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I don't have quit as much to lose for my personal goal but still had about 200 pounds I wanted to get off. My starting weight was 388. I am only a little over 4 months out and down 83 pounds. My doctor never questioned if sleeve would work. I think they see great results these days with it on high BMIs. I have read several stories of people the same size or bigger who were successful. I think you can totally do it!
The change with eating is what took me a couple months to adapt to. I literally mourned food the first couple months. I haven't had anything really disagree with my body but I definitely have a difference in what feels almost heavy in my stomach. Breads are so heavy for me. So I just stay away from those. And ground beef feels me up quicker than chicken but I'll still eat it. I just adjusted my choices and trust me, I am crazy picky so if I can do it, anyone can. I don't feel like I had to give anything up. I eat what I want. But I chose to eat what makes me feel better and not like a ton of bricks. You can do this David!!

I don't have quit as much to lose for my personal goal but still had about 200 pounds I wanted to get off. My starting weight was 388. I am only a little over 4 months out and down 83 pounds. My doctor never questioned if sleeve would work. I think they see great results these days with it on high BMIs. I have read several stories of people the same size or bigger who were successful. I think you can totally do it!
The change with eating is what took me a couple months to adapt to. I literally mourned food the first couple months. I haven't had anything really disagree with my body but I definitely have a difference in what feels almost heavy in my stomach. Breads are so heavy for me. So I just stay away from those. And ground beef feels me up quicker than chicken but I'll still eat it. I just adjusted my choices and trust me, I am crazy picky so if I can do it, anyone can. I don't feel like I had to give anything up. I eat what I want. But I chose to eat what makes me feel better and not like a ton of bricks. You can do this David!!

I don't have quit as much to lose for my personal goal but still had about 200 pounds I wanted to get off. My starting weight was 388. I am only a little over 4 months out and down 83 pounds. My doctor never questioned if sleeve would work. I think they see great results these days with it on high BMIs. I have read several stories of people the same size or bigger who were successful. I think you can totally do it!
The change with eating is what took me a couple months to adapt to. I literally mourned food the first couple months. I haven't had anything really disagree with my body but I definitely have a difference in what feels almost heavy in my stomach. Breads are so heavy for me. So I just stay away from those. And ground beef feels me up quicker than chicken but I'll still eat it. I just adjusted my choices and trust me, I am crazy picky so if I can do it, anyone can. I don't feel like I had to give anything up. I eat what I want. But I chose to eat what makes me feel better and not like a ton of bricks. You can do this David!!

I admire all of you for being so honest on your fears. I had plenty of the myself but also did not allow myself months to think about it. I had vsg on Oct 15, 2014. So a little over 4 months ago. I was never worried about the surgery or recovery itself. Which for me, was a breeze. I went back to work also 5 days later with very little pain. My biggest fears were a lot like Lexi. I was worried about my relationship with food. How sad that I can't eat everything on my plate anymore? That's how I felt. And trust me, I went overboard having my last meal! I gained 8 pounds in like 2 weeks. That's scary! And honestly, I was a bit depressed for the 1st month after surgery. I was losing weight quickly but the diet was hard after. Well I take that back...you have no true appetite. It was my head hunger that got me. I almost mourned my relationship with food. But once I got my energy back and lost that first 30 pounds.... my life changed forever. I still have people look at me and make comments about how sad that I can't eat more than that or that I really don't desire any food anymore, but honestly I am fine with it! I am not sorry one bit! 4 months out and 80 pounds down makes it so worth it.
One of our biggest reasons for me getting the surgery was to have children. We have been trying for 6 years, went through fertility treatments and nothing. Neither one of us have anything wrong, besides PCOS, to not be able to conceive. After a lot of talking it was suggested that possibly losing weight will help. So my biggest fear at this time is that, yes I am getting healthier, but what if I still can't get pregnant? That is devastating to me.
But all we can do is keep on taking care of ourselves!!

Thanks everyone for the support! I braved the scale today at 7 weeks out and lost 11 pounds. I haven't been on it since this post so I'm not sure how long my stall was, but man they play games with your head! I just kept doing what I was doing, because what else can I do? And it paid off finally! I know this won't be my last stall but sure hoping I won't have one for a while! Thanks again!

Hey everyone! First time on this thread! I was sleeved October 15, 2014. I am down 71 pounds but have hit a stall and haven't lost anything this week. I feel like I am a slow loser and would be way further along by now. I have a trip at the beginning of March and wanted to be down a 100 pounds, but looks like I won't hit that goal. I just want to be out of the 300s. It's still hard for some people to even tell I have lost that much because I have so much more to go. It gets discouraging at times. Anyone have any great advice on how to get out of stalls faster?
Hope everyone is having a great week!

Hey everyone! First time on this thread! I was sleeved October 15, 2014. I am down 71 pounds but have hit a stall and haven't lost anything this week. I feel like I am a slow loser and would be way further along by now. I have a trip at the beginning of March and wanted to be down a 100 pounds, but looks like I won't hit that goal. I just want to be out of the 300s. It's still hard for some people to even tell I have lost that much because I have so much more to go. It gets discouraging at times. Anyone have any great advice on how to get out of stalls faster?
Hope everyone is having a great week!

Thanks everyone for the support! I braved the scale today at 7 weeks out and lost 11 pounds. I haven't been on it since this post so I'm not sure how long my stall was, but man they play games with your head! I just kept doing what I was doing, because what else can I do? And it paid off finally! I know this won't be my last stall but sure hoping I won't have one for a while! Thanks again!

Thanks Blerdgirl! My husband hid the scale for 2 weeks because I was stressing so I had him get it down for my 5 week weigh in and I was so disappointed! I will definitely focus on Water, Protein and exercise.

Thanks Blerdgirl! My husband hid the scale for 2 weeks because I was stressing so I had him get it down for my 5 week weigh in and I was so disappointed! I will definitely focus on Water, Protein and exercise.

I had my sleeve on sept 16, and so far so good I'm down from 314 to 286 so far. Still have a little pain in left side at times but I forget I'm not suppose to lift things, Dr Scott Stowers did my surgery and I love him he is so personable, went to Dr Kim for a consult did not like him at all he was so rude to me and made me feel like crap.would never recommend him at all

Thanks, I love the name too! I'm using Dr. Kim and my surgery is November 4th. Worth the wait, I'm so happy with him and his office so far. Everyone has been great. Your surgery is right around the corner. I'm sure you are excited and nervous. I'd love to keep in touch and chat with you about your progress.

Hey everyone!! I am from Texas and having surgery October 15th! I am super excited and nervous all at the same time. I am the heaviest I have ever been, I have been splurging a lot lately. I agree with Kathy that I think the hardest part will be the preop diet. I have a pretty high pain tolerance so I'm not too worried about that. What kind of Protein Shakes is everyone buying?

I've been drinking the chocolate fudge, EAS carb control shakes. At a support group meeting I heard they have hot Protein Drinks on berriwise.com I hear their hot chocolate flavor is really good!

Hi Comfy!
I am still post op, getting sleeved Oct 15, but my husband and I were going through fertility treatments when we decided to stop and lose weight and see if that helps before we do anymore treatments. With IUI you have options. Some women just have a normal cycle but he monitored throughout to make sure you follicles are growing and then you will do the insemination, no drugs or hormones. Some women do meds like clomid to help Jumpstart their ovaries. And some, like myself, do clomid, some injectible meds tto increase growth and then do ovidrel which helps you actually ovulate and release the egg. So it is really up to you and how much intervention you need. As far as cost, I live in Texas and our insurance would not cover anything. So we were completely out of pocket. You have to pay each treatment whether it takes or not. Ours cost, with meds about $2000/treatment and that's not including lab work they draw. Obviously each facility is different and where you live would affect cost, but I think that's a pretty accurate round about estimate.
The hormones do make you feel like you have PMS. Actually more like you are pregnant. I wasn't too b**chy, just more emotional over things. The whole process really wears on you. Infertility sucks!
Let me know if you have more questions! Good luck! We have been trying for 5 years so I understand the struggle!