Hello

I am currently thinking about having the vsg and I am about 446lbs! I want to know if there is anyone that was or know someone. who was over 400lbs and did awesome with the sleeve. My surgeon suggest bypass and that scares the crap out of me!

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.

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

Good job

Awesome!

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

Did everyone have it laproscpic or open

Did everyone have it laproscpic or open

Lap

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

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

that's great.keep up the good work

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.

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.

Congrats Vickybli that's a huge accomplishment and you should be very proud of yourself! I hope that will be me soon enough.

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.

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.

That's awesome sbarbiegirl you must feel fantastic!!