Traci_TX

185.4

188.1...I don't think I'll make my original goal of 180, but hopefully I'll make a revised goal of 185. Yay!

189.6

190.4

CW: 192.6

193

New weight 194.

Wow. Love reading everyone's stories and progress. I am 46 and was sleeved on June 16th. I am 5'7". Starting wt. 230. Lost 12 lbs. on the liquid pre-op diet. I have lost an additional 23 lbs. since surgery. Total loss so far 35 lbs. I have been off diabetes meds since admission and blood sugar has remained in the 83 to 115 range. This is a big deal for me as insurance had stopped paying for the medication that worked so well for me. In trying to stay within the insurance formulary, I tried 6 other meds, but the diabetes went out of control. Even the meds that I ended up on for the past year were marginal at best. I am so excited to not be dependent on them right now. Continuing to monitor blood sugar every morning. I have been "stuck" at 195/196 for a week now. This has coincided with my return to work and me being able to eat "regular" foods (not just "soft"). Calorie consumption is between 500 to 900 per day. I still have a Protein shake every day, but am able to eat eggs, ham, turkey, and fish. Fruits that I have tried are apples, bananas, grapes, and peaches. I never was a big vegetable eater, so I am just now forcing those into the mix this week. Seems like I am having a better tolerance for them now. I am walking about 3 miles per day and riding a recumbent stationary bike for 30 minutes every morning before work. Despite being "stuck", my measurements are continuing to go down. I have taken in most of my pants and skirts, but it looks like I'll need to do something about the tops soon. I started this journey because I want to be around for my kids and want to be able to enjoy my grandkids when the time comes. I'm not as concerned with the weight number/size as I am with being healthy (although it is nice to be able to find clothes that fit in a regular store ????). I have had nagging health issues (sleep apnea, migraines, edema, elevated liver enzymes) for the past 16 years and these have mostly resolved. It's amazing and I am hope I am doing the right things. Seeing surgeon again this week and nutritionist next week.

Hi. My liver enzymes had been very elevated before the pre-op diet, but the bilirubin was normal. After being on the pre-op for about a week, the bilirubin was elevated. I had to have a HIDA scan done before surgery to check for gallstones, obstructions, and gallbladder function. It was clear, so I was able to have the sleeve done on 6/16. I still have to follow up with a liver specialist, but the elevated liver enzymes are near normal and the bilirubin is much better too. Your surgeon should be able to guide you through this (admittedly it is something of a roller coaster ride until you know). Good luck and best wishes.

I am a month out from surgery today. I did a 2-week pre-op liquid diet as well. Lost 12 lbs. with the pre-op. Have lost 23 lbs. since surgery. Total 35 lbs...Feels amazing.

Starting weight 195. Goal weight 180.