adamfishaa

I live in San Tan Valley, AZ! I had my surgery performed by Dr. Juarez and Dr. Fang at St. Lukes in Phoenix on November 20th 2013 and I have lost 210lbs! (From 430 to 210 in less than 17 months!!!)

I lost anywhere from 8 to 25lbs a month and I just passed the 1 year mark and am down 200lbs. In the beginning it seems slow but just keep your head up, live healthy, and you will get there!

Does anyone else have serious back problems? I wonder if I should bring my trusty refillable ice pack? I really appreciate all of the suggestions.

11mos out and I just got my gallbladder out and I have been having some severe back and neck pain

Does anyone else have serious back problems? I wonder if I should bring my trusty refillable ice pack? I really appreciate all of the suggestions.

11mos out and I just got my gallbladder out and I have been having some severe back and neck pain

i am 53 and I have an account, got it to monitor my kids, n don't really use it, but this is a great idea!!!

Now I have to find out what my name is on it... Lol

Let me know urs and we can be friends... Lol

@adamclyde

No problem! I am excited to see your progress! I am creeping up on my one year surgiversary! Almost 200lbs down! You will do great!

I am almost 53. Would it be creepy to have an Instagram account? My 15 year old would be mortified!!

I have been finding dozens of fellow sleevers on Instagram and it is amazing! From progress pics, what we are eating, our workout routines and more! It is so much fun! Follow me and a few others?? @adamclyde @@catvsg @chunkycharles

I love my sleeve too! So many people that I used to work with/go to school with dont recognize me anymore! And when I show pictures of myself at 400lbs last year people don't believe that I was ever that big! It feels amazing know that the sleeve has changed my life for the better!

When you fit into a size you havent been able to wear since you were 12! (Im 19)

Hi Dotti! I would highly recommend starting your liquid diet about a week or so before your surgery (my surgeon required a 2 week liquid pre op diet) eating will become the last thing you worry about after surgery. I lost my entire appetite for about a month after surgery. The hardest part is mentally altering your eating habits. I never really feel hungry even at 8 months out and 162lbs down, but mentally I still feel like I could eat even when I know I shouldn't.

I would totally agree that walking is a HUGE part in relieving the gas pains! Also, when I came out of surgery the morphine they had me on made me SUPER nauseous so I had them switch me to another pain reliever which worked fine with no side effects. When you get home try to sleep in a recliner for the first week! You will also need to perfect the "log roll" technique for when you move back to your regular bed. Lol

You look younger in your current picture and you look smaller than 240lbs. So inspiring! You'll really start living now.

Thank you! Would you believe I was 18 in the first and I'm 19 now? Lol! I am able to do so much stuff now! Loving my sleeve!

Way to go Adam. Question...how's the loose skin? In your pics you look great and don't seem to have any. Thats awesome!!!

Its isn't too bad right now but I still want to lose another 50lbs... I may consider a Tummy Tuck in the future.

160 down 8 mos after my wsl!

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My progress! I have lost 160lbs since November 20th 2013!

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Had my surgery a few days before Thanksgiving/Black Friday last year and I was able to stay up all night wandering around stores for 6hrs. Lol

I have lost 133lbs since I first posted this thread!! Woohoo!

Hello! I don't remember when I last checked in but I will now! My HW was 400 SW was 380 and my current weight is 267lbs! Total weightloss of 133lbs since 11/20/13!

I have lost 117lbs since 11/20/14!!

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Sleeved 11/20 down 120lbs!!! <3

When I was able to finally go on rides with my niece at the carnival.. 120lbs down in 5 months!

Quick check in! I was sleeved November 20th and I am down almost 90lbs! LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!

Not really an after pic but a progress one! I had my surgery on 11/20/13 and have lost 80lbs! I started at 397 and am now down to 317.

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I have been taking tums... they seem to work great! I am 2.5 mos post op and get acid reflux abiut 3-4 times a week.

The rules I have been most apt to stick to would be the 30 20 30 rule and the small portions rule. I cannot eat and drink within 30 minutes of eachother and I cannot have more than 3-4 bited per meal without having to throw it back up. I am almost 3 months post op.