Ladycop2070

Hi there! This is my first time here, and I was happy to find your post as my surgery is scheduled for 12/5 at 7:30 a.m. My hubby is also retired after 22 years as a PO in Yonkers, NY. When I read that you were in FL, I was hoping South FL, but I just saw that you are in Cape Coral. How do you like it? I am in Boca Raton, on the east coast. I’d love to keep in touch. I just turned 47, am a proud Mom to a 6 year old daughter (and my 16 year old doggie) and work as a School Counselor. I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life and am tired of being a yo-yo. I lose and re-gain constantly. I’m so over it. I was so blessed to have my daughter at 41 and want to do everything in my control to be on this Earth as long as possible for her.
My Mom had the surgery 15 months ago and has never felt better. My good friend had it a little over two years ago and says it is the best thing she’s ever done for herself.
I’m here for support anytime,
Patricia

December 2017 Sleevers! Friends wanted! My surgery is scheduled for 12/7/17 anyone else out there? Hi! I’m from NY. Retired LEO. Moved to Florida. I’m getting ready to start my pre op testing now. Have all paperwork in & insurance approval. Getting nervous about this journey! Help!!!
I’m 5’7 1/2” 226 BMI of 35. I’m one month pre op yet. Very interesting reading all of this! Some true inspiration stories here and weight loss time track envy! I’m praying to lose my hunger & extra pounds as quickly & steadily as possibly safe. I’ve got little support in my family And it’s more like everyone is waiting to see me fail & prove them all right since I tried the obera balloon last fall & failed MISERABLY Then proceeded to gain over 25 pounds in the last year. I’m a retired police officer of 20 years and have ALWAYS been strong & in shape & proud of my mother of 3 body. Not anymore. I don’t even recognize myself. Scheduled for surgery 12/7/17. I’m 46 years old.

I’m so excited. I’m scheduled for surgery December 7, 2017 and today I have my pre op testing. Blood work, EKG & chest x Ray. Then it goes back to my primary care Dr for final approval. Yes! This is really going to happen!!!

I’m so excited. I’m scheduled for surgery December 7, 2017 and today I have my pre op testing. Blood work, EKG & chest x Ray. Then it goes back to my primary care Dr for final approval. Yes! This is really going to happen!!!

Good luck and fast recovery!!!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

You are going to do awesome! I am praying for a successful surgery and a fast and easy recovery for you and everyone going in this week.


Have a great day!
Amanda
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish

Tomorrow is my 3 month mark. The best thing I can tell you about post op, is to walk. I was up and waking and still had brain fog. I knew from my previous two laparoscopic surgeries (lapband and gallbladder) that the only way to get the gas out and avoid most of the post op pain was to walk. My bestie was my savior, I told her before they wheeled me out to make sure I was up and walking asap.

I was outpatient so I went home the same day and just did laps around the living room taking a one ounce sip of liquid at each lap. I was tired but ok. Walk and get your liquids in. The rest will come.

It took about 4 weeks for me to not be so tired. My only complication was my incisions took forever to heal. Three popped open and needed me to debride them and keep them bandaged. They healed finally around 10 weeks.

So far I’ve had two stalls. My HW was 242, surgery day I was 226. At the moment I’m stuck at bouncing 189-190. Frustrating but it will pass.

How old are your daughters? You should be able to fend for yourself just don’t lift anything over 5lbs.

Yes! I was very similar situation actually!! Im 5’8” & 238, started out with a BMI of 35-36, but had lots of blood pressure issues & on CPAP! So I qualified. I’m 3 wks post op rny & lost 21 lbs total (preop Fluid diet I lost 15 lbs on no sodium broths and lost 6 after surgery so far). I’m just beginning my post op journey but hear lots of people lose about minimum of 2-3 lbs per wk (or more) post op at a lower BMI like ours. Seems to be true with me, but we can rest assured that even with smaller losses per week, it will pick up and should remain steady! That’s 8-10 lbs per month minimum, so I’ll take it! In 5 months that’s 50 lbs minimum gone!

My high weight was 242 as well and surgery day I was 227. (Can’t believe how close we were to each other starting out!) I’m 3 Weeks post op rny (surg was Oct 17th).
I cannot wait to get to my 3 Month post op mark too & can only hope I’m in the 180-190’s too!
Your doing fantastic coming from 242!!!

Thank you! The time will go by super fast, before you know it you’ll be at 3 months.

I feel like I’m a rather slow loser which is usually the case as a revision vs a first time wls patient. But as long as it’s still coming off it then it’s all good.

Good luck to you, I’m sure you’ll hit 180-190 in no time [emoji4]

That’s right it’ll come off! We’re on the downhill slope (even though we have to work, we still made it this far!!) yaay!

I am 226 today, being careful before the op. Worried about this bloody band, but a gastrectomy today (swallowing a camera is NOT fun) showed no band erosion, and no s new surgeon inks the band has come undone and is pressing my diaphragm!
Been out on a Protein Tasting journey today, getting ready.
5 weeks til op. I hadn’t heard that revisionists loose weight slower that first timers. I know we shouldn’t want to rush, but that is hard, huh?

Hi! I’m 5’7 1/2” 226 BMI of 35. I’m one month pre op yet. Very interesting reading all of these forums! Some true inspiration stories here and weight loss time track envy! I’m praying to lose my hunger & extra pounds as quickly & steadily as possibly safe. I’ve got little support in my family And it’s more like everyone is waiting to see me fail & prove them all right since I tried the obera balloon last fall & failed MISERABLY Then proceeded to gain over 25 pounds in the last year. I’m a retired police officer of 20 years and have ALWAYS been strong & in shape & proud of my mother of 3 body. Not anymore. I don’t even recognize myself. Scheduled for surgery 12/7/17. I’m 46 years old. Any similar numbers out there for inspiration or December 2017 Sleevers? Help!

Thank you Nataleh! And good for you! How was your immediate post op? Pretty tough or not so bad? There are specific people in my life that I’m not even telling because I just know they’d say I was taking the easy way out & cheating & just be snarky about it.

The mind is a powerful thing! You will not fail. You got this!!!

Don't worry about the support system, my family didn't think I need the surgery but guess what they were all supportive by the time my surgery date came which was Nov 1st 2017. My surgery weight was 226. Not sure how much I weigh it's been less than a week since surgery! Good luck...mind over matter!! ☺

I am 5’6 (and a 1/2) my surgery weight was 226. So I’m very close to you. My revision surgery was 8/8/17.

Good luck on your journey. Just remember this is about you and your health. Whatever anyone else thinks just doesn’t matter. You got this. [emoji1360]

Hi there. I am 5’7 and 230 lbs so pretty close.
I am having lab band revision to gastric bypass, on 14 December.
Bit nervous but looking forward to getting back to the healthier, no knee-pain, clothes off the rack position I was before band failed, 5 years ago.

Thanks Guys, you ROCK! I did it this past Sunday and it was a breeze! Next step please, Doc....LOL

On the day of my surgery I was at 211lbs. My goal was to get off my meds for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and heart burn. Today, nine weeks out I'm down to 178lbs (33lbs). I'm off all of my meds except for the cholesterol meds. I'm hoping that my next blood test will show a substantial improvement and I'll be off those as well. I wasn't looking for the weight loss others had, I wanted enough of a weight loss to be healthy without medications. I'm also losing weight slowly because I'm 60 and I found out through the forums us seniors lose the weight more slowly.

Congrats!

I am 5'5" and highest weight was 249 lbs, day of surgery 239 lbs. I am right now 6 months post op, and down to 174 lbs, 75 lbs total since highest weight and 65 lbs since surgery on 8-21-12. I have my monthly loss totals at the bottom of my profile page under 'my story'. Tomorrow I will see what my total loss was for the 6th month.

thanks for sharing! My sister was sleeved a year ago and lost around 80 pounds in 12 months. She is 5'8" and started at 255 and looks great at 170.

Hey man. I live in Palm City, FL just north of Palm Beach. I had surgery two weeks ago with Dr Paul Wizman in Margate, about an hour and a half south of me near Ft Lauderdale. I was self pay - $10,600.00. Overall the experience was great. I would absolutely recommend him, but know he is far for you. I did meet Dr Jawad when I was in college back in 2007 considering the surgery, but didnt have (only went to an info session).
Happy to answer any questions for you. Feel free to check out my blog, too www.thickto.fit

I’m scheduled for December 7th!! Good luck to you! We got this!