RareGold3000

Same here......45-60 min for the actual surgery, 1 1/2 hrs in the recovery room. And, my surgeon has his patients stay over for 2 nights in the hospital.

Surgery 8-21-12 Highest Weight 249 lbs Surgery Weight 239 lbs Current Weight 174 lbs Total loss: 75 lbs!! 42 lbs to go!!

I actually have wondered the same thing, and continually have forgotten to ask my surgeon. I go back on Monday afternoon, on 3-4-13, so I will make sure not to forget to ask him this time (fingers crossed). I had no choice prior to surgery, and never asked prior if he had a set percentage for everyone. I'll let you know then what I find out, but I am sure each surgeon is different.

Almost the same height too!! It's nice to see someone who is all but the same, so thanx for sharing :-) Karen

Awesome difference!! I started at 249 lbs, highest weight and am now 174 lbs, so we have comparable stats. I am 5'5" not sure how tall you are? I was at a size 20 and now am in a size 12!! Congrats to you!!!

I was told to wait 6 months, but at my 3 month post op, my weight loss was good, blood work was great, so he said anytime after 4 months. I had a 1/2 glass of wine at all but 5 months post op. I was never a big drinker, so once in awhile works for me.

The dress!!

All of my pics are in my profile under the 'gallery' section.....if you would like to view them!

WOW, great results for sure!! You look fantastic!! Thanx for sharing!!

I am 5'5" and highest weight was 249 lbs, day of surgery 239 lbs. I am right now 6 months post op, and down to 174 lbs, 75 lbs total since highest weight and 65 lbs since surgery on 8-21-12. I have my monthly loss totals at the bottom of my profile page under 'my story'. Tomorrow I will see what my total loss was for the 6th month.

You look fabulous, such a pretty smile!! Thanx for sharing and keep up the fantastic work, and have fun shopping!! :-)

Checking in with all the August sleevers.....I was sleeved on 8-21-12, 6 months out tomorrow, and so hard to believe that 6 months has gone by so fast!! I started pre surgery at 249 lbs. and surgery day was 239 lbs. As of today 2-20-13 I weigh 175 lbs so that is 74 lbs total lost and 64 lbs lost since surgery. My goal is 132 lbs so I still have 43 lbs to lose. I try to update pics on my profile monthly rather than putting a post up. I will put more pics up this coming weekend. I just delete the older ones, except my heaviest one before surgery so I can compare. I hope you all are doing well with your new life, it definitely has it's ups and downs, but so worth the journey. Karen

I had the exact same problem back in Sept of 2012 at one month out, and I already have a skin condition that I was born with that has my skin super dry everywhere. It got better by the 6th or 7th week. And, like the above suggestions said, moisturize and water. It will get better, good luck.

I'll try, we'll see if I do this, with stalls and all, I can't ever seem to make my 'goal' for challenges, BUT it keeps me striving and pushing thru......Good luck everyone!! Current Weight: 175 lbs Goal Weight: 167 lbs Lbs to Lose total: 8 lbs

You look fabulous!! Thanx for sharing, it's great to see that after 2 yrs the sleeve still works!! I keep hearing everyone say "Well, so and so had the lap band or Roux-en-Y and gained 1/2 their weight back".....or......"they never got to goal and started gaining again". I just know that it's a tool, and we have to realize that and work with it. What a great inspiration you are to all of us, thanx again!!

Yes, now we need a new challenge, I think there's an Easter Challenge out there....I need to do some research!! Good luck, and keep on losing!! :-)

Add Mio, whatever flavor you like, to plain yogurt, it's tasty!

I know we still have TWO more days for this challenge to be 'over'.......but CONGRATS to those who made their personal goals, what a great accomplishment for sure!! To those of us who did not (me included), not to worry, our goals are what keep us striving and pushing forward, something to look forward to. It's not in the least bit a failure......we'll make it, slow and steady wins the race too, never forget it when you're feeling down. Thanx to all who participated in my challenge. I loved reading it all!! We all have so much to be thankful for, we are blessed!! Karen

My surgeon said a medical alert bracelet or necklace is not medically necessary for the VSG so I did not get one, no reason to.

Great pics, you look fantastic!! Keep up the awesome work and good luck to you and your partner as well!! Thanx for sharing!! Karen

Hi Dana, It eventually always does move.....sometimes it just takes awhile longer than we want it to!! I think we've all been thru it, and more times than we'd want for sure. I'm happy that it moved for you, that's great news!! Karen :-)

Congratulations, you look great. What a fantastic accomplishment, you must feel terrific!! Keep up the good work!!

AWESOME accomplishment, congrats!!!

Thanx for sharing, the pictures truly do tell the story and are worth far more than 1,000 words. You are both truly blessed, and look amazing. Enjoy it all, you've earned it and deserve it!!