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That's amazing justwatchme me !!

Started at 302 in February pre-op. Lost 27 pounds before March surgery at 275. 3 months post-op I lost an additional 36 pounds which put me at 238.6. I'm now 5-1/2 months post-op and total loss is 89 from my high pre-surgery weight. No regrets.

Congratulations bullwookie!!! Feels awesome I'm sure! You go girl! Lisa I had major doubt's also. I thought, how in the world can a person live that way! I've learned that we consume way more calories in a day than we realize. I have more energy now than I've had it a very long time! High Protein, low sugar, and good food choices really makes a difference.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to tell you all that I can finally cross my legs!! It is a victory since my surgery and about a 23 pound weight loss. I use it to keep me motivated. I am dealing with hunger issues, real hunger versus mind hunger, but am dealing with it. Crossing my legs feels so good. My face looks thinner too. I am looking for all the little motivators I can find.

Welcome to "Bandland"!!
Yes...very normal.
As Lady said your swollen and healing... just take it one day at time.
Did you take your starting measurements?
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 160 lbs
EM tomander@bell.net

Today is my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of having this beautiful piece of plastic placed in me...... What a difference a year makes:
I'm at the gym SIX DAYS A WEEK !!!!!
My elliptical and I have a SIXTY-FIVE MINUTE affair every day !!!!!!
I eat like a NORMAL PERSON !!!!!!
I LOOK like a NORMAL PERSON !!!!!!
My BLOOD PRESSURE has been in the 107/72 range whenever taken !!!!!!!
My SOCIAL LIFE is phenomenal !!!!!!!!!
I wear a size 12 pant, a size 12 dress, and a Large shirt !!!!!!
I buttoned and zippered my daughter's high school uniform skirt that she wore five years ago (cleaning out her closet after she moved out last month and I couldn't resist trying it on)!!!!!!!
I weigh less than I did on my wedding day 26 years ago !!!!!
I had the added pleasure of watching my husband become a HEALTHYNEW ME...... He's lost 60 pounds and is at the gym six days a week too!!!!!!
I've met so many wonderful people on this forum...... I had the pleasure on meeting in person GoWalking and LisaCaron and I have spoken on the phone with Rebeccaabrooks86.
Can you tell that I'm in love with my band?????

I am so excited I received my date today . I am schedule for my sleeve on Sept. 11. Thank you God!!!

Don't be ashamed , we r being blessed with a tool to help us . So many of us have tryed on r own and couldn't do by r selfs . This is definitely ain't know easy way out. We r all struggling with our weight . And don't like the fact that we r over weight. But that's why we r here is to lift each other up. Nobody perfect . We r just trying to the same thing . I'm here for support anytime cause honestly I need just as much .

I figure I've lost close to one third of my excess weight, which is fine. But for the first time in many many years I feel hopeful. I'm very grateful that I was able to have this surgery. I've received some dumb feedback--like the "friend" who told me she doesn't "believe in stomach surgery," as if it were some kind of religion. Who cares what she believes in. I'm beginning to believe that I'm going to start feeling good again, as in good about myself, stronger, healthier, and at peace.

Today is a great day! Today I hit the 100lbs mark. I had my RNY on May 12th and as of my weight in today I've lost 100LBS. That is just over 3 months time. I'm doing great and eating healthy every day. I'm at around 700 calories per day and walk 2 miles every morning 5 days a week. I've just started to tone and lift light weights at the gym. I feel great and can't believe that i fit into an x-large shirt now..I was 3/4XL before.
THis is the best decision I've made and have 0 regrets. I feel great and have so much more energy.

Nobody is ashamed when they go to AA meetings for a drinking problem, Rebab for a drug problem, or use a nicotine patch for a smoking problem. Everyone thinks well of them for getting healthy ! Well, food is an addiction too, but people forget that. You're just getting help in a surgical way. Good for you for getting smart about your future and your health! You have NOTHINGto be ashamed of ! Good luck !

Don't be ashamed , we r being blessed with a tool to help us . So many of us have tryed on r own and couldn't do by r selfs . This is definitely ain't know easy way out. We r all struggling with our weight . And don't like the fact that we r over weight. But that's why we r here is to lift each other up. Nobody perfect . We r just trying to the same thing . I'm here for support anytime cause honestly I need just as much .

congrats

Well got the good news today was approved for my surgery !! I will see the surgeon on Monday and start my pre op on tues . I'm excited and nervous at the same time . Looks like September 9 th will be the day. But I will know for sure on Monday .

Well got the good news today was approved for my surgery !! I will see the surgeon on Monday and start my pre op on tues . I'm excited and nervous at the same time . Looks like September 9 th will be the day. But I will know for sure on Monday .

Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

I've just got my surgery date.....September 4th. I'm looking for a buddy as well....wishing you all luck.

Anyone having surgery in September? Just got my date and overwhelmed with emotions!

Mine was submitted last Wednesday, Aug. 13th so now the waiting begins.
A girl at work has had hers submitted for almost a month. When she called to check on it, about 10 days ago, they told her they have 30 days to make their decision and because she didn't have cancer they can take the entire 30 days. Absolutely horrible that the insurance company can be so insensitive to peoples health needs. It is all about money after all...

Just have to share especially for you newbies or those thinking about having the gastric sleeve procedure. I had my six month check up, was sleeved Feb. 3, and the news was awesome!!: Lost 85lbs,,55inches gone and best news my BMI is now below 30 I am no longer considered OBESE!! I am at 173lbs and doctor said 10 lbs more and then I should be at my ideal weight! I teach and the staff was shocked at weight loss, I lost an additional. 15 lbs over the summer. lots of compliments!! So hang in there if you are starting this process and most important DONT deviate from the diet! Learn your new eating habits! I stayed with it and didn't cheat,,,,all Protein and veggies...no starch at all. Good luck!

Had my surgery on July 8 2013. My HW was 255. I was 35 and 5'2. I wasn't always over weight but something changed my freshman year of college and I went from 128 to 150. I figured that's normal. I moved from FL to NY and before I knew it I was 255. I had PCOS and was insulin resistant. But mostly, I hated myself. I felt like I had accomplished so much in my 13 years of living in NYC and the one thing that was completely on me...I couldn't do for myself. I work in fashion so I never really felt "part" of things because I couldn't wear anything that everyone else wore and I felt like I just didn't fit in. I felt like I was watching life. I was suffering from depression and I don't know if that caused the weight or vice versa.
I knew the sleeve was my only hope. Even though I want to pass out at a blood test. EVERYTHING is different now. I'm actively taking part in my own life. I look in the mirror and I'm finally happy with what i see. I think I'm pretty LOL. I LOOOVE shopping. I am shocked to be a size 8 / 10.
If you are considering this surgery, don't be held back from fear. The beginning road is tough but in the end, isn't everything that's good worth the fight? Life is better when you love yourself and have the ability to run away (physically) from a natural disaster (should that ever come up). This new life is worth it. You are worth it.

start at 415. holding steady at 193-198. No issues. Restriction is still around but can eat almost anything I want. Thank you for new lease on life.
Christian

I started writing up a list of things that were worrying me about getting surgery and this came out. My wife was impressed enough she suggested I share it and it's probably what I'll put up on Facebook as a way of letting people know what I'm doing.
I'm scared I'll fail. I'm scared I'll go back to my old eating habits. I'm scared that my last chance won't work I'm scared because I don't know what being a normal weight is like. I'm scared I'll be judged for getting surgery I'm scared I'll miss food so much I'll get obese again I'm scared that I won't be able to keep up the changes I need to make over the long term. I'm sure if I don't do this I'll be dead by the time I'm 50 I'm sure I won't be the best dad I can be if I quit now I'm sure I won't be the best husband I can be if I quit now I'm sure if I don't do this nothing will change I'm sure I'll still be discriminated against if I don't do this I'm sure I'll still avoid friends and functions if I don't make a change I'm sure I'll still be ashamed of myself for letting things get this way I sure I'll never climb another mountain or hike through the bush if I stay as I am. I'm sure I'll keep missing out on a big part of life I'm sure I'll never do the things I want or have the adventures I've dreamed of if I keep on as I am I'm tired of being tired I'm tired of being afraid of others opinions because of how I look I'm tired of being in pain all the time I'm tired of letting what I weigh determine how I can live I'm tired of being the joke I'm tired of being a disappointment I'm tired of being judged I'm tired of making excuses I'm tired of lying to myself I'm tired of being obese. I can do this.

That's great! I would love to join a gym but they are so expensive in my opinion. I would love to find a walking buddy.
Just saw my surgeon and he seemed a bit shocked with my weight loss.

Hi there and congratulations on your surgery date Thursday -- very exciting! You sound very prepared to me. I took flip flops to the hospital to slip on for walking. I walked a lot -- every time I had to get up to pee I put the robe over my shoulders and rolled the IV pole up and down the hallway, a little further each time. Then I'd nap a bit and repeat the performance. I'm pretty sure this is why I had such an easy recovery. At home I walked around our driving circle and got people to walk with me.
Still on cloud nine over the whole thing and it's been nine months!