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Good luck you will do great!
Congrats.
J

I know, a million people have done it before me, and a million more will do it after me, but I don't care!
TODAY I WEIGH LESS THAN 200 POUNDS!!!!!!
I haven't been CLOSE to 200, let alone UNDER it in 18 years! It feels awesome to know this is really happening! I know there's a lot more hard work ahead of me - reading the Vets Forum has taught me that. But it also gives me hope because others have done it, are doing it still, and it seems possible that I could too!

Sleeved Nov 7, 2012
I've never felt younger! Being in my 40's is fabulous!!!

I know exactly what you mean, because I felt the same way last summer. I look at pictures of me from last summer and I can't believe how far I have come! You will be saying the same thing next summer - have faith!

I love this forum. I love that there's always someone who's "been there, done that." I have no cormorbidities, but I'm praying that the letter of medical necessity my orthopedist wrote for me (osteoarthritis and i need two new knees) will do the trick. I'm praying hard that I get approved as soon as everything is submitted in August. Congrats on your 70-pound weight loss, Jacquie! That is amazing!

I totally understand. I went in two and half years ago and was denied by my insurance and I was so devestated and depressed. It was a dark place for me at the time. I switched jobs and insurance last september and began getting the ball rolling with my insurance and got approved for the sleeve this past feb. I had my surgery March 12 2013 and I have lost over 70 lbs. I feel so much better physically and I am enjoying my kids even more. It is still difficult at times and a lot of work but I feel as if I got just what I needed with this surgery to be able to accomplish loosing the weight. I will keep praying for your approval and an incredible journey.
Jacquie

Hang in there guys. I will pray that your approval goes through. I have been there and when I read your post I thought about myself and how hard it was not to be in the middle of everything at the beach. This will pass and be but a moment. Remember that the outside is not who you are......i know how hard it can be though.
Sending prayers your way.
J

Hang in there guys. I will pray that your approval goes through. I have been there and when I read your post I thought about myself and how hard it was not to be in the middle of everything at the beach. This will pass and be but a moment. Remember that the outside is not who you are......i know how hard it can be though.
Sending prayers your way.
J

Hang in there guys. I will pray that your approval goes through. I have been there and when I read your post I thought about myself and how hard it was not to be in the middle of everything at the beach. This will pass and be but a moment. Remember that the outside is not who you are......i know how hard it can be though.
Sending prayers your way.
J

Hang in there guys. I will pray that your approval goes through. I have been there and when I read your post I thought about myself and how hard it was not to be in the middle of everything at the beach. This will pass and be but a moment. Remember that the outside is not who you are......i know how hard it can be though.
Sending prayers your way.
J

105 pound loss 7 months

Weighed in this morning and my bmi is 29.something- I have turned the obese corner forever! Loving my sleeve and loving my life! Have gone from a size 20W to a size 14, a size xxl to med or large in 4.5 months! Best thing I have EVER done!!!! So happy:)

Ok so i'm just about to 7 months post op, surgery date was December 10, 2012 preop weight of 379 lbs, pants size a tight 54 waist, Shirt size was a 3 to 4 xL. Todays weight is 243.6 lbs, pants size is down to a 40 but it is loose and could probably go to a 38. Shirt size is a Large in most shirts, with some XL just because I still have them and their not that loose yet, lol. My daily intake numbers are less then 900 calories a day, less then 40 grams of carbs a day, more then 70 grams of Protein, and a minimum of 120 oz hydration. Now for the pictures.

I am going on 7 months on the 22nd. Averaging about 1000 a day. Excited to say that as of last Saturday at weigh in, i have lost 100 lbs!!! Had hit a three week stall in January. My nut told me to up Protein intake. Once i upped it from 60 to 70, i started losing weight again. She converted my weight in pounds to kilos. Then multiplied kilos by 1.05 to figure out what my protein should be.

Thank y'all so much!!! It's been a fun experience and I wud do it over again in a hot minute!!! I went to the gym everyday worked on my abs arms and lots of cardio, treadmill and elliptical

Just sip every few minutes. I hear the nausiation can come from not having enough Water. You will feel better once you get the prescription. I was severly nauseated and the doc sent me home from the hospital with a prescription patch that went behind the ear. I cant remember the name that helps alot. Hang in there and get as much liquid down as you can to counter act that nausea. prayers your way. jacquie

Today I am officially 70 lbs lighter. I lost some of the weight pre-op and 32 lbs since surgery 2/25/12.

Stalls happen to most of us. Hang on there. It will end

I think that is totally normal. I was sleeved March 12 and I still get tired. It gets better everyday.....My doctor told me to rest when you get tired.....Are you getting all of your Vitamins?
Just know you are on your way!
Hang in there
J

Thats normal....Just make sure your sips are very small to prevent taking in air and putting to much in your stomach.....That will change I was sleeved march 12 now can drink about 5 ounces of Water at once. If it continues to hurt call your doc.....Are you taking your acid blocker...NExium or OTC...That might help.
Hang in there it will get better in a few days.
J

Hi guys I was sleeved March 4. these gas pains are just so annoying there like in my chest and Shoulder smh The incision pain hurts when sitting down or sitting up or Laying down other than that not too bad! I can honestly say if it wasn't for the gas pains I will be ready to run my first marathon lol. There light at the end of the tunnel

I have lost 145 pounds

I was just sleeved in central texas March 12. My doctor was good also and he is the head bariatric surgeon at scott and white in Temple Texas. His name is Dr. Richard E Simmonds. Hope this helps.

Congrats!
I am excited for you! My surgery is Tuesday Morning March 12. I am getting ready as well. !
Jacquie