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Awesome!! Almost a yr!! Do u feel like ur wt is pretty stable where it is at? Like it's fairly constant there? I was told there is usually a 5lb variation when finally wt is acheived

That is awesome! Way to go!! When was ur surgery?

I was 270 a week to two weeks prior to surgery:)

Wow, that is the opposite of me since protein makes me feel sick. Yeah, I don't think there's going to be much we can do exercise wise for that abd fold wish there was but definitely glad that it's just skin now vs the fat

Unfortunately I have a lot on my abdomen but I have minimal elsewhere due to my extensive training slight amount on my inner thighs and none on my face or arms! I will have to go for a tummy tuck eventually but my surgeon suggested waiting 18 months which seems like forever. I also decreased 2 cup sizes in my bra so there is obviously modifications that may need to be made there as well but overall I am very happy with the loose skin only being in covered areas

I don't. I stopped my protein dreams after the first month. Protein actually makes me really sick now for some reason, weak nauseated and vomiting usually with anything over 20gms per serving. I take in around 30gms protein a day but we keep close track for any muscle wasting and so far I do continue to build muscle instead of lose it but my hair has taken the majority of the damage and is only about a fourth as thick as it was...

I lost just less than 15lbs the week prior to surgery due to preop diet but the remaining 65 post-op most of it in the first 6 weeks and around 10-15 a month after and it continues at that rate for the most part but I also do a lot of muscle building/toning with it I went from a sz 22 going into the hospital and I'm in a sz 11 right now with 2 more days being 4 months and down almost 90lbs now

I eat 600 calories a day or less with half of my calories coming from my starbucks for Breakfast. I work out constantly, daily, either hiking walking or the gym and I meet with a personal trainer 2-3 times a week. I am very dedicated to my lifestyle! I lost most of my wt in the first 6 weeks and have been steady between 10 and 15 lbs a month since. I will be 4 months in a couple days and almost at 90lbs loss and will post more pics then and thank you very much

3 months post-op***down 80lbs***

I was looking for the other negative experience story that someone had mentioned, as that was my purpose in replying directly with that specific quote. I went through with my surgery with ALM and today am 2 months postop. The only negative thing I can say about my experience was I had a moderate to severe bleed that continued for 24 hours before the sweet young nurse finally addressed it after the other nurses kept telling me it was normal. I am a RN and have supervised an entire hospital so I knew losing that much blood every 1-2 hours was not normal but I was not symptomatic of hypovolemia/anemia or I would've demanded earlier treatment. I was finally after 24 hours given clotting agents to counteract the bleed and the blood thinner that had previously been given. I had no problems contacting Janese and was even given her personal cell phone number to contact as I had tried calling a few days prior to surgery and didn't receive a return call until the next day as she was on vacation day the previous day, but I was able to go through the main ALM number and speak with Rhonda who was able to answer my questions. I would give my experience a 4 out of 5 only because of the bleed and the delay from the other nurses. The dr's and drivers and almost everyone was absolutely wonderful and go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. I have lost a total of 60lbs and feel great!

I'm may 17th too!!

Hello everyone! I will be having the gastric sleeve performed at MiDoctors Hospital in TJ on friday. I am looking for "sleeve buddies" who are either familiar with this experience or will be experiencing this during the same time. Thanks!!

Thanks Lynda!!

That sounds great!! Thanks