Qbanma81

day of.. 7/21 pretty loopy ready for the OR

So I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago now. I first met my surgeon in May of 2014. I had gastric Sleeve surgery Feb 25th 2015. Max weight was 327 lbs.. today I hit 227:) It feels really great to have dropped that much weight. I still have about 30 lbs to go but I know I will get there in a few more months. For the folks out there considering surgery.. do it. It is awesome! But, don't under estimate the follow through and will power you will need to have following surgery. I would say within 4 weeks after surgery I could have eaten anything I liked (of course in small quantities at a time). If you aren't careful you can easily have slow to no weight loss. How did I achieve roughly 20 lbs a month weight loss? Essentially a really strict form of the Atkins diet. It essentially eliminates carb cravings (for me at least). Atkins isn't for everyone but it works really well. I'm sure if you are preop you are fretting about the liquid diet post op. Yea it sucks but 2-3 weeks fly's by. You gotta look at this as a long term journey. At 5 months out I definitely have as much physical restriction as I had day 1 after surgery. I don't have any real hunger signals going on. I try to stick to a regular schedule of food that works for Atkins. Overall I am really happy with the surgery. I recommend it to everyone that has serious weight issues.

@, welcome to you the start of your journey. It can be both challenging and exciting. We, as your part of your support group, are here to answer your questions, offer suggestions and provide you with the guidance that you might need. I look forward to hearing of your progress and your successes!!!

Welcome aboard and good luck with your journey. This is a wonderful place to ask questions and find support!

@ - welcome little brother

Welcome!

Welcome to you and congrats on your decision!

Hi all. Just started my research to decide about surgery. I have schedule a class with the hospital. Nervous and excited! I really like the forums!!

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@@Steve_64 - Happy Re-Birthday!

What better way to start your weekend off than the promise of a brand new healthy life! Congratulations and best wishes!

Welcome to the losers bench! I was sleeved 6/30/15 and feel awesome. No more pain or even discomfort. I've been run/walking a 5k several times in the past week. I'm also on a business trip requiring two short flights already! I'm on soft foods as of this week, so ordering in a restaurant consists of cream of wheat or Soup (no one has even noticed)! Life is good and I'm so glad I did this!

Yes, cramps like a contraction...good way to describe it. I started solids today and I can feel everything as it goes down and moves through my new stomach.

Can I just ask one more question ? Im dying to know what her size is roughly ! Is she average size ? Small, medium or large ? If she's small to medium she may not ever have had a weight problem, (ignorant about obesity), if she's larger is she jealous of you because you're tackling your weight in healthy way ? Spitefull because she can't / won't deal with her own problems and you're working hard to overcome yours ? ( screw her! sorry........... that was my inside voice...........) Just curious. Either way, she's still going to be a hater, and your going to be even more fabulous than you already are !! Just sayin'............

Lmao!!! Shes OBSESSED with people's size/weight. Maybe she's just unhappy with herself and feels good TRYING to make others feel bad.

Took me a while to write back as my backpack was locked away. I feel good, was nauseous when I woke from surgery & when I drank 5 cal lemonade (too sweet). Allot of pressure no real pain & walking a lap felt great. Thx for all the good wishes

I'm 5'10", 300lbs, 54 years old. Type I I diabetes, high bp, high cholesterol, severe sleep apnea, loosing flexibility and scheduled for August 13th for VSG. I started second guessing myself but reminded myself that I did the research and weighed the benefits and risks and made my decision based on facts. Decision made so now it's time to focus on the job at hand. Keep looking forward!

I'm also 5 foot 11. I weighed about 291 when I started dieting before surgery. My surgery weight was 245. I had some low energy after surgery but feel pretty good now. (Almost 3 weeks post op)

thanks for the replies, its heartwarming to hear your stories
Im feeling better about it, now just to try and stop the sagging skin, but I guess swimming or something will help that

I was 260 pounds prior to my RNY gastric bypass surgery. I am 5 foot 7 inches tall. At this point I am 2 years post-op and down to 148 pounds. So I don't think you are too thin for weight loss surgery. But since you have a different medical system in the U.K., it might cause you problems with financial coverage. I don't think it will negatively affect your ability to play soccer. It might actually make you better able to play, by improving your stamina levels.

I am 5'9" weighted 277 and now 200 and I have much more energy am more active than prior to my surgery March 2 2015... My only regret is not doing this sooner... Good luck on your journey

I was revised from band to sleeve on the 21st and your fear is mine as well. I'm promising myself that if I follow the plan laid out by my surgeon & dietitian, I will successfully lose and keep it off. They know what they're doing!!
I'm heading home from hospital later this morning ????

Hi everyone! Surgery went well. Went home the next day. I have a lot of gas pain still and my stomach won't stop growling. I got a little of Protein Shake in, some Water, broth, and a Popsicle today and my tummy is still growling. I took an omeprazole but my stomach is still growling visciously lol

Good luck

Congratulations and good luck