sawyersmommy

I had surgery in November 2013. At my heaviest I weighed 385 lbs. I am now at 285lbs. I am amazed daily by the differences I see and feel. I am beginning to notice the sagging skin but the tiny legs are a plus. Lol. I still have about a 100 lbs to go to be at my original goal but I have to say I am so much happier now then I was before surgery. Before surgery

I am about three months post op and have lost around 100 lbs from my heaviest. I have recently been experiencing discomfort in my lower stomach area ( the skin my doc calls my apron). It's almost like a bruised feeling. Has anyone else had this feeling? Is it due to the weight of the hanging skin? HW: 385 SW: 347 CW: 291

At my highest I was 385lbs. I was 347 on the day of surgery (11/4/13). I was just weighed today at the docs office and weighed 295lbs. That's down 90lbs from my highest. I still have just over 100lbs to go though. Long journey ahead but I've come a long way too.

HW: 385 SW: 347 on November 4, 2013 CW: 299 Got out of the 3's. Now I'm heading towards onederland. So excited.

I had surgery on November 4th and have lost 43 lbs. I hit a stall between thanksgiving and Xmas but just started losing again. HW: 385. SW: 347. CW: 304.

So, a long stall is normal? I'm almost two months out and feel like I haven't lost anything this whole month. I may have even gained a pound or two. I feel like I'm doing everything wrong. I am eating but not to much, but I can't stomach Protein shakes so I'm lacking there and have been so busy with work and the holidays that I haven't exercised. Maybe I'm failing at this. HW: 385 SW: 347 CW: 318

Hey all. I had my surgery on Monday November 4th. All went well and I came home the next day. I have been very lucky with not having a lot of pain. Just soreness and a little discomfort at times. I'm having a heck of a time with getting my Protein in. Doing great with fluids though considering I'm on the liquid diet. A lot of temptations have been around and although the items have all smelled amazing I have had no desire to eat them. I am looking forward to be able to eat set hong besides Clear liquids though. Ok enough ranting. Time for some stats. HW:385lbs. SW:347lbs. CW:328lbs I hope everyone else is doing well in their journeys and look forward to continued success.

How long did it last? I'm having trouble even drinking Water cause of the taste.

I don't think it's all hunger. I actually feel kind of Sick to my stomach.

I started my liquid diet on Friday. On Tuesday I had what I can only describe as a gas bubble, I was in such pain I thought I was going to die. I haven't eaten anything since only Water and tea. I'm so sore I don't even want anything. On top of that I'm still having gas. Which I don't understand because if I'm not putting food in Why am I having gas. Also I have a metallic taste in my mouth and I can smell everything. Last night I could smell the soap that was used to wash my water glass I could hardly finish my water. Has anyone else experienced this or something similar? I'm worried because my surgery is on Monday.

So it's official. I have surgery on november4th at 11:30am. Excited and scared all at the same time.

I am pre-op and weigh in at around 370 right now. I already have what they refer to as an "apron" on my lower stomach and have been having sweating issues at work with this area. My question is for those of you who are post op, does the sweating get better or does this continue until you have a tummy tuck? I know I'm going to have excess skin since I've been fat my whole life, just wondering if this gets a bit better as the weight drops.

I have had this forever as well. I'm embarrassed to wear anything without sleeves. Feel like I have to hide my armpits because they look dirty. My neck has gradually gotten worse over the years and my six year old daughter and her friends have asked me many times why my neck is dirty. I scrub those areas everyday with soap and a foot brush. I have scrubbed until it's raw before. I was given cream as well. It only made the areas itch. I hope these areas will go away after surgery and if anyone has any other treatment ideas please let me know.

As long as everything goes ok at my next appointment I will have surgery on november 4th. The day before my 40th birthday.

I got the call from the surgical nurse today. I go for my full day appointment on october 24th. If all goes well at that appointment then I could be scheduled for surgery on November 4th. The day before my 40th birthday. I said when I began this journey that I wanted it done before I was 40 and now that just may happen. Keep your fingers crossed for me.