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I'm about halfway through my appts for VSG surgery at Richmond Kaiser with Dr. Albert Im. He seems like a wonderful Surgeon. Im just curious if theres anyone else on here who is going through the process at the same location as me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

You look great! Such awesome progrrss for only 3 mo ths!!!!! And that dress is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Oh, and thank you for the compliment, I forgot my manners for a second and realized I forgot to say that! Sorry! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

We probably were, I guess I'll see you Monday again! I really find those meetings helpful to keep me on track. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Ok, so I found the link to the one I ordered from Amazon. I liked that it was long and held in as much as possible. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GPZF96/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=153676477165&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9509689672747558083&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032489&hvtargid=kwd-48468491719&ref=pd_sl_311r6hwi5m_e

Yes, I used an abdominal binder after surgery. I had ordered one on Amazon. It was an absolute lifesaver. I am so glad I ordered one, since my hospital didn't provide one to me. I had a few sneezing fits in the weeks after surgery and the binder helped them not to hurt so badly. I wore mine all day and night no matter what, only taken off to shower, and my hubby would throw it in the wash on quick cycle so I could get it back on. I work a thin wifebeater tank top under it so that I didn't have to wash it everyday, and so that it wouldn't rub my incisions. I would highly recommend ordering one, just read the reviews before you purchase, some aren't that good of quality. I forgot which one I got specifically, I just know that I typed in abdominal binder in when I searched Amazon. I ended up getting a firm support one. Hope I could help! Good Luck and safe Surgery!

OMFG, I totally just noticed how dirty my mirrors are in my pics too!! No shame! At least you look good, no one is paying attention to the mirrors! You look amazing BTW. That's such a big difference already. Keep up the good work!

EWE! I just noticed how dirty my mirrors are!!! Sorry guys, Ill clean them before I attempt anymore pics! HAHAHAA.

Surgery date July 13th, 2016 Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Mostaedi at Richmond Kaiser Heaviest weight January 2016 290lbs Surgery weight July 13th 2016 242.2lbs Current weight today November 30th 2016 170.1lbs I'm almost 27yrs old, 5'6 inches. Started at a size 22-24 Currently in a size 8/M My shoe size went back down from an 11 to a 10 which is very exciting for me! I have some loose skin on my tummy, and under my arms, my butt and thighs are also kinda saggy, but I'm working on those now with some kettlebell workouts.

Ya, I got a new one, since my one from my c-section wasn't firm enough. I will say that my incisions after VSG hurt more than after my cesarean. So maybe get a firm abdominal binder just in case. I was vomiting the entire time I was in the hospital, but when I got home, I only needed to take my anti nausea pills for like 2 days. After that I was good. I did sneeze and cough a lot though. Sooo painful. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Ommmggg you look absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Thank you so much!! I'm glad I got back on this site so I could share my journey with everyone! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Omg, you are literally sooo good at taking selfies. I take the worst pics ever!! You look fabulous!!! Keep up the great work! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes, the recovery has been awesome. Apart from the initial healing process. I felt totally back to normal about 6-8 weeks after surgery. And thank you!! I feel so much better! I edited the post to add some extra before pictures I found after I posted the original. I am so proud of how far I've come. I wish all of you the best and a smooth surgery and recovery! Remember to buy an abdominal binder before surgery though, that helped me soooo much during the healing process.

Hey Everyone, It's been quite awhile since I started this Thread, and since Ive posted on it. I haven't been active on this site anymore, I had to delete the app to make room for some updates, haha. Some current stats for me are: Surgery date July 13th, 2016 Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Mostaedi at Richmond Kaiser Heaviest weight January 2016 290lbs Surgery weight July 13th 2016 242.2lbs Current weight today November 30th 2016 170.1lbs I'm almost 27yrs old, 5'6 inches. Started at a size 22-24 Currently in a size 8/M My shoe size went back down from an 11 to a 10 which is very exciting for me! I have some loose skin on my tummy, and under my arms, my butt and thighs are also kinda saggy, but I'm working on those now with some kettlebell workouts. Here are some before and After pics of me.

Thanks so much for all the support. I do hope it gets better, and it could be the hormone dump since my stupid period has been crazy since surgery too. I dont mean to discourage anyone from getting surgery, just giving my honesty. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

No, I wouldnt. Yes, I'm losing weight like crazy, yes, I feel healthier, and am healthier, but no, I would not do it again. I would work my ass off and just stick to the pre-op diet to lose weight. I just have a weird feeling every single day that I wake up. I dread eating because of the pain, yet long to taste flavor. I'm only 26, so I feel like I should have buckled down one last time and tried to lose on my own again. I'm only 1 month post op, so this feeling could go away soon, but for now I wish I had never gotten the surgery. Nothing tastes good to me, and my biggest concern is that I can't chug Water anymore without severe pain. I also get nauseous every single time I have to take a Vitamin. I'm sure one day I'll come to appreciate the pouch, but for now it's my worst enemy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App