Lets stay in touch guys, if there is a forum for us already please point me to it, otherwise, I'll start:

Surgery date: 10/23/13

Highest weight: 283

Surgery weight: 277

Current weight: 271 (1week post op)

Pre op meds vs post op meds:

type 2 diabetes pre op-2 insulins 2 pills/

post op-1 pill only 1/2 the pre surgery dose- still on high cholesterol meds but I suspect that will change after my pcp follow up.

I am struggling to not get on the scale until my 2 wk post op, 3 days to go I'll keep you guys posted. Gas/constipation is my biggest complaint. Getting down all of my liquids and Protein is my biggest struggle. Staying positive is my biggest accomplishment....

VSG ON 3....1 2 3 VSG!!!! Let's get it!!!!

Scale finally moving again! Sleeved 10/21. HW 250lbs CW 192.. 58 lbs gone AND I have pms so, yay sleeve

Weighed 252 day of sleeve, October 7, 2013 and down over 90 pounds since day of sleeve :-) Feeling great!!!<br><br><br><br>

You lost 90 pounds in 4 months? I'm down 30 pounds and thinking I'm doing well.

Do you have hair loss? I'm feeling a little thin on top.

Doc says it due to weight loss.

Taking Biotin.

Update surgery Oct 28 2013

HW: 315

SW: 299.8

CW: 258

GW: 175

scale hasn't been moving but I'm losing inches and that's good I was wearing size 24 in pants now I'm wearing a 16 in pants, shirts was like 2x now I'm wearing a large.. I'm happy even if that scale don't move.

Finally decided to post.... Had surgery on October 14, 2013, so my 4 month mark is next week. Down 49 pounds with no complications to date. It's amazing that joint aches and pain have pretty much disappeared.

Hope all October sleevers are hanging in there and getting closer to goal weight!

Sleeved 10/24/13

HW-274

SW-265

CW-200

Went for my 3rd follow up visit today for my 3 1/2 month visit. Feeling great! Dr said I'm doing great and on the higher end of weight loss.

I am so happy I decided to have the sleeve done! I have not had one complication, and my doctor told me I was right on track! This is the best decision I have ever made in my life.

HW- 370

SW- 350 (October 30)

CW- 286

I've lost 84 lbs all together! I couldn't be happier!

Congrats to all. You are all doing great!

Keep up the good work.

I was hesitant to do this at 60, but I took the plunge and was sleeved in Mexico 10-14-13. Best thing I've ever done for my health!

In not-quite-four-months, I've lost 51 lbs, with only 9 left to my goal. I wouldn't have believed it if someone had 'promised' me this would happen! And tho I love being thinner, wearing clothes I haven't fit in AGES, I'm thrilled that I am entering my older years without carrying around all that extra weight and the related health issues.

The sleeve definitely changes things. I'm seldom hungry and, when I am, I *want* Proteins & healthy foods. This former carb-addict doesn't miss carbs!! Yet if I do want bread or rice or a dessert, with the sleeve I can have it - but just a bite or spoonful removes the craving, so it's really the best of both worlds for me. (I've done very little of that so far, I just like knowing that I CAN!)

My husband & I just returned from a week-long cruise and I enjoyed lots of delicious bites, but the foods were not my downfall as they used to be. Even better, I felt GREAT snorkeling and climbing and riding a bobsled and even having my picture taken! LOL

I know this procedure isn't for everyone, but I'm certainly glad I learned about it and did it. No regrets.

Congrats TxCalico! I had mine done on Oct 29th and had my latest checkup last week. I was pleasantly surprised at my 60lb weight loss. I've had terrible problems with my knees and general fatigue but I can already feel the difference even though I still have a ways to go. I'm not allowed red meat, bread or Pasta until the end of April, but I don't miss it at all. It took me a long time to decide to have the sleeve done and an entire year to prepare and qualify for it; but I"ll have to say it's the best thing I ever could have done as everything I tried beforehand simply did not work at all. I'd like to be around awhile longer for my kids and grandkids! Congrats to all sleevers; continued success and better health for everyone!

Hello, don't post much but try to keep in the loop, sleeved October 22 down 54 lbs- over half way there want to lose 41 more

Sleeved October 7, 2013 and as of today am officially men's size pants 29!!!!! Yippie!!!!!

I was sleeved October 22nd 2013 I weighed in at 307 lbs I am currently 103 lbs down!

You are all an inspiration.

Thank you.

I am down 72 pounds as of today. Trying to get to 75 by valentines day.

Ok if I do, ok if I don't.

There will be a celebration at 75 #.

And a huge party at 100#.

Gotta go stretch. Before my cross fit class.

Hi guys, my surgery date was the 17th of October, I'm now down 22kg (50 pounds). This was absolutely the best thing I have ever done. I'm currently 20 pounds (9kgs) away from my goal weight and feel AAAAMAZING !!!! Well done everyone : - )

10/21

192

Current

158

Goal

125