Hi Everyone -

I'll take the plunge!

I'm 5'6", and started at 333. Charts list my ideal weight as between 130-145, so I figure I can claim the 200 lb group.

I was banded 1/23/03, lost my band to erosion 7/04, and was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali 8/14/09. As of Monday I am down 100.4 pounds - woot!

Of course, my situation was a little accelerated, as I had complications and was on liquids basically from my surgery date until Christmas, so those of you who had normal recoveries shouldn't be bummed if your journey hasn't gone quite so quickly.

Donali

I was sleeved on Monday the 15th and all is good here. Mexicali hospital is small but nice and clean. At 2 days out I am definitely feeling better. Onward and inward. LOL. Take care all, I'll post my weight graph when I figure it out. Starting weight 468 lbs.

Hello Everyone in the 200+ group,

I am Gary and I'm 51 years old and started my journey at 6' and 362.8 pounds. I too like so many others have struggled with my weight all my life. I had VSG on 01-25-10 in Mexico with Dr. Aceves. This morning I weighed in at 300.8 so I've lost 62 pounds in a short period of time. Oh yeah I love my sleeve.

Congratulations Garyb on your surgery. I am glad you are on your way! Post of your journey when you can. Isn't Dr. Aceves group wonderful?

Wow !! thats amazing GaryB congrats man. you must be thrilled with such a huge a accomplishment in sush a little period of time. Keep it up :smile1:

First week under my belt, a 20 spot.

Edited March 23, 201016 yr by lowkee00

WOW!!!!

Please God, let that be me one week out!!!:confused1:

Ok I am 300 lbs overweight at 450+ so cuz we are bigger does that mean we could loose 150 in six months?

Ok I am 300 lbs overweight at 450+ so cuz we are bigger does that mean we could loose 150 in six months?

I would say a definite, unless you decide to eat crap.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on 02/20 in Mexico where a lot of Americans go and save a lot of money. The surgery was easy. The hard part is learning to adapt to the restrictions after the surgery. That will come in time and the results will be worth the lifelong restrictions. Go for it!

Great for you Burton! How is everything going?

Hi, Everyone.. this is my first post, I was sleeved on 02-09-10 day of surgery weighing 358 pounds, I have lost 49 pounds so far as of April 1(no april fool's) I have good days and bad but I never could have lost 49 pounds on my own and not feel tortured. I have at least 140 pounds more to lose,would love some motovation and tips.

WTG Lost!

I know the feeling, I have lost and re-gained hundreads of pounds over the years. I have yet to be sleeved (April 10th!!) but I feel very optimistic reading every one elses comments. What I love about the VGS is even if you have a "bad day" that bad day can never be anything near a bad day without. (can you say "pizza night") I could always stick to a diet for 2-3 weeks, then I would jump off that wagon into a binge. I think that not being able to do that will help me to be good.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

Congratulations everyone!

Well all sleeved and feeling GREAT! I am feeling so good that my Step Mom, who came down to support me, is going for the surgury today! So I am staying to Mexicalli for 3 more days. :mad:

I lost another few pounds after surg, down to my lowest weight in over a year! Woo Hoo!

Hi all. Just wanted to report my first month out from surgery was okay. Had trouble getting in fluids, Protein shakes are gross, many pills for infections. Nothing tastes good. However, that being said. I lost 51.2lbs. Not bad for 1 month with no exercise at all. It's tough to exercise when you are lightheaded and nauseous.

Way to go lokee I hope I have positive results like you