Kiki75

Truly remarkable times.. Surgery Date: 10/21/2013 HW: 421 SW: 353 CW: 248 Total lost since surgery...105 pounds Total lost since Jan2013...173pounds.. !!

I feel like my opportunity for update and drum roll.. I had my 6month post op today!! Surgeon is happy for my progress.. SW 404 Surgery 359 CW 265. Down 139 since first consultation April 2013! Feeling blessed and encouraged! Best of success to everyone!

Screaming with joy! With my inside voice! Had a regular doctor visit..3month post op is in a couple of weeks..here it is.. HW 421. SW 359 CW 307 I've lost 114lbs since this time last year! Nothing short of a blessing! I love my sleeve. Changed my life!

I cannot wait to say the same! Congratulations!!

Cool!

Dr Broderick-villa. Nicest loved his bedside manner! Great experience...

. I remember seeing him during the intro session..I went last year in November or December.. Seems really nice

Hey! My surgeon was dr Broderick-villa. I'm feeling awesome! Glad I went through the process. Best and seems like the first thing I've truly ever done for my self! I started April this year..and surgery was October. Confusion with going to wrong old old insurance and I didn't know until end of August slowed me down! But once I got that part straightened out I got my approval in less than two weeks! My three month appt is next month..and am curious what I've been up to!

Hey. I had my surgery 10/21/13 at Summit in Oakland . Love my surgeon! Great program there as well. I have follow up next month! Best journey to you both!

First day back to work! It's was refreshing to kind of start with a clean sheet. I'd been gone for 6 weeks.. Surgery was 6weeks ago today! Down two dress sizes..and it was funny trying to read reactions. I got a few that said you look so good.. The two people, that knew what was going on..were really praising the healthiness and happy for me! The people that didn't know..well I gave them a new hair style to be surprised by as well. So it was funny to hear..oh you look so rested and relaxed! Your hair is great. Side note on the hair..I got it in a really short curly style...because my hair started to shed!!! however it's been a good change..I'm trying something completely different! And you know what..once you have had your stomach rearranged..or modified.. A hairstyle is extremely simple! All in all it was interesting to get the reaction..or I'd say the you look so relaxed...reaction! Happy first days to you all!

I'm not exact of cause..but my shedding just started..got a roller set yesterday so I can stay out of it...and I cannot sit for braids! Lol. Not right now. I guess I'm going to know how well staying out of it will work. My stylist said she can see a difference. Irony is hair length is still growing, but shedding like a cat! Probably the natural styles will feature high for me soon!

ditto, I go back Monday since Oct 18th! I just pulled on pants two sizes smaller..and I was shocked..so I know others will zero in on some marked changes in my face and body as well! I work with a mix if me and women and I am curious how they will handle any curiosity too!

Had my 1month post op appt with my surgeon... Down 7lbs.. I really don't like purée and glad to see the end of that phase! On to soft foods. Yippee! Now to work on getting protein in! Always work! Somehow I now have low blood pressure..and need to incorporate salt into my life! Whatever it takes!

I truly am not a fan of puree phase. Lol.. hopefully soft foods next week. My 1month appt is Tuesday!

. Hi can you add me as well?Melodikd@yahoo.com. Thanks!

I feel the same way..what will the next twelve months feel like and look like!

Hi. Surgery date 10/21/13 6' HW 404 SW 353 Post op appt 340 CW I will find out at next appt.. GW increments..I want to see a number starting with a 2... Maybe before New Years...? Excited about my sleeve!! It's the tool I needed to be a healthier stronger me!

Yes.. Monday. But I've found my love for tomato soup!! Added milk and cheese to increase the protein..forgot to try and add protein powder.. good luck because I understand the shake fatigue!

i looking forward to purée next Monday too!!! I've been eating Greek yogurt with cinnamon and Splenda..I'm out and going to the store in the AM and replenish that item!!

Just left my 1st op...down 19lbs since pre-op appt! 14 since surgery! I will take it! Down 64lbs since April!!! Had not seen the number on the scale in decades!!! I enjoying the journey and was uber ecstatic to see the drain go bye bye!!! Purée start next Monday!

Good luck today! You all will do wonderfully! Happy recovery! And remember to push the button!

I was sleeved on oct 21st. Ive been having pre made protein shakes from premier protein from costco not a whole lot of it, about 2 oz each meal, cream of chicken or mushroom strained, plain non fat Greek yogurt with a pinch of cinnamon and Splenda, I have also had chicken broth with protein powder .. Hope this helps! Good luck!

ice chips are worth the trick!!! Best thing going!