cherbear33

I have no thyroid at all & am on medication & I have been losing very well, at least I feel I am anyway. I am 4 mths po & down 64 lbs so far. I was sleeved on july 18th 2013. I hooe this helps some.

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If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO

If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO

If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO

If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO

The best thing is that you have realized the problem & are getting yourself back on track. Thank you for having the guts to share your story! Stay strong as you head back to goal & I wish you the best success on your continued journey!!! May god bless you & walk beside you through your journey!!!

Here is my before & after pic! I still have approx. 70 lbs left to go so I am not quite done!

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Here is my before & after pic! I still have approx. 70 lbs left to go so I am not quite done!

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Here is my before & after pic! I still have approx. 70 lbs left to go so I am not quite done!

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Also did you go to any of the support group meetings @ orange regional??? You would have met lots of people who had surgery by him there. They have the meetings on the first tuesday of every month in the conference room on the bottom floor @ 7:30 pm. Vicki handles the financial part with your ins company & she is fantastic as well. Laura I believe is the name of the nutritionist who runs the support groups & also is the one you would have your one on one meeting with. She is very friendly best of luck to you & your journey with whatever doctor you choose to use

Anyone else from Orange County NY or surrounding areas?

Congratulations on getting your date & also in having Dr. Judd!!! He is an awesome surgeon & you are in great hands! I am so glad I had my sleeve done & I was very honored to have Dr. Judd. He is so nice & really takes the time to explain things & his team of nurses & office staff are all fantastic!!!

I am from Orange County NY. Anyone else out there? My surgeon was Dr. Judd from Crystal Run Health Care in Middletown NY

Well, Aug 19th was my one year surgeversary. My body has been taking me on new adventures. A few weeks ago I went to Colorado with some friends. This was my first real test since surgery last year. Coming from Louisiana and an altitude of roughly 200 feet above sea level, I made it to about 12,300 feet above sea level before the altitude just got to be to much for me. Physically though, I felt awesome! Knees felt great, heart felt good, everything was great! Only problem was my lungs at that altitude. Last year, I would not have made it half as far as I did. Dang lungs just couldn't handle it...lol Thats ok, gonna try again next year and hopefully have more time before the hike to acclimate to the altitude. I was upset to stop before making it to the top of Mt Elbert but once I realized how far I had gone compared to where I was last year, I was extremely pleased with myself and felt great about what I had accomplished. I am headed to Arkansas next month with my wife to do some hiking in the Ouachita Mtns. Can't wait!!
Here are some pics from Mt. Elbert in Colorado. I WILL make it to the top next time!.

I made a flipagram video of the last 7 mths since being sleeved & I am hoping it uploads properly on here & everyone can see it. I am not sure how this will go as this is my first attempt @ trying to upload a video of any kind on to this site. I apologize ahead of time if it does not work. (So I am sorry) lol! Ok so here goes nothing...
In the last few pictures of the video I stuffed a throw pillow inside my old size 26 jeans to show approx how big I really was, as the jeans fit around the throw pillow the same way it used to fit around my belly. I jusy thought it was a cute way to show how far I have actually come these past 7 mths. I also thought it was a good way to show just how much extra room is in those size 26 jeans! I have no clue whay size I am now in jeans as I have only worn stretchy pants since being sleeved but just may make it my mission to go in to a store just to see what size I fit into now. I don't bother spending the money on jeans since they will not fit for very long & the stretchy pants last longer bcuz they shrink down with you for a little while!
My surgery was July 18, 2013, my SW: 321 LBS & my current weight is 232 LBS! I have lost a total of 89 LBS since getting my sleeve! I am only 11 LBS away from one of my goals of getting to the 100 LBS down mark which feels awesome & even though I will still have a lot to still lose after I hit that goal I am excited to be so close to a goal that seemed so far beyond my reach 7 mths ago!
I am loving this journey, every moment, every tear, every emotional rollercoaster ride I have taken, every hair that has fallen out, every good & bad day has been worth the quality of life I have regained since my surgery!
http://flipagram.com/f/jYN1TLwNQQ
Hope the link works! Crossing my fingers & praying for the best!

I agree you definitely don't look 40!!! Happy Birthday & a huge congratulations to you for celebrating your healthier transformed self!!!! A day to Celebrate not only a birthday but also everything you have accomplished this year starting with your health!!! May you continue to be so blessed through out your future & enjoy your birthday to the fullest with many more to follow!!!

You are stunning!!! Had to put on a pair of shades to see ya thru that sparkling/glowing confidence!!! Congratulations on your awesome success!!! May you continue to be so blessed through your transformation/journey & through out your future!!!

What a beautiful transformation! You have definitely been very busy this past year working your sleeve & the results are shining through! You look like 2 completely different people both of whom are beautiful but your after pic just has an added sparkle in the eye & your smile adds an extra glow to your already beautiful face! May you continue to be so blessed along your journey & through out your future!!!

What a beautiful transformation! You have definitely been very busy this past year working your sleeve & the results are shining through! You look like 2 completely different people both of whom are beautiful but your after pic just has an added sparkle in the eye & your smile adds an extra glow to your already beautiful face! May you continue to be so blessed along your journey & through out your future!!!

What a beautiful transformation! You have definitely been very busy this past year working your sleeve & the results are shining through! You look like 2 completely different people both of whom are beautiful but your after pic just has an added sparkle in the eye & your smile adds an extra glow to your already beautiful face! May you continue to be so blessed along your journey & through out your future!!!

Thank you!

If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO

If ur using the phone app it wont let u see the pics on people profiles but if u sign on from a regular computer u will see them! U will get to see so much more by signing on from a regular computer once in a while you will see things u miss out on by only using the phone app, I know this from experience lol!
Here is my before & after so far, as I still have about 65 lbs to go to hit goal! My highest weight was 321 lbs & day of surgery july 18, 2013 I weighed in @ 314 @ the hospital, on my 1 yr surgiversary I weighed in @ 205 lbs! I now weigh an even 200 lbs making my total loss 121 lbs in 1 yr & 3 weeks! Can't wait to hit "One-derland"!!!
I also added a flipagram video of my whole progress for the first year of having my sleeve!!!
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http://flipagram.com/f/FnMVAw9oaO