Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hey all my name is Lorraine I am 34yrs old I had my sleeve surgery 12/21/2010 at Lenox Hill Hospital my highest weight was 311 pounds I am only 5'3 as of today 3/9/2012 I am floating between 200 and 202 pounds I wanted to be down to 180 by now but I have had some emotional set backs and I have not exercised but I am still happy with my weight loss and I do not regret doing the surgery I have tried to have my surgery for 6 years it was worth the wait. I am no longer living in NYC and not close to my support group or any support group so I am online looking for support groups or people to talk to.

Thanks all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome you will love this site, very supportive group of people! It looks like you’re a year ahead of me. I had my sleeve done 12/1 /11 I’m down 50 lbs. Do you have any advice to offer?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Cassandra thank you for the welcome :) my only advice I have learned over this year and a few months is do not compare your weightloss to others we are all individuals and loss our weight differently I have had crazy break downs in the beginning because I wasnt losing weight like others.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Lorraine, welcome!! It's nice to have you. :) You can do it! Keep the positivity and you will get to your 180 Lbs!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lorraine,

I have struggled with that also and truthfully I still sometimes do, but it’s much better these days. Now I just need to eat slower and find Vitamins that both my sleeve and I like ( just order wellness liquid Vitamins https://wellessebariatric.alice.com/ fingers crossed that I can tolerate them)!

OMG 100 pounds in a year you should be very proud, keep up the good work and you will get to goal, its possible! :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello!! Welcome!!!! Congrats on your awesome weight loss so far!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome and congrats!! WOW!!! Down 111 lbs! That is wonderful and quite an inspiration! Thank you! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Lorraine, welcome to the forum. I haven't had my surgery yet, I'm still on the 6 months requirement. I'm doing my surgery at Lenox Hill also. Who was your surgeon?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

First be ready to wait!!!!! He is a super busy doctor with the office and all the tv appearances he will have you waiting forever no matter what time your appointment is, if you are looking for a doctor to be super sweet and hold your hands well he is definately not the one he just gets to the point and before you know it he is outta the room lol but he will answer any questions you have you just have to hold him down Everytime I would go to I would say to my partner "I don't like him" and she would say he is a great doctor you are just use to shappy doctors lol (she is a nurse so I took her advice and stayed). Performance wise he did my surgery good he did check on me a few times while I was in the hospital I haven't had any complications so you are in good hands, being away from NYC made me realize how much I missed that long wait office lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Lorraine,welcome to the forum,wow you are doing amazing!!!! Congrats!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Losing my hair in clumps and still dealing with "stomach" issues from gallbladder removal surgery. On the positive side I'm doing better about meeting protein and water goals and taking my vitamins, so yay? 🤷‍♀️
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        Amazing! Congrats!!! Watch out for the sharks. 🦈

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×