FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Is it just me or does your belly button look different post op. I hope I'm not being paranoid but it looks like my belly button is in a complete different place and it isn't as deep.

They didn't go through my belly button, but I've had surgeries that did and mine is totally different and more shallow and distorted... I'll never rock a bikini so I'm not too worried

[nygurl 72]

Ok, so I want a tracker thingy...lol- how do I get one!

Started the couch to 5k program this week- Monday was day one, walked yesterday, today is day 2 for the program- seems to be going well- I like to feel motivated and that I'm accomplishing something, so this is new and exciting for me!

Highest 255

Pre op 240 (no preop diet)

Today's weigh in 216

woop woop!!!

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Ok' date=' so I want a tracker thingy...lol- how do I get one!

Started the couch to 5k program this week- Monday was day one, walked yesterday, today is day 2 for the program- seems to be going well- I like to feel motivated and that I'm accomplishing something, so this is new and exciting for me!

Highest 255

Pre op 240 (no preop diet)

Today's weigh in 216

woop woop!!![/quote']

We have nearly identical stats but I am only 219...Not gonna complain... I could gain that much in 5 weeks and I've lost!

[maharet111 544]

Ok, so I want a tracker thingy...lol- how do I get one!

Started the couch to 5k program this week- Monday was day one, walked yesterday, today is day 2 for the program- seems to be going well- I like to feel motivated and that I'm accomplishing something, so this is new and exciting for me!

Highest 255

Pre op 240 (no preop diet)

Today's weigh in 216

woop woop!!!

Which couch to 5k app are you using?!?

[nygurl 72]

I just types in couch to 5k in thr Google store and opted for the free one lol. It's called RunDouble.

So far I really like it!

[witfriend 3]

Hey everyone. I am ready to go but my surgeon is suggesting I do the sleeve instead of bypass. Is it true that sleeve patients loose weight much slower and it's able to stretch much easier?

[nygurl 72]

Everyone is different, the future risks of malnutrition and restriction on meds you can use later, added with the fact that the part of your stomach left behind can't be accessed after surgery- I opted to sleeve.

My bmi was low for the surgery, only 36. I was 5'7 240#, sleeved 2/28- down 24# as of today...not even 4 weeks out. (That's all post-op loss)

Good luck whatever your decision is, and congrats on your new life ahead!!

[lea0228 16]

Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks out, have lost 23lbs but have been stalled almost 3 weeks. Really??

[maharet111 544]

Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks out, have lost 23lbs but have been stalled almost 3 weeks. Really??

Yep! Same thing happened to me. It will pass.

[lea0228 16]

Yep! Same thing happened to me. It will pass.

Thanks.... I hope it comes soon!

[maharet111 544]

Thanks.... I hope it comes soon!

Take measurements! Even though the scale didn't move I lost a lot of inches!

[Gemini618 34]

Take measurements! Even though the scale didn't move I lost a lot of inches!

I feel like that too. Went from size 22 to an 18 and I feel like ill be in a 16 soon

[It'sNowOrNever 100]

Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks out' date=' have lost 23lbs but have been stalled almost 3 weeks. Really??[/quote']

Tomorrow is 4 weeks for me too. Been stalled for 10 days. Hanging on there

[Trenya07@aol.com 9]

Going in on 2/14. I'm down 25 lbs from pre-op dieting that started on 1/31.

Wow, please share your preop diet! I'm scheduled for 4/21 and planning to start the diet 4/1

[erp 2,016]

Hey everyone. I am ready to go but my surgeon is suggesting I do the sleeve instead of bypass. Is it true that sleeve patients loose weight much slower and it's able to stretch much easier?

Actually it is the opposite. Bypass patients can stretch their pouch. Initially there may be a difference in how quickly weight is lost with the sleeve vs. RnY. However the gap between percentage of excess weight lost between the two procedures is narrowing.