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[Shell22 3]

Hey all!!

A little about myself:

I'm 22 years old && have always dealt with weight issues. I graduated high school in 2008 && have since gained 40 pounds O_o!! Tell me about it, right? I honestly have NO idea how I've gained all this weight. Last year I went up to 251 lbs at only 5'3". I am now down to 235 lbs. In 2007 I was 218 lbs. If I could I would blame the difference on college but that's not the problem. I've met with my surgeon, Dr. Gersin, from Carolinas Weight Management in Charlotte, NC. I've gone throughout my psych eval && met with my nutritionist. I have my exercise eval on 12/4 && hope to be sleeved March 2013. Does anyone have any tips/suggestion? Or just want to converse?

[Rootman 1,101]

Hi Shell, welcome to the VST forum. Jump right in and ask questions and give answers.

We all wish you the best on your new journey!

Just realized you posted this in the "Twenties" group - sorry - I'm just a resident old fart

[amwr6582 26]

Hello nice to meet you! Welcome to the forum! My name is Amanda and I am 24 years old. I weigh quite a bit more than you at 376 lbs. When I started my journey in July I was almost 450 lbs. I was sleeved last Wednesday 11/14. Good luck with everything and be sure to follow everything your doctors tell you!

[Shell22 3]

Thx for welcoming me. Amanda YAY!! How are you post op? BTW I love that profile pic

[amwr6582 26]

Thx for welcoming me. Amanda YAY!! How are you post op? BTW I love that profile pic

Thanks it was from my wedding in March. Seeing my size in the pictures is what really broke the camels back for me. We spent so much and I am not happy with myself in them. Lol. As far as how I am doing post-op... my pain has actually been pretty minimal. I get sore and tender in spots at some times, but nothing has been excruciating. I have been taking childrens tylenol from the pain. Day 1-2 post-op it was hard to keep food down and I was vomitting a lot. Since day three I have not been naseous at all and the worst of my problems have been gas and some loose bowel movements.. TMI I know

Feel free to private message me if you want to chat more or have any other questions!

[Shell22 3]

Thx Amanda. Will do

[Lhollingsworth 54]

Hi Shel! Welcome! I think it takes a lot of courage to start on this journey so congrats !

I will be sleeved dec 21. I'm sure our programs are different ( as they all are) but I think it is awesome to find people to go trough the process with.

[Lhollingsworth 54]

Thanks it was from my wedding in March. Seeing my size in the pictures is what really broke the camels back for me. We spent so much and I am not happy with myself in them. Lol. As far as how I am doing post-op... my pain has actually been pretty minimal. I get sore and tender in spots at some times' date=' but nothing has been excruciating. I have been taking childrens tylenol from the pain. Day 1-2 post-op it was hard to keep food down and I was vomitting a lot. Since day three I have not been naseous at all and the worst of my problems have been gas and some loose bowel movements.. TMI I know <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Feel free to private message me if you want to chat more or have any other questions! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Amanda I was married in oct 2011 and I know what you mean. Everyone tells me I looked beautiful but I just keep looking at my pictures and seeing how big I was/am. I didn't *feel* that big on my wedding day so it is such a shock to see the pictures.

[amwr6582 26]

Amanda I was married in oct 2011 and I know what you mean. Everyone tells me I looked beautiful but I just keep looking at my pictures and seeing how big I was/am. I didn't *feel* that big on my wedding day so it is such a shock to see the pictures.

I know they kept telling me the same thing. So my hubby and I plan on having a vow renewal in say 5-10 years and then I will be PROUD of my photos!

[Lhollingsworth 54]

That sounds like a great plan

[SweetTee 448]

Welcome to VST! Hooray to you guys for having the courage to do something about your weight now instead of wishing like me that you had done something earlier.

[Lhollingsworth 54]

Welcome to VST! Hooray to you guys for having the courage to do something about your weight now instead of wishing like me that you had done something earlier.

I fully believe that it is never too late! So in that spirit I think you deserve just as much praise ! Are you pre or post op?

[SweetTee 448]

I fully believe that it is never too late! So in that spirit I think you deserve just as much praise <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />! Are you pre or post op?

I'm pre op. I'm scheduled for Feb 21 with Dr Garcia on Tj Mexico

[Shell22 3]

Hi Shel! Welcome! I think it takes a lot of courage to start on this journey so congrats !

I will be sleeved dec 21. I'm sure our programs are different ( as they all are) but I think it is awesome to find people to go trough the process with.

Hey!! Thx so much. I'm sure you are so excited about Dec. 21 date! I'm excited for you. How long or did you have to do a diet program?

[Shell22 3]

Welcome to VST! Hooray to you guys for having the courage to do something about your weight now instead of wishing like me that you had done something earlier.

Thank you so much&&to reiterate what's been said it is NEVER too late. You are doing something now that will impact your health forever in a positive way&&that deserves an applause