Evolving

Wow awesome!!! Congrats!! U seem to be doing great!
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Damn girl!!! U look great!!!! Yay!!! U give me hope! U really do look great!!!
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My profile pic and the first pic are preop . The last 3 are 2 1/2 months post op. Click "like" if you can see a difference. I dont know if i can tell.

I'm not really sure if I should post this; for the most part this site is positive and offers great support for those of us that need it.
Many people on this site have made connections and have talked away from the forum. I am definitely one of them.
With a heavy heart I'm sad to announce that someone that has become a great friend in a short amount if time, livesaveremt, passed away Monday. He had his surgery at the end of February. So far, they are saying he had a blood clot (a known complication from the surgery) that traveled up into his heart and lungs.
Fred, you were a great guy and will be missed. You were always a positive support system and a rock to lean on.
God Speed. We'll take it from here.....

Ill message you. it will be more private that way.

great info thanks!!! I bet she likes your leftovers tho;)
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I use to like coffee prior to being sleeved, but now I gotta have my coffee. I typically go for a Decaf mocha, no whip, soy milk route. Yes I get it fr/ good ole Starbucks & yes I allow there go be sugar. I cannot stand artificial flavorings. I've still managed to lose 75lbs thus far & have 45more till I reach my personal GW.

How is everyone doing today??
My update: I finally lost!!! I struggled with all the Fluid gain from surgery but I finally broke out if the 300's!!
Prediet 317
Preop 307
After surgery 319!!
Now: 297.3!!!!!!!
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My nurse said warm/cold compresses--
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Wow!!!! U look great!! Congrats!!
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Congrats!! That takes discipline but I'm sure it will be soo rewarding
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Hi, everyone I'm glad to be here..I realized that I've got over 100 posts but I never really introduced myself here!
I am a female, my name is Stefanie and I am from New Mexico (it is in the USA... I know some states do not realize that.. NM is by TX, AZ, NV, CO, and UT)
I am 32, married (same sex), no children....yet...,I was sleeved on February 25, 2013!!! So this Monday will be 2 weeks that I will have been sleeved!!!
I am excited to be on this journey!
I am a grad student- I am working on my masters in mental health counseling and will graduate in June and finish my internship/hours in September!!! Very excited about that!!
I am 5'5"
Preop diet-317
Preop- day of surgery-307
After sugery- 319!! (Was very sad)
Post op now- 295.4(today)
It took the whole 1st week to lose the fluid/water weight from surgery! Just this week I started seeing actual weight loss which was very very difficult for me--- I felt like the whole 1st week was awful as I did not lose any weight other than the fluids the dr put in me! lol
Well that's it!! I'm happy to be here and I look forward to the journey!! Ohh and if u haven't checked out the closed group Facebook page yet..... U should!!!! It's called no drama wls buddies -- it seems to be great!!! And it is a closed group for those that are not open about it!!!!
have a good day!
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Wish this topic was a bit more active!... If u know/see anyone with the 25th date can u invite then to find this??
I've mentioned it it a few but I don't know if they were interested or if they could find it? There seems to be quite a few now!!
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Hi everyone. It's been a long time since I've dropped by, but I just want to give an up date and a word of encouragement. I had my one year post-op yesterday. It was a bit late (2/14/12 surgery), but anywho. I was down #160 (335-175), twenty dress sizes (28-8) and over 252 inches. If I can do this, anyone can. I had my toes in the grave. I was on 21 meds and the doc told me I would die that way...whether I lost weight or not. Because of my problems he (my PCP) didn't think I would lost a huge amount (50-60#), but he encouraged me to have it do so I could 'feel a little better about myself.' Well, I'm glad to say I proved him wrong. I did lose weight and a lot of it. I also lost all of the meds and the cane/walker/wheelchair. I am a WALKING miracle. I give praise to God for my healing. Now because I was instantly miraculously healed, but because he allowed me to find the path and the means (insurance) to get what I needed to be healed. I do believe God instantly heals somethings in some people, but I also believe he uses the hand of good physicians to administer healing. This is the way he chose to give me mine. I encourage anyone that has had a long, unyielding struggle with obesity to talk to a doctor about WLS... Sleeve in particular. If you are on the edge trying to make up your mind, take my advice. Do it! You are sick? In pain? Lonely? Depressed? What are you holding on to! You have nothing to lose, but all of that. Are there risks? Yes. Is it hard? Yes. But come on. We all know the fat has a 100% chance of causing complication/death. Is it really that much of a gamble to take a 1% chance with a surgery. You're more likely to get killed in a car wreck on the way to get your next fast food burger. Do yourself and your family/friends a favor and choose life. I did and I would do it again and again.

Before surgery (28, 335#) and on my 1 year Surgiversary (8/10, 178#)

At my 1 year post op (8, 175#) holding my old size 28 skirt.

Side view. Now a size 8.
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Had my 1 week post op appt today. Dr would like more liquids and if tolerable Protein Shakes. Have lost 5lbs in a week. Bad reaction to tape over incisions...

great info thanks!!! I bet she likes your leftovers tho;)
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great info thanks!!! I bet she likes your leftovers tho;)
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My update
Everyone helloooo I am able to tolerate more drink thank goodness!! Sore is gone I am able to sleep on both sides of my stomach in bed. I do feel tired at times but I try to intake more sips. I go back to work next Monday.
Hope to hear from everyone.

Aww sorry u had such rough time/ hope u are feeling a bit better now-- it will be better every day
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