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I was in ICU because they ouldnt wake me from surgery and I still only spent 1 night. Can't believe insurance would pay for 4 days. They try to get you out as quick as possible.

Thank you everyone! If you are just starting this journey, remember the sleeve is a tool. Follow the rules and you too will look fabulous in a year. And yes, I am a prod grandma too!!

On 3/6/2012 I had VSG surgery and yes, it was the best decision I ever made. My life has changed soo much and all for the good. I exercise every day I can bend over and tie my shoes I can cross my legs I no longer need seat belt extender on airplanes I can wear heels I wore a dress for the first time in 8 years 2 weeks ago I went hiking with my grand kids yesterday and we had to stop for rests because THEY were tired, not me! I have soo much energy I feel good about myself again I went from a size 24-26 to a 12 I fit in a booth at restaurants I can mow my own grass(dont have to hire someone to do it this year) I could go on forever about the benefits of this surgery, instead let me just show you

One year out

I will be one year out on 3/6. My family has a nasty stomach virus going around that lasts for 3 - 4 days. I am scared to death if getting it. I'm scared of what it will do to my sleeve. So I was wondering if anyone had a stomach virus after surgery and did it cause any problems with your sleeve.

You've lost 50 lbs in 4 months and gone from a 24/26 to a 14/16 in 4 months. How can you say it's not working? How can you say you're a slow loser? That's about 12 lbs per month. Your sleeve is working great. I'm 10 months out and have gone from a 24/26 to a 12/14. I've lost 125 lbs which is about 12 lbs per month. So I think you're about normal.

Wow!! You look gorgeous!! You could be the poster girl for VSG surgery.

5'3" Highest weight - 317.6 Size 24w pants (tight) 4x tops 8 1/2 wide shoes 46DD 8 months post surgery Weight - 199 Size 14 pants L or XL tops 8 reg width shoes 38D

I did it! Today I weighed in at 199.6. That's 118 lbs gone forever in 8 months. I love my sleeve. My goal was to hit onderland by Halloween. So I'm a little late, but better late than never. If someone had told me last thanksgiving that I would Weigh less than 200 lbs this year I would not have believed them. Next goal 189 by Christmas.

Thank you for this post. I am 8 months out and I eat between 1000 and 1400 calories a day. I exercise 5 - 6 days a week. I have never had a stall and I consistently lose at least 2 lbs. week. I am down 114 lbs and I'm loving my sleeve! My surgeon would prefer at I only eat 500 - 800 calories a day but I just can't do it. I don't understand how people do it. I am happy with my weight loss the way it is and I'm glad to see I'm not alone. Thanks again for the post.

Congratulations on making goal! You look beautiful!!!!!!!

Yeah!! Great job!!!

I started my exercise routine by walking on an outside trail at our county park. Once it started getting too hot to be outside I invested in a treadmill because I too feel out of place at the gym. Buying the treadmill was the best thing I could have done. I do 40 minutes of walking 5 - 6 days a week. Find what works best for you and just do it. :-)

The first/before picture is the day I started the preop diet at 317. The second/during picture is today at 215. I say during because I still have 60 to 70 more lbs to lose.

Yesterday was my 6 month checkup with my surgeon. I was so excited to go to the appointment because Tuesday I reached 101 lb weight loss. Instead of telling me how good I was doing, I got a lecture about eating too much! He asked me what I ate the day before and I told him Greek yogurt and a sugar free Starbucks frap for Breakfast, tilapia for lunch, Premier Protein shake mid afternoon, chicken for dinner and a sugar free Popsicle for snack. He said I am eating 5 times a day and should only be eating 3 meals a day. He also said I am eating too many calories. I get in between 1000 and 1200 a day, but I do 40 minutes on the treadmill at least 5 times a week which burns more than 300 calories. He said I should only eat 3 times a day and stay between 600 and 800 calories a day. Then he said forget about the calories all together and just eat 3 small meals and I will do fine. I am really struggling with his advice. What I am doing is working just fine. I am very happy losing 101 lbs in a little over 6 months. I've decide not to follow his advice and to stick with what is working for me. I've NEVER hit a stall and the weight loss has been steady. Why mess with it? How much is everyone else eating at 6 months out?