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Anyone lose 150+ pounds with the sleeve?

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aliciac    6

aliciac
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I'm going through the pre classes right now and am thinking about getting the sleeve. I have 180+ pounds to lose. Is that possible with the sleeve? Just wanted to hear any success stories.

Thanks! :)

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Birdie77    51

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According to one of the Drs I follow up with, he says my goal weight is 175, and I should get there in August. I started this journey at 345 and 324 was my surgery weight from 9/29. So, I guess it is possible, but I don't think August is my month for reaching that goal. I'm at 268 today.

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TheRealMeIsHere!    863

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I'm going through the pre classes right now and am thinking about getting the sleeve. I have 180+ pounds to lose. Is that possible with the sleeve? Just wanted to hear any success stories.

Thanks! :)

It all depends on you. The sleeve is only a tool, how you use it determines your success. My highest weight was, at least, 275, I have maintained 115 =/- 3lbs for about 2 years

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joatsaint    2,814

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I'm 2 years out and have successfully kept off 170lbs. I'd lost 130 in 10 months and lost another 40 lbs 6 months later.

I just posted my 2 year Surgerversary videos - hope they can help.

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SuperDave    1,115

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Of course it is possible. The sleeve will help, but it is still up to you. I have lost 195 pounds so far, but the first 150 were before I had surgery. I had the sleeve done to help push me to my final goal and keep the weight off. Just remember, it is not a magic pill. It is a very helpful tool, but the results will vary depending on how well you follow your plan.

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Hoginona04    61

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Sure its possible, if you follow the plan. I have lost over 110 lbs in the first 7 months. Techinally, I am below the 100 pound loss goal that was discussed at the surgeons office. But I changed that goal, and want to drop 10 more, and the doctor was fine with that.

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macman    603

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It is absolutely possible. I've lost 146 pounds to date. Stay disciplined, it is a lifestyle change. Good luck!

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aliciac    6

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Thanks for all the wonderful advice! I guess I'm most worried about having a lot of lose skin left on my body. I am 49 years old. I've heard the older you are the harder it is for your skin to bounce back.

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TheRealMeIsHere!    863

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Thanks for all the wonderful advice! I guess I'm most worried about having a lot of lose skin left on my body. I am 49 years old. I've heard the older you are the harder it is for your skin to bounce back.

I am 50, and I would much rather deal with the loose skin than the fat and all the discomfort, pain and limitations that came with it. My insurance did pay for a panni and TT. Thighs, arms and boobs still saggy, but doesn't bother me much as it's fairly easy to conceal with clothing

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MichiganChic    3,262

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I'm going through the pre classes right now and am thinking about getting the sleeve. I have 180+ pounds to lose. Is that possible with the sleeve? Just wanted to hear any success stories.

Thanks! :)

I've lost about 140 with the sleeve, or around 95% of my excess weight, depending on end goal. I think it is possible to lose massive amounts. I'd like to lose another 10, but can't seem to get it off. Sometimes I think if had RNY I might be able to get it off easier, but there is no way to know. Either way, I'm thrilled, and I'm not sad I chose the sleeve.

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luvlibeauty    0

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On the pamphlets in my Dr.'s office it said that ppl who get the sleeve lose an average of 66% of their total lbs they need to lose. That doesn't mean u can't lose more, it's just an average. I easily have 200 lbs to lose and my doctor wants me to lose 60lbs before surgery and even with that's loss I could still stand to lose a good 130 on top of that.

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onsummit    117

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133 lost and could easily continue but my top half has become a little gaunt and the bottom half will stay flabby even with additional weight loss so I am staying put for the sake of the clothing I finally broke down and bought.

150 pounds is absolutely not beyond your reach. Just stay the course - the sleeve doesn't give up on you. Sometimes we give up on ourselves.

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luckypants    57

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Hey there! It is absolutely possible! My starting weight 384lbs in SEPT/13 and I am now down to 147lbs! I lost 238lbs in a little less then a year. I followed my surgeons orders to a T!

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luvlibeauty    0

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Hey there! It is absolutely possible! My starting weight 384lbs in SEPT/13 and I am now down to 147lbs! I lost 238lbs in a little less then a year. I followed my surgeons orders to a T!

That is awesome luckypants! That is so motivational!

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