cassieh

March 29th was my one year mark and I am officially down 160 lbs. Started at 330 and down to 170. Never thought I would have lost so much. I never had any complications and this was the best decision of my life. Good luck to all!!

I am about 9 1/2 months postop and doing great. I started at 330 lbs (im only 5ft 2in). As of today i am at 188. That is 142 lbs lighter! Woooohoooo! I feel amazing. I am wearing a size 13 junior, started in a 28. This surgery was the most amazing thing i have ever done. Only wish i would have done it sooner!!

Sleeved on 3/29/2012 with Dr Zackhour in Sunnyvale. I was at 330 lbs when I started this process but now im at 199 lbs. Thats a lose of 131 lbs. Feeling great.

In just alittle over 7 short months I have gone from 330 lbs down to 199. I just cant believe it!!! I am so grateful to have been able to have this procedure. What a blessing! Good luck to all on this journey and I wish you all the very best. Im not done yet...40 lbs I think then I will be content. God bless

I started walking the day I got home from the hospital and havent stopped since. At first I was only able to walk down my driveway now im jogging the neighborhood. Walk, walk, walk. I dont do protein shakes and never did. I just concentrate on high protein foods, low sugar and low carbs. I have never deprived myself of anything, I just make healthier choices. Oh, and dont forget to drink plenty of water.

Thanks everyone. Sorry, I dont use my fitness pal. And yes, I do have some sagging skin. My arms and belly are the worse. Im ok with it tho, anything is better than where I was.

I had 3 Milk Duds....they were so yummy!

I was 7 months out yesterday and I am officially down 124 lbs. I started at 330lbs and I am down to 206. I feel great. I have had no problems at all and my only regret is that I did not do this sooner.

Im 7 months out and have been cleared to have an adult beverage. What are some good options that wont bother my stomach and not alot of calories?? I know to stay away from carbonation. Any ideas??

I was given blood thinners after surgery and I dont have a history. I think its routine to give the blood thinners. Also, I was not required to loose any weight either and I started at 330. But if your not 100% confident with your surgeon u may want to look around.

Well, she kinda hurt my feelings too. She said "mom, I use to be so embarrassed to go anywhere with u, but now im proud that your my mom. Your so pretty now". WOW. And thats one of the reasons I had this surgery. I dont ever want my kids to feel embarrassed by me. Im so thankful for het being so open and honest with me.

Thanks everyone....it means so much to me that my words and results are encouraging. I know it's scary in the beginning and during pre-op, but it is so worth it in just a few months down the road. Life is new and different. I have found a new joy for life that had been buried beneath all that weight. I am really a "new" me. As far as tips go, its ruff for the first couple of weeks mentally more than physically. Or atleast it was for me. Just know that will pass and it does get better. Obey your surgeons rules. Sip water constantly and walk, walk, walk. Good luck to u all.

You just said everything I felt during those first couple of weeks. It gets better...i promise. Hang in there.

Ok, this may not be important to some, but I did a summer sault today with my teenage girls. I landed in on point. I have not done that or even attemted it in over 20 yrs. Im 34 yrs old and I was outside flipping and jumping with my kids. WOW. cant describe that feeling to be able to play with my children like this. Its almost euphoric. What a blessing. Glory to God

I started this jouney weighing 330 lbs....today I weigh 216. I have lost 114 lbs in six months. I am so grateful for this procedure...i never imagined I would feel this way about life again. Thank u God!!! All glory to You!