Had my surgery in August of 2012, start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 and couldn't be happier. It was easy and suggest to anyone concerned about side effects to ask others who have had the surgery because all have different stories. I had the gastric sleeve by Dr. Lavin at Surgical Specialist and the pre-surgery procedures to get done for mainly insurance purposes were drawn out. Once the sleep apnea, nutritionist, psychiatrist, doctor visits, blood work, etc., was done and surgery completed it was a matter of time and all weight just comes off. I do not feel I was a normal person with the procedure from talking to others, I do not get hungry!

The doctor told me it is a lot of "mental" when it comes to weight and if I am not hungry don't eat. I took this to heart and ran with it but I ALWAYS stayed on top of my Vitamins and never missed a day or altered from what was told to me. Anyone needing advice, coaching, help, or someone to lean on let me know I would be happy to share my story.

start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier.

LSUTIGERS65

WooHoo

Party dance Party dance

Now you must proudly post your ticker!!!

Sounds like you have had a very easy time with the sleeve

taking your Vitamins religiously, still not hungry??? Wow!!!!

you say are not a "normal" person????

sounds like you are normal as me!!!

wonderful weight loss accomplishment

continued good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

Kathy

congrats

Edited December 15, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier.

LSUTIGERS65

WooHoo

Party dance Party dance

Now you must proudly post your ticker!!!

Sounds like you have had a very easy time with the sleeve

taking your Vitamins religiously, still not hungry??? Wow!!!!

you say are not a "normal" person????

sounds like you are normal as me!!!

wonderful weight loss accomplishment

continued good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

Kathy

congrats

LSUTIGER65, on 15 Dec 2013 - 11:11, said:

start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier.

Lsutigers65

hey fellow sleevers

LSUTIGER65 just told me/you/us that he has lost 157 lbs in the past 16 months!!!!!

were you listening???

didn't you hear him????

i think we/you should give him at least a WOO HOO

who is with me?????

kathy

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

Congrats! That is amazing! I'm considering Dr Lavin as well. Were you happy with him?