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WOW! You look amazing!!

I'm sure it was a tough decision to go from band to sleeve, but I have never heard anyone who has done it say anything bad about the sleeve!

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All I can say is WOW!!! Fantastic results and you are right the before and after pics are really inspiring!

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Hi Everyone,

I wanted to provide an update on my progress. I've been 100% happy with my sleeve. I converted from the band back in October 2010. I was banded in Jan 2010 at 200 lbs and only lost 15 lbs from that time untill October when I revised. I hated the band!

Weightloss with the sleeve has been effortless. Yes, I struggled with dumping and other weird side effects. I even had to have my gallbadder removed 6 weeks ago and now have diarhea, but you know what? I'd do it all again in a heart beat.

I went to Mexico and saw Dr. Rodriguez through BeLightWeight (or however they spell it).

The first few months I really focused on Protein first, etc, etc. but the past few months, I really just eat (AND DRINK) whatever I want. My weight loss has slowed down the last 2 months, but I still lose. I also haven't exercised much at all either. Just eating small portions. VERY small portions.

I'm now down to 128 and am fine with that. I'll maybe lose 10 more, as I'm only 5'3", but I'm in the normal range now, wearing sizes 1 - 4 and feeling generally pretty great.

I did lose some hair and it seems to hav stopped now, but again. Totally worth it.

I"m inlcuding some pictures of a yearly bus trip that I take with friends each year at the end of April. The first one is from last year, and the second one is a side view of me at this year's trip. I still couldn't beleive that was me when I saw the picture.

I'd be happy to answer any questions. YOU CAN DO THIS!

WOW. You look FAN-TAS-TIC! I love the before and afters. So inspiring. smile.gif

One question. Did the 'dumping' resolve itself or do you still get it? Or was it because of your gallbladder?

Thanks for any info!

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WOW. You look FAN-TAS-TIC! I love the before and afters. So inspiring. smile.gif

One question. Did the 'dumping' resolve itself or do you still get it? Or was it because of your gallbladder?

Thanks for any info!

The "dumping" always seemed to come when I would have something sugary. Anything from a high carb Protein shake to oranje juice to ice cream. That seems to have totally settled down.

Now my stomach issues are a result of having my gall bladder removed. I'm exactly 6 weeks from that surgery and have trouble with anything fatty, but it isn't all the time. For instance, I can eat a few nachos one day, but then the next day, if I eat them they might go right through me. The doctor said that that usually resolves for most people after a while, as the body adjusts. But he also said that for some, they always have the issue.

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WOW! You look amazing!!

I'm sure it was a tough decision to go from band to sleeve, but I have never heard anyone who has done it say anything bad about the sleeve!

It was a tough decision - especially since I revised only 9 months after having my band installed. But once I got it in, and wasn't losing weight (and having such difficulty with fills and restriciton), I started researching other options. When I found the success that everyone had with the sleeve, I was blown away.

I went to MX for both surgeries, but with different doctors. I thought I was crazy paying so much money for surgery in one year, but guess what? I'm SO happy I did it. If I hadn't, I'd still be exactly like I was in my before picture .

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you are a inspiration =) , im glad you have the money to do all of the revisions and are finally happy

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you are a inspiration =) , im glad you have the money to do all of the revisions and are finally happy

LOL! I didn't have the money. I begged and borrowed and am still paying it all back.

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LOOK AT YOU ... what an amazing transformation... I think everyone has said what I wanted to... what can add????

Fair play, you look really happy in both pics, but the second... OMG... you are sooooo small!! I am just 5 2 and I can't imagine myself at your weight!! Don't think I have every been that small, especially during my adult life!!

Your pics have put a spring in my step... I am a really slow lose, and would love it to come off quicker, but your right it is all about feeling healthy and that is where I am at... good luck with maintaining your teeny - weeny self (lol)... let us know how you get on =]

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You look awesome!!! Such an inspiration. I too have the tummy issues....but I wouldn't change a thing!

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Fantastic!!!! Congratulations you really have done outstanding!!! You are VERY teeny tiny!

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You look so happy and healthy now! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your photos! What an inspiration!

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You look amazing! Congrats!!!

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Wow, you look fantastic. Thank you for posting this! I am having revision surgery from band to VSG on 6/17. I was banded 3/10 and have lost 55 lbs and still have another 20 to go. I have been filled/unfilled more times than I can count so I am praying this is the answer for me!

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to provide an update on my progress. I've been 100% happy with my sleeve. I converted from the band back in October 2010. I was banded in Jan 2010 at 200 lbs and only lost 15 lbs from that time untill October when I revised. I hated the band!

Weightloss with the sleeve has been effortless. Yes, I struggled with dumping and other weird side effects. I even had to have my gallbadder removed 6 weeks ago and now have diarhea, but you know what? I'd do it all again in a heart beat.

I went to Mexico and saw Dr. Rodriguez through BeLightWeight (or however they spell it).

The first few months I really focused on Protein first, etc, etc. but the past few months, I really just eat (AND DRINK) whatever I want. My weight loss has slowed down the last 2 months, but I still lose. I also haven't exercised much at all either. Just eating small portions. VERY small portions.

I'm now down to 128 and am fine with that. I'll maybe lose 10 more, as I'm only 5'3", but I'm in the normal range now, wearing sizes 1 - 4 and feeling generally pretty great.

I did lose some hair and it seems to hav stopped now, but again. Totally worth it.

I"m inlcuding some pictures of a yearly bus trip that I take with friends each year at the end of April. The first one is from last year, and the second one is a side view of me at this year's trip. I still couldn't beleive that was me when I saw the picture.

I'd be happy to answer any questions. YOU CAN DO THIS!

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Inspirational!!! Congrats!!!

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