SleeveNZ

Im 26 5"9 started at 275. Down 85lbs (25lbs to go) - zero loose skin so far! Oh and I'm 5 months out. I carried my weight well though it was spread all over.

I does get easier .... like i said its the hardest part! are you drinking 2L of non-cal fluids also? e.g. diet soft drinks, weight watchers jelly counts, or weight watchers cordial? Could also try weight watchers zero point soup .... are u also allowed sugar free lollies? The best ones are at pak n save

I had lost the same if not a few lbs more at the 3 month mark and had a lighter starting weight. How tall are you? I do have age on my side but for a male you arent loosing too fast or too slow ... just right. Embrace it buddy!!

My BMI was 39 when I had surgery. I have lost over 80lbs in 5 months. Just over 20lbs to go If I was you I wouldnt worry about rate of loss though! Your body pretty much dictates how much and when.

Ellerslie but I'm easy

Keen

He's a superstar so dont be nervous. I felt pretty damn yuck for 3 days no pain but nausea but after that good as gold. Pain is gain in this case and once u get past pre-op and puree stage its awesome.

Hey guys - I was sleeved 5 months ago. All going well. From Auckland, NZ. Hit me up if you have any questions Who's your surgeons?

Depends on colour of skin etc but mine are unnoticeable @ 5 months out. I applied cream day and night every day. Just found out I need gallbladder out though - so got to start the whole process all over again!!

Where are you on the BMI scale? Maybe your where your body wants to be? I dont think you look too skinny - you look great

I am 5 months out and down over 80lbs. I've had 2 pretty painful gallbladder attacks just recently (one on thursday evening one on sat evening). I am assuming my gallbladder yet to discuss with my surgeon. Symptoms are an incredibly sharp stabbing pain below my chest above my ribcage in the middle making me feel nauseous and throw up and lasting between 1-3 hours. Really tender to touch if I press on the spot where the pain is coming from. Afterwards I feel absolutely fine. Is this GB? I realise most of u arent qualified to give medical advice but i guess i want some reassurance. I would hate to go through another surgery but I also would hate to live in fear of where and when next attack will be ... whats the chances I will have to have my gallbladder out? and is there non-surgical options? until I get an appt with surgeon is there anything I can do to avoid another attack or relieve symptoms in the meantime? Thanks in advance!

I have a piece of chocolate everyday

I do not see a problem with it. Enjoy your coffee!

Cool thanks all for your responses - not what I wanted to hear though! will be speaking to surgeon today - thankgod I come from a country with free healthcare! Is there any chance with changes in diet or exercise that the problem could be resolved without surgery? The one common thing that brought on both attacks is roast chicken .... both in evening around 8pm. will let you know how I get on x

Out of all the meats - steak agrees with me the most. I was eating it 6 weeks out. I think its the lapband where people struggle with it.

And no I dont respect someone who makes smart arse remarks about the country I am from ... over it now .... happy easter everyone.

I'll say it again ... I AM a high BMI'er!!

Cool story bro.

K

Who am I being cruel to? I was talking about my personal experience with a BMI over 40. When you have over 100lbs to lose of course you will some degree of loose skin. I guess I just wish I had dealt with my weight sooner.