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Not much of a writer but these are from 2016 and 2018. March 2019 will be 3 years post-op.

Not much of a writer but these are from 2016 and 2018. March 2019 will be 3 years post-op.

Not much of a writer but these are from 2016 and 2018. March 2019 will be 3 years post-op.

I have more because I love these too much. Feel free to tell me to stop posting any time
 
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So I still need to lose about 15-25 lbs but I'm down 121 lbs in 18 months!

Hey y'all!!
Long time, no talk - training for a half marathon and work has been insane lately!
My two year surgiversary was November 20th, and I tried on my old Cotton Ball dress because it was hanging in my closet, lol. (Cotton Ball is a southern cotillion ball - traditional thing with debutantes, etc. - I was 17 when I did it).
Left is from my wedding <3 that dress is a size 28. The one on the right is a size 8; I'm generally a 6 in clothes, but bridal runs small!
HW: 330
CW: 150
No skin removal

I am also preop, but I do have LapBand. My revision other rny is 12/15, so I'm right ahead of you.
I can't answer all these but I'll weigh in on a few.
#3. Sip, sip, sip. All that you can. My group preaches liquid first then Protein
#4. No. Keep them off for a while.
#5. My group says when you are off pain meds and feel like it.
#8. If you are comfortable that way, go for it but watch your drains. You don't want those pulled out. My group recommends sleeping in a recliner or propped up on pillows.
#9. I am very concerned that you are this close, and this hasn't been explained to you. I had to attend a nutrition class all about this, go to a support group meeting where this was discussed, was given a binder with all the details spelled out, and I have already had one nurse call going over it again to make sure I'm aware. Your surgeon and dietician may have a slightly different regime than mine, but basically, you will be on liquids (VERY small quantities over time) on day one then progress to full liquids, again, over time. Eventually purees, then mushy, then soft, and so on. It's way to much detail to respond to in a single comment.
#10. Probably. Shock to your body from surgery. It will grow back, though. If you search, there was a recent post explaining some of the science behind it.
Best of luck!
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YOU GO GIRL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ????????????

Today
I
Hit
My
Goal
Weight.
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It's been 8 months for me and I am having a hard time noticing. However, everyone around me says it was noticeable after a month.

Sleeved 8/31/15
HW: 245
SW: 233
CW: 134
(Height 5'3")
Down 111 pounds total. Original goal was 125, but am happy where I'm at, and have some extra skin I need taken care of.
So much happier and healthier thanks to my sleeve!

You are working that sleeve

Thank you for all of your insight, that is very helpful!
And I'm glad to hear that RE: Stomach vs. Pouch. The term "pouch" has rubbed me the wrong way ever since I started researching WLS, haha!