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MHughey

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  1. Posted

    Hello everyone its been 10 months since my surgery and I'm really happy I did it! I can eat a little more than I could at like 5 months out and even find myself trying to gain a few pounds back....at 5'5 168lbs I feel extremely skinny:) I know' date=' its what I always wanted but would be happy to stay exactly where I am now(Weight wise) I wish all of you much success no matter if your pre or post op!! I'm here to answer any questions you have. Pics are attached! the first is at my heaviest of 250lbs and the other was taken at 168lbs[/quote']

    U look very Nice keep up the good work had mine 1 month ago pic are coming!!!

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    Well it's been three months since my surgery. I am 6'3" and started out at 320 lbs. As of this morning' date=' I weigh 255 lbs. I am at my lowest weight in 20 years. I'm a private person and the thought of posting pictures embarrasses the hell out of me. But there were so many people here that I watched and read about for months before deciding to start this journey. One of the things I that helped my decision was looking at before and after pictures. So in an effort to hopefully pay it forward, increase my karma points, and help someone else....

    Here are before, 6 week, and 12 week pics

    [/quote']

    Wow u look nice did u Excise any!!!

  4. Posted

    I had the sleeve done on 9/12/13. Back in 2007 I had the lap band and had some success but after becoming pregnant I put on most of the weight I loss and still struggled with gaining weight. Now I can't help but to compare my lap band experience with the sleeve in terms of discipline and weight loss in the 1st month. In the 1st month of being banded' date=' I loss 30lbs and was totally & completely focused on proper nutrition. Of course seeing the pounds melt away was very motivational!! So now going into my 4th week after getting the sleeve, 2 wks in, I have lost 17lbs. I'm totally in a stall, which from what I'm seeing is normal but I'm also concerned because I still dabble in junk food. I crave carbs and I was never really a carb person before. I want crackers especially, potatoes, and not that I necessarily crave chocolate, which is my fav, but I wont turn it down if its readily available. (Its halloween time so everyone at work has candy on display). I don't binge on these things, just have a couple crackers or a few pieces of chocolate. I'm really disappointed in myself and I don't want to get so down on myself that I give up and fall back into bad eating habits. Any advice, encouragement, insight??

    Thanks!![/quote']

    Just please be Strong just Pray about it Don't Give up i was Sleeved Sept 26 Houston TX i am here of you like to Talk i am Mary

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    My name is Mary,i am 42 yrs.of age i an from Beaumont TX....I was Sleeved, on the 26 in Houston TX, under the care of Dr. Felix Spiegel i Haven't had Not One Pain Haven't thrown up I Promise the Living God, Never Got my pain Meds.filled because I've had No No No-Pain Everything is Well i Thank God For that i had Great Support my sister Protein Stay Down Everything i Don't like beef broth Nasty Don't like Jello in my mouth...I've lost Water weight 20lbs my body is loose that's in 5/days just fluids i am so very Happy Everybody Please Take Care do it for your Self you Only live Once so Live....MaryHughey1@yahoo.com

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    I am sorry...it will happen soon enough. Did they have you on a pre-op diet? Just wonderng since they normally do that to cleasnse the liver right? I am surprised they didnt see that your liver was enlarged from bloodwork' date=' maybe they cant tell that way but you would think so. Best of luck to you.[/quote']

    So sorry to here that mine was also but wasn't that bad he was able to do my Surgery i am Not in any pain haven't had No Pain @all able to keep Everything down i Thank Good for that Truly i do well i hope you get better!!!

  8. Posted

    Hi' date=' my surgery is September 26th, which is this Thursday! I am very excited and a little nervous but after "stalking" the forums, and reading all the testimonials, tips, and seeing great post-op pictures, I am more anxious to get the surgery over with so I can start my new life in a different body. [/sup']

    I also have my Sleeve on the 26 in Houston TX i am so very Excited along time coming Ready for the CHANGE!!!!

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  10. Posted

    HEY EVERYONE I'M MARY IM HERE FOR HELP AND GUIDANCE N LOSING MY 30 2 40 MORE IVE BEEN TRYING TO LOST WEIGHT FOR ALMOST A YEAR N IT SEEM IM JUST GOIN N WRONG PATH N NEED SOME IDEA N ENCOURAGEMENT THAT WILL WORK TO HELP ME LOSE IT BY XMAS AT 25 2 30 PLDS.

    HERE SOME OF MY STORY IN MARCH OF 2012 I WAS 316 PLDS AT MY HIGHEST N WAS DIAGNOSED WIT SEVERAL OVERWEIGHT DISEASES IM I WAS 23 YRS TOLD I WAS TOO BIG N WAS AT RISK OF DYING I HAVE TO WONDERFUL SONS I JAD TO LEAVE FOR SO I MAD MY DECISON TO GO THROUGH WIT IT. I WAS SLEEVE JULY 16 2012 WHICH AT THAT TIME I WEIGHT 287. TODAY I M 193.4 AND IM JUST STUCK BETWEEN 190 & 198. I NEED HELP JUST GETTIN TO 168 BY XMAS ANYBODY UP FOR THE CHALLEGES I NEED PLZ EVERYONE SEND ME SOME TIPS AND EXERCISE PLANS SO I CANT STOP ALL MY BAD HABITS FRIEDS food N JUNK..

    Pink **** 1 week n a half ago

    Yellow shirt 3 2 4 weeks ago

    Light blue shirt 3 2 4 weeks ago as well

    Pink shirt brown hair 2012 march or april

    With my sister at my biggest

    Black n white pic like 4 yrs ago

    Well maybe we can be Buddies i have mine on the 26 of this month i need a friend MaryHughey1@yahoo.com let's buddy up or Facebook Mary Huvhey

  14. Posted

    My surgery date is September 30th in Ypsilanti' date=' MI.

    who else is in september? what are your thoughts? are you excited??!!! Nervous?[/quote']

    Yes i have my sleeve on the 26 of this month was the 27 but he push out up one day i am So Very ready the Good- the Bad i hope & Pray No Bad or even Real Rough times but Lord knows i am Ready i am 42 &Weigh in @240 lbs Never been this large i have 4 kids all grown Everybody is doing there thing Now ours time for me live in Tx..Surgery is in Houston Tx, Start liquids this Friday i an so Ready i an Praying for all my Sisters & Brothers of the Sleeve !!!

  15. Posted

    I am 54 years old' date=' mother of two grown daughters, grandmother of 5 grandsons and 1 special needs granddaughter. My weight problems started around the age of 30, after I quit partying. At first I just gained a few pounds here and there. I yo-yo dieted for years. I tried Herbal Life, Weight Watchers, and Jenny Craig. I walked miles, and I got a gym membership. I lost, I quit, I gained it all back and more. I had a hysterectomy in 2007, and my hormones and metabolism went nuts. At my heaviest, I was 283. My husband said if I reached 300, he would leave. I think I wanted him to since there has been no intimacy, or affection for that matter, for well over two years. With no partner, no friends, and the responsibility of caring for my 92 year old mom on my own, I really didn't care anymore. I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. I was borderline diabetic. 3 of 4 of my siblings are diabetic and there was prior history of diabetes and heart disease in the family.

    One day I received a phone call from a bariatric nurse from my insurance company. She and I talked about all the co-morbidities, and she suggested I look into bariatric surgery. I went to a seminar, and the journey began. I had gone to Jenny Craig for 9 months, so I had satisfied the diet part. I went through all the tests and was scheduled for the vertical sleeve to be done on July 31st.

    I drove myself to the hospital that morning, had the surgery and spent the next two days being sick and alone. I had no visitors, no phone calls. My husband was working out of state, my mom was at home alone. I called her when I wasn't throwing up. My daughter picked me up and gave me a ride home in my car. She has 3 kids of her own and doesn't really have the time or inclination to stop by to check to see if my mom or I need her help in any way. She calls if she wants me to do something for her.

    I am 6 weeks out today. I'm not sure how much I've lost, but I think it's a little over 35 pounds. I overate at Breakfast, so I've felt pretty sick for the past couple hours. I knew half way through I was full, but forced it, took bites that were too big, and didn't chew long enough. I don't often do this, so I deserve to be suffering now. Physically, I think I'm doing alright. Emotionally, I am sad a lot. I often wish I could have lost the weight and kept it off with diet and exercise. I know in my heart, it would never have stayed off because I lack willpower and the desire to be healthy. I figure if no one cares, why should I. I'm working on my feelings. I'm hoping when more of the weight comes off, I will feel better about everything.

    So that's the story. Please don't be too critical of me. Good luck to each of you as you go through your sleeve journey.[/quote']

    I am so sorry for your family not beenig there for you please Don't give up you have come a long way Don't Trash that love yourself I'll be Sleeved on the 27th this month we can talk anytime may Good keep Blessing you

  18. Posted

    Im September 16th....I havent been in hospital for 22 years to the date and that was for the birth of my twin boys who were born 09/16/91.

    This surgery will also be a life changing experience for me!!

    Yes i am in this month on the 27th i am 42 i am here thinking about the life change i am 244 Lord this is my size pregnant gain spool my weight after children they are all grown now it's time for me i Hate beening over weight my Husband Don't want me to have it but he is trying to come around but this is for me I've Never been over weight this is crazy but i Courts do it for Me!!!!

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  20. Posted

    Looking for someone in Houston area that has already had surgery. Can't seem to pick dr' date=' I guess I'm jus a little scared. I've been speaking to Texas laparoscopic center an I've spoke with David clinic as well. Need help, suggestions??[/quote']

    Well i am in Beaumont but Surgery will be done in Houston

  24. Posted

    Hey everyone I'm christin' date=' I was 291 and now I am 286 I think that's pretty good. My surgery is scheduled for the 12th of September very excited. I am crabby though haha my body is saying feed me please. This is me now and was me 7 years ago hope to this body again soon.

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    I hope Everything go well i go in on the 27th of Sept.

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