Syaniya

Trudy

Down 70lbs 5 1/2 month post op!

Highest weight - probably around 260lbs

Start weight 254lbs, Goal weight on right 160, low weight on left 150lbs

Me, rocking my new body in a bikini!!! Never thought that would happen

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6 weeks post op
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1 month post op Surgery 7-12-16
HW 326.6
Surgery day 298.8
Today 284.4
Very proud of the changes so far
☆Jeni☆

Down 120!!!!

Not at goal......but working in the right direction and feeling great about the decision to have the sleeve surgery.
The day before October 2015 VSG & hernia repair.
Wearing and old stretched out 6xl t-shirt.

10 months out of VSG & hernia repair.
Trying on a brand new 2xl t-shirt.....over the shirt I was already wearing.

Still some work to do. 232 to 141. Size 20 to size 5/6. 5'3. Reached goal round seven months

Dec 2015 221lbs and Aug 2016 133lbs.
So happy I decided to get the bypass.
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8 years ago at 290 lbs vs today at 160. I love my sleeve!
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Before July 2015 weight ~240
Surgery date was 1/14/16 @ 225lbs. Current weight bouncing back and forth between 149-150.
 
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8 months post op. From 237 to 155. Height 5'2.

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

I sometimes take a look at my old pics and think how did I let that happen. 1st 2 are within 2 months of my surgery last one is today almost 10 months later 171 pounds down.

I'm back, y'all!! Work has been crazy. I'll be 22 months post op on the 20th. Almost to that 2 year mark!
HW: 330
SW: 323
CW: 150

A few days shy of 11 months between these two pics.
Feeling better. Thinking better. VSG was a hyooooge winning decision in my life. Why in the hell I waited so long to take action is a mystery to me. I've given up on divining the reasons why I waited.....just moving forward.
Long way to go....but grateful for the relief I feel every single day. Back pain is way better.....crappy knees are still giving me hell for waiting so long.....but my ticker is thankful and no longer working double-time to pump blood where it needs to go. It's like my body has switched into cruise control and I feel better than I have in decades. I have nothing but encouragement for anyone considering this surgery.
I've had zero complications with my VSG and my surgeon left me with simple and easily followed instructions for how to succeed with the weight loss and approach food forever.
There is nothing that I cant enjoy and nothing that I want for. Went to enjoy a birthday celebration yesterday at my favorite spot....a Mexican restaurant that I LIVED at in my old life. I had chips 'n salsa.....and margaritas.......and even ordered a meal that was off the charts with flavor......brought the leftovers home for Breakfast, lol. I sure don't eat & drink that way very often.....but I can enjoy anything on occasion.
By having 80+% of my stomach removed........I have finally found what it is to be "normal".
Go figure.

OK I've finally decided to be brave and post a couple of photos, apologies they are pretty poor quality as I'm not overly fond of pictures but before was June last year, the latest one is yesterday (I was obviously concentrating on something else in that one ????)

I've yet to actually get sleeved, but it's just around the corner! To be approved for surgery, I had to wait 6 months and complete a checklist of doctors to visit. During that time I had monthly nutritionist appointments where I would be weighed. There was no weight loss requirement for my insurance approval, but it was obviously encouraged to work some off prior to surgery.
My final nutritionist appointment was in September. I'd done well the first four months but gained ten of 15 I'd lost back by the final appointment. It is now 2 months since then, and I was able to drop the ten I gained back and then some.
Five years ago my dad died somewhat unexpectedly and I gained about 80-90lbs on top of weighing 260-70 at the time. My highest weight was in the 340s. Recently I weighed in at under 300lbs for the first time in years and today, I weighed 286! This is closest I've been to my pre-grief weight since I started this process.
I'm looking forward to my big day on the 22nd.
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Welll after 4 months of planning and insurances hoops I'm at officialy sleeved . Today is the start of a new way of life . I've been a big guy all of my life and after my mothers passing last year from heart desires and dementia. I decided I needed to be healthier and take my life back . I'm a few hours post op and the pain is bad but bearable . So I'm officially on he losers bench. Those waiting or getting sleeved soon good luck and GOD bless .
Sw 270
CW 257
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You look gorgeous!
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I had my surgery June 16th 2016 and I am down 72 pounds . I am extremely happy with my decision even though after surgery I experienced vomiting throughout the summer and ended up having my gall bladder taken out in August . I really feel like having the sleeve was the best decision I ever made .

Hi I've just had surgery 11/1 and I think I'm doing well so far.... having trouble getting in my Protein and Water... feel super full all the time... is this normal? I know it's all still new and I'm only 4 days out but just making sure!
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Called BCBSIL today and got great news Thankfully it only took 1 and 1/2 weeks for approval. My surgery is scheduled for December 8th. I'm excited, relieved and nervous all at the same time but I'm ready for this journey.
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I am going to him next year.