CathyG123

I added some before & after pictures at Pre-Op 511 LBS and at 190 LBS

Thanks Vicky and Jenn I really appreciate your kind words. Vicky I hope your stall ends soon and Jenn your doc should've been all kinds of super supportive. You're doing incredible!!

thanks all, i really could not believe it when i seen those numbers. i really hope to keep up with these losses. And cathy im sorry your doc was discouraging to you. I sometimes dont think that they actually think before they say things. mine today constantly reminded me that i have "Alot farther to go and its up to you" i was thinking yes I know but are you at least glad for what I had done. Just keep pluggin along is what i am gonna do.

Wow Jenn you're doing incredible. 2 weeks post op I lost 15lbs and it took me a week to lose the 10 I gained in the hospital with all the fluids. Doc said the expectation is 5 to 15% so I was on the low side with 6%. I was thrilled as I basically had lost a pound a day but doc was so negative I ended up leaving the appointment so discouraged but not going to let it sabotage my success. You're an inspiration!

Awesome Golden Girl, good for you!!! Congrats on your great success!!!

Awesome Golden Girl, good for you!!! Congrats on your great success!!!

Awesome Golden Girl, good for you!!! Congrats on your great success!!!

All the best Jenn, you'll do great! I'm on my second week of liquids, had surgery 7/14.

Yea Chanelle! That's fantastic!! Way to rock your sleeve girl! I just had surgery July 14th and I hope I can say the same as you in a few months. Any tips to making it work?

Best of luck to you and congrats on your decision. I'm not close to retirement but I am 50 years old and have a desire to travel and do other things my current weight restricts me from doing. Here's to us living the second half of our lives to the fullest. Cheers!

Hi everyone, had my sleeve surgery July 14th. Home now and almost through the first week of liquid diet. So far so good. Word of warning that I haven't heard people talk about. Be prepared for a post op weight gain only because they pump you full of fluids in the hospital and your body is swollen. I'm still trying to get rid of all the fluids my body is holding, 10lbs of it. I'm not worried I know my weight will drop back down I was just a bit alarmed and wanted to share so others knew that this is normal and temporary. Best of luck to everyone!

All the best Jenn, you'll do great! I'm on my second week of liquids, had surgery 7/14.

Hi everyone, had my sleeve surgery July 14th. Home now and almost through the first week of liquid diet. So far so good. Word of warning that I haven't heard people talk about. Be prepared for a post op weight gain only because they pump you full of fluids in the hospital and your body is swollen. I'm still trying to get rid of all the fluids my body is holding, 10lbs of it. I'm not worried I know my weight will drop back down I was just a bit alarmed and wanted to share so others knew that this is normal and temporary. Best of luck to everyone!

KayKay, I at first didn't want to tell anyone, but I thought -- I spend more time with these people than anyone except for my family. I just didn't want the stress of hiding from my colleagues coupled with the stress of trying to get used to my new body/life. As for people whispering about why would such and such do this.... we have to remember why we're doing it-- to get healthier. My husband said, "Let them talk. I'd rather them say 'why did she have weight loss surgery?' Instead of saying 'why didn't she do something?'"

That's interesting. Thanks, CathyG. I don't think I have heard of that happening to anyone else. What has it been like still being on liquids? Are you starving? I would imagine that it's very much a head thing-- knowing that you just can't eat yet until you're healed enough. Best wishes for a continued successful recovery.

Thanks Chanelle! Excellent advice! And congrats on your awesome achievement!!

So Awesome!! My surgery is next Monday and you're truly motivating me Barbie girl! I'll be at 385 for surgery. I hope to report the same kind of loss you are in 9 months. You must feel so good and be so proud of yourself!! So happy for you!!

So Awesome!! My surgery is next Monday and you're truly motivating me Barbie girl! I'll be at 385 for surgery. I hope to report the same kind of loss you are in 9 months. You must feel so good and be so proud of yourself!! So happy for you!!

Well it's been a while since I've been on this sight. My surgery was Sept 27, 2013. I'm down 146 pounds. Starting weight 410 current weight 264. Wow 9 months. If I can do it anyone can.

I started At 540 pounds , i have lost 230 pounds and the weight is still coming off. I had the VSG 15 months ago. It is possible to lose large portions of weight

I'm scheduled for surgery and looking for buddies who are scheduled around the same time so we can support one another. ????

I'm scheduled for surgery and looking for buddies who are scheduled around the same time so we can support one another. ????

Graylola I mean! Excellent progress! You rock!!