sevenheaddragon

Hello,
I had my surgery in October 2014. I went from a 14/16 plus size and 244lbs at 5’5.5” to a size 6 170lbs. In 2015 I became disabled and depressed. I lost my career and independence, social life... I was put on many medications that caused me to gain 60lbs in two months. After 1 and A half years I weighed over 300 pounds. I was disgusted. The medications were damaging my liver so my husband suggested to go vegan. Three years Later I’m a size 8 and I weigh 169 pounds. I don’t even know how I did it but I did and I wanted to share it with you all. Because you can do it to! Just never give up and make small changes and soon the small changes will become your new habits. I was only vegan for one year. Then I started ensure plus and cooked a healthy dinner. My health problems do interfere with my appetite so I guess that helps a little. But I have my restriction back and my latest report from the doctor was that all my labs are normal including my liver. The picture shows me in July 2017 and me in December 2020. I’d like to stay in touch with the others who are striving to maintain your health. I’m looking for a support system because I don’t have anyone else who’s been through what I’ve been through but I know you’re out there.

2005 here.

Good to hear from all. Yes 5 yeaars this month I think or was it April? I come here in rounds as life happens Still tracking and logging my food with a weight of 127 or so. Always WLS person. 🌼🌞

I had my surgery gas gastric bypass in 2011. Two weeks later I got up to go to work. I had the worst pain in my stomach and I felt like I was light-headed. So I got in the shower and apparently I passed out. My husband heard me pass out in the shower and he picked me up and brought me to the emergency room. I was in so much pain that I couldn't even unfold from holding my stomach. I sat in the ER for about 6 hours. The Physician said that there is nothing wrong with me and tried to release me. I argued with him and said that he was wrong but something was definitely wrong with me. After hours I convinced him to do a CT scan. So I could see if there is anything wrong because I knew that there was something wrong. After the CT scan was conducted in the ER he came to me within minutes and apologized and told me that I had anatomic leak. I was rushed by ambulance to the hospital and the surgeon that did the original surgery. It was so scary I was being ran back to the surgery room and they had to perform surgery to fix the leak. They had told my husband and I had a 10% chance of living or surviving the surgery. When I woke up I had 4 drain tubes in me and I had a feeding tube. I was in so much pain. I was admitted into the hospital for 4 weeks. Then I had to go to the transitional Hospital area and I was in there an additional three weeks. I was unable to go back to work because I was so sick and so weak. Now it is 2020 and I am permanently disabled. Because of the surgery I have neuropathy from my hips to my feet. I also have seizures at least twice a week. I am also anemic. I have horrible pain from my neck all the way down to my feet. I did the surgery to change my life. When I started the surgery I was 350 lb. At the beginning of my weight loss I was down to 114 lbs. Very frail very weak. I was wheelchair-bound for 2 years. Then I graduated to Walker with lots of work. My life was changed forever. I wish I would have never had the surgery. I cannot believe that I became permanently disabled at the age of 41. I do not work. I cannot stand in one place for more than a minute without my legs getting weak and he wanted to pass out. I cannot watch fireworks with my grandkids because I have a seizure. I cannot be around light because it gives me a seizure. I cannot handle stress because I have anxiety attacks now. So anybody that's thinking about doing the surgery better think really hard because you're taking a chance with the rest of your life. My dream is to be normal. My life is changed forever and not for the good. I take 7 pills a day just to walk and cope.

Weighing is irrelevant! THIS IS A JOURNEY TO GET HEALTHY - PLUS MOST OF us go bat poop crazy when they do not lose a pound this week or 4 one week!
I just weighed myself today last day of a month i weigh in! Yes I am pissed off I lost 11 more pounds this month! I knew i was lossing i was trying as hard as i could to hold but this sucks!

Wow amazing transformation!!

This is 3 months today!!

Hey y'all! Happy Tuesday! I love a good transformation pic, how about you? Show them to me!😍
I'll go first..
Stats:
Height: 5'0, HW: 194, SW: 187, CW: 130, 10 months post sleeve

304 to 128! 👌👌

Had sleeve surgery May 2019. I have lost 80 lbs

Hey everyone its been a while! December 18th 2018 was the day my life changed forever. I was a whopping 304 pounds and now 1 year 3 months post operation I have lost 176 pounds I am currently at 128 pounds. I hope you all have had as much success as I have had if not even more! Feel free to post before and after photos as I will do below. Hugs and kisses to you all! 🤗🤗

maybe - but maybe not. I'm paying attention to what's been happening in Italy and am a bit worried that could happen here if people aren't following the CDC recommendations. But I think whether or not your hospital postpones elective surgeries may depend on where you're living. Some communities are being hit harder with this than others...

One year today!

Jumping in here late but here goes.

Three pics:
The day before VSG (already down 88lbs from my high weight of 406lbs
At my goal weight of 225lbs, with all the loose skin
2 weeks after plastic surgery to remove the loose skin. Still at 225lbs. Still a little swollen from surgery.

RNY 4/11/17
HW: 334
SW: 324
CW:201
GW: 190

Well guys, here is a update, ill post a journey picture and one that my new photographer friend took,

Hw: 353 lb
Sw: 335 lb
Cw: 197 lb

Surgery date: 7.10.2017 

Sent from my VOG-L04 using BariatricPal mobile app

Left - May 10, 2018.
Right - April 20, 2019.

I've been hitting the gym hard and I love my progress so far.
HW:334
CW:184

HW: 277
SW: 252
CW: 195
GW: 175
RNY on 10-21-19

8 months out..... lifes good.

I’m still very new. 1 month post vgs, but here’s a progress picture. Nowhere near done.

5’3
170 lbs vs 114lbs
1 year out

This is mine.
I am also looking to feature before and after pictures on my blog. f anyone would like to contribute and be featured, please email me the pictures and your stats (starting weight, current weight, height, age, ect) to coliveira77@hotmail.com. The blog post can be found here if you would like to see what I have up so far!
HW: 235
CW: 135
% feet, 3 inches and 38 years old (I had surgery when was 37).