Please! I am scheduled to be sleeved September 17, 2014. I am a worrier even though I am excited. The main thing that keeps me going and puts a lot of negative thoughts out of my head is reading everyone's stories especially their post surgery stats......

Please...I know it helps others reading this too. I would like to know your height. ....age (optional), presurgery weight, day of surgery weight, 1st month weight loss, 2nd month weight loss, etc. and then total weight loss and total number of months it took to reach the total loss.

Before and after pics would be nice if you'd be willing to share.

I know a lot of pre-sleevers like me would really appreciate this information so that we can compare ourselves to someone with similar stats...I am only 5'1" and starting at 218 pds. before presurgery liquid diet and am 48 yrs. old. Any and all stats are helpful.

Thanks so very much for any and all responses that are shared....

I'm 33 and 5'6 surgery was April 30, 2012. My highest wt was 283, SW 235 and current wt 110 and doctors want me to put some wt on but it's been a struggle.

How much to you eat per day in calories? Do you count protein, carbs etc?

@@missjenny

Hi, What a GREAT SUCCESS story! Did you have any saggy skin issues? You are so young, I'm hoping you didn't have sagging. Did you have any more issues like craving things you formerly ate? Any "head" issues you had to address? I'm so proud of your success.....just curious if you can offer any tips for me.

Hi all! I'm 44. Had my surgery 5/14/14. HW 235 SW 225 current weight 178! That's 47 pounds gone in under 3 months! I had a long stall at the third week and it lasted 3 weeks. While I wasn't losing pounds I did notice I was losing inches. I just keep telling myself...." This is a marathon, not a sprint"

Im 33 and 5'9 weighed 456 pre surgery, weighed 445 surgery day (7/22/14) and now weigh 416 lost 40lbs since this whole thing started. Lost about 30lbs after surg. Its worth it.

I am just beginning my journey. I was 433. The dr started me on a low carb diet about 2 weeks ago. I have lost 10lbs. It hasn't been as bad as I thought. I will have to step down to the pre op liquid diet two weeks before the surgery which won't be until Oct. I am glad to read about your experience. I have been concerned because I was over 400. My heaviest weight was 465.

Thanks for sharing!

Age 45

Height 5'6.5"

Pre op (I had no pre op diet) 271

Surgery 12/2/13

Current 153

Age 45

Height 5'6.5"

Pre op (I had no pre op diet) 271

Surgery 12/2/13

Current 153

Jess, you look great! Good job.

Thank you!! Same to you!! My daughter rides so I always enjoy reading your posts! Congrats on the new saddle!

5'6" age 47

First consult September 8, 2013, 235 pounds Size 18 (this is when I count from since this is when I got serious about the lifestyle change)

Surgery Date, October 14, 2013, 223 pounds

November 14, 2013, 194 pounds

April 14, 2014, 160 pounds (6 months)

August 11, 2014, 143 pounds, Size 4 (10 months, 90 pounds lost.) Goal met a few weeks ago.

Secrets? Weigh no more than once per week. Set S.M.A.R.T. goals, (don't set a goal to weigh "x" by when, (this is not within your control). Set a goal to exercise "x" times per week and hit your Protein goals. Do what your medical team tells you. Find a face to face support group. DON'T compare your loss to others!

I was 49 and 5'7" and 352 the day of surgery(Oct.21, 2013) . I am at 241 today with 41 more to go...maybe. I'm just going to see how I look and feel. Best to you!!

300# 9/2011 Band Removal

308# 12/1/2011 Start of Preop Diet
300# 12/12/11 Sleeve revision
158# Feb 2013 - GOAL lost 150# 14 months post op
150# 10/14/2013 - Plastics Dr Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico; removed 5.5# of skin
140# Apr 2014 - maintaining 168# weight loss currently. Very happy with my sleeve and plastics results!

Edited August 11, 201411 yr by CowgirlJane

How much to you eat per day in calories? Do you count protein, carbs etc?

I do count calories, proteins, carbs, etc.; everything that goes into my mouth is counted and tracked. My goal is 1,000 calories a day minimum. I usually end up at it oR slightly over. Weekends I usually am at 1,200 calories daily. I get 70. Grams protein minimum, but am usually higher, and get around a minimum of 100 carbs daily. My carbs come from healthy carbs ( fruit, veggies, or dairy). I usually don't eat anything white such as bread, potatoes, crackers or pasta.

@@missjenny Hi, What a GREAT SUCCESS story! Did you have any saggy skin issues? You are so young, I'm hoping you didn't have sagging. Did you have any more issues like craving things you formerly ate? Any "head" issues you had to address? I'm so proud of your success.....just curious if you can offer any tips for me.

I do have sagging skin. The worst is in my stomach and my boobs are really bad - long flat and hangy! My arms have hangy skin underneath, but I can live with that. I do need surgery for my stomach and boobs, but I need to put on some weight in order for it to be done.

Yes, I do get craving, and it is almost always for something sweet - ice cream or grappa chino, which makes me mad because I never had a sweet tooth prior to surgery. Salt is what I craved pre- surgery. I crave things that are crunchy.

I don't get hungry too often. I make myself eat at least four to five times a day in order to get in my nutrition. I do get head hunger, but find it happens more on the weekends when I have more time on my hands. I do try to fight it as hard as I can, but if I feel like I have to chew or eat something, I will chew a piece of gum, have a sugar free crest or Popsicle. Trust me, I have given in a few times.

Just remember that this is a lifetime journey and commitment to be healthier. Always hang in there, never give up on yourself or your goals, and every day is a new day.

I am 29 years old, 5'6....sleeved July 22, 2014 weighing 216 pounds (Was 230 before pre-op diet) and today (Just shy of 3 weeks out) I weigh 201 pounds. I have hit the dreaded 3 week stall, but I notice myself getting ketosis mouth, so hopefully its about to start again.

Had my sleeve done Aug 1, 2014, in Tijuana, Mexico by Dr. Ramos Kelly at Hospital Angeles. It was awesome! Super nice, clean, we'll equipped hospital that has International Joint status. Nice, private room, and the nurses were very responsive and attentive. Great choice for Hospital Angeles! Dr. Ramos Kelly was my surgeon. He was another great choice! He and his wife Cece did everything they said they would, and then some. First day was brutal, but it got better every day. After 2 nights in the hospital, it was on the Hotel Lucerna, a very nice hotel. I spent two nights there, and Dr. Kelly came to my room regularly to check on me. Then I flew back to the states. I was 170 the morning of surgery. It's been 10 days and I'm 162. I don't regret for one second getting the sleeve done, doing it in Tijuana, Dr. Kelly, or Hospital Angeles. I would recommend that scenario to anyone considering this!

So my fear of having the surgery and NOT having a significant amount of weight loss is dwindling. It looks like everyone has had pretty good results. I haven't heard of anyone not losing weight so far. Thanks for the response. <br><br> So, Kindle, may I ask how often and what type of exercise you've been doing? <br><br> I hope to have results like you...

My siister has lost 40lbs in 3 months... I havent weighed in yet 1 week follow up soon.. Youre gonna lose weight