meganlj

So it's been a while but wanted to update since it's been a year since my sleeve- Hit goal weight last month and kinda bounce between 153 and 157 now as I'm in maintenance from my high weight of 253 Good luck to all of you starting out and keep up the good work to everyone!!

Another pic of the progression as these were the biggest help when I was looking for inspiration on this site

Sleeved on 5/23 Loving that I have collarbones again!!

Another 20 down since last pic! 85 total from highest-

Update! Hit 85 lbs down this week! Surgery 5/23/13 Best medical decision I've ever made. Before pic is about 6 weeks after surgery Never thought is go for plastics but it's looking more likely the more I drop... We shall see...

Only 3.5 lbs to my original goal! Highest wt 253 Surgery on 5/23 at 226 lbs (lost 15 on 2 week liquid preop diet) Weighed 173.5 this morning! Tight size 20 to a 10! Need to update photos...

Not all since surgery- lost about 12 lbs before my preop diet- started my liquid at 241, surgery 226 and 187 today

Put this side by side together tonight... Crazy! I posted a few pics last week but I see it so much better with a close up! Still don't feel like I'm the size I am.. Brain hasn't caught up- but the pics help me see it better than a mirror everyday or the scale. Btw my surgeon said something at my last visit when I asked about stalls.. It stuck with me. Best way to break a stall- stop weighing yourself- do what you are supposed to do with your Protein, Water and exercise and the weight will go with time.

Found this shot from my highest last may 5'8" 253lbs ( at least!) And this is from this weekend 197lbs

Yep! Sounds like you need an antacid or up your dose. Just spoke to my nut yesterday about the same prob.. Call your doc or nut, it'll help.

Not obese! According to my wii anyway! I hit Onederland and under 30 BMI today 7 weeks post op- it's been at least 12 yrs since I was this weight. We just got back from Orlando and I guess all the walking and heat paid off Sleeved 5/23/13 High 253 SW 226 CW 197 Goal 160 So excited!!!!

There is a surgeon near charlotte that has done a lot of post wt loss pts. http://m.hunstadcenter.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhunstadcenter.com%2F#2659 This page has his body lifts.. There are also some mommy makeovers on his page. I'm very impressed by his work though! ( I'm very picky about the "after" belly buttons )

Highest wt 253 5'8 Size 20/22 First weight with surgeon 247 Surgery 226 on May 23, 2013 Current 201 size 12/14 Goal 160 Onederland is so close!!

Just wanted to respond about breastfeeding. I'm a lactation consultant and have seen it go both ways for my patients. There are risks , loss of sensation which can affect the hormonal response needed during the first phase of milk production, The removal of glandular tissue leading to insufficient production of milk, and what I see most is what we call dead ends. The glandular tissue may remain in tact, but the ducts, or roads, don't have a way out of the breast, thus dead ends. I often see moms struggle with engorgement because of the dead ends. Having said all that, I also see moms who produce a great supply after reduction. Just some things to consider I guess. There are great resources about breastfeeding after reduction, my favorite is bfar.org

Anyone else notice after a long awaited BM you feel bad the rest of the day? My entire abdomen gets crampy and I feel overall crappy- no pun intended.... Tell me I'm not alone here.

Hey everybody- anyone else having trouble with taking pills? I can NOT get my Zoloft to go down comfortably. I am breaking them in half but my sleeve is NOT a fan at all. I took a few days off to see if it would improve, but just spent 10 minutes dry heaving. Sorry about TMI.. Help! I need my meds... I'm 17 days post op

I've already cut them in half, and pharmacist said not alternative form... Ill check about crushing tomorrow- finding mixed answers online about it..

Sleeved 5/23 Start 247 Surgery wt 226 Current 214 Ht 5''8" Still really struggling to get in my fluids and Protein though