December Sleevers

[Big_Mama 511]

46 lbs since surgery on 12/29, 55 since pre-op diet (2 days liquid diet) 79 from highest weight. I've hit a stall just about every 3 weeks for a few days to a week.

[holliwood1980 143]

Dec 18th was my surgery date. I am down 60 pounds so far!

[snsLoreen 3]

I've lost 34# since surgery 12/31. I've notice on days that I get my fluids and Protein in completely I lose like crazy and when I don't I stall. I keep my carbs below 100 and eat 4 - 3 to 4oz meals a day. Trying to stick to a workout plan but life with a husband, 2&4 year old boys is draining. Need to get motivated!

[George_NJ 13]

I lost 52lbs since my Dec 1st surgery. I had lost 34 prior to the surgery for a total of 86lbs down. Im not a fanatic with exercise, I try to walk several times a week, a mile or two. I'm happy with the amount I'm eating (very small). I'm not eating strictly diet food either. I've only thrown up three times, had the slimes a bunch but not much lately. I'm happy with the progress so far and look forward to losing another 60 lbs.

[mns112182 11]

Hey All,

I was sleeved on December 29, 2014 and I have to say, that this is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I'm proud to say that I have lost 40 lbs. as a result of this surgery. I have more energy, my body doesn't ache, I sleep better, can play with my daughter and am a better wife. Everything has been positive and I've never been happier. I have a ton of support and haven't met a person that has made me feel bad about my decision.

My one and only negative experience happend yesterday (3/17/15) at a follow-up appointment. I was super pumped about this visit and felt good that I've lost 40 pounds in 79 days. Until my unpleasant visit with my doctor's assistant. Not one time during my brief visit with her, did she have one positive thing to say about my successful weight loss. The first thing out of her mouth was....you've only lost 40 pounds? I looked at her in disbelief at what she had said. She then went on to tell me that my weight loss is "way behind" and she is concerned that I'm doing this all wrong. She expected that my weight loss would be at a minimum of 60 pounds this far into my journey. It was explained to me by my doctor that.. 1. Everyone is different and the weight loss is different for each person...2. women lose weight naturally at a slower pace then men. So I'm a little confused about her statement and her overall poor response to me. I asked her what my goal was for my next appointment which would be the 6 month mark, she replied,"lets just get to the 60 pound weight loss that you should've already been at." ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME????? I was crushed and the tears began to flow. I exited out to the waiting room and was told that I needed to stay for blood work. After the blood work, I immeditaley left the office and promptly fell to pieces in the car. I haven't sobbed like that in a very long time. I have never been made to feel that way in my life, even when I was at my biggest. I called the office after I left to schedule the follow up that I failed to schedule prior to leaving becuase I couldn't speak. I did let them know what transpired and that I refused to be seen by her ever again.

What I've read from most of the posts is that I'm on track and everything is normal. I just can't believe it.

[chip305 51]

_{I was sleeved 12/2/14, I lost 26 prior to surgery and 53 since surgery for a total of 79 lbs. gone FOREVER!! Even more exciting, I have went from a snug 18W pants to a 12!!! I transformation has been unbelievable, I look good in clothes. Sure, out of clothes I look like a melting candle LOL but that's ok, I'm extremely happy with the decision I made to have surgery, It's not easy and sometimes it's not fun but the end results are so worth it. I have about 30 lbs. to go to hit the goal that my Doc set for me. When I started looking into surgery I never dreamed that in such a short time I could feel so much better physically and mentally.}

Edited March 18, 2015 by chip305

[Big_Mama 511]

@@mns112182 you're doing great!! Forget what that Dr's assistant said! A loss is a loss and 40 lbs in 79 days is great! Think about it, a half a pound a day!?! That's awesome! Screw her!!

[Elizabeth21 176]

@@mns112182, I am sorry you had that experience. That assistant should be fired. Obviously she is incompetent and insensitive. I'd report her to the surgeon personally. Hopefully the surgeon isn't as big an idiot as her. They owe you an apology. YOU ARE THE CUSTOMER!! You do NOT deserve such treatment. And furthermore, you are absolutely correct in your comment that everyone does not lose at the same pace. You've lost 40 lbs!! That is awesome and more will come. This is not a race -- it is your life!! You are on your own timeline and do not let that bully discourage you any further. Insist that you see your doctor only from now on and remember that doctor should treat you like royalty!!

Good luck!

Edited March 19, 2015 by Elizabeth21

[kimberly5 0]

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on December 13, 2014. I had Gastric By pass 10 years prior and started having a lot of medical problems and my doctor suggested that I have the sleeve done. I was 323 when I had the bypass and did very well however, I am very stresses with this gastric sleeve. When I went into the hospital my starting weight was 224 today I am 204.2 I can't keep anything down from liquids, Protein ect..I can't exercise because I don't have enough calories they say I would drop weight like crazy. Here's the thing I have good days and bad days. Yesterday I woke up and had some Protein in the am a small snack tried to eat a small lunch but by 3:00 I was throwing up non stop and it didn't stop until about 9:00 p.m. all I tried after lunch was some chicken Soup. When I do throw up it is sometimes what I had or just Water liquid or flem. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm scheduled to see a speech therapist on Friday but have no idea what she can do. So far today I have had 3oz of yogurt. I feel much more I wil throw it up and this has been over 1 and 1/2 hours.- please give feed back thank you. Trying to stay positive -K

[kimdlawson06 141]

Sleeved December 31st and down 40 pounds. The most change is in my clothes and the way they fit. I've decided to wear dresses for a while to keep from buying new pants. Still struggling with fluids and Protein and it's been hard at times. Overall, very pleased with my progress. I was 236 the day of surgery so it's great to be back in the 100s!

[MrsMurky721 130]

I was sleeved on December 11th. I've lost 62 lbs since surgery and 100 lbs total! Woot!

[tfarr 270]

Wow, what a rude lady

[cat1802 14]

Sorry to hear about your horrible experience. My doc was not thrilled when I only lost 9.5 lbs in second month and I felt like crap when I left the office. I was sleeved on Dec. 23 and I've lost 40 since surgery and 57 overall including pre-op diet. I am constantly scared that I am not losing enough or fast enough

[GreenEyes604 753]

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas!

Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information:

Departing: December 4, 2015

Returning: December 7, 2015

Departure location: Miami, FL

The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate.

Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami

Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas

Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person)

Interior - $358/pp

Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp

Portrait Window - $348.50/pp

Jr. Suite - $641/pp

Grand Suite - $941/pp

Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me.

Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID.

We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated.

If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.