Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon.

I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him, the average loss at 6 months is 40%.

My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249.

Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better.

He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!!

I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times.

This is my journey and its a life long one.

Its been amazing so far.

Please don't bother to comment if what you want to say is negative. Don't want it or need it :-)

Awesome news! Congrats! My doctor's scale is 2 pounds more than mine, too! Haha I was just telling my mom yesterday that I like mine better!

Keep up the good work!

Awesome! Good job!

Congrats! You are doing great...best wishes as you continue on this journey.

On your 1 year anniversary I will be 6 months. It is my goal to be under 200 by then!!! Congrats to you!

Hello, I had Surgery on the 17th of Sep.. First day home and I wanted to ask which side should I sleep on? Or does it matter? I slept on my right and I heard a pop.. Its probably gas.. Haha

Hello' date=' I had Surgery on the 17th of Sep.. First day home and I wanted to ask which side should I sleep on? Or does it matter? I slept on my right and I heard a pop.. Its probably gas.. Haha[/quote']

What ever side is comfortable for you. I couldnt side sleep for a week or so.

Thank you.. Just didnt want to mess up my inside.. Thnks

Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon.

I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him' date=' the average loss at 6 months is 40%.

My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249.

Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better.

He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!!

I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times.

This is my journey and its a life long one.

Its been amazing so far.

Please don't bother to comment if what you want to say is negative. Don't want it or need it :-)[/quote']

That is awesome!! I hope I recover as well as you did.. You go girl..

Sleeved May 23, 2013 - down 44 lbs. - i eat whatever i want, too! i've had soda and other things that we probably "shouldn't".....i just am grateful for the LITTLE bit that i allow myself to have and enjoy it....I am still losing weight and couldn't be happier or feel any healthier. thanks for sharing! (i tell my friends that i had a stomach amputation - not a lobotomy...it's still me in here!)

Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon.

I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him, the average loss at 6 months is 40%.

My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249.

Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better.

He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!!

I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times.

This is my journey and its a life long one.

Its been amazing so far.

Please don't bother to comment if what you want to say is negative. Don't want it or need it :-)

This is my first post. Been a looker for a few months. I want to thank you for your post. I have my surgery next Wednesday, Sept. 25th and I can't tell you how happy I am reading your post. It's just what I needed to hear and the best I've read so far. Thank you and congrats, I'm glad you seem to be enjoying your life and so happy you shared.

Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon.

I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him, the average loss at 6 months is 40%.

My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249.

Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better.

He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!!

I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times.

This is my journey and its a life long one.

Its been amazing so far.

Please don't bother to comment if what you want to say is negative. Don't want it or need it :-)

Were you self pay? I was wondering if you could get insurance to cover skin issues if you were self pay if they were like similar situations as yours.

Were you self pay? I was wondering if you could get insurance to cover skin issues if you were self pay if they were like similar situations as yours.

I was not self pay.

I have no idea if insurance will pick it up if you were originally self pay.

Amazing results. Great job!!

Plus great news with the plastics write up from your surgeon.

Continued success on your sleeve journey.

Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon.

I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him' date=' the average loss at 6 months is 40%.

My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249.

Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better.

He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!!

I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times.

This is my journey and its a life long one.

Its been amazing so far.

Please don't bother to comment if what you want to say is negative. Don't want it or need it :-)[/quote']

Wow..that is awesome! I am scheduled for 10/7 and hope that I will enjoy the same success!