SleeveShelly 75 Posted October 17, 2012 I was just curious if anyone else has started out around this weight and how many lbs you had lost before you could tell a big difference in your looks and how long it took? Like to even drop a size or two in clothes? Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonego82 36 Posted October 17, 2012 sometimes it just depends in your body. if you lose 60-75 pounds you may only got down 3 pant sizes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMarshall 352 Posted October 17, 2012 You should post your height, body type and weight so other women can get an accurate example to compare to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TakeCareGirl 161 Posted October 17, 2012 I started at 342. I lost 18 pounds on my 10 day pre-op diet, and had my surgery on 9/25., I am 5’8”. I went back to work on Monday – I manage a call center and my folks didn’t know I had the surgery. On that day I was 305. I had several people who saw me and did a double take and said my face looked very different. And I guess it does show a lot in my face. Also with my dress pants for work, the ones that were good before the surgery are too loose, and the ones that were tight now fit. Good luck! 1 xavtay2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamjo37 37 Posted October 17, 2012 I am 5'2 and started at 345 before pre op diet where I lost 10 pounds. Surgery on the 10 of September and down to 311 now. I think I'm in a stall right now though since last week. The top pic is from 2009 and the bottom is last weekend. My husband has also had the sleeve. I can totally see it in my face and clothes a definitely loser. 1 Rainhaiter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted October 17, 2012 How about 375+ pounds? I refused to weigh myself for like the last 6 months pre-op and didn't weigh again till the day of my operation. Last PCP visit preop I hit the scale at 375, and my clothes got a LOT tighter the few month afterward. I lost 150 pounds in about 10 months, took another 3 or 4 months to lose another 20 and I sit at 205, which for a 6' 1" frame isn't bad. Some of the extra weight is excess skin and I DO carry my weight well, I LOOK like I weigh about 180-190. People say I look younger. I certainly feel physically better and ALL my health issues have improved or disappeared. 1 melissac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaye jarvis 751 Posted October 17, 2012 I was sleeved on June 18, and it only took 20 or so lbs before people noticed it in my face. Here r some pics of before surgery, May 23 and the other one is down 75 lbs 3 abetterme4.2, Rainhaiter and IsB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveShelly 75 Posted October 17, 2012 I was sleeved on June 18' date=' and it only took 20 or so lbs before people noticed it in my face. Here r some pics of before surgery, May 23 and the other one is down 75 lbs [/quote'] That is amazing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted October 17, 2012 I was sleeved on June 18, and it only took 20 or so lbs before people noticed it in my face. Here r some pics of before surgery, May 23 and the other one is down 75 lbs You look fantastic,! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msemma 49 Posted October 17, 2012 U all look amazing! This is sooo inspiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted October 17, 2012 I was sleeved on June 18, and it only took 20 or so lbs before people noticed it in my face. Here r some pics of before surgery, May 23 and the other one is down 75 lbs Nicee pics of you and your mother Good work gurl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaye jarvis 751 Posted October 18, 2012 Nicee pics of you and your mother Good work gurl! Rootman you are to funny! Thanks for the compliment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted October 18, 2012 Gaye, I've seen your pics in other posts but they still amaze me. There are a lot of wonderful and awesome before & after pics on here but yours stands out. You don't even look like the same person! The before person looks like a very nice woman, the after one looks like she's going to go out and conquer the world, kick ass and be nice about all at the same time. It's hard to explain, but your presence just shines in that second photo. It's like you've been given a second chance to take the world by storm and you are enjoying every minute!! You GO girl!!! Judy 1 Ready4success reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaye jarvis 751 Posted October 18, 2012 Gaye' date=' I've seen your pics in other posts but they still amaze me. There are a lot of wonderful and awesome before & after pics on here but yours stands out. You don't even look like the same person! The before person looks like a very nice woman, the after one looks like she's going to go out and conquer the world, kick ass and be nice about all at the same time. It's hard to explain, but your presence just shines in that second photo. It's like you've been given a second chance to take the world by storm and you are enjoying every minute!! You GO girl!!! Judy[/quote'] Thanks, I feel like a different person. I still can't believe the loss and how fast it is happening! You were so nice to say those things. All I can say is I am so blessed to get this second chance at a new life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks' date=' I feel like a different person. I still can't believe the loss and how fast it is happening! You were so nice to say those things. All I can say is I am so blessed to get this second chance at a new life.[/quote'] And your gratefulness really shows in your photo! At least I can see it. Good for you. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
