beckyrn10

I live in northern NJ. Was sleeves yesterday. I love my surgeon!!! I am a nurse so I was very picky with what I wanted and how my procedure would go. I am extremely pleased with his care. I am some pain today. The gas pains are the worst. Must WALK after your surgery. It will be the best thing. Good luck!!!!

I live in northern NJ. Was sleeves yesterday. I love my surgeon!!! I am a nurse so I was very picky with what I wanted and how my procedure would go. I am extremely pleased with his care. I am some pain today. The gas pains are the worst. Must WALK after your surgery. It will be the best thing. Good luck!!!!

Has anyone found themselves to be freezing cold all the time? I am 2 weeks post op and down total 31 pounds since oct 11 (pre op diet included). I used to be hot all the time or comfortable. Just not used to being cold I guess.

Just wondering if anyone has any quick and easy tofu recipes? I found a couple online but want to hear from you great people!!! Thanks!

Has anyone found themselves to be freezing cold all the time? I am 2 weeks post op and down total 31 pounds since oct 11 (pre op diet included). I used to be hot all the time or comfortable. Just not used to being cold I guess.

I was sleeved on 10/22. I am down 27 pounds including pre-op weight loss. Everyone cannot believe my progress thus far and how much I have changed! Been having a hard time getting in my Water because I live in Nj and damn sandy took my electricity. But doing my best! Keep up the great work everyone!!!!

I was sleeved on 10/22. I am down 27 pounds including pre-op weight loss. Everyone cannot believe my progress thus far and how much I have changed! Been having a hard time getting in my Water because I live in Nj and damn sandy took my electricity. But doing my best! Keep up the great work everyone!!!!

Awesome - so glad to hear good things about ALS!

I was sleeves on oct 22 by Dr. Abkin! He was truly amazing!! Good luck to you all!!!

I was 375. Got sleeved 4-24-12. Now I weigh 261

I weighted 397 when I finally got approved for surgery. I lost 30 pounds pre-op eating two shakes, some lite yogurt, and a McDonald’s southwest grilled chicken salad a day. I had my surgery on 6/12/12. It has now been just over three months and I have lost an additional 56 pounds - so 86 in all.

I had various goals that meant a lot to me over the past three months. One was getting under 350. One was getting under 340 which is what I weighed when my mom died 19 years ago. Then it was getting under 320. Now it's getting to 307 which will mean 90 pounds lost.

My other goals have revolved around movement. When I started this process I had to illegally park in the visitor parking at work each day. I simply could not walk from the parking lot - and could barely walk from the close-up visitor spots. I now park as far out in the parking lot as possible and even walk around the parameter of the very large parking lot several days per week at lunch. This has been HUGE for me.

I cannot really see much difference in my body yet. 311 is still a very heavy body. But I can sit in a booth now. I have moved my car seat up several times. I no longer need my seatbelt extender. I can sit in outdoor plastic chairs with arms. My clothes are falling off me. My rings are too big. My bangle bracelets fit again. And my feet don't hurt nearly as much as they used to.

I think I am craving some connections with people who are over 350+ because so many of the stories I read here are about people who weigh so much less. I realize we are all on the same journey - but those of us in the "super morbidly obese" category have a much longer road ahead - and I for one want to walk that road with some of you who know just what I'm facing.

I'd like to hear your stories - support you - cry and laugh with you - and seriously do this journey together!!!

Amy in Chicago