Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh, cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal

Thought Id post a Picture of the difference...the left is Day b4 surgery (10/8/2012) at 267lbs and the right picture is from today(7/3/2013) at 189lbs ive lost a total of 111lbs though starting at 300lbs..lost 33lbs pre op!

So im 9 months Post op...lost a total of 113lbs...but it looks like im going to be gaining some back...found out im PREGNANT this morning and its confirmered by 2 test and a blood test!!! im sad no more losing for awhile but so excited im going to be a MOM. I never thought this would happen do to infertility problems and all that. BUT my dream has come tryue..in 9 month my bundle of joy will be here!!!!

9 months out and feeling great!

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So im 9 months Post op...lost a total of 113lbs...but it looks like im going to be gaining some back...found out im PREGNANT this morning and its confirmered by 2 test and a blood test!!! im sad no more losing for awhile but so excited im going to be a MOM. I never thought this would happen do to infertility problems and all that. BUT my dream has come tryue..in 9 month my bundle of joy will be here!!!!

OMG Tiff,!!so happy for you!!!

Done Did It!

9 months out and feeling great!

Looking great!!!!

Done Did It!

OMG Tiff' date='!!so happy for you!!!

Done Did It![/quote']

Thanks!!! Im excited..my 1st appt is August 5th..I should be 7-8weeks!

Went to Cuba last week to see my son graduate from International Film School there. I took this picture there in a courtyard. Tropics are hot and beautiful! I am down 90 pounds! 5'8" and 152 lbs!

Done Did It!

Four days from it being my 9 month surgiversary. Feeling fantastic!!!! Surpassed my personal goal and my surgeon's goal. So happy...

Went to Cuba last week to see my son graduate from International Film School there. I took this picture there in a courtyard. Tropics are hot and beautiful! I am down 90 pounds! 5'8" and 152 lbs!

Done Did It!

You look STUNNING!!! So happy for you. And congrats to your son on his accomplishments!

Getting close to the big 1 year anniversary! Here is my update...

Before surgery 250

Current weight 170

Been very slow at losing the past few months.... all for very good reasons.... I'm 10 weeks away from delivering my sweet baby boy we have been blessed with. I have not gained 1 lb throughout my entire pregnancy. ... I have actually continued to lose! Can't wait to get in the gym and tone afyer I have the baby! Here is a preggo pic with my husband.

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Getting close to the big 1 year anniversary! Here is my update...

Before surgery 250

Current weight 170

Been very slow at losing the past few months.... all for very good reasons.... I'm 10 weeks away from delivering my sweet baby boy we have been blessed with. I have not gained 1 lb throughout my entire pregnancy. ... I have actually continued to lose! Can't wait to get in the gym and tone afyer I have the baby! Here is a preggo pic with my husband.

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Congratulations and best wishes for you and your new addition!

I had my surgery 10 months ago today, October 15, 2013 and haven't regretted it one single day since. I'm down 70lbs and have another 50 to get to goal! So glad I made the decision to save my life!

I've lost 104 pounds.

I've lost 104 pounds.

WOW!!!!!Awesome!!!!!

Done Did It!

I noticed that I've picked up my pre-surgery habit of snacking on junk, not exercising and drinking non Water drinks.

I've picked up 5 lbs. so today I'm committed to going back to basics. My goal is to lose 8 lbs this month.

Anyone want to join me?

Lots of water

Exercise 5 days a week

Limited simple carbs

Eat Protein first

Eat slow/stop when full

Meditate and pray when stressed instead of eating