Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

170lbs in 7 months???? WOW!! That's AMAZING!!!

I lost 30 of it on my pre-surgery diet. So more like 9 months lol .

But 140 in the past 7 months.

Now vs two years ago and almost 100 lbs difference. Don't know why but somehow I cut off most my body from the then pic...hmmm

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Pics from two years ago and this weekend, same event same people but I am amazed at the change and grateful!

DOS 2/20/13 WGT 224

CW 174

GW 135

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My surgery was February 19th. Did get a small leak and then needed to have my esophagus dilated. So things have not been easy for sure. I AM 7 MONTHS FRON MY SURGERY AND TODAY I HIT TOTAL LOSS OF 125lbs. I think that is great considering I am 54 years old. Even though I have spent many days at hospitals and doctors I would do it all again.

I have lost 130+ down from 360. It hasnt been fun. I get a lot of pain when I eat. The kind you get when you eat too much or too fast, but for me I get it no matter how slow or little I eat. To survive, I find that I eat too many snacks and crap. I just cant get in a good meal that satisfies me. Very frustrated.

To Susansoon - how did you know you had a leak or needed your throat dilated? What were your symptoms. I wonder if something is wrong with me?

Also, my hair is thinning a lot. And my hair is muuch wavier than before. Strange....

I have lost 130+ down from 360. It hasnt been fun. I get a lot of pain when I eat. The kind you get when you eat too much or too fast' date=' but for me I get it no matter how slow or little I eat. To survive, I find that I eat too many snacks and crap. I just cant get in a good meal that satisfies me. Very frustrated.

To Susansoon - how did you know you had a leak or needed your throat dilated? What were your symptoms. I wonder if something is wrong with me?

Also, my hair is thinning a lot. And my hair is muuch wavier than before. Strange....[/quote']

Richard, tell you dr. They will scope you to see if you have a stricture. Hope you find relief.

Ok, I'm 7 months post up, down 62 lbs. Lately I have noticed the overwhelming stomach gurgles. It's almost embarrassing because my stomach gurgles while I am eating. Any idea why this is happening and how I can contain it.

Ok' date=' I'm 7 months post up, down 62 lbs. Lately I have noticed the overwhelming stomach gurgles. It's almost embarrassing because my stomach gurgles while I am eating. Any idea why this is happening and how I can contain it.[/quote']

I get that sometimes too. It sounds almost like water going down the drain! LOL! I just giggle and say excuse me if it's really loud. But I don't know what causes it.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Last week was my official 7 month post-op date and I forgot to update here. 243.8 this morning so down a total of 81.2 lbs including pre-op. Gotta fix my signature on the computer. I can't get it to do what I want with my phone. Happy Thursday every one!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2; 7 month post-op 243.8 4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now, best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.

Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now, best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.

Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Aww congrats- there's a forum here for u and the rest if u lucky mom to be's........ I can't wait! Good luck and congrats

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Aww congrats- there's a forum here for u and the rest if u lucky mom to be's........ I can't wait! Good luck and congrats

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

WOW! So happy for you! I'm sure you and baby will be just fine. Can you get extra nutrition in liquid form by drinking Boost or Ensure?

Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Congratulations, what joyous news. I can't wait to hear all about your little. Babies are definitely a blessing and not always on our timing. I have no doubt you are going to rock this pregnancy the same way you've rocked the sleeve. Congrats again.

We I can't believe this but...... I am scheduled for my tummy tuck on Nov 27th!!! I am down 95lbs and less than 10lbs from my goal weight. I have been very fortunate to have my insurance pay for my sleeve and now my tummy tuck ( I am responsible for the lipo part). Do any of you feel like this is all just happening soooo fast? I didn't expect to loose so quickly and get to goal weight in under a year or have my loose skin removed so soon. Sometimes it gets to be overwhelming because I am still getting used to my new face. I'm definitely not complainingly, just wondering if others felt the same way? Best decision I ever made!!! I love my new active life!