DogMom1204

I had my surgery in December 2016 and I've lost 132.6 pounds so far and I'm 8 months almost 9 months out and I'm definitely 100% already looking into plastics lol. I had very large breasts went from 52j to a 40DDD and the lose skin on my chest is already a huge problem. At the moment my stomach isn't too bad but there is a lot of visible skin there and on my arms. I won't actually get my plastics done until my weight plateaus and my surgeon gives the ok (I'm guessing 18-24 months post op?) but I'm someone who likes to plan and get an idea of costs so when I am physically ready I'll be fiscally ready as well. I'm currently 63.2 pounds away from my "weight goal" and 78.2 pounds away from my surgeons goal.

I'm so excited to hear about your progress! We started at similar weights HW 355 SW 336 CW 223 it's almost impossible to remember how things used to be

Hi y'all! I'm Rose I just got my vsg and duodenal switch on 12/5 so I'm at the beginning of this journey. I'm 21 and looking for friends in the dfw metroplex to go on this journey with. Or even if you're not in the DFW I travel a ton so we can be friends too. I have a support system here, but think it'll be better to have friends in the same boat as me. Tell me about yourselves (: Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys for accountability and inspiration I've recently started documenting my weight loss journey on Instagram. If any of y'all are documenting your own journeys or want to follow along with me feel free to follow my account and comment your usernames so I can follow you all back! Instagram watchroseshrink_vsg Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Officially one month post op, just started soft foods, loving the changes in my body. So far I have lost 50 pounds since my heaviest and 30 (29.6) pounds since my day of surgery. I went down a pants size and can now fit an airplane seat belt without needing an extender! More updates to come. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone. I use the MonitorYourWeight app Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't told many people either so I like posting because it's like I get a chance to talk about it. If that makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You all can follow me on Instagram too watchroseshrink_vsg or message me for my number so we can keep in contact Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys I was sleeved 12/5 hw 350 surgery weight 333 current weight 310 and I'm 5'7. My family is planning a trip to Costa Rica mid march and while there id love to be able to go on adventure tours (zip lining, white Water rafting, horseback riding) the weight restrictions for most of these things are 275-250 pounds. Is losing 60 pounds in the next two months (75 days) an unrealistic goal? Has anyone been able to do it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still on puréed foods, but I plan on eating ketogenically once I can keep food food down. I've done a keto diet before and that's the only way of eating that myself and my boyfriend feel is actually manageable and realistic for us. Plus I play rugby year round in a woman's club, and I'm hoping with a keto diet I'll have enough energy and stamina to play! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's amazing congratulations! If you don't mind me asking what do your days look like? What you eat and working out wise? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful and honest opinions! My main goal right now will just be to get out of the 300s. Hopefully I'll lose enough, if not Costa Rica isn't going anywhere Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I'm Rose, I'm 21 and live in Denton Texas. I just got the sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch done on 12/5. The surgery was a lot more painful than I originally expected. I was supposed to stay just overnight and ended up staying in the hospital for four days! And I had to get a drain put in that wasn't removed until 12/13. Since I've been home I'm still struggling with getting in all my liquids and Protein and I'm already supposed to start the purée diet Monday. I'm really anxious but excited about my journey and everything still to come. If anyone wants to be my friend so we can help each other along I'd greatly appreciate it. Anyone else get the vsg and ds done at the same time? Anyone else in their 20's? My nurses and doctors kept commenting on how young I am. SW 350 Pre-Op 333.8 CW 317 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. I've been posting a lot lately but I just wanted to share my very first NSV!! I travel regularly and need to use a seat belt extender while on a flight for about the past year or so. This weekend I took two flights, one on them those teeny tiny planes, and both times I didn't need a seat belt extender!!!!! The seatbelt is still a little bit snug but I'm soooo excited! I got my sleeve just two weeks ago on 12/5! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's so embarrassing having to ask for one. I feel like everyone is watching me. It felt so good to have to give it back to the flight attendant. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes girl I need all the support I can get too!!! Our dates are so close to each other. We could definitely go through this together. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Denton! And that's great we should definitely get to know each other! The first month (two week liquid diet pre and post op) I hear is the hardest part I would've loved a friend along who had gone through it before. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So freaking awesome. Your stats are so similar to mine well starting weight at least. I'm 21 SW was 350 I'm down to 317 at the moment. Seeing your results are so inspirational hoping my skin handles as well as yours! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great!!!! Had my vsg 12/5! Pre Op 350 Day of surgery 333 Current 317 Total lost 33 What's your diet like. It's so easy to lose weight right now bc I can't eat but I'm nervous about when I can and my appetite returns Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay. How's it going for you? I really need to get past these first couple of weeks. I hope it gets better soon. Here's my puppy baby. Can I see yours? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took off until 1/31 I have a desk job too but I just wanted to take as much time as I could off. I'm glad I did too because I'm having a lot of trouble adapting. I'll really need to pick up that book. I've seen it mentioned here a couple of times. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a feeling similar to this after all the gas and pressure was gone. Luckily I had a one week post op with my surgeon to get my drain removed, he said I should just try getting in more Protein and so far that's helped me. My situation isn't exactly like yours though because while I was feeling "hungry" I was still not able to get my liquids down and a lot of food smells would make me nauseous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my sleeve on the 5th. I had to get a cocktail for anxiety because I was sooo nervous as this was my first surgery. I honestly don't remember anything after that until I woke up in my private room. I was in so much pain, I know it's different for everyone but man it hurt. Everyone said it wouldn't be to bad, for me I couldn't get up and walk around on the first day like I was supposed to. I took it slow and I stayed in the hospital until I felt comfortable. I went home on the 8th or 9th I can't remember. I still take liquid codeine for pain management when I need it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App