mikamae80

I am 33 years old. MY starting weight was 360 and I am 5'10''. I have lost about a hundred pounds in three months. I exercise often and try to get all my fluids. I still have some skin issues but I have noticed that they are in places that I previously had stretched my skin from weight gain. (example: under my arms) Honestly, it is not yet a serious "issue" for me and I have noticed that places that seem a bit "saggy" one day have improved and tightened up a bit in the weeks to follow.
I do not think there is a clear cut answer to your very valid question. I question, I might add, that weighed heavy on my mind prior to my surgery. Everybody's experience is different because there are way too many factors involved. I truly hope that all goes well for you in your journey. Good luck.

I am 33 years old. MY starting weight was 360 and I am 5'10''. I have lost about a hundred pounds in three months. I exercise often and try to get all my fluids. I still have some skin issues but I have noticed that they are in places that I previously had stretched my skin from weight gain. (example: under my arms) Honestly, it is not yet a serious "issue" for me and I have noticed that places that seem a bit "saggy" one day have improved and tightened up a bit in the weeks to follow.
I do not think there is a clear cut answer to your very valid question. I question, I might add, that weighed heavy on my mind prior to my surgery. Everybody's experience is different because there are way too many factors involved. I truly hope that all goes well for you in your journey. Good luck.

I was sleeved January 10th. My pre-op weight was 360. I am now 254. 106 lost, feeling pretty good.

I was sleeved January 10th. My pre-op weight was 360. I am now 254. 106 lost, feeling pretty good.

momto6ix is just trying to rev everybody up. She probably enjoys the drama. If she were truly seeking understanding she would listen more and insult less. Nobody needs to explain any further why WLS is necessary or not. What's the point? She doesn't want to hear your opinion, she merely wants to see her own opinion repeated back to her.
To those who have struggled and have found new hope through the VSG, congratulations! Enjoy every moment of this wonderful life.

I am 33 years old. MY starting weight was 360 and I am 5'10''. I have lost about a hundred pounds in three months. I exercise often and try to get all my fluids. I still have some skin issues but I have noticed that they are in places that I previously had stretched my skin from weight gain. (example: under my arms) Honestly, it is not yet a serious "issue" for me and I have noticed that places that seem a bit "saggy" one day have improved and tightened up a bit in the weeks to follow.
I do not think there is a clear cut answer to your very valid question. I question, I might add, that weighed heavy on my mind prior to my surgery. Everybody's experience is different because there are way too many factors involved. I truly hope that all goes well for you in your journey. Good luck.

momto6ix is just trying to rev everybody up. She probably enjoys the drama. If she were truly seeking understanding she would listen more and insult less. Nobody needs to explain any further why WLS is necessary or not. What's the point? She doesn't want to hear your opinion, she merely wants to see her own opinion repeated back to her.
To those who have struggled and have found new hope through the VSG, congratulations! Enjoy every moment of this wonderful life.

momto6ix is just trying to rev everybody up. She probably enjoys the drama. If she were truly seeking understanding she would listen more and insult less. Nobody needs to explain any further why WLS is necessary or not. What's the point? She doesn't want to hear your opinion, she merely wants to see her own opinion repeated back to her.
To those who have struggled and have found new hope through the VSG, congratulations! Enjoy every moment of this wonderful life.

momto6ix is just trying to rev everybody up. She probably enjoys the drama. If she were truly seeking understanding she would listen more and insult less. Nobody needs to explain any further why WLS is necessary or not. What's the point? She doesn't want to hear your opinion, she merely wants to see her own opinion repeated back to her.
To those who have struggled and have found new hope through the VSG, congratulations! Enjoy every moment of this wonderful life.

I told everybody and anybody that asked me---all about my surgery. Mostly I got curiosity seekers that had a lot of questions for me. I have not seen any negativity thus far. I think being open and honest is best because then it shows that you are confident in the decision that you made.
However, some people are not comfortable sharing such a personal experience. That is also totally understandable.
Good luck with whichever route you decide to go.

I haven't posted on this thread since prior to my surgery on Jan 10th 2013. I have been following everybody else's progress, however, and was inspired to share my own. My highest weight was 360, on the day of my surgery I was at 335, and today I am weighing in at 281. That is 79lbs lost so far. I still have a very long way to go till I reach goal, but I believe that choosing wls was the best decision of my life. Good luck everyone! I am rooting for each and every one of you

I haven't posted on this thread since prior to my surgery on Jan 10th 2013. I have been following everybody else's progress, however, and was inspired to share my own. My highest weight was 360, on the day of my surgery I was at 335, and today I am weighing in at 281. That is 79lbs lost so far. I still have a very long way to go till I reach goal, but I believe that choosing wls was the best decision of my life. Good luck everyone! I am rooting for each and every one of you

i was on my period during surgery. They just had me use netted underwear and pads with a chuck pad underneath me during recovery. Word of advice...ask your nurse to get chuck pads from the OB department.. They are thicker and cover more space than ordinary chucks....just in case you are a heavy bleeder before, during, or after surgery.
Good luck.

I am sleeved and home from the hospital. I am having trouble getting all my liquids in. Just does not seem to be room for them. I am also having a LOT of heart burn. fun fun fun.
Overall, doing really really well and I am excited to be able to start this part of my journey.

I had my surgery yesterday morning, I'm feeling okay, a little abdominal discomfort, but mainly my discomfort is by my left collar bone, and that is common with laparoscopic procedures but I feel surprisingly good.
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Tomorrow is the big day!! 9:40 am
Spending time with my 2 year told now. Not nervous about the procedure. Just praying everything goes well so I can get back home to my little man ( and my big man too lol)

mikamae80.... I am the 10th, too! We can do this!