hey guys!

a lot of you may know me from the complications section of this site but in case you dont, im jasleeve! i wanted to update you guys on everything that has been going on. you can find out more about my journey on youtube.com/jasleeve. i go into details about everything!

quick run through..

im 23 from ny.

i was sleeved on dec 20th, 2011.

i started at 273lbs.

2wk pre op & first 3wks post op were hard being that i couldnt drink Protein shakes. i lived on Water only. 4th&5th week were better after getting in food. it was also when i threw up bile 2x. after contacting my nurse practioner, i was sent for a 2nd swallow test (1st one was taken day after surgery & showed no leak). thats where my world crumbled! they found a leak. i was hospitalized for 2 wks & they placed a stent in me. long story short, the stent made me horribly sick. i threw up constantly every single day. after several ER visits, 3 emergency surgeries, & billion dr appts, no eating the entire month, no picc line & 1 month later, they removed the stent & it has been uphill since!

i have EXCESSIVE hairloss which is so depressing! i had hair down past my butt. very thick & full. now, i am literally going bald. :'( ive upped my protein, take Biotin pills & biosil drops. nothing works.

as far as weightloss goes, im now 180 as of a few days ago. i lost a total of 93lbs! i feel great. yes, i get sick if i eat the wrong foods at times. i dont count carbs or calories. i live my life as i choose to. but i do lean towards healthier foods because those sit better in me.

i want to go down to 165 & see how i look & if im not where i want to be, ill go down to 145.

i went from a size 18-20 in stretch jeans to a size 8 in stretch jeans.

i have yet to step foot inside a gym but i plan to, soon!

my confidence has multiplied. im beautiful and happy with my results. i have some insecurities but who doesnt?

would i have surgery again if i had to?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! the risks are too great for me to go thru again.

for my ladies!!

men... you may not want to read on.

as far as pcos goes, i get my period every month now but its not always on time. i am sometimes a few days early and sometimes a few days late.

as far as boobs go, i was a 42-44DDD. well, i stuffed my boobs in them! now, i am a 36DDD. only thing is, the DDD is still too small but i have lost boobs!!!! they even have extra skin now & they sag but still have some perkyness to them.

i DEFINITELY want a boob job!

lol. lets see what happens.

That's an amazing journey. You've certainly been through a lot, but seems the life youre now living was well worth it. Congrats. Take care.

i thank god i made it cuz i never thought i would.

That's an amazing journey. You've certainly been through a lot, but seems the life youre now living was well worth it. Congrats. Take care.

Jasleeve!! My sleeve sister!! Glad to hear from you, and congrats on your progress and recovery from complications!!! I have my 6 month post-op appt in a couple of weeks, though I was sleeved on 12/19/11... I haven't lost as much as you at 196 and hovering... But am happy for the success, and wish you the best in the future!!

Kimmie

196 sounds great! how much did you weight before? congrats on your success

Jasleeve!! My sleeve sister!! Glad to hear from you, and congrats on your progress and recovery from complications!!! I have my 6 month post-op appt in a couple of weeks, though I was sleeved on 12/19/11... I haven't lost as much as you at 196 and hovering... But am happy for the success, and wish you the best in the future!!

Kimmie

today i decided that 145lbs might be my goal weight. i doubt 165 will have me looking how id like to look. im aiming for 165 by my 24th birthday which is aug 26th.

wish me luck!

Good luck to you. I'm sure with hard work and determination you'll make it. You've already come so far.

i am going to start weighing myself and weighing in every week starting monday

Good luck to you. I'm sure with hard work and determination you'll make it. You've already come so far.

i went to the dr today for a check up. everything looks great. i lost 3lbs since the last time visiting there.

Jasleeve, I am so sorry to hear of your pain and troubles! I am so happy to hear you are on the mend...I will keep you in my prayers and send lots of happy healthy thoughts your way! My best to you!!! Thank you for sharing your story!

J!!!! Good to hear from you!! I'm glad you're doing so well and that all the horrors you went through are becoming a distant memory. I was a noob when all that was going on, and boy it scared me too, but I know it's all in God's hands. Glad you checked in!

thank u so much!!

Jasleeve, I am so sorry to hear of your pain and troubles! I am so happy to hear you are on the mend...I will keep you in my prayers and send lots of happy healthy thoughts your way! My best to you!!! Thank you for sharing your story!

aw im sorry!!! i pray all is well on ur end!

J!!!! Good to hear from you!! I'm glad you're doing so well and that all the horrors you went through are becoming a distant memory. I was a noob when all that was going on, and boy it scared me too, but I know it's all in God's hands. Glad you checked in!

i weighed myself this morning! im 179! finally out of the 180s.

im 14lbs away from my short term goal. i have 47 days to lose tho 14lbs. i have yet to step foot in a gym but i need to and will be doing so very soon!

omg! i weighed myself this morning & im 2lbs down since yesterday! a total of 96lbs down & only 12lbs from my short term goal & 32lbs from my long term goal. ????

omg! i weighed myself this morning & im 2lbs down since yesterday! a total of 96lbs down & only 12lbs from my short term goal & 32lbs from my long term goal.

Wow...that's awesome!!!! Great Job!