I'm getting sleeved in about 3 weeks and right now I'm at 403 lbs. I'm extremely nervous I'm not going to lose any weight from this surgery because I've never been able to my entire life. I have 250 lbs to lose before I reach my goal weight and that seems beyond impossible. Anyone lose any amount close to what I need to lose? How long did it take? Any tips?

TIA

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I wasn't quite over 400lbs, I started out at 392, so hope you don't mind me posting I was sleeved 1st October 2015 and so far I've lost 239lbs. This has been an amazing journey for me and I still get surprised by new things every day I hope you enjoy the same success as I have it's one of the best feelings ever

Omg. 239 in less than a year!!! That's beyond remarkable! And you did sleeve!? Tips please!!!! I'm actually 385 or less now cause of pre op diet (I haven't weighed in 5 days because I've been traveling). So I'd be beyond floored with similar success!!!

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@@jodi2727 I think I've been very lucky, I still don't have any hunger and only really eat as a function to live but still don't eat a huge amount. I'm not a saint and do indulge in a very occasional treat as I want this to be a way I can live long term not something where I feel I have to deprive myself as I don't think that is sustainable or sensible. In the main I eat meat, vegetables, eggs, yoghurt, cheese and some fruit I avoid anything which is carb heavy as I don't like the bloated feeling that comes along with it although I confess to having a couple of glasses of wine in the last couple of weeks but I am very conscious of drinking generally.

Yes it was the sleeve I chose, I try not to weigh more than once a week because I know myself and I would rather not get obsessed by a number on the scale (some weeks it might end up being twice if I really get distracted though).

Well done on your weight loss so far, I hope it helps you feel positive that you are in control of this and that you are preparing yourself emotionally to make the most of the opportunity you have with the sleeve, it was certainly the best hope for me to achieve the weight loss I needed to survive long term.

I do have a new found love of exercise which helps and I'd recommend getting into exercise as soon as you can, it does make a world of difference to energy levels and general outlook on life (I waited too long and let myself down in that respect - it takes a lot of guts to walk into a gym at not far shy of 400lbs, but I realised everyone has their own demons and reasons for being there and that I really wasn't their primary focus and it was all in my head).

Apologies for the long rambling post, I'm sure there are a million other things I could tell you, but most importantly please remember you have made an important choice for yourself, don't judge your progress against others, you risk damaging your own well being.

You will be successful, there will be challenges but focus on why you chose this route and they will fall into perspective.

I wish you every success on your journey, if I can be of any help or you want to chat drop me a line

What type of exercising do you all do who have lost?

Thanks for the advise, advice about the fasting... But I guess I should explain it more 1 day you kinda eat what you want then the second day it would be a liquid diet / with Protein shake and one 500 calorie meal around noon.... I ran across the idea while doing research on the study of eating habits in America and I figured it would be a good tool in obtaining my weight loss goal and maintenance

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It will be a LONG while, if ever, before you will be able to consume 500 cals in one sitting unless it's fried foods, very fatty foods, junk food, slider food or any other calorie dense food.

What type of exercising do you all do who have lost?

I started off with a small amount of walking, gradually upgraded to brisk walking. Now, my exercise is mostly kettlebell workouts, hiking, and brisk walking. In a couple of weeks, I will start krav maga. I don't think that there is any one exercise that works for everyone. The key is to find something that you like and that will keep you moving over the long-run.