March Roll Call!

[danyelleb 386]

Hi! I'm pretty similar. Sleeved the 12th and I'm down 56.4 pounds total- this includes preop diet. I too, am fitting in 14/16. I can't believe it. I've never been smaller than a 14, so I am looking forward to shopping eventually.

On another note- can anyone reccomend a good compression short or shirt? I'm not liking the jiggly jiggly when I exercise.

Have a great weekend!

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Hi! I'm pretty similar. Sleeved the 12th and I'm down 56.4 pounds total- this includes preop diet. I too, am fitting in 14/16. I can't believe it. I've never been smaller than a 14, so I am looking forward to shopping eventually.

On another note- can anyone reccomend a good compression short or shirt? I'm not liking the jiggly jiggly when I exercise.

Have a great weekend!

Congratulations on the weight loss!

Regarding the "jiggly" stuff - I too have that, and I found a great item at Dillards (don't know if you have those in California) - but it looks like a T-shirt, but it's made to keep your tummy smooth. You can wear it under another shirt, or with an over-shirt, or just by itself. I bought one in white and one in black. My DH loves it!

[danyelleb 386]

Thank you! And thanks for the tip about Dillards- we do have them in Cali! However, I have never been. I think it's time for me to check one out.

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Also, don't forget about "Spanks" - which can be a girls best friend too!

[AshleyIrene 8]

There is also a similar product like chacha discribed. But I found it at costco. I wear one of the slimming tanks everyday, it's a lot more comfortable then spanks.

[mambomama 8]

Hello Everyone! Nancy here to update on progress thus far. I have my Sleeve done on 3/1/12. Prior to surgery, I had lost 30 pounds (over 2 years of blood, sweat and tears). My highest weight was 282, my surgery weight was 252 and my current weight is 227.4. I am thrilled.

Of course it is a slower loss than some, but I have never lost weight quickly and I had braced myself for this possibility given my hypothyroidism, polycycstic ovaries and fat metbolism disorder. My surgeon is very happy as well.

In general my head hunger is still more than my stomach capacity, but I am able to leave food on my plate much easier than the past and I feel a lot of freedom from the angst of gaining weight, trying to lose and overeating etc. In most cases now I can eat a meal, just a small meal so it is not as obvious as before when I would fill on 2 tablespoons. now it is more like 6-8 tablespoons!

I am starting to believe that I might actually get under 200 pounds and boy will that be amazing!

Thanks to you all for your support. You are an amazing group. My friend connie had a sleeve done yesterday and her swallow test came back great. She just drank her first ounce of Water and I can't wait to see her today! Pray for her if she comes to mind that these first 14 days of risk for a leak will pass quickly and safely with NO leak!

Sincerely,

Nancy

[gette2751 26]

Hi everyone...so happy to hear everyone's successful stories! I'm doing great as well, today I weighed in at 196.8 that makes me down 25 lbs since surgery on 3/25! All my size 16 pants are loose but the 14s aren't fitting just yet. I feel wonderful and so happy I have my sleeve <3 I'm eating about 1/2cup a meal and drink a Protein Shake daily, I find that I eat cheese or hard boiled eggs for Snacks. I also just found out a crunch gym is opening soon near me so I'm going to join this weekend! Until then I'm going to continue my walking and hand weights. Keep up the good work everyone!

[Missmarbe 25]

Hello everyone. I haven't posted because I've been busy. I can't update my weight because I haven't weighed myself since may 7th! I need to purchase a big girl scale. I feel good but I find myself very dizzy Luke dehydrated in the morning since starting my new job. It is more physically demanding (Floor nurse, 12 hour shift) vs my old job sitting at a desk all day.

[bigmanshrinking 6]

I was sleeved March 6, Dr.Gonzalez in San Antonio, I have lost 85 lbs since first consult...374 beginning, 357 day of surgery, 289 currently...lost 6 pants sizes from 54 to 48 pants and 3x/4x to 2x/3x

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Hey everyone! I'm down 50 lbs so far since my surgery on 3/22/12! Also down from a 24W to a 16! Loving my sleeve!

[danyelleb 386]

Yay you! Congratulations, that is a HUGE accomplishment. Keep up the great work!

[Nomadgirl 37]

Update -58 since surgery on 3/2, -74 since starting the surgeon's program

[jhansen71 257]

Let's get an update going on March sleevers.

Sleeved 3/13/12

Height: 5'5"

SW: 243.6

CW: 178.6

Things that have really changed for me since surgery...

1. I've gone down 5 pant sizes, now size 12

2. My shoes are too big

3. My watch is too big

4. My wedding ring is too big

5. I can cross my legs

6. I can drink 80 oz of Water

7. I can eat 80 grams of Protein

8. I can run 2 miles without stopping

9. I'm addicted to working out

10. I cut 7 inches off my hair

11. I can fit easily into a booth, airline seat, behind a steering wheel and so many other places I never could before.

12. I smile so much more and have become social again.

Loving my sleeve!!!!

[mambomama 8]

Hello all!

My highest weight was 282. After 2 years of BST (Blood, sweat and tears) dieting, my surgery weight was 252 on 3/1/12. My current weight is 217 with a total weight loss of

65 pounds. I am thrilled!!!! My post-op loss is slow just like my pre-op dieting, but I am trying to see the big picture and not compare or be discouraged. THings that have changed since surgery:

1. I can cross my legs

2. I can fit in an airplane seat and buckle without an expander

3. Fit in a kayak and enjoy kayaking

4. Increased energy

5. Shop in misses instead of women's plus

Some of the unexplained:

1. my BP is worse since surgery

2. My HGA1C is higher (diabetes worse)

I am exercising etc, so I am not sure why this is worse, but my guess is menopause is not helping. I look forward to seeing the numbers go down!!!!

[jhansen71 257]

Hello all!

My highest weight was 282. After 2 years of BST (Blood' date=' sweat and tears) dieting, my surgery weight was 252 on 3/1/12. My current weight is 217 with a total weight loss of

65 pounds. I am thrilled!!!! My post-op loss is slow just like my pre-op dieting, but I am trying to see the big picture and not compare or be discouraged. THings that have changed since surgery:

1. I can cross my legs

2. I can fit in an airplane seat and buckle without an expander

3. Fit in a kayak and enjoy kayaking

4. Increased energy

5. Shop in misses instead of women's plus

Some of the unexplained:

1. my BP is worse since surgery

2. My HGA1C is higher (diabetes worse)

I am exercising etc, so I am not sure why this is worse, but my guess is menopause is not helping. I look forward to seeing the numbers go down!!!![/quote']

Awesome NSVs! Does your Dr offer any explanation about your medical issues?