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Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story

jasminem89

By jasminem89, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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badabing40    21

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At my first Dr. appt on Oct 22,2013 I was 455, day of surgery I was 424, today exactly 3 weeks post op I weighed in at 396! down 28 lbs. since surgery and 59lbs total. Feels good. I have been very fortunate to have not had any issues no pain, nausea nothing at all, that I was expecting and prepared to face,, Best of luck to everyone!

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Vickybli    64

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At my first Dr. appt on Oct 22,2013 I was 455, day of surgery I was 424, today exactly 3 weeks post op I weighed in at 396! down 28 lbs. since surgery and 59lbs total. Feels good. I have been very fortunate to have not had any issues no pain, nausea nothing at all, that I was expecting and prepared to face,, Best of luck to everyone!

That's great. You'll reach your goal in no time.

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Vickybli    64

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Dec 10 down 87 pounds

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New pic sorry!!!!

Surgery date dec 10

87 pounds down working hard

beautiful

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GoldnGirl6677    62

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Hi everyone! So happy to have found this thread. I too hope that over time I will be able to come back here and post my successes as many of you have! You are all so inspiring.

I'm from Australia and have 11 days to go until I get my sleeve :-) 14 April 2014. I started out HW 410lb and had to start a 5 week pre-op diet and have dropped 25lb so far.

Feeling very emotional - scared, excited all at the same time. I am coping well on my preop diet, not feeling hungry, just miss variety and dare I say it Steak! Ha ha

Thank you again for sharing your posts and I hope to see more success stories and sharing of challenges.

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graylola    78

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Here are my latest pictures. I was at I think 383 on the day of surgery (down from a high weight of 410 a couple of months prior to that - prior to surgery I started replacing as many meals as I could with Protein drinks). So 4/3/13, 6 months out and then yesterday, 1 year post op. I've lost 209 pounds. I am currently 201, so I'm excited to get below 200 for the first time probably since high school.

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One Year Out

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GoldnGirl6677    62

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Here are my latest pictures. I was at I think 383 on the day of surgery (down from a high weight of 410 a couple of months prior to that - prior to surgery I started replacing as many meals as I could with Protein drinks). So 4/3/13, 6 months out and then yesterday, 1 year post op. I've lost 209 pounds. I am currently 201, so I'm excited to get below 200 for the first time probably since high school.

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One Year Out

Wow what an amazing loss - looking great! Keep up the fantastic work, you are nearly there. I hope I can do as well as you.

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Vickybli    64

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Here are my latest pictures. I was at I think 383 on the day of surgery (down from a high weight of 410 a couple of months prior to that - prior to surgery I started replacing as many meals as I could with Protein drinks). So 4/3/13, 6 months out and then yesterday, 1 year post op. I've lost 209 pounds. I am currently 201, so I'm excited to get below 200 for the first time probably since high school.

you look amazing

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jbyler    20

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Hi everyone my HW was 432 day of surgery 402. I just was sleeved on April 3. I have no idea if I have lost anything yet since I don't have a scale that is big enough to weigh myself at home. I go to the dr on Tuesday so we will see then. I did this because I want to have a better life. I have a 7 year old daughter & I want to be able to walk on the beach with her & run outside & play with her. I am kinda concerned though because I see all these posts people make about how they are walking so much at just two weeks out. I get played out taking a shower. I know I'm only one week out but should I still be getting so played out? I want to do the best I can with this but the thought of walking a distance scares the crap out of me. I am getting 50 to 60 grams of Protein a day and at least 64 oz of Fluid

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sophie'sChoice    269

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Don't worry, you are right on track. It took me longer to get all that Protein and Water in so you rock! You and I started out at almost exactly the same stats, when we have this much weight it takes longer to get the anesthesia out of our system and remember this is a major surgery. Be kind to yourself, the stamina will come. Everyone's journey is different so try to not compare. Hang in there! I bet you willbe pleasantly surprised at your doc visit.

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Mokamami    19

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Hi everyone! So happy to have found this thread. I too hope that over time I will be able to come back here and post my successes as many of you have! You are all so inspiring.

I'm from Australia and have 11 days to go until I get my sleeve :-) 14 April 2014. I started out HW 410lb and had to start a 5 week pre-op diet and have dropped 25lb so far.

Feeling very emotional - scared, excited all at the same time. I am coping well on my preop diet, not feeling hungry, just miss variety and dare I say it Steak! Ha ha

Thank you again for sharing your posts and I hope to see more success stories and sharing of challenges.

I'm having my sleeve on April 14th as well! Good luck to you!

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jbyler    20

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Just got on the treadmill for the first time today. Did 10 minutes I know it's not much but it's a start and I didn't want to over do it. Can't wait for the pounds to be melting away

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