GettingMEback

I live south of ft worth. Was sleeved 12/4/12 by dr david kim at forest park in dallas.

Thanks everyone I do feel great...
*UPDATE* I did finally weigh myself today and I lost another 10 lbs taking my total to 71 lbs lost in 5 months...only 12 lbs to goal I'm praying I can make it by my 6 month mark! Best thing I've ever done for myself...so happy

I posted a picture of mine on a table - it's in my gallery

Hello all!
Its been a while since I have posted. Thought I would correct that. Without giving all the back story since it's all in here in various posts. I reached goal 7 months after surgery (sugery was may 2011) i gave been at goal for 13 months now. It is still better than I ever dreamed or imagined!! What an amazing thing to have this gift of life, true unabashed, suck the marrow out of, running, rock climbing, children proudly smilling, wear anything in the store, life! (Though what i'd give for a pair of jean that fit right in the butt!! All to big now:-)
My life has improved in so many ways, more more than I ever contemplated. I was already a happy upbeat person, now that guy is wearing the right body! I hope for each of you a journey as easy and rewarding as my own! May all of you rest fully on the losers bench.
Pasquini

I would go to the ER too NOW do not wait. No money is worth your son not having his Mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

I would go to the ER too NOW do not wait. No money is worth your son not having his Mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

I would go to the ER too NOW do not wait. No money is worth your son not having his Mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

I would go to the ER too NOW do not wait. No money is worth your son not having his Mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

Personally, I'd get my butt to the ER...waiting too long can make matters worse.

Hi everyone. I'm 5 days post op and feeling so much better. I know how you feel about being concerned about how much you can drink. I feel hydrated but wonder if I'm taking in too much Fluid. I'm also having weird pain over my upper abdomen. It's rolling pain, like labor, but not as painful. Is anyone having diahreah?
Shannon

I just wanted to come give a little update - it has been almost a year since my leak healed. I am loving my sleeve. I am at my goal weight for about 4 months now, continuing to lose a little here and there. I thankfully haven't had any more problems since it healed. Miraculously my sleeve works just perfect since it healed - no problem with Vitamins, Protein, anything. It was a real struggle going through the whole ordeal but I am so thankful for my health today, 130 lbs lighter and so much energy. I feel wonderful.

New here! Just had my date moved from February to January! Oh so excited!!!

Hi Dallas area peeps! I was sleeved 12/11/12 by Dr. Kim at Baylor Trophy Club. I've lost 30lbs so far.

I got the call from Forest Park with some basic details but I won't know what time to report until I see Dr. Nick tomorrow. So exciting! I would be so happy if I had to report at 3:30 am--that means you are one of the first in line for surgery with your doc that day! I have a feeling I will be at the end of the day...

I had my surgery on August 22nd, so I am a little over 4 months post op. This summer at 5'3 my consultation weight in July was 231 lbs and I am now 155 lbs - putting me down 76 pounds! YAY!
I try to post monthly and this time when I was coming up with a picture to post I was just looking at pictures of my boyfriend and I from the summer. I think about how I felt this summer in pictures (insecure and uncomfortable) and how I feel now (confident and energetic) and I'm just very grateful. I've really appreciated his support throughout this process and looking at the pictures just made me feel grateful that I've had such a great support system, not just in him but in my entire family and my friends. I feel like it has helped me immensely. This surgery has just showed me that I really am lucky to have such great people in my life!
I hope everyone had a great holiday! I always enjoy seeing people's pictures, so I will post some below!
Picture 1: Sister's graduation party in July
Picture 2: Friend's wedding in July
Picture 3: Christmas Eve Party
Picture 4: Christmas Morning! (No way would I have ever let him pick me up like that over the summer lol!)
Picture 5: Christmas Day

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Hi Everyone!!
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I came to this board about 2 years ago in search of hope
And I found it!!!
Thank you all so much for the help and support you have given me.
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Im new here also. I live in Plano and will be having surgery that same day. I have a little info on support groups.