Bamafarmchick

Surgery was 4/23 at 196 lbs and 5'2"- and I am Finally considering myself a true lightweight! im down 57 pounds weighing in at 139 and a size 6! 5 months ago this felt like some unrealistic fantasy but today I tried on my wedding dress that I wore 15 years ago and it fits perfectly! I can't explain the feeling.

It isn't all fairydust though- the hair isn't fairing so well, the reflux truly sucks, also never realized just how many stretchmarks I have ALL over my body- but I'm managing. Small prices to pay!

Sleeved 4/23

HW- 203

Surgery W-196

CW- 139!!!! only 4 pounds til goal

Was wearing a size 14/16 and just bought a size 6 this weekend! Beyond excited!

I've been losing hair since week 8 and I'm almost 16 weeks out. Im hoping i have made it At least halfway thru this Hair loss stage. It's hard to imagine that i still have hair left to fall out. Ive been in a stall for 5/6 weeks now and I've also noticed that my hair isn't growing either. Not sure any of it is connected of course! But I normally can only go about 5 weeks in between coloring my hair from root growth. My last color was 6 weeks ago and no roots showing. Oh and I went ahead and cut mine too- I just did it since I figured it grows so fast and here it is not growing!

I'm 5-3 and was 195 day of my surgery which makes me a lower BMI but i felt more like a staypuff marshmallow girl. Tomorrow is 5 weeks and I'm down 27 pounds. I just zipped up what i considered my skinniest jeans- size 8 and cried like a baby. They are a little tight but my rear was in them and thrilled!! 11 years ago, I was a size 6 at 140 pounds on the day I found out I was preggo and I haven't been under 175 pounds since that baby was born. Today I was 168! I have fought tooth and nail to stay under 200 so this is amazing to me! Still in the fat is fat club- I am seeing some angel wings on the arms and my stretchmarks are looking crazy different to me! I don't recognize myself and that's a good thing!

I have done this from the beginning- like he just said down, up, down, down, up, down, up, up- I will lose 5 and gain back 3 and then drop 4 and then gain back 2. This is why we shouldn't weight all the time! I'm okay with this fluctuation and it's normal I guess even though it's frustrating!

I was 4 weeks out last Tuesday. I have 60 pounds total to lose. I lost 9 the first week and a total of 25 pounds this month. Also- I was on 1 week of Clear Liquids post op, 2 weeks of full liquids and 2 weeks of soft diet. So I'm not on a normal diet yet- I'm not sure if that matters! I also see the scale go up and down- I'll lose 4 pounds and gain back 2 the next day ect. Gotta toss the scales before I go crazy!

Sleeved 4/23 and 20 pounds today!

Add me to the list- Sleeved 4/23 and have lost 18 pounds. I had hit 20 pounds lost by day 14 but gained 2 pounds back this week even though I started exercising. I guess this stall in normal. I did measure today and my waist has decreased 5 inches- a total of 17 inches overall (neck, chest, arm, waist, hips, thigh)! I'll take that. I dropped off some papers the week before surgery and I never returned for pick up. I went today to get them and the lady (whom I've met several times) had no clue who I was! I almost kissed her! Hoping that gives me the boost to ride this stall out.

I HATE to be the party pooper! I too felt great from day 3-13. I was back to my old activities and then some. I was at a baseball tournament on day 5. Days9-12 I helped my sister run her dance academy recital which is a a ton of work- early mornings, Long nights, lots of people and lots of stress. I felt awesome though! I was bragging- "look at me- I'm doing sooooo great" Karma got me. On day 14, I had my first problems and havent gotten over it in the last 4 days. Back to Clear Liquids and the reflux is horrible! I think I overdid it. So My warning is don't go crazy like me and prayers for you that your continue to feel great!

I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op and I have problems with Water as well. I still drink even though it's so painful. However I'm just about to stop since I'm learning my lesson- water equals pain. I can drink thicker things almost pain free now. But I have burps which omg make me want to pull my hair out. I still have the rumbling and have just started with the reflux. I also think i had some energy store that i have finally depleted -because this is my first week to crash and feel like blow drying my hair is too much work! Also- no hunger or appetite. So you sound exactly like me. I had 1 week of Clear Liquids and was anxious to start my 2 weeks of full liquids. Now that I'm almost ready for soft foods and i thought i would be so ready to chew! I'm freaking out because I don't feel ready at all! I know I don't have to eat, of course but this week was harder than the previous one in terms of pain eating.

@bamafarmchick glad to hear everything is going well. I have been curious as to how long it would take to be out and about after surgery. Keep us posted! Best wishes!

Day 5 and I felt well enough to go watch both of my boys play doubleheaders at the ball field. I sat drinking my Water and ensure clear and got a little sunburned and sweaty. Actually, while at the park, my steristrips sweated off my incisions which look better than expected. I was exhausted by the end of the day but I felt really well otherwise!

Hello fellow bama sleevers! I'm from West Alabama and was sleeved this week on April 23rd. The first few days were rough but I'm feeling much better!

I was sleeved on 4/23 too and it still feels surreal. I'm with you all- that first day was terrible. I woke up thinking "i have made a huge mistake!" i figured i could handle it with no problems after 3 csections- but those gas pains are no joke. It is getting better each day. I was sent home on Thursday and today my mind feels clear for the time since surgery if that makes any sense. I am still finding it uncomfortable

to swallow anything. Today I have managed to drink 1 ensure clear and a bit of Water. I was told 1 week of clear fluids too. Hoping it goes by easily and quickly!

Thank you for your detailed story. I have an appointment with Dr. Borland on Monday 3/26/13. I see you had your surgery a month after your initial visit.

Can you tell me more about the Pre-op process (testing, costs, scheduling surgery ect?). I'm from LA but living in Alabama right now so I wondered how often I'll have to get myself to New Iberia before and after. Also, I'll self pay as well- when did you have to finalize your payment?