Mokamami

So... This week made 9 months post op VSG-- LOVE my little sleeve (Mikey). Getting enough Protein but slacking a little on the Water intake (which I'm paying for this week w/ heart palpitations). I'm exercising most days a week, which I'm really enjoying.
I've been getting random complements from strangers-- that's cool. And I love walking in heels all day long. Lol.
I still don't (and won't) eat any breads, Pasta, rice, or potatoes. I've only lost 1 lb in the past month-- but as long as the scale is moving downward, I'm happy.
Oh, and I ate crawfish for the first time since surgery-- yum. I managed to get through King Cake season w/o giving in & I'm finding Lent a little easier on the diet. lol
New goals:
- increase Water intake from 40 oz to 60 oz
- lose 2 lbs by the 1st week of May (my next follow up appointment)
- save $$ for plastic surgery

I wasn't quite 400lbs but close. I was over 380 at my biggest but I think I was closer to 400 then I thought. I was too big for my scale. I have got down to 359 for surgery. I'm 2 and a half months out and down to 305. All together 74lbs lost so far.
As a heavy weight is is a longer journey but it is completely doable. I wasn't sure I would be successful with the sleeve at first at my weight but I'm convinced I can now. There is a BMI over 50 board on OH and some of the people there started over 400 and have lost a LOT. It's very inspiring.

I started at 401. 8-1/2 months later I'm 229 and still losing. The sleeve will do the Job just fine if you're willing to make some lifestyle changes. If you think you will never be able to control your eating then the bypass might be a good alternative. The upside of the sleeve is less complications and a more normal life. It works with you but it does not do the work for you.

I posted my success story over here:
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/67034-here-is-what-the-local-paper-had-to-say-about-my-success-story/
I was 437 and now I'm 185. You can read the article in the link and listen to the radio round table I did here if you have any questions. http://www.knpr.org/son/archive/detail2.cfm?SegmentID=9672&ProgramID=2699

Mokamami I am sure they will be able to work with your schedule. It would be great to meet up. I know people that have already had the sleeve but to be able to talk and relate with others starting this journey at the same time would be great. We can support each other.

I would love to meet up!

Hi! I am on the south side/south burbs. I will be getting sleeved this Summer with Dr.Cahill.

Hi! I had my sleeve at LCOM on July 29, 2013! You are in the best of hands!! My husband also had gastric bypass in September 2013. Have you been to the support group meetings? I usually attend every month. I live in tinley park. If you have any questions or want info, I would be happy to help you out!

Hi all! I am going to get sleeved in April at Little Company of Mary and I really need some friends that are going through/have gone through the surgery and want to meet for activities, exercise, and companionship! I just moved to Chicago in June and I have a lot of family here, but none of them have significant weight issues, therefore they can't relate to my decision and lifestyle changes. I want to be successful and I know a big part of my success lies in the company I keep! Please message me and let's get to know each other and support each other in this magnificent journey!

I started in April at 415lbs. I had mysurgery in June at 372, I am now under 235lbs and that was about 3 weeks ago. I dont like to weigh myself every week anymore and truly at this point its all about doing the right thing for me. Ill probably lose about 20 more but thats it,. I was a 52 inch waist and now a 34.. i was a 4x shirt now a large, Though it cose me a lot in clothes Who cares! Love to shop..
I eat under 1000 calories per day. I work out 6 days per week, Im loving life now. No more medications and no more Apnea!
Doctor was amazed at how fast it came off. Everyone is different but i was super motivated and never strayed,,
Thank you Dr Jiser at Lowell general Hospital
Christian

NUT? Not.
The doc is closer.
My doc thought he had me figured out. He thought the sleeve was not aggressive enough and wanted me to do the bypass like my wife.
Trouble is, NUTs and docs can't see into your soul. Inside me was a very stubborn and angry man who wanted to pound obesity into dust. I am not violent but once engaged my battles know no limits especially against that which threatens what is dear to me....like life.
Determination is in the heart of you, tap your tiger.
You can lose all the fat you want to, especially with this powerful tool. Grab your life with a steely grip and forge a future full of joy and freedom!

I'm slightly reluctant to say this because I haven't been sleeved yet but is anybody in the Chicagoland area interested in an actual face to face support meeting?

I would be open to that. I am just starting my journey. So I welcome any feedback!

I would be open to that as well. It would be nice to have a support group that's there from the beginning of the journey and all going through it at the same time.

Hi! I am new to the site. I am planning on working with Dr Gerald Cahill at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park, IL. I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval. All paperwork was submitted on 02/12/14. I know it hasn't been that long but I'm super anxious to find out. Good Luck to all and I hope everyone is doing well on this cold day!