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Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story

jasminem89

By jasminem89, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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SassySenior    111

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WOW, James. That is fantastic. Congratulations! And to think you did it in just under a year. Good for you!

Care to share any secrets to your success? My HW was 431, but it was 2 years ago, before I had surgery. Between the various weight loss diets, I managed to lose 72 lbs. before surgery on 11/1/13.

I have only lost 27 pounds in the last 2 months. Nothing in the last 2 weeks. This has me concerned. I have severe arthritis, and the cold weather is making it near impossible for me to get around, so I'm not getting any exercise. I need both knees and hips replaced, but that will be after I lose more weight.

Clearly, I am a lot older than you. And I'm very happy for you that you did this for yourself at a young age. What a great life you have ahead of you.

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youthguy80    65

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First pic is me at around 450 in April 2013. Second is me tonight, at 336. Yay!

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Gina1010    86

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Good job

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Tabby Closet    39

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Awesome!

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NevadaDave    66

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Had A month stall at the 1 year mark...

but weight loss has started again. YEA!

Lost 270 Lbs. so far 21 Lbs. to go to my original goal

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youthguy80    65

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Did everyone have it laproscpic or open

Lap

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JamesGz    112

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Lost 200lbs FINALLY! HELL YA!!! HARD WORK PAYING OFF!

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Vickybli    64

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Lost 200lbs FINALLY! HELL YA!!! HARD WORK PAYING OFF!

that's great.keep up the good work

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CathyG123    21

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Ah, I finally found the right forum for me. I'm 417lbs and want the sleeve but doc is recommending bypass. Doesn't sound right for me for so many reasons so I'm thrilled to see so many success stories with similar starting weights and great successes. I'm committed to the process and feel I'll have great success with the sleeve. I hear it's not really very easy to stretch like you hear people talk about because it's actually the less stretchy part and more muscular part of the stomach that the sleeve is made from. Have others heard this too? So happy to have found you all.

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CathyG123    21

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Ah, I finally found the right forum for me. I'm 417lbs and want the sleeve but doc is recommending bypass. Doesn't sound right for me for so many reasons so I'm thrilled to see so many success stories with similar starting weights and great successes. I'm committed to the process and feel I'll have great success with the sleeve. I hear it's not really very easy to stretch like you hear people talk about because it's actually the less stretchy part and more muscular part of the stomach that the sleeve is made from. Have others heard this too? So happy to have found you all.

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sbarbiegirl    109

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Ah, I finally found the right forum for me. I'm 417lbs and want the sleeve but doc is recommending bypass. Doesn't sound right for me for so many reasons so I'm thrilled to see so many success stories with similar starting weights and great successes. I'm committed to the process and feel I'll have great success with the sleeve. I hear it's not really very easy to stretch like you hear people talk about because it's actually the less stretchy part and more muscular part of the stomach that the sleeve is made from. Have others heard this too? So happy to have found you all.

I started at 410. I was sleeved 09.27.2013. I'm down 110 pounds. Current weight 300. I still have aways to go. But hey it's working and I'm not even a full 6 months out yet.

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Vickybli    64

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Ah, I finally found the right forum for me. I'm 417lbs and want the sleeve but doc is recommending bypass. Doesn't sound right for me for so many reasons so I'm thrilled to see so many success stories with similar starting weights and great successes. I'm committed to the process and feel I'll have great success with the sleeve. I hear it's not really very easy to stretch like you hear people talk about because it's actually the less stretchy part and more muscular part of the stomach that the sleeve is made from. Have others heard this too? So happy to have found you all.

i think that's something of an urban myth. i cant even count how many people have told me. do whatever feels good for you. the sleeve may be slightly less effective but it's much safer.

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