Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story

[chanelle102 173]

Down 146 from surgery dec 2013

[CathyG123 21]

Down 146 from surgery dec 2013

Yea Chanelle! That's fantastic!! Way to rock your sleeve girl! I just had surgery July 14th and I hope I can say the same as you in a few months. Any tips to making it work?

[sophie'sChoice 269]

You look awesome Chanelle! Way to go!

[jenngottaloseit 89]

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my husband said maybe an hour or so. and that was mainly because i had to have central line placed and they had a hard time getting it in.

[joesiron7 9]

Awesome, I am glad everything went pretty smooth for you!

[joesiron7 9]

Is your gall bladder already out?

[sophie'sChoice 269]

How are you feeling Jenn? Been thinking of you!

[jenngottaloseit 89]

Been feeling pretty good. Getting my liquids in. No I still have my gallbladder. I have some rumbling through my stomach after I drink anything. I feel ready for some thicker foods like yogurt but can't have that till next week. My pain has been minimal but I did do to much yesterday and had to take some pain meds. But much better than I thought it would be.

[sophie'sChoice 269]

Oh good! You are on your way! Thanks for checking in!

[GoldnGirl6677 62]

It's been a while since I checked in - so good to read the updates.

I'm 3 and 1/2 months post op - down 51 since surgery and 84 since preop diet :/)

Starting to see it now and feel a whole lot better health wise - just over a third of the way to goal!

Keep up the good work folks x

[CathyG123 21]

It's been a while since I checked in - so good to read the updates. I'm 3 and 1/2 months post op - down 51 since surgery and 84 since preop diet :/) Starting to see it now and feel a whole lot better health wise - just over a third of the way to goal! Keep up the good work folks x

Awesome Golden Girl, good for you!!! Congrats on your great success!!!

[sophie'sChoice 269]

Wow gold girl! Look at you go! Congrats!

[jenngottaloseit 89]

had my first post-op visit. And as of today I have lost 93 pounds. its so crazy to me that in less than 3 months i have lost this much already. and its not only the numbers on the scale. today i got my seat belt on without an extender. I just find there are so many small things that i can do now that people usually take for granted.

Edited July 31, 2014 by jenngottaloseit

[sophie'sChoice 269]

That's awesome Jenn! Look at you go! Doing the happy dance for you!

[CathyG123 21]

had my first post-op visit. And as of today I have lost 93 pounds. its so crazy to me that in less than 3 months i have lost this much already. and its not only the numbers on the scale. today i got my seat belt on without an extender. I just find there are so many small things that i can do now that people usually take for granted.

Wow Jenn you're doing incredible. 2 weeks post op I lost 15lbs and it took me a week to lose the 10 I gained in the hospital with all the fluids. Doc said the expectation is 5 to 15% so I was on the low side with 6%. I was thrilled as I basically had lost a pound a day but doc was so negative I ended up leaving the appointment so discouraged but not going to let it sabotage my success. You're an inspiration!