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[FlyGirl 18]

Hi, It's my 5 month surgiversarry today. I won't say everything has been perfect but I am very happy with my sleeve. My surgery was NOV16 2010, it went great. About 10 days later all the excitement began.. long story short I was put back into the hospital diagnosed with pancreatitus and 3 blood clots in the Mesentaric, Splenic and Portal veins. So I was in for 10 days. I'm now on coumindin, probably for the rest of my life. After a TON of bloodwork I got my results back and found out that I hve a rare blood disorder called Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Anyone know anything about this? I've googled everything I can about it..

Anyway, yes I'm happy I had the surgery! In a way it may have saved my life... That blood disorder I have is the #1 killer of women under 50yrs who have strokes. That is not a normal thing to test for.

So... starting weight I weighed 267 day of surgery 260 (Nov 16,2010), Current weight right now April 16,2011 is 197! total of 70lbs since pre op weight! YAY! I'm 5'5" my goals weight is 140.... and maybe once I get there maybe 130 (hehe).

[HetKF 33]

You look great!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

[swizzly 901]

Looking terrific!! And it is absolutely awesome that they found you had that condition before it really did some serious damage. It appears to be pretty treatable, so it's great that they caught it.

[coops 1,790]

Great pics... glad they found out about the blood disorder... hope you are well now, cos you're looking great!!!

[M2G 1,836]

Wow, I didn't realize you were in the hospital and diagnosed with a rare blood disorder! Gosh you have been through quite the struggle, I hope things just continue to get better and better. CONGRATS on -70lbs....that is fantastic, and you look wonderful! Thanks for sharing your pics.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

soooo awesome!!! YOU LOOK GREAT! Thanks for sharing your story...inspiring!

[Saved By The Sleeve 22]

Looking REALLY GOOD girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FlyGirl 18]

~~~~~~~~Thank You All Very Much!!! ~~~~~~~~~

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

wow, you look great. i'm glad they found out about your condition before it got too bad!

[kemo46 82]

Hi, It's my 5 month surgiversarry today. I won't say everything has been perfect but I am very happy with my sleeve. My surgery was NOV16 2010, it went great. About 10 days later all the excitement began.. long story short I was put back into the hospital diagnosed with pancreatitus and 3 blood clots in the Mesentaric, Splenic and Portal veins. So I was in for 10 days. I'm now on coumindin, probably for the rest of my life. After a TON of bloodwork I got my results back and found out that I hve a rare blood disorder called Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Anyone know anything about this? I've googled everything I can about it..

Anyway, yes I'm happy I had the surgery! In a way it may have saved my life... That blood disorder I have is the #1 killer of women under 50yrs who have strokes. That is not a normal thing to test for.

So... starting weight I weighed 267 day of surgery 260 (Nov 16,2010), Current weight right now April 16,2011 is 197! total of 70lbs since pre op weight! YAY! I'm 5'5" my goals weight is 140.... and maybe once I get there maybe 130 (hehe).

That is great that you found this and was treated. Was anything caused by the surgery ( blood clots) or was the pancreatitus just something that happened? Who was your surgeon and where did you have your surgery? Do you feel a lot more healthy now after the surgery?

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

You look Amazing! That is a huge difference in 5 months! I am so glad your blood disorder was discovered. Wow!

[FlyGirl 18]

That is great that you found this and was treated. Was anything caused by the surgery ( blood clots) or was the pancreatitus just something that happened? Who was your surgeon and where did you have your surgery? Do yIou feel a lot more healthy now after the surgery?

I found out from the test of the pancreatitus that it caused by my bad gullbladder, I have a "low functiouning" Gallbladder and it's full of stones from the rapid weight loss.. I really wish he would have taken out when I got the sleeve, My autoimmune disorder is just genetic and that along with the pancraititus is was cause the 3 clots

I feel SO much better, healthier, more energy. I smile more! I'm not the fattest person in the room YAY! I'm looking forward to the next few months I hope to meet goal by my 1 year anniversay

I had the sleeve done at Miami Valley Hopsital in Dayton, OH - Premeier Metabolic- DR. Teel. Most wonderful doctor! I trust him enought that I feel fine with my mom getting it done by him. She is just starting her process now.

[samantha209 19]

looking fab! and so glad they were able to find out what was wrong, and everything turned out positively.

Keep up the great work!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

So glad your other problems were caught early! You look fab.

[kellyw74 258]

You look great! Way to rock that sleeve!

My Dr. told me that having this surgery usually uncovers many things they don't look for and saves people's lives in so many ways! I am glad that they found out!!

Keep up the good work!! And good luck!

Kelly