I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)

[Carissa.Logaras 33]

A little over 5 months out and down 71 pounds!

[snowbound 60]

how do you post pictures

[Carissa.Logaras 33]

how do you post pictures

you have to go to the upper right hand side where the 3 dots are and click attatch picture. I have an android though, it might be different for iphone.

[snowbound 60]

I do have adnithoid phone Don,.t see 3 dots ,thanks I will text Alex maybe he can help

[GingerDiane 34]

HW: 287

SW: 278 (June 9, 2014)

CW: 175.2

GW: 170 (normal BMI)

Height: 5'10

Picture was taken on January 3, 2015 (just shy of 7 months post op)

I <3 my sleeve

wow you look AMAZING!! did you ever feel hungry? My surgery is 28th January..I cant wait...Ive never felt "full" so Im worried I wont get that. I know it sounds daft..but 30 odd years fighting with my body and failing and on a yo yo journey..i pray this will put a stop to it.

[x57114 36]

wow you look AMAZING!! did you ever feel hungry? My surgery is 28th January..I cant wait...Ive never felt "full" so Im worried I wont get that. I know it sounds daft..but 30 odd years fighting with my body and failing and on a yo yo journey..i pray this will put a stop to it.

So I was in the exact same boat as you. I had never really felt full and exams of that I ate ENORMOUS portions. I would have to eat like thanksgiving style I even feel satisfied. Yes, head hunger is a real thing but for the first time your body lets you know when you are full. Like truly, no shit, do not eat anymore. I was not perfect through this process and more than once I pushed it and spent the next 30 minutes laying on the floor waiting for the feeling to pass, and let me tell you, it certainly taught me not to do that again (or avoid what I did).

You hear this a lot on these forums, but honestly the sleeve is only a tool, it does not work miracles. You have to measure and TRACK (I use myfitnesspal every single day - no excuse - if I ate it, it gets recorded - to include the too many glasses of wine night or too many Christmas cookies).

It is scary and of course you'll go through moments of doubt, but once you start seeing even small victories - mine was being able to shop in a normal store, wearing a 14 again, getting past a previous weight hurdle (215), etc, - it is SUPER motivating.

Best thing I've EVER done for myself good luck to you!!

[x57114 36]

You all look amazing. I am fast approaching getting my surgery date and it's becoming more real. I'm getting really nervous because I've been reading stories of people regretting their sleeve. Will I really miss not being able to eat as much on occasion? How badly is my hair going to fall out? Will I really be able to enjoy the foods I like again, eventually? These are all questions I'm asking myself lately.

Best advise would be to follow your doctors orders (meticulously - it helps get you in the right mindset), track every single day, and set small goals. Make a list of why you thought about this in the first place and reference it - often!

As for the hair thing..yes, that sucks but it is only temporary. Mine started around 3-4 months and stopped a bit after 6. I had a friend on "bald spot" patrol but it never got that far. I did start Biotin from day one and would recommend that.

In the beginning (and some holidays) I still have that "but this is so freaking delicious and I am annoyed I cannot eat more" feeling, but once you get past a certain point in your loss, that becomes less of a priority. Now if I want something enough, I take it for leftovers.

Best of luck to you!

[GingerDiane 34]

So I was in the exact same boat as you. I had never really felt full and exams of that I ate ENORMOUS portions. I would have to eat like thanksgiving style I even feel satisfied. Yes, head hunger is a real thing but for the first time your body lets you know when you are full. Like truly, no ****, do not eat anymore. I was not perfect through this process and more than once I pushed it and spent the next 30 minutes laying on the floor waiting for the feeling to pass, and let me tell you, it certainly taught me not to do that again (or avoid what I did).

You hear this a lot on these forums, but honestly the sleeve is only a tool, it does not work miracles. You have to measure and TRACK (I use myfitnesspal every single day - no excuse - if I ate it, it gets recorded - to include the too many glasses of wine night or too many Christmas cookies).

It is scary and of course you'll go through moments of doubt, but once you start seeing even small victories - mine was being able to shop in a normal store, wearing a 14 again, getting past a previous weight hurdle (215), etc, - it is SUPER motivating.

Best thing I've EVER done for myself good luck to you!!

yes I know I wont regret this as in the future and when healed I resume eating hut in very small amounts as this time i be in control..the stomach will not allow me to gulp down food unswallowed . A naughty habit I pucked up when having children id have to eat quick before the baby wakes up...eat fast all the time...never giving time to enjoy or savour the taste of some foods...just gulp it down....now the children are adults...I want that control I had pre children?

[kaledg01 21]

 

Officially down 114 lbs!

[Zoey716 98]

Almost 9 months post op & down 114 from date of surgery. Completely happy with my progress so far. Working hard at obtaining my goal!

[Big_Mama 511]

@@x57114 great job! I'm also 5'10" with a goal of 170! I just got sleeved 2 weeks ago, but started off almost 50 lbs heavier than you. How's your skin?

[x57114 36]

yes I know I wont regret this as in the future and when healed I resume eating hut in very small amounts as this time i be in control..the stomach will not allow me to gulp down food unswallowed . A naughty habit I pucked up when having children id have to eat quick before the baby wakes up...eat fast all the time...never giving time to enjoy or savour the taste of some foods...just gulp it down....now the children are adults...I want that control I had pre children?

Initially the sleeve will give you that control, but eventually when you can eat most normal things again, you'll be the one deciding if it's worth it to you or not.

[x57114 36]

@@x57114 great job! I'm also 5'10" with a goal of 170! I just got sleeved 2 weeks ago, but started off almost 50 lbs heavier than you. How's your skin?

Congrats on your Sleeving! My skin is doing surprisingly well actually. But the closer I am to my goal weight the more I am noticing it....the place between your arms and your bra...the side of my rump when laying flat, my bell (not exactly a ledge but definitely not flat). It's not too bad though and so I have decided I will give myself a least a year in maintenance to determine if I would do anything about it.

[x57114 36]

@@x57114 great job! I'm also 5'10" with a goal of 170! I just got sleeved 2 weeks ago, but started off almost 50 lbs heavier than you. How's your skin?

Congrats on your Sleeving! My skin is doing surprisingly well actually. But the closer I am to my goal weight the more I am noticing it....the place between your arms and your bra...the side of my rump when laying flat, my bell (not exactly a ledge but definitely not flat). It's not too bad though and so I have decided I will give myself a least a year in maintenance to determine if I would do anything about it.

[dweaver0418 11]

I am three months post op. My highest weight was 312. My weight at surgery was 298 and today I am at 252. I am very pleased with my VSG and would recommend it to anyone.