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So I stepped on the scale this weekend, 3 lbs away from my 200 lb first goal hoping to of lost those 3 and to my surprise I lost 5!! I was down to 198 back in the hundreds!! OMG OMG OMG, I was so excited I did a little dance in the bathroom.
122 lbs down, I can't even believe I am saying that. it will be 8 months tomorrow and I am down 122 lbs!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All of you!!

So after 9 mnths of hard work n gymmin:)..i have a normal bmi and body fat percentage..its the most amazing feeling from being morbidly obese to being classed a normal weight!! Ppl treat u different they dont stare when u eat in public ..its the best feeling ...still got to lose some more but im getting there..just needed to say it thin ppl dont kno what it means to be classed normal weigh

I began option classes in March, finished at the end of May. During that time I had a doctor's visit, lab tests, EKG, and X-ray. After my last class I got a clearance appointment scheduled for the following week. Once I got cleared, I was told that it would take about 2-3 weeks to get referred but I was called the very same day I was cleared. I was referred to the West La Kaiser which took a couple days to get a call for a consult with the surgeon which is this Thursday, June 26th. I'll find out then what day my surgery will be scheduled. Hope that helps a little. It seems like everything has gone pretty smooth and quick so far. Good luck to you.

Tell me why you did this. Only you know. I did the sleeve, with my husband, to have a life before we died. Scared, hell yeah! But diabetes, asthma, HBP, joint replacement, sleep apnea, swollen ankles, inability to walk, gasping for breath, scared us more. It has worked. After spending the first year of my retirement in a recliner, I did not want to die in that chair. We are 67/68 and we have lost a total of 160 lbs, we are kayaking, swimming in our pool, boating, offshore fishing again, and just walked all over NOLA for 7 days. You may be suffering a little post sleeve anxiety. God Bless you and have faith that you did this for a good reason, to save your life. I wish I had found the sleeve before all the comorbidities. Hugs, Linda

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.

I was sleeved on 8/11 and had terrible nausea until yesterday when I came home from the hospital. I definitely was regretting it at the time but when I felt better, although still very sore, I still feel like I made the right decision.

Kealot,
Don't be discouraged...I understand your feelings. I too heaved a lot except mine was not dry...enough said?! However, I did get past those bad days and moving forward to brighter ones. Still sore also. It will take time. Take care of your new tummy. In a short time from now...you will have no regrets! Hang in there!

So I posted before and after pics back in March when I was down 50 pounds. But now that I'm actually below goal, I'm submitting this as my "official" before and after pics. 8 months and 92 pounds later....
December 4, 2013
August 3, 2014

So yesterday I reached my goal weight, losing 134 pounds in 10.5 months. I made a flipogram with all of my monthly progress pics to illustrate my journey to this point. It was pretty awesome to see and actually made both my husband and myself cry. It's been a LOT of work and I've grown tremendously in strength both inside and out on this journey.
Ok, so I can't figure out how to embed it, so here is the link to the flipogram!

Hi Susan909,
Sorry it's been so long since I updated. I ended up getting an appt with the surgeon 2 weeks later from the original appt. After my consultation, I was told to wait for a scheduler to call me to give me a surgery date. I waited a few days and heard nothing so I called and she said there was a waiting list but she was kind enough to give me a date. My date is September 10th which is way later than I was hoping but what can I do. She did put me down on the cancellation list so there is a small chance it could be earlier but I'm planning on the September date. I do feel better that at least I have a date so I can plan accordingly. How are your classes going? Hopefully when you're done, your location won't have as long as a wait mine does.