BevBrown34

I believe I took about 2 weeks off. I definitely could have used another 2 just for the fact that I was extremely exhausted. Good luck to you!

The infamous back ache. It was the only post surgery pain I had.

When the smallest size at the plus size store is too large for you!

When the wedding rings that used to fit so snugly that they left marks fall off your fingers and you have to hunt around in the laundry basket to find them (time to find a jeweler to size them)

I have been trying to find a better job for about 3 years. I have had excellent interviews, and often told after the fact that I would have been the second choice - I am going to be curious to see if/how my weight loss may affect being in the job market.

3 times, including right before the surgery.
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Does anyone else have sleep apnea that has gone away after surgery?
I am doing whatever it takes to have this surgery, but I am a bit upset. I just had to go and get a CPAP machine because I have very mild sleep apnea. I'm on the lowest setting the machine has. I can't help but feel that it is just a doctor wanting more money. I was told that the apnea will probably go away after surgery but I still have to have my CPAP machine for these few weeks that I have left before surgery, and right after. Ugh. Wasteful.
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Hey sleevers! I was sleeved 8/31/2015 in NJ! My SW: 414 lbs (that becomes alot easier to say as I am losing weight, but my god was it tough to say in the beginning ) My CW: 296 and my GW (for now, this is what I set in the beginning of this journey) is 170lbs. I'd love to hear from everyone on how they are doing! (especially august sleevers!) If there is one thing ive learned through all of this, it is to take pictures! Some days I get down on myself because I have so much farther to go, but I go back to pictures and it brings me back to reality. here is my before and after picture, and Id love to see everyone elses! same shirt, 118lb difference

I am 7 days out. I went to Walmart yesterday but my husband wouldn't let me drive, lol. I am sore but I am able to get in and out of bed without any problems and I can even sleep on my stomach. I got 2,200 steps in yesterday, not the 10,000 I usually try to aim for but it's something. I won't hit 10,000 until I can exercise again. My problem is fluid/protein intake. I was finally able to drink 64 oz of Water yesterday. I am nowhere near 70 grams of Protein. It gets better every day. On Tuesday, day after surgery. I thought what in the world did I do. Just take it one day at a time.
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I am 7 days out. I went to Walmart yesterday but my husband wouldn't let me drive, lol. I am sore but I am able to get in and out of bed without any problems and I can even sleep on my stomach. I got 2,200 steps in yesterday, not the 10,000 I usually try to aim for but it's something. I won't hit 10,000 until I can exercise again. My problem is fluid/protein intake. I was finally able to drink 64 oz of Water yesterday. I am nowhere near 70 grams of Protein. It gets better every day. On Tuesday, day after surgery. I thought what in the world did I do. Just take it one day at a time.
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I took Omeprazole twice daily the first 3 months. You can pick this up at almost any Walmart or drugstore.

Try your best to avoid vomiting - if consuming a whole container of pudding or Protein shake (or whatever) makes you vomit, then try a half or just a third. Don't try to force your body to accept what the guidelines say. I think each person responds differently. Hang in there!

You have the courage to sign up for a pilates class. I was always afraid of getting down on the floor and not being able to get back up

I'm down 62 pounds as of last week. Surgery day 1/5/15
I haven't weighed this week yet
Best thing I've ever done for myself!
Before pic -December 27th
After- Feb 27
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Today marks two years since my gastric sleeve surgery. It seems like only yesterday I was posting about my one year surgiversary!
I started this journey at 320 lbs. At one year out I was down 135 lbs, weighing 185. Three months later I found out I was pregnant! Long story short, my new baby daughter is 2.5 weeks old and she is just lovely!
I gained 20 lbs during my pregnancy, and at 2.5 weeks after having her I'm already back down to my pre-pregnancy weight. Guess it was all baby and Water weight! So at 2 years out I am still down 135 lbs weighing 185. My goal this year is to lose the last 15 or so lbs.
It would be amazing to get a Tummy Tuck at some point. Especially after having a baby, I've got a bit of loose skin.
It's amazing what this surgery has done for my life. I make healthier eating choices as second nature now. I have not had soda in two years (and don't miss it!) I'd say my tummy can fit around a cup or so of food before I start getting full. Sometimes I can fit more, sometimes not. It depends on how long it's been since I've eaten.
Thanks for reading. I still love my sleeve after two years and have zero regrets. Let me know if any questions!