lorri716

How soon after surgery did you start running? I am only 5 weeks post op, but ran prior to surgery and am missing it. Hoping to be able to run soon.

After my 2 week check up I had no restrictions. Check with your doctor but I'm pretty sure you should be good to run.

I was allowed the day after I was sent home as long as I didn't use any of the medication- which I didnt.

I'm sorry you went through this. It is very unfortunate. Not all people have an issue like this but most do have some raspy dry throat issues after surgery.(for those of you that haven't had surgery yet) I hope you heal quickly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother will be with you everyday for the rest of your life and she will guide you. Hugs from Lancaster Pa

You can do it. My doctor told me without doing it there is no surgery and that's what pushed me through to the end.

I love it!

I have always had a flat non existent butt.. my daughter says hey mom your getting a butt. Say what!!

I have never been thin. I think the lowest weight I can remember is 199 and that was 8 to 10 yrs ago. I can't wait to see what I look like at 170 or less. My goal is 140 to 150, that may be a little to thin for my liking as I've always been big even as a child. I do notice my shrinking body alot more these days. I'm learning to say thank you to compliments. My 16s are starting to get loose and I'm excited about this. I can wait to get into 14s.

I hope your surgery went well. Recovery is a whole lot easier than I expected. Good luck on your journey.

I still struggle to get all my fluids and I'm 2 months out. I'm lucky to get 45oz a day and that's pushing myself.

I was laying in bed today, (it's my day off) I was reading some posts and came across one that motivated me enough to get me out of bed at 7 and go do a 40 min workout. I was going to do the workout anyways but I was putting it off until later. Today is my double workout day...God help me. I've decided that I need to change things up for myself. I have already gotten in my 3 days of workouts that I require myself to do and still have 3 days left. I do believe I'll get in 5 days atleast this week. It's been a long time since I've done 5 days straight. I love to workout, I just let my life get in the way. Well not anymore. I know that if I want to reach my goal weight by my 41st birthday in July I need to get moving. My body is screaming at me for using muscles I haven't used in years, but I don't care. If I can move I'm moving this body. No amount of arthritis is stopping me now. Nor is my weight for that matter. This is my year. I normally don't think about myself so much as I do everyone else, but when I turned 40 I decided all that was gonna change. Let's talk about me!

I was fortunate. I went back to work 5 days after surgery and was never really tired. I didn't over do it just walking and work. I don't have little ones to chase so that made it easier. Good luck everyone it does get easier.

Just remember it's all worth it in the end. I'm 2 months out from surgery and I regret nothing. I've lost 45lb from my hw of 260 and I'm never going back. Chug along and you'll do great.

Thanks for sharing your story. I must say you look alot smaller than 186 in that picture. I too am 5ft7in. Now I can picture myself at that weight, thanks for that. I started at 260 hw and am now 215 only 2 months out from surgery. I hope to be able to get to onederland before the end of the year. Awesome job.

Awesome job.

Welcome and congrats on making the decision to change your life forever. My daughter and I both have had the sleeve done this year. I got mine on 9/1 and she got hers on 10/20. It was by far the best decision I have ever made. I regret nothing. It's so nice to wake up every day knowing that in the near future I will be at a healthy comfortable weight. I'll be able to look in the mirror and see the person I've always wanted to see. The person that will match my outgoing personality. The sleeve truly does change your life in all different ways. Your attitude changes, your thought process, your outlook on life everything. Good luck on your journey.

What an awesome story. I want to thank you for inspiring all of us to get up and get at it. Life is too short to lay around and be fat. You are such an inspiration. Thank you and congratulations on your success.

Way to go! Congrats

I'm sure you did great.

Lol

I have highmark bcbs and o know they require a bmi of 40 or better. Also I didn't have any issues with payment. But I also have a 3000 deductible that I had to meet first.

Lmao. I hope you and your ass eventually get along. Lol

I had my period when I had my surgery done. You simply wear mesh panties supplied by the hospital and a pad. No big deal. Your doctor isn't going anywhere near your vaginal so don't stress it. Don't put off your surgery.

Seeing successful patients makes others get their butt in gear. I love the support groups. Absolutely do it. Everyone is there for the same reason. Some just need proof that this works. You are that proof. Congrats on all your hard work and success.

Have you broken through your stall? I seem to stall every other week or so. How high was your bmi? Mine was barely over 40 so I'll be a slow loser. I'm 2 months out and only down 40lbs since preop liquids til today. I'm losing about 2-3 lb per week max. And that's on weeks I dont stall. Stalls suck but we will get through them.