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brch

By brch, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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I lost 60 lbs in the 5 months before surgery. I knew I would just gain it all back without the surgery. I want to lose at least 75 more pounds. I love reading the success stories and find them very encouraging. I had surgery on 1/16/17, and I have not lost anything since. I am so afraid this will not work. I am 68, and have a bad back, so exercising is not easy.

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blizair09    3,250

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Good for you for the pre-op weight loss! I lost 99 pounds (from 397 to 298) during my six-month, insurance-required diet program. It set me up for a successful surgery and post-op life. At first, I was worried that I wouldn't have as much success after the surgery, but I have. I've lost another 65 pounds since the surgery 3 months ago!

Good luck as you continue your journey!

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Carrie1122    139

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Brch! We are here for you! You just had surgery. It's going to take bit! Just think of this, you are pushing a walker around you are using more energy and muscle strength. Before you know it the walker is going to be in a corner and dusty! The weight will come off. You had major surgery you dropped 70 pounds prior! Your body is in super shock! Just sip Water through out the day and your Protein shakes (if allowed) When you get up to go do something keep adding steps. If you go to the bathroom go, then when you are done go back and forth anywhere in your home. Count your steps and keep adding. If you are watching t.v. Get your walker and do steps in place and count them, write it down, and in a few days or when you feel ready add a few more steps. Its low impact and you are burning fat away.

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