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I am six days post-op. This week has been a struggle both with getting all of my liquids in and managing my pain/discomfort. Today was the first day I felt fairly normal and almost no pain--and I have even felt comfortable enough to try chicken Soups and things like that with no issues of ANY kind.

I am 19, 5'4", and my weight was 211lbs on the day of surgery (highest recorded weight was 225). I have not weighed myself yet since the operation as I only want to do so weekly. However, perhaps the second day after my surgery, I woke up in the morning and went to brush my teeth like always. When I looked at my face in the mirror, I could have sworn my jawline and collarbones were more pronounced. But I kind of thought I was just seeing what I wanted to see and would wait a week to weigh in before confirming anything.

Tonight (six days out) however, I was just doing the same thing at the bathroom sink before bed and there is no denying it. In less than a week I am looking better and healthier than I have in years. I have long since gotten over any self-esteem or body image issues I had when I was growing up, but nonetheless it is overwhelmingly satisfying to see my sleeve work its magic literally before my eyes. I have a ways to go (my goal weight is 140) but I feel like this day is a defining turning point.

Just wanted to share my excitement as well as get any advice you guys want to offer about the next few months (nutrition, exercise, anything) or just hear other people's stories.

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I am really glad to hear you are doing so well. You and I are very close in our starting weights I am just a little older than you.....hahahah!! I get my sleeve on the 22nd of August, i would love to hear how y ou are doing.

Thanks for sharing!!

Pam

I am six days post-op. This week has been a struggle both with getting all of my liquids in and managing my pain/discomfort. Today was the first day I felt fairly normal and almost no pain--and I have even felt comfortable enough to try chicken Soups and things like that with no issues of ANY kind.

I am 19, 5'4", and my weight was 211lbs on the day of surgery (highest recorded weight was 225). I have not weighed myself yet since the operation as I only want to do so weekly. However, perhaps the second day after my surgery, I woke up in the morning and went to brush my teeth like always. When I looked at my face in the mirror, I could have sworn my jawline and collarbones were more pronounced. But I kind of thought I was just seeing what I wanted to see and would wait a week to weigh in before confirming anything.

Tonight (six days out) however, I was just doing the same thing at the bathroom sink before bed and there is no denying it. In less than a week I am looking better and healthier than I have in years. I have long since gotten over any self-esteem or body image issues I had when I was growing up, but nonetheless it is overwhelmingly satisfying to see my sleeve work its magic literally before my eyes. I have a ways to go (my goal weight is 140) but I feel like this day is a defining turning point.

Just wanted to share my excitement as well as get any advice you guys want to offer about the next few months (nutrition, exercise, anything) or just hear other people's stories.

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I am so impressed you chose this surgery at such a young age. If I have one regret all these months out, it is that I did not get sleeved earlier.

Hang in there, every day, every week gets better. 9 months out from surgery and I feel amazing, my PCP says I am in great health, I look better and now I am not the girl with just a pretty face. Keep on track knowing the sleeve works. Welcome to the losers bench.

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:bounce: how fun! i am 24 and i am waiting anxiously for my surgery on 7/6/11, my 25th birthday is at the end of july so i am considering it my birthday gift to myself! keep us updated and congrats on your progress so far!!!

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:bounce: how fun! i am 24 and i am waiting anxiously for my surgery on 7/6/11, my 25th birthday is at the end of july so i am considering it my birthday gift to myself! keep us updated and congrats on your progress so far!!!

Haha! This is my 25th birthday present to myself as well. My birthday is August 7th and I will be sleeved September 2nd. I originally had it scheduled for August 5th but I needed the extra month for funding.

To the OP, I wish I'd been as sure at 19 as I am now that this is what I needed. Congats!

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How exciting for you!! And congrats on being able to do this at such a young age! I wish they would have had it when I was 19!!!! I am 36, soon to be 37! You will live such a healthy life!

Kelly :D

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Think that is brave being so young...l am 34 and 5"4 and 245lbs and mine is august 24 th I can't wait...I have 5 kids so I don't want them to go down this road....good luck...

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We have very similar stars! Our ages are different ( I'm 33). My start weight was 229 ( 208 on surgery day), with a goal of 140. I'm 4 months out and 2.2 pounds away from goal!!!! I highly recommend tracking your food. It's what has kept me accountable to myself. Believe in yourself!! You can do it!!

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That is awesome! I know the feeling, I remember looking at myself in the mirror a few days after surgery and being amazed at the instant changes. :)

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Congratulations! I like the rest wish I could have done it at 19. I would have saved a lot of money on diet plans and diet food and probably my body a lot of distress! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see all your results....please keep us up to date on your progress.

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Thanks for all your support guys!

My dad, who's in his early fifties, got his sleeve 18 months ago. As soon as I saw the results with him I started thinking maybe it might be a good solution for me too. I am happy though that I am doing this at this stage in my life so that, like several of you said, I can enjoy a lifetime of good health. :)

I went and saw my nutritionist today (I saw her exactly one week ago, the day before my surgery). In the last week I have lost 13 pounds!! I'm really excited. I lost 4" around my waist and 2" around my hips. I need new clothes already......hahahaha

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Thanks for all your support guys!

My dad, who's in his early fifties, got his sleeve 18 months ago. As soon as I saw the results with him I started thinking maybe it might be a good solution for me too. I am happy though that I am doing this at this stage in my life so that, like several of you said, I can enjoy a lifetime of good health. :)

I went and saw my nutritionist today (I saw her exactly one week ago, the day before my surgery). In the last week I have lost 13 pounds!! I'm really excited. I lost 4" around my waist and 2" around my hips. I need new clothes already......hahahaha

That is so AWESOME. High Five for you! You are rockin' that sleeve!

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