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5'3" 188 Size 14 for pretty much all pants/shorts L/XL depending on top, mostly XL I am curious if I'll ever get to single digits lol. I'm nine months out and have lost 102lbs, I can't complain ☺

My before and after. Pic on right was two weeks before, pic on left is my six month mark. Down 78lbs since I started my surgeon's program, a total of 88lbs since my highest. Love my sleeve :)

Yep, still an issue for me sometimes. I use lots of the flavor packets. My surgeon said whatever I need to do to get my water in. And it's still a struggle sometimes!!

HW 293 SW 267 CW 212 Today is five months since surgery

Today is my five month surgiversary (funny, my phone has that as a learned word in my dictionary now!). I'm happy with my new body but bummed that I feel like I'm on a little bit of a roller coaster. But I expected that. Stats: HW: 293 SW: 267 CW: 212 I'm surprised that with that much weight loss my clothing sizes, especially jeans, haven't changed a lot. I was in a 24, albeit snug haha, and am just now in an 18. But that means I'm close to misses sizes so I'm excited about that!! No regrets though, ever!!

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Hi all, Oct 21st here. I still have some gas pain, sits right under my diaphragm. I've tried walking, gas strips, bouncing on my bed lol and even having my husband beat on my back. Still there. Other than that I'm just super tired. Only way I can really sleep is if I take my pain meds, I think because I'm too worked up about hurting my still tender incisions. Next week will be a better week, I'm just going to continue doing what I need everyone's journey is different, I need to remind myself of that a lot. I'll get there and I already know this will all be worth it!!

Yep. Two nights. I asked about only one night and it was kinda poo-pood. We were told from maybe half way through the six month process that it would be a two night stay.

It's going okay, but the gas pressure is right at my diaphragm so it is a little painful to swallow. I'm thinking it should be much better tomorrow!! The broth is actually pretty soothing.

Finally got sleeved yesterday!! Not an unbearable amount of pain, just tender and the has pressure. Got to have broth and sugar free jello just now. Yummy

Can't wait to be in my own bed tomorrow night, not sleeping at an incline lol. IV comes in a bit so I can shower and put regular clothes on. Leaving here tomorrow afternoon at like 2-230ish. And I'll probably pass out as soon as I get there!

I was sleeved yesterday morning!! So glad to be on the other side now. Problem is I can't sleep consistent so I've been napping.off and on since but that's okay. And my word, so many pokes lol. Took three attempts at the IV and have had three labs taken. It's all worth it j n the end ♡♡

I would like to join as well! Thanks for setting it up.

I'm right there with you!! I've been heavy since high school (32 now) and it's all I've ever known. It's all most people have ever known me as. Well, they will get used to the new me, and I will too!!

I've been counting down since I found out, on August 29th. Now I am down to three weeks!! The last four have gone by fast, hope the next three do as well!!

One more thing down, this past Thursday I had my scope done, piece of cake! Got there at 7, went back at 830 and was headed home around 10ish. (Worst part was the IV in the back of my hand!) Now, 29 days until surgery!!

My liquid diet (two weeks long!! starting the 7th) is seriously liquid. Broth, sugar free jello, tomato soup, shakes. But thank goodness I can have one protein bar pet day, yogurt and oatmeal. But no solids. Wahh!! Lol. They said flavored oatmeal is okay so I'll go with varieties. But still, blah lol

My surgeon says two nights (surgery Tues the 21st, home Thurs the 23rd). I asked if I could leave the next day and he just said "well, I don't know that yet. Depends on how you do." So we will see!! Good luck!!

I got my approval last Friday morning and got scheduled for October 21st. I have so many emotions, happy, nervous, excited, all of it. Now that I have a date it is getting more and more real. I have to do a two week liquid diet, that's going to be tough.

I had to do some basic info, nutrition, and exercise classes on top of my visits with my regular doctor. I liked it all though, makes me feel very prepared

Oh, I'm in DSM, Iowa

I'm Oct 21st! I have my endoscopy Sept 18th, final class & labs on Oct 9th and start my liquid diet on Oct 7th. That is what I'm more worried about but I think it'll be okay. It'll be worth it in the end!

Thank you everyone! My husband and I were so excited, we were like kids at Christmas! Now that I have a date I see light at the end of my tunnel. I started the process in Jan 2013 but after a couple months we realized it was going to be too expensive for our family. Fast forward a year, new job w/better insurance and here we are. The wait has made me better prepared I think though! Can't wait to make my "Sleeved!" post

Aaahhh! So, I finally did my last labs (that my insurance required) on Tuesday and my surgeon's office called yesterday morning to tell me they had my approval! I can't believe it went so quickly. Great way to start my family's vacation I still have a few things to do before surgery (scope, one more class and a couple more labs) but it'll be here before you know it. My date is October 21st. (I have BC/BS Blue Choice of Iowa)

Just wondering if anyone has BCBS Blue Choice insurance (not sure if it is strictly an Iowa plan or not)? If so, just wondering what kind of requirements they have. I have seen some people say varying things with BCBS as far as what "hoops" they have had to jump through. I'm just so anxious!! lol