Hey everyone. I'm new here. I have a consultation with a surgeon on June 19th. I'm from NYC. I've had a consultation with this doctor before, over two and a half years ago. At the time, I was recommended the gastric sleeve. I'm 27, currently weigh 406lbs and this is just under the heaviest I've ever been. When I was 22, I had DVT (blood clot which started in my left leg) which lead to compartment syndrome, a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in my lung) and foot drop(a weakness/paralysis in my right foot which causes it to be positioned in a downward angle which affects my gait). I had to have four surgeries on my leg to prevent amputation and open heart surgery to break up the clot in my lung. At 24, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The reason I didn't go through with the surgery the first time was that I wasn't approved. You would think after everything I've been through I would have gotten it together back then but it's complicated because the physical issues I was dealing were constantly affected by mental health issues (another issue entirely but it is being treated) and vice versa. This is a photo of me shortly after scheduling my consultation. I don't take many photos of my body. But I hope that will change. Any words of advice, encouragement? I feel at peace with this decision but it would be nice to talk to others who have had it, even if they are strangers.

Thank you very much! I'm glad I found this app. I feel it will help a ton too! I'm excited for your consultation! Let us know how it goes! [emoji6]

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I definitely will. You're welcome.

This is definitely a great step for you. I started this process when I was 28 in October of 2015. At my first consultation I was 540 pounds. I'm sorry to hear of all your health set backs but now is the time to take back your life! I had surgery at the end of May 2016 and am now a year out. I am down 200 since surgery but 263 overall. I now weigh 277 (though probably less now because I just had a panniculectomy where they removed 15 pounds of skin!!)

Good luck to you! If you need anything just find us on here!

Oh wow. Congrats to all your success! Thank you for your words of encouragement. The loose skin is the biggest thing I'm concerned about to be honest. I'm wondering what the recovery process for that is like.

Hey everyone. I'm new here. I have a consultation with a surgeon on June 19th. I'm from NYC. I've had a consultation with this doctor before, over two and a half years ago. At the time, I was recommended the gastric sleeve. I'm 27, currently weigh 406lbs and this is just under the heaviest I've ever been. When I was 22, I had DVT (blood clot which started in my left leg) which lead to compartment syndrome, a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in my lung) and foot drop(a weakness/paralysis in my right foot which causes it to be positioned in a downward angle which affects my gait). I had to have four surgeries on my leg to prevent amputation and open heart surgery to break up the clot in my lung. At 24, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The reason I didn't go through with the surgery the first time was that I wasn't approved. You would think after everything I've been through I would have gotten it together back then but it's complicated because the physical issues I was dealing were constantly affected by mental health issues (another issue entirely but it is being treated) and vice versa. This is a photo of me shortly after scheduling my consultation. I don't take many photos of my body. But I hope that will change. Any words of advice, encouragement? I feel at peace with this decision but it would be nice to talk to others who have had it, even if they are strangers.

It's a shame people are so judgmental about it. They want you to lose the weight but they're so puritanical about what they consider the "right way". There's also nothing lazy involved when it comes to surgery. There's a lot of work involved before, during and after in order for you to be successful and keep the weight off. The surgery is hardly a quick fix! Those who treat it as such and don't make the necessary changes to their lifestyle don't lose as much weight or they gain it back! I'm glad you're moving forward and I'm happy that you have your aunt to lean on during all this.

I would love to be your sleeve buddy through this process if you're interested. I also have my consultation on the 19th. We can really help support each other along the journey.

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I would love to be your sleeve buddy through this process if you're interested. I also have my consultation on the 19th. We can really help support each other along the journey.

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I would love that. It would actually be really helpful.

You are beautiful now and you will be stunningly gorgeous through this journey! Most importantly, you will gain control of your health--I'm a lot older, but have the same hopes for better looks and better health. The surgery isn't a quick fix at all, but it is a priceless tool to help us in the process. Best of luck and visit this site often--there's soooo much information and encouragement here. One of the best motivations is to look through the before/after pictures people have posted!

You are beautiful now and you will be stunningly gorgeous through this journey! Most importantly, you will gain control of your health--I'm a lot older, but have the same hopes for better looks and better health. The surgery isn't a quick fix at all, but it is a priceless tool to help us in the process. Best of luck and visit this site often--there's soooo much information and encouragement here. One of the best motivations is to look through the before/after pictures people have posted!

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it!!! I will definitely come to this app often.

Good luck!!