radiant_rene

Congratulations! You look great!!

Congratulation, I can't get enough of hearing these success stories.

Good Job Lady!!!!! So happy for you!!!

I haven been on VST in a while because I am really enjoying the new me. I have been very active since my surgery on May 3rd 2013. I have lost a total of 83 lbs and this is the best i have felt in a very long time. I work out an 1 hour usually 3 to 4 times a week. I can really see the changes. I have went down from a 26/28 (some 30's) to wearing a size 18w pants. It used to be ashamed to try on clothes in the stores but, now take my own sweet time in the dressing room. When I was younger, I loved roller coasters. I stopped getting on them because i was too afraid that I would not fit and they would ask to get off. This summer I rode so many rides. I had the time of my life. I thank God that I have not had any complications. I usually do a Protein Shake in the morning, a lean cuisine for lunch, another Protein shake, and a hearty protein for dinner. My appetite seems to go with the weather. Not for sure why. The only bad habit I have is I weigh myself too much and ooh I forgot the chocolate lol. My Dr and nutritionist have been there for the much needed support. My husband got the lap band 2 years ago so it makes it nice that we both can support each other. I have 70 more lbs to loose to be a my idea weight. I am not anxious to reach my goal. I have always told myself that when i got the surgery I would be the creator of my own success. Therefore, Im taking one day at time. Right now, I am just enjoying the new me.

Rene that is so inspiring to me. My heaviest weight was 351. I just had my sleeve on may 24. I am now at 337. I did not lose as much as you pre-surgery. I would really like to stay in touch with you. How old are you? I'm 30 and from Florida. Tomorrow will be 1 week for me. I am starting to feel better, but would really like to be reassured that things will be much better soon. I feel like I am missing out on life right now...

I was the same way on May 3rd. Yes it does get better. I had to stay in the hospital two nights. I felt horrible the first day. I was getting sick too but my doc gave me something to help the nausea. In am almost at week 4 and 40 lbs down since surgery. I was sad at first because I was in pain. However, by the second day, the tech had a hard time keeping up with me down the hallways because my doc wanted me to walk. I ride a bicycle for the first time in 15 years on yesterday. Just to do that again it was well worth the pain.

My surgery was May 7th and including my pre-op diet I have lost 31 pounds. But the biggest loss came yesterday - my doc removed all insulin - which I was at 4 shots a day. I was put on an oral med for diabetes - but I don't mind that at all. I've also come off high blood pressure and cholesterol meds!!! I think I've hit a stall but I'm ok with that- it's normal and there is no way I won't keep losing with the small amounts I'm eating. Keep going May Sleevers - we got this :-)

Thanks for the encouragement. I am so excited and can not wait to see the end result. Weight loss surgery has been something I wanted to do for years but was too afraid. I am so glad that I went through with it. I'm so grateful for this website because it has helped me alot. But thanks for sharing your story.

Mines is May 3rd also!!!! Excited and scared

I hope your surgery went well. Yes God had it and had you!!

A few weeks ago I was really stressed. Now that I have a date I'm oddly calm about it. I also prayed about it. Asked if it was the right decision for me and that I'd not have any life threatening complications, to help me feel calm about my decision. So far so good!

Welcome to all those who are getting there sleeve, newly sleeved and been sleeved and just happen to find this forum. There is helpful info from those going through different stages and sharing their journey. I am a low BMI sleever...but had every metabolic problem in the book.My mother had triple heart bypass. And my father has health issues as well which prompt me to change food habits for me. My children are also learning vicariously to change their food habits which is makes me happy because then I know those in my family who come after my generation will benefit from me becoming more self aware of healthy choices...before they pack on the pounds. I was sleeved December 26th. 2012. I was 230ish at my HW and I am now 168. My goal is between 145 and 150. Now that I have gotten this far along. I must admit even though I am taking Biotin my hair thinned. I know it will start growing back after 3 to 6 months so I keep it short and when I want something different, I go to the local beauty supply store and by me a cute wig and keep it movin' Now that I am this far along and I can eat more than in the beginning stages. I find I need a little more discipline because I know I can eat pretty much anything. Including the carbs that got me this way in the first place. I have slowed to 11/2 to 2 pounds a week. And if I don't keep my metabolism up and exercise 3 times a week I don't lose weight. so I know that plateau is coming soon. My point is those who are newly sleeved..work on your inner self as well as your outer self so you do not go back to old habits or become complacent after you've healed.Or at least learn to do it in moderation. My sleeve is my tool. And sometimes when I eat too fast or one bite too much it reminds me to slow down take my time and eat less. And let me just say sometimes that reminder came in public places where I had to make a mad dash to the restroom.lol. Let me also say this which I have said many times on this forum. I don't regret this surgery. I feel so much healthier, I am off all the meds. I travel a lot more. Hubby is more happy because I feel better about myself. I am more productive. And best of all when I go visit my Grandkid I am able to keep up with her at age two where she is just a ball of energy. And my second Grandchild is on the way so staying healthy is paramount because I know my son and daughter in-law are gonna need some help and a break every once and a while. God Bless

35 also and never felt good about myself until now.

I am new to VST. On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, I finished my 6mos monitoring. On Thursday, I got a call saying I was approved for surgery. The nutritionist will not be back til two weeks so my pre op is scheduled for April 4. The nurse said my surgery should be scheduled the end of April. 2 years ago, my hubby got the lap band . He has lost 100 lbs. I am excited, but I am also so nervous. I started at 336 lbs now I'm at 316 lbs. Really excited about my weight loss. Think I am gonna start trying to do 2 days a week liquid diet before my pre op.

That's the spirit!!!!

Hello all, I am new to the forum after stumbling on it while looking up a question. I am a 35 yr old Black Woman from Delaware and I was sleeved on March 6th. It took me quite some time to read most of the post. They were very informative. It certainly was a Blessing to me to find this forum and that exist for black people. After reading some of the post I definitely am relieved. Thank you all for sharing. Peace, Grace, and Mercy be multiplied unto you all!

I am new to VST. On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, I finished my 6mos monitoring. On Thursday, I got a call saying I was approved for surgery. The nutritionist will not be back til two weeks so my pre op is scheduled for April 4. The nurse said my surgery should be scheduled the end of April. 2 years ago, my hubby got the lap band . He has lost 100 lbs. I am excited, but I am also so nervous. I started at 336 lbs now I'm at 316 lbs. Really excited about my weight loss. Think I am gonna start trying to do 2 days a week liquid diet before my pre op.

Hey everyone! Im so glad to say I have surpassed my goal of 150lbs and now am 147lbs. My surgery date was 8/24/12 im 28yrs old and I started out at 240lbs. However now im focused on getting this pannie removal but thinking that by the time I'm able to get it I won't need it! I barely have any skin hanging over now. When I'm dressed you can't even see it. Which is amazing so I can't complain! But I'm hoping that I'm able to get that flat stomach I wish for without the pannie removal lol
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