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So glad for this forum!!
I was sleeved on February 4, 2013 and I am doing pretty good, if i say so myself. I about 3 weeks post surgery and I don't have any huge complaints. My presurgery weight was 417lbs and 1 week post my first doctor's visit I am 382lbs. I've lost about 35lbs...yay!!! I was so happy when I got on the scale because I haven't been under 400lbs in over 3 years. So if anyone asked me if I have any regrets about getting the sleeve...the answer would be a huge resounding NO!!!! I feel like I have a fresh start and thats just plain wonderful!!!
I have 6 weeks off of work, so I gave myself a whole lot of time to recover (I do alot of walking at work and I wanted to be sure I was able to do that). I probably won't need the whole 6 weeks, but I'm glad to have it anyway.
I haven't had much pain since I've come home. I have some pressure when I over
-do-it, but other than that...It's all good. Like most others, I'm pretty tired of the liquid diet and tired of eating broth....but it' could be much worse . I'm not big on sweets (I never really was) so the sweet Protein Shakes are becoming a bit tiresom. I can't get the whole thing down, I've been sipping on one shake for 3 days. But I'm definitly working one it. Trying to get my walking in as much as possible.
So glad for this forum and anyone who could provide any helpful advice about anything...I'm open!
Thanks!!!

Best of luck to the remaining Feb sleevers! You're new wonderful life is about to begin! We are all here for you! Xxxoooo

Cannot believe it has taken me this long, but I think I'm finally getting over the nausea hump. It's still there and I still have a hard time stomaching my own saliva. Either have to swallow it with Water or spit it out. My sleeve is a little wuss right now. LOL. However, the nausea is only there half the time... Woohoo!!
I feel that I can finally Celebrate my weight-loss.. 45 lbs in 6 weeks! I stayed the same for about a week, but that's likely because I was in starvation mode. Literally no food or Protein drinks since about 5 days post-op will do that to a person. That's 5 straight weeks no nutrients. I kept asking asking the doctors how I was alive. The 3 ER visits for IV fluids were basically keeping me afloat plus I got more fluids when they did another endoscope. (BTW, the official prognosis was that I'm fine, just a slow healer & my stomach is more swollen than most.)
Now to the exciting part!! I ate actual food yesterday! On a whim I bought 3-olive hummus, and no nausea after eating! I was able to eat about a tablespoon. I basically just licked it off the wheat thin mostly. But, did get about 3 wheat thins in, too. I'm so energized! This is the push I needed.
Here's to my new life finally beginning!
~Jenn

Thanks for all the well wishes guys. I made it to the losers bench! I'm sleeved! Surgery went well...lost 14 lbs on pre OP diet which was the Atkins induction diet. I'm still in hospital until tomorrow hopefully...pain meds and nurses are awesome...the breathing spirometor(sp) is a big help. Still pretty nauseous when I get up to walk but it helps Sooooooooo much with the gas pains which have been the worse....looking forward to talking to my surgeon this morning and will keep u all posted...only have been able to eat ice chips so far and honestly that's all I have wanted....love u all and good luck to the remaining Feb sleevers...we have seats open on the loosers bench!

Thank everyone ..when you reply in a thread it has a little plus sign in the left corner that's where it gave me my options I have an iPhone oh and I just figured how to do it yesterday

I drink 2-3 sparking waters per day. Everyday! I'm 18 months out. This has NOT stretched my sleeve or had any ill effects. I started drinking it around the 5 month mark again. I made my weight loss goal at 8.5 months and maintained within 5 pounds for almost a year now. I strongly believe the carbonation is not going to strech anyone's sleeve, and my surgeon agrees. I don't drink it with meals, I sip on it between meals.

Hello my VST family, surgery started at 11:30 ended at 2:45 and went well my doc said my stomach looked great inside and out. I was in recovery for 4 hrs and brought to my room about 8:00. The worst thing so far for me has been the pain in my left shoulder due to gas I guess its pressing on that precious nerve ouch!! Also had some nausea, the weirdest case of hiccups mixed with burping, dry mouth cotton lip syndrome lol. My rec room nurse was also sleeved 2 yrs ago she was very encouraging and looks freaking amazing.
Doc says if I feel OK and everything looks good I can go home tomorrow, I don't know about going home tomorrow but lets see.
I'm happy I'm finally sleeved! Please keep me in your prayers!!!
Please disregard any typos I'm on pain Med!

9 days post op.
14 lbs lost since day of surgery
14 lbs lost during pre op diet
=28 lb total
Wow! So exciting!

The only easy thing about this surgery is the drive there. That is all. Lol

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:)

I broke the 300# mark!!! I cant even remember last time I weighed under that.......years 298# today
So excited (:

I am 15 days out and experiencing the same situation. I am trying not to let it get to me. I am not getting the Protein either and I think that is to blame. I just can't do the Protein Shakes. I had no problem with them before my sleeve but now just the thought makes me want to gag.

Sleeved on the 12th.Slept through the night for the first time since surgery. Feeling good. 1 more week of liquid then I will progress to soft. Going back to work tomorrow. And oh yeah.....Down 9lbs since surgery

I would like an invite too. Surgery in two days. I lost 11lbs on my pre-surgey diet. Now the 48 hours liquid diet begins. At least the destination is worth the journey!

Sleeved on 2/19 as scheduled. A bit sore and the gas pains are wicked. I have been up since I woke up from surgery at 11:30 am yesterday. Due for my swallow test at 8am today. Can't wait to have a glass of Water.< /p>

One week post op and I broke into the 250's!!! Haven't been in this weight range in about 4 years. So so excited. What a great day!!

My first post here. I've been reading a lot though and these forums helped finalize my decision so thank you!
My story is pretty simple... always been fat. born 12 lbs, 24" long. I don't have one memory stored of looking down and not seeing a belly.
After years of depression and excuses and up and down I decided I had to do something drastic.
I was sleeved by doctor Aceves on Feb 14.
My weight the day before my surgery was 445 lbs. I actually carried my 400+ quite well which is probably why I let it go on for so damn long...
Today, I'm already down to 432 lbs.
I did not expect things to go this fast. I already notice a difference in my energy level and happiness, it's absolutely incredible. I'm finally realizing what my diet was doing to me.
I'm not expecting this to be easy in the least but I'm extremely surprised that four days out I already feel like this.
Only real issues I have had at all is just a little bit of soreness that only really shows itself when I move, cough, bend, apply pressure etc.
I have no desire at all to eat. The past two days I fill up a huge glass with ice and drink Isopure and that's it. I can handle about 1.5 bottles of the stuff but watered down. Today I took down about 120 oz of the Isopure/water mix so I guess that's 30 oz of iso and 90 oz of Water. I feel full and satisfied. Although my brain is still thinking about all my old addictions. I actually dreamt last night that i was eating good food and woke up freaking out thinking I had hurt myself by doing so....
Anyway just wanted to say hi and report my progress so far. I'm so suprised at how this has gone so far it is not what I expected.

I'm officially sleeved!! I went down at 8 this morning so I am about 12 hours out! I have a lot of nausea but that's because I do not handle anesthesia or pain medicine very well. My stomach is definitely sore, but I had my lapband taken and and reversed to a sleeve so my doctor told me I would be since he would be messing with scar tissue. The pain is still manageable though, the worst part is the nauseas but I just have to wait for the to wear off!! I am extremely happy that I made this decision to have surgery and I'll gladly take a little pain for a shot at a new healthier life!

Best to luck to all sleever's this week. I go on Friday. Not looking forward to the discomfort, but will be happy to have the surgery behind me.

Hey all! I thank you for all the names! I did look into one in Fort Myers and they said I wouldn't have to go thru all the other stuff since I'd be a self pay but..... The cost for the sleeve is $18,000 and the way I understood it was that didn't include the cost of the band removal . So instead I'm taking 5 days from my FL vacation to leave my daughter with grandma and grandpa and going to Mexicali for revision surgery. Thanks for all the suggestions on the FL surgeons!!!

Well here it is. I'm so embarrassed by my before photo smh, but that was me. All 330 lbs of me. Yikes!! My highest was 346 lbs at the start of this journey, but I lost 16 lbs pre op and 134 lbs post op and still going.
330 lbs day of surgery 196 lbs

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<p>I was sleeved on the 11th so one week ago today! Happy 1 weeker to all my 11th sleevers. I have lost 21lbs so far, 6 pre-op and 15lbs post. I feel soooo much better. I mean I noticed I even laugh more then I did pre, crazy. I have a lot more energy too, I think it is all of these Protein Shakes. Today the doc has me starting soft mushy food and seafood so that is exciting. I went and bought $60 bucks worth of seafood, Snacks and sides last night. After weighing it out and bagging I realized I bought 2 weeks worth of food. Ha, I would have NEVER only spent $60 bucks in 2 weeks before this. I mean I was a $20 dollar type of day kinda girl and more on weekends. I would just do the fast food life, so sad.. Glad I can put%

I started at 222 and have maintain at 127/129 for 7 months now.