Whitney

So clearly it didnt matter to me, but this site is available to ask questions and to support each other, not for others to lecture or assume why I or others are asking a question. A few ladies automatically assumed I asked because I was only worried about that before they even know what I knew. I pay a doctor alot of money so if they want to lecture me they can, or if they felt I ( and same goes for others) are only worried about size and not putting in work, they wouldn't allow the surgery!

30
My dr uses a looser staple line against the boogie wall, less problems he said. Also he takes out more of the stomach, meaning the suture lines up even with the lower pyloric sphincter, some drs i guess leave more curvature there?
But really he said ur not really gonna see that much difference with a 32, 34,36 but a 40 yes the difference side by side is obvious! It's all about how ur surgeon chooses to staple/suture. So he said with the 30 bougie, looser staple line, less issues but in the long run will be a slightly larger bougie than a 30 with a tight staple line.

Had surgery on Friday, was back seeing pts in the office the next Wednesday, but I didn't feel very good, and my office manager said I looked "yellow".
Didn't operate on anyone for two weeks, though.
Wasn't that thoughtful of me?

Hello all..I'm 6 months out today, and feeling good. Weight loss has slowed a bit but I blame it on my lack of exercise ..eating hasn't been too bad.
Starting weight 391
Today. 282
I want to lose another 40 or so pounds. I'm 6 foot 3..so don't wanna be puny lol..never thought I'd worry about getting too skinny..amazing tool we have been blessed with. Adding years to my life to be able to enjoy my kids for a long time.
Here's a pic before surgery and one a few days ago. Dont mind the hockey nut I took a pic with lol..couldn't resist not taking a pic with him.

[ATTACH]12691[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]12692[/ATTACH]

Sleeved Monday 5/6 in N TX! Still in some pain but overall doing well. Tracking calls on my fitness pal and feel healthier already but the choices I'm making!! How r y'all doing? My 1st post op appt in 2.5 weeks out on 5/23.

Hi guys!!y name is Whitney and I have been in the NICU level III for 7+ yrs and got sleeved 5/6/13, a few days ago! So far in some pain but doing quite well. I live near OKC, OK but was sleeved in N Texas due to insurance. I feel healthier already by the choices I'm making. Tracking my calories on my fitness pal and trying to walk a few houses down every few hrs. Still taking pain meds which surprises me, didn't think I'd be in this much pain. Helps to sit up, heat and chill!

So, here are some face shot before and after. Gotta get some full body pics soon.
Surgery on Jan 9, 2013.
Two weeks prior to surgery 225 lbs.
Day of surgery- 217 lbs
Today- 165
Goal- 140
Best decision ever!!

sounds delish! I love using the Torani SF lemon Syrup in my greek yogurt and I eat it with a few raspberries and/or strawberries and/or blackberries sometimes. I can't eat nuts yet (my surgeon says 120 days) but when I can, I'm definitely going to add to yogurt. My mom just had a birthday and I made her a pavlova with a lemon Greek yogurt sauce and mixed berries. It was a big hit! No one even asked what the "sauce" was made out of it--they didn't even know that it was healthy for them. :-)

Have u had ur surgery yet? I would say the DS for that much weight loss. My mom just did the DS 2 wks ago. More invasive but more drastic long term results. Dr Stewart is a pro at these too!! That's my mothers dr as well! She did have a drain and stayed 3 nights. It was harder than she thought but each day getting easier!!