spazdd

Hi Spazdd! We haven't had a meeting yet. I must admit that I have dropped the ball a bit. If you have any suggestions as to where we might have our first meeting please let me know. Good luck at your appointment today. If you have the chance to tell the staff about our group, please do. Here is a question to the group....I know we are all spread out, but if you had to pick one of these locations for our first get together, which would you choose... Oakland Robinson Hi. Robinson as I have no idea where the other place is located lol

Hi I am from Ohio and also had my surgery on 1/30/14 by dr McCloskey. The hospital and her staff are great. I am going for my 6 month appointment tomorrow. Starting weight 254 current weight 167. If you are still having meetings I'd love to join. Would be great to meet with people who share my same experience and get some tips.

Your story was just what I needed. I'm 5 1/2 months out doing great but am concerned about long term. Thanks so much for sharing your story it really did inspire me. Congrats on your long term success.

Congrats. You look amazing.

You look great and you can see a difference. Congratulations!!

What a sad story. So happy you are now recovering and good luck to you.

Hi I was sleeved 1/30. Sw 254 cw 214. Very fortunate no real problems other than still feeling run down at times. Walking 1 or 2 times a week. Tracking food on lose it. Sticking to between 500 - 600 calories. No problems with liquids but I do have issues with protein if I don't so the protein shake. Eating Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, fish, tuna, chicken retried beans etc. anyone still run down?

Congratulations. You look so good.

Wow you look great. Congrats!

You look so good. I love how you took the monthly pics. It does show us newbies it does take time. Congrats.

I'M not the same person I was on 1/29/14. I was sleeved 1/30/14. I've lost, gained, lost and gained over 70 pounds 4 times. I knew I needed a life change. I was fortunate enough to have the insurance company and my employer give me the financial stability to proceed with the sleeve. During this past five weeks I have been on this site at least twice daily. Although I've really never posted before the advice and inspiring stories you all share are making this journey easy for me. I'm not an outgoing person and am not real comfortable posting to a bunch of strangers about my feelings. Today I realized you all our not strangers. I look forward to hearing the accomplishments and feel sad when you are sad. I just wanted to thank you all for being there. Although we haven't met and I don't post know that you have helped me tremendously and I am thankful. Wish you all the best in our lifelong journey.

Love that story:). Many more to come!

Congrats. Big accomplishment! It took me awhile also to figure onederland but kudos to whoever came up with it. I can not wait to be a member of that special group.

Congratulations. You look so great and so happy. My question is when did you feel your energy level go back to normal? I was sleeved 1/30 and have lost 28 lbs. I am getting very close to 60 grams if protein and doing great on liquids. But just feel run down. Thanks for sharing your story. It's inspiring and seeing your pics makes this journey all worth it.

Congratulations. You look amazing!

Hi I also had a catheter put in during surgery and removed the following afternoon. No problems with it. Good luck.

You look great. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. I'm newly sleeved and it's inspiring to see the after pictures.

I'm sorry your not feeling well. I had my surgery on 1/30 and the first coupe days were pretty rough for me. I started feeling better about 6 days post op. Only issue I still have is I get so tired. Once you get home just relax and hopefully you'll get more rest. Good luck.

Congrats. You look amazing. Thanks for sharing. Your an inspiration. Just for sleeved 1/30 and I needed to Ww these.

You look amazing. Thanks for sharing your story.

I'm 7 days post op and have told only close family and friends and a few good work friends. I'm still undecided how ill handje it. I do knowthat if someone with a weight problem asks im being honest. Others still undecided. I love reading everyone's responses.

I love to kayak but due to weight haven't gone in years. You made me want to go again. Congrats and very happy for you.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi. That first day was terrible. I had exact same issue. All I can say is try to rest walk when you can. It does get better. I promise. I was sleeved 1/30. Sorry your not feeling well.