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I'm 225, 45 years old, 5'4. I'm having surgery on this Tuesday (6/13). I have a goal weight of 140. Wish me luck

I'm 225, 45 years old, 5'4. I'm having surgery on this Tuesday (6/13). I have a goal weight of 140. Wish me luck

I have my surgery next week and am pretty much exactly where you started - same age, height and weight. How are you doing now? How has this whole process been for you? I am anxious to hear where I might be in six months!

I can certainly relate to the comments above. I am about 6 years out. I bounce from 10-15lbs heavier than my goal weight which I am kinda okay with. The only thing that makes it hard with having the sleeve is if you snack, you could sabotage your goals in the long run. I find with sticking to an "atkins like" eating regimen is the best for my body type. But let's be clear about one thing, the sleeve saved my life, literally. I didn't want to live anymore with the weight and was too tired to try my usual programs. I would do it all again!
Can I eat as much as before? Hell no. But I can definitely feel that I have stretched my new tummy out a little but for the most part it's still small. I still have moments where I've pushed it and had to run to the bathroom to throw it up because I simply ate one too many bites. It happens less now but in the beginning it was a little challenging.
Do the hunger feelings come back? For me, sadly yes. But sticking to I high Protein diet really helps. I think you have realistic goals with the fact that you will have to exercise and have a healthy diet for the rest of your life. Just remember to be kind to yourself and don't beat yourself up too much if you do put on a little. I think any normal person does have a 10lb window of comfort.
I wish you all the best!

I was sleeved about 4 years ago, and have gained about half my weight back. I have been trying to get back but keep falling into a rut. snack And bad foods have become the norm once again. Need to find the strength to hit the restart button.

I work in Columbus. My surgery is 12/31 at Riverside with Dr Rana.
Have you had your surgery yet?

I'm from Dayton. Having my surgery Dec 18 at Miami Valley Hospital. Excited to find other Ohio people here!

I am having mine done at OSU. I have had my initial consult, EKG, blood work and psych eval. Waiting on EGD, pulmonologist and final ins approval. Can't wait, so excited. I hope to hear from lots more Ohio peeps!

I am from Columbus and wondered if there was anyone out there lurking. Saw some old posts in here from other people in C-bus, but nothing new. I know we have a lot of bariatric surgeries going on here, so there has to be somebody! If there is anyone, let's all follow this thread and try to get support from each other!

I went through OSU (Martha Morehouse). Fairly positive they have group support meetings on Wednesday evenings. I know they suggested people attend after the Wed nutrition classes. You can contact OSU Martha Morehouse for information on times to make sure.

I'm going through Mt. Carmel and they have support groups as well.

Thanks. I had my surgery out of town and I'm doing very well so far. I'm 7 months out and it's getting hard. I've lost over 100 pounds. I want to stay on track. I will check these places. I'm just not sure since I didn't have my surgery at these hospitals that I can join their groups. Thank you both very much. [emoji4]

Is there any support groups for either of these two counties in Ohio. Something close to Columbus, Hilliard, Grove City, West Jeff would be great. Thanks