how much you've lost! I assumed I would loose slower cause I'm a

Lower bmi? You look like you were a low bmi

My weight on day of surgery was 221. I was self pay due to lower BMI and not qualifying with insurance.

Picture in green shirt are both taken one week prior to surgery.

I had surgery 8/27/12. I am officially down 43 lbs. I have never felt better; physically or mentally. Life is wonderful. Onward and downward!!

One week before surgery

40 days post op and down 27lbs.

3 months post op and down 43 lbs

3 months post op down 43 lbs.

Im getting sleeved October 16 in Memphis with dr. Woodman' date=' gotta lose 13 lbs by the 15th though[/quote']

Did you have your surgery on the 16th? Hope all is well with you.

Hey guys! Im in Smyrna' date=' Tn (right outside Murfreesboro) and having my sleeve done on November 20th at Centennial Womens center with Dr. Dyer!! So excited to find some Tennesseeans :-)[/quote']

Good luck on your upcoming surgery.

I am having my surgery in Shelbyville TN on Nov. 15th. I am a patient of Dr. Westmorland as well. Would be interested in hearing about your experience. I am struggling with the preop diet.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. Hang in there with the pre-op. it is so worth the trouble.

I'm from Memphis and Woodman is doing my surgery too! How long did it take from insurance approval til actual surgery date?

I was self pay. My first appt was July 3 and I was sleeved on August 27. Could if done it earlier but I had planned a vacation. Good luck on approval.

U went from an 18/20 to a 12 in just over a month? That's insane! These posts are so inspiring' date=' especially since I am just 6 days post op. I also started at a 18 and bought a size 10 dress for next spring. At this rate I will probably fit Into a lot earlier than then! plz share ur secrets people![/quote']

I did!! So very exciting. I am 5'6". I started out at 221 and as of this morning I am 193. I am eating well and never feel deprived. I am riding my bike at least 2-5 miles a day and walking 3-4 days per week. Nothing really strenuous or extra special as far as exercise. I had a small two week stall about two weeks ago. Everything is going good. You will see the same results. Just realize that everyone does things at their own pace. You will get there!!! Congrats on your choice to better your health.

Surgery on 8/27/12

Size 18/20 day of surgery and XL to 2X top

Yesterday I purchased size 12's and a medium top

40 days!!!! Wow! What was your starting and current weight?

Starting weight in day of surgery was 221

Weight today.…194 and dropping.

Everything I've lost has come out of the middle.

Great progress!!

Btw' date=' you have over 3000photos on your phone?? How do you keep up with them?[/quote']

Yes I do and I've deleted a bunch. I have two of the mist beautiful grand-babies on Earth and I never miss a picture opportunity to remember a moment in time. I am an amateur photographer, you should see my Facebook page. Lol.

These pictures were taken today. Cheesy because I took myself but they show what a difference just 40 days has made.

40 days after surgery

Today-27 lbs lighter AND HAPPY!!!!

I was sleeved on 8-27-12. Just 40 days ago. I am down 27 pounds since the day of surgery. I feel like I've had a spare tire surgically removed from my middle. I am so happy I did this for me!!

The week before surgery.

Week prior to surgery

Pre-op' date=' I was dealing with elevated liver enzymes and pre-diabetic.

Based on some labs I had yesterday, all blood levels are normal including the panel for checking the liver enzymes. It must be the clean diet I have been on for 3 months.[/quote']

Congrats on your success.

Congrats! For taking control of your health and your quality of life You're very brave. I have told my most immediate family of my plans. Im headed to TJ in March 2013. After speaking of my decision' date=' my mother decided to look into it. She beat me to it and was sleeved yesterday.So proud of her. Im still deciding who to tell or not as my siblings were never very forgiving of their heavier stepsister even as adults. Not sure if I'll let the fat outta the bag, or just show up skinny lol. Best wishes to you.[/quote']

Thank you. You can do whatever you set your mind to. Good luck with your surgery.

Mine has been awful since surgery. I use proactiv and never had bumps. After surgery I am broke out regardless of what I use.

Whoot whoot!!!! I can not wait to make my Facebook post! And yes I am telling thee world! All 1' date='045 fb friends will know~ I'm soooo excited about this shift in my life who knows how many people could be blessed from me sharing my experience instead of the I just dieted or I did WW response everyone else gives~ Nope I got Sleeved Boo! Crazy thing is everyone that I have told thus far has been soooooooooo supportive and even those who secretly will hate I love them anyways!

T~ :wub: :wub: [/quote']

Love it!! We are just alike. Good luck!!