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This week I will have my one year surgiversary!! It seems like just a few months rather than a year!
Please don't get put out with me when I tell you that the decision to be sleeved was absolutely the hardest part - everything else has been really easy since. I am fully aware my experience has been a blessed one! I was sleeved on March 14 of 2012, and hit goal around New Years. I am maintaining easily and can eat almost anything I want.
I feel so much better, I get around so much better, I walk quickly, I sleep well. I am just so happy! I truly feel 30 years younger in one year's time. I have regained my interest in girly stuff such as clothes, makeup, hair, whereas before I just put on the next old black thing in my closet and stumped out the door ugly!
I wanted to share my success story so that those in the research stage can know that while some sleevers have problems, other sleevers sail through. I was lucky to be a Sleeve Sailor!
Thanks for all the help and support y'all have been!!
BTW, that's from a size 3X to a size M/12.

I have only lost 22lbs since surgery on 1/18. I had lost quite a bit (26 lbs) in the months prior to surgery. I tend to lose anywhere from 1 to 2.5 pounds per week. I am exercising 3-4 days a week and eating anywhere from 500-900 calories per day. The good news is I am now overweight and not obese. Recovery has been very easy and I am tolerating all foods well. Still, I am in the "slow losers" category. It is frustrating but I am really trying to look at the big picture, and not worry so much about what the scale says day to day- even though it's hard.

I just wanted to share my weekly #s with all of you fellow low bmi peeps. I know before surgery I was very interested in the rate of weight loss I would have. Would love for others to share as well:
Highest known weight: 205
1/18 DOS 179
Week #1 171 (-8)
Week #2 167.4 (-3.6) 11.6 total
Week #3 165.8 (-1.6) 13.2 total
Week #4 163.8 (-2.0) 15.2 total
1 month 2/18 161.4 17.6 total
Week #5 161.4 (-2.4) 17.6 total
Week #6 159.6 (-1.8) 19.4 total
Total weight loss from highest weight: 45.4

I just wanted to share my weekly #s with all of you fellow low bmi peeps. I know before surgery I was very interested in the rate of weight loss I would have. Would love for others to share as well:
Highest known weight: 205
1/18 DOS 179
Week #1 171 (-8)
Week #2 167.4 (-3.6) 11.6 total
Week #3 165.8 (-1.6) 13.2 total
Week #4 163.8 (-2.0) 15.2 total
1 month 2/18 161.4 17.6 total
Week #5 161.4 (-2.4) 17.6 total
Week #6 159.6 (-1.8) 19.4 total
Total weight loss from highest weight: 45.4

I underwent my vsg surgery! Down 86lbs!! I still look in the mirror and can't believe what I see!!!

I always liked seeing photos pre op...hell I still like to see them now. So here you go!
I just under 9 months out and down 172 lbs (about 20ish pre op). I follow the 600 -800 calories/+60 protein/+64 oz fluid/-40 carbs. I haven't really exercised and maybe walk a couple of miles a week. I am overall more active and I do plan on starting regular exercise soon. I have had off plan days but I can count the number of "cheats" on both hands. I wanted to get to a normal bmi quickly and this is what has worked for me. I am a few pounds away from "normal" and want to lose about another 20. Enjoy!
Before/Size 24


9 Months/Size 10

I was just getting around after my 9 am surgery. The minute I woke up, I thought (and said out loud) what in the heck did I just do to myself? I was in so much pain and so so thirsty. A friend had told me - even if you don't feel like it - get up and walk. That's what I did, almost non stop. I was ready to feel better and go home. Each day got easier and easier, I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Everything. It made me feel like I had some control over what I was going through.
Over time I started getting compliments, you look great or wow you've lost some weight. I look back now and yes, I had lost weight. What I think was so noticeable though was I was smiling - a lot. I didn't ever see my self as unhappy pre-surgery, but I was. I can admit it now. How could I not be? Who is happy with themselves at 368 pounds??
Today I still believe - 1 year later that I made the absolute best decision of my life. Not because I can shop at any store (but I can and its fun!!!) or that I don't have to worry about how the chairs will be wherever I go. It's because I feel great and I'm healthy. I'm happy and I am becoming the person I've always wanted to be. I wouldn't change a thing.
HW: 368
Pre: 368
Height: 5'6
Today: 204

Hi everyone, I'm really glad that they have this app for sleevers to be each others support system. I was sleeved nov1st so almost 4 months out & My highest weight & surgery day was 328 & now I'm 243 so that's 85lbs down so far. Also I've attached my before picture & after to show.

What a jerk. Let him think that shirt you are swimming in is a small. Then tell him that you should have listened to him after all.....turns out you were not a small after all, you were an EXTRA SMALL.

I weighed my self yesterday and i'm 239! 9 more pounds and I will be in the twenties, last time I was in the twenties was 8 years ago! I'm so happy I had this surgery. I always dieted and exercised got to 230 then gave up and gain 70lbs back, for 12 years! but now I can't give in to my crazy appetite because its gone I wanna jump and scream I'm so happy:) Love this website, good luck to all the sleever here and keep up the great work

Had surgery Jan 7th starting weight was 392. Current weight is 332. Started hitting the gym at week 4. 20-30 min medium intensity cardio. Light weights high reps muscle training.

You know what you have done? you took a very
Big, and in the beginning scary and painful step to a happier and healthier life!
You are only a few days out from a very major surgery! Yes it's done laparoscopically but it is still MAJOR surgery! Right now you need to give yourself time to heal..
Are you walking? Do so, at least 10 minutes out of every hour.
And try and keep up the Fluid intake, I know it's hard but you need to do it.
And know that having days like this (feeling down) is a very normal thing for all of us. you are going through lots of changes and its hard! But it's what we signed up for. And it will all be worth it in a couple of months when the pain is a distant memory and you are feeling (and looking) great!

I am 4 weeks out today. I feel great! No problems to speak of. I am down 15.2 lbs since surgery and 41.2 from my highest weight. I know 15.2 lbs doesn't seem like much, but if my goal weight is 120lbs, then I have lost 25% of my excess weight, so I think I'm doing pretty good.

A year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed wondering if I made the right decision. I cried... I cried right before they put me under. I cried when it was over. I was so mad at myself for letting it get that far. I was sad and disappointed. I was also so scared. Scared that it wouldn't work. And here I am. A year later. Little ol' me. Wearing a size small. A SMALL!!! Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming!!!
Happy one year to me!!!

I've been talking about potato skins (and all things appetizer) since the week of my surgery. The past two weeks the object of my desire has been a chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting.
Guess what my lovely husband did for Valentine's Day, when I am 8 weeks post-op? I came home from work to a three course meal!
6:30pm Appetizer: One small potato skin containing cheese, bacon and green onion.
8:30pm Dinner: 2.5 oz of filet mignon and one large onion ring
I was absolutely stuffed. No more food, I said! But when, at 10:30pm, he mentioned the dessert options, I suddenly was unstuffed.
10:30pm Dessert: One small chocolate covered strawberry and two bites of a chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting
I went to bed completely sated. I suppose this is what it's like to savor one's food in normal sized portions...? I awoke this morning with no obsessive thoughts about what my food choices would be for the day - or worse, what I wouldn't be having. The What-Food-Am-I-Missing-Out-On Monster was quiet. I got back on plan today without a single negative thought or regret.
Bonus? I weighed this morning and found that I didn't negatively impact my progress. In fact, I lost 2/10 of a pound.
Love my man! He knew what I needed and what I could handle. There will be a life where I can enjoy food again; I can see it now. Very empowering night for me!

First 2 are 3 weeks out the second 2 are today 13 weeks out...from size 16 jeans to 10s the images are not the best but hopefully you can see the difference ...I am a slower loser but down 40lbs since Nov 7th:)

Don't be dissing my beach! I wish you fun on your 5k but to me I'd rather spend 5k on a couch....

I am loving 162. Never in my life have I loved 162. I have been at this weight more then ten times in my life, either from gaining or losing. And never have I appreciated this number. I of course want to be 110, but I feel it coming and I am ready to love myself. Never do I want to be over 200lbs, at 4'10 I was a walking heart attack. I love waking up and feeling smaller, I love looking in the mirror, I love going to the gym, I love myself. I thank God everyday that I had this surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat. And, I love the lifestyle change. Eating clean, every three hours, 70-100oz of Water, Protein first, feeling full, not being obsessed with food, excersise and the high I get from running....just thought I would share. Thanks to everyone on here that is and continues to be positive forces in my journey.

Went to my 4 week check up today! I have lost18 lbs and move onto mushy foods. I have ever been so excited for an egg!
Very happy today!

Thanks so much for all the suggestions! Ended up running into Target right before the movie and found a single serving size of Hummus with pretzels. Thought I would be really uncomfortable being so close to a large bucket of buttered popcorn but it worked out just fine. My little snack was just enough (did not eat even half of the pretzels). Went to see Side Effects ~ movie was kind of slow but the end did have a few unexpected turns! Thanks again everyone ~ I will certainly keep all the suggestions in mind for my next movie night : )

That is great for you!
Everyone needs to do what is best for them. Be it tell no one, a few or the world. Telling the world doesn't mean you're in anyone's face about it. Telling no one in no way means you are ashamed.
Everyone is different and every journey is different.

Funny...I told everyone. But it's like they all forgot I had surgery. I never heard one negative word about surgery. But everyday people ask me about my diet, or my workouts....and they are constantly wanting weight loss advice or telling me that "Monday" they are gonna start eating better and going to the gym.
So basically, I've become like a poster child for weight loss. Telling or not telling about the surgery wouldn't change that.....so, just saying...get ready for that.
And don't think people aren't going to ask you about your weight loss. They can't help themselves. They are going to say..."You look great." Followed by "how much have you lost?"...and then the ever obvious "how did you do it?"
"Magic beans" is the only anser I have ever given that didn't get a look of disappointment.

It takes a while to hit your stride, post surgery. The high of 'OMGGETTINGREADYFORSURGERYOMG' is all done and all that's left is healing and getting used to a new life. Add to that all the changes in your life and it can be cause for some ups and downs. I am coming up on week 8 and finally feel really happy and settled with my sleeve. I can eat normal foods, I am working out, the weight is coming off, my clothes are hanging off my body.
I know it doesn't seem like it, but it gets so much better. I read about people saying that and didn't really believe them. Everyone thinks they will be different... now I know they were all right.
Hang tight, follow your surgeons plan. Head down, aim for your goals. Time will move faster than you think it will.

I feel down on the days the scale isn't kind to me. Then I want to kick it across the bathroom!