All of my December sleevers...

[Smokey12 71]

Marinamouse:

I feel your pain. I was self pay as well. Let's become 'friends' and support each other.

Smokey 12
Hi. I was sleeved 12-7-12. I don't even like to get on here anymore. I feel like a failure when I do. I was private pay which just adds insult to my injury. I've lost 64-67 lbs since my surgery. I haven't lost weight since August. I'm happier than I was at 259 but I had high hopes of being at a "normal" weight. I normally consume 12-1600 calories. I work in the oilfield so I'm active. I don't "workout". I do walk and am active all day.
I just keep telling myself that I'm healthier now, that's what's the most important.
Btw
5'10
279 highest weight.
259 day of surgery
192-95
My goal was 165
Was size 3x top and 24/26 bottoms
Now L or Xl tops and 12/14 bottoms

[sandisleeve 563]

I'm looking forward to the holidays this year. Sleeved 12/17/12

Highest weight 254

Pre-op surgery diet weight 244

Surgery weight 233

Today's weight 138

Went from 2x, size 24 to size medium, size 8

Best decision ever! My nutritionist doesn't want me to lose any more weight. She says I can have 1400-1500 calories per day. I was at 1200. Not sure how I can fit more food in. I still have a lot of restriction.

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Wow you got down low -- how tall are you?

I reeeeally don't want to get down too low, 9 days out and I lost 15 pounds already since surgery

Hw ever: 293 (2009)

Hw(2013): 259.6

Pre op: 237

Cw: 222

My goal: 165ish

Surgeon goal: 150s

I'm 5'7" large frame

[kscdvm 78]

Sandisleeve

I'm 5'5". My original goal was 150 but the weight still came off at a 1/2 to 1 lb per week. I've been stable for about a month and this weight feels good.

My doctor said that most lose 60 to 80% of their excess weight. I'm one if the few that has lost it all.

I was a slow but consistent loser. I lost 2 lbs per week for the first 9 months without really stalling. Sometimes it was frustrating to see others losing more quickly. So try to make it your own journey.

I'm a good rule follower and am blessed with a small sleeve. The keys for me are:

Eat 70 to 100 grams of Protein per day

Drink 64 oz

Less than 50 grams of fat

Carbs less than Protein. Almost no bread, potatoes or Pasta. I use sandwhich thins for lunch.

I still use myfitnesspal daily.

Good luck.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

My one year post op was this past week, December 19. What a year it's been! I look and feel so much better, and I'm so happy I did this for myself. I still have a way to go, and I'll keep plugging along. My weight loss has really slowed the past 2 months.but a body can only lose so fast. I have diligently tracked my intake and calories every day since surgery. I'm looking forward to another great year, and I plan to finish what I started. Congratulations to all of us - regardless of how much we've lost, we all have the power to succeed!

I attached my graph, and a few before and current pics.

Edited December 22, 2013 by MichiganChic

[iris26 64]

Marinamouse:

I feel your pain. I was self pay as well. Let's become 'friends' and support each other.

Smokey 12

Hi. I was sleeved 12-7-12. I don't even like to get on here anymore. I feel like a failure when I do. I was private pay which just adds insult to my injury. I've lost 64-67 lbs since my surgery. I haven't lost weight since August. I'm happier than I was at 259 but I had high hopes of being at a "normal" weight. I normally consume 12-1600 calories. I work in the oilfield so I'm active. I don't "workout". I do walk and am active all day.

I just keep telling myself that I'm healthier now, that's what's the most important.

Btw

5'10

279 highest weight.

259 day of surgery

192-95

My goal was 165

Was size 3x top and 24/26 bottoms

Now L or Xl tops and 12/14 bottoms

Hi- don't sound so negative. Not everyone loses their weight over night. You are doing great. I have been a slower weight lost person I have lost about 70lbs since 12-17-12 but I don't put myself down. I finished my master program and now I'm starting to work out but I still struggle with the lack that everyone seems to have lost more weight than me but I constantly tell myself I'm 70 lbs lighter than a year ago and I have about 30 more lbs to go so 2014 that will be my focus. Love yourself for all your accomplishments, track your food intake and get walking regardless of where you work. Hand in there and you will get to your goal in a year or two. Best of luck and determination is my inspiration.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Merry Christmas fellow December 2012 sleevers!

This past year has been crazy! Sleeved 12/10/12.

Highest weight 332

Pre-op surgery diet weight 315

Surgery weight 306

Today's weight 230

A total of 102lbs down

Went from 3x, size 26/28 to size l/xl, size 16.

Best decision ever! I have come so far but still have a ways to go. Ultimately my goal is 165, I'm 5'8". I honestly though haven't lost a pound since August. Hubby and I were expecting baby #2 but unfortunately lost it in September but since that positive test I haven't lost a damn pound. I should be happy that I haven't gained however its frustrating to not be losing no matter what I do. I recently saw the NUT again. I was very honest and told her everything that I eat. She thinks I'm getting too much fat in my diet. So I'm tracking and going back January 10 for a f/u.

I'm sure I can get to goal. I just need to figure out what is going on.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Edited December 25, 2013 by ShrinkyDinkMe22

[Stephannie 300]

Congrats everyone. It has been an awesomely crazy year.

START WEIGHT-246

Current weight-117

Total loss-127 lbs!!!!!

Surgery date-12/13/12

I never thought I would get this small. I'm on a size 2 or 4 and xs shirts. I'm so happy and thankful I did this. Just trying to maintain a good weight. Doc wants me to gain about 5 lbs but I'm good. great Job everyone!!!!!!!!! SO BLESSED

MY CHRISTMAS JAMMIES ARE A LITTLE GIRLS SIZE 12! My 8 year old wanted us to match...no problem.

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

Approved today!!! I should be happy I've been approved by my insurance company but family is starting to discourage me. I had a sleeve to bypass last minute change due to Barrett's which caused me enough anxiety. I have researched the new procedure but am not as comfortable as I was originally...I don't need to hear this continual s#*+ about reduction of life expectancy and all the statistical negatives a few days before surgery!!!! Depression creeping in..... ;(

[nlingley 3]

You guys are spectacular. Giving me hope. I've just been sleeved on 12/17/13...down 15lbs.

Edited December 26, 2013 by nlingley

[pattycake71963 84]

My one year post op was this past week, December 19. What a year it's been! I look and feel so much better, and I'm so happy I did this for myself. I still have a way to go, and I'll keep plugging along. My weight loss has really slowed the past 2 months.but a body can only lose so fast. I have diligently tracked my intake and calories every day since surgery. I'm looking forward to another great year, and I plan to finish what I started. Congratulations to all of us - regardless of how much we've lost, we all have the power to succeed! I attached my graph, and a few before and current pics.

you look amazing ...keep it up ...you rock

[pattycake71963 84]

Bariatric Surgery

My journey, well it is a forever one, always changing and getting better.

I have now lost more than half of me....one of the best decision I have ever made and one of my most proud of...weight loss surgery is not a quick fixes but if you use it as a tool you will get a second chance in life to make it right.

I am 5'7 I walk in Dr Ganta's office Weighing 296 pounds, my BMI was 46.4 obesity

A normal BMI for my height is 159.... Dr Ganta's goal was 147....today I am at 139.8....my anniversary will be Dec 26, 2013

Size 6 curvy jeans extra small top....love it I eat close to 1200-1300 calories ....I am slowly trying to raise it so I don't get to skinny (never thought I would say that)...I do find just over the last month and a half I can eat things ( in moderation) that I would not have done before

Sleeved 12/26/2012

High weight: 296 when I first went to Dr Ganta

Surgery weight: 264....lost 32 lbs pre diet

Weight loss each month (on the 26th)

1st month Jan: - 237.8....lost -26.2 lbs

2 month Feb: - 226.6....lost-11.2 lbs

3 month March: - 216.4...lost-10.2 lbs

4 month April: - 205.5...lost-10.9 (note on the 4th of May made onderland)

5 month May: - 190.2...lost-15.3 lbs

6 month June: -181.6 ...lost-8.6 lbs

7 month July: - 172.6...lost-9.0 lbs

8 month Aug: - 166.0...lost-6.6 lbs

9 month Sept: -157.0 ...lost-9.0 (Note made a normal weight BMI 159 on Sept 7th)

10 month Oct: -149.6...lost-7.4 ( Note made Dr G goal 147 on Oct 31st,in maintance

11 month Nov: - 144.8...lost-4.8 (Note still losing ? Trying to slow it down)

12 month Dec: - 139.8...lost -5.0 lbs (My Surgery Anniversary ) Dec 26, 2013

Current weight: 139.8

Total lost: - 156.2 lbs

Average Calories: 1100 to 1300 per day. 

[pattycake71963 84]

Bariatric Surgery

My journey, well it is a forever one, always changing and getting better.

I have now lost more than half of me....one of the best decision I have ever made and one of my most proud of...weight loss surgery is not a quick fixes but if you use it as a tool you will get a second chance in life to make it right.

I am 5'7 I walk in Dr Ganta's office Weighing 296 pounds, my BMI was 46.4 obesity

A normal BMI for my height is 159.... Dr Ganta's goal was 147....today I am at 139.8....my anniversary will be Dec 26, 2013

Size 6 curvy jeans extra small top....love it I eat close to 1200-1300 calories ....I am slowly trying to raise it so I don't get to skinny (never thought I would say that)...I do find just over the last month and a half I can eat things ( in moderation) that I would not have done before

Sleeved 12/26/2012

High weight: 296 when I first went to Dr Ganta

Surgery weight: 264....lost 32 lbs pre diet

Weight loss each month (on the 26th)

1st month Jan: - 237.8....lost -26.2 lbs

2 month Feb: - 226.6....lost-11.2 lbs

3 month March: - 216.4...lost-10.2 lbs

4 month April: - 205.5...lost-10.9 (note on the 4th of May made onderland)

5 month May: - 190.2...lost-15.3 lbs

6 month June: -181.6 ...lost-8.6 lbs

7 month July: - 172.6...lost-9.0 lbs

8 month Aug: - 166.0...lost-6.6 lbs

9 month Sept: -157.0 ...lost-9.0 (Note made a normal weight BMI 159 on Sept 7th)

10 month Oct: -149.6...lost-7.4 ( Note made Dr G goal 147 on Oct 31st,in maintance

11 month Nov: - 144.8...lost-4.8 (Note still losing ? Trying to slow it down)

12 month Dec: - 139.8...lost -5.0 lbs (My Surgery Anniversary ) Dec 26, 2013

Current weight: 139.8

Total lost: - 156.2 lbs

Average Calories: 1100 to 1300 per day. 

[amhazeleyes 27]

Hi checking in today at my one year anniversary.

Starting weight 261

Surgery weight 251

Current weight 167

My goal weight is 145

I am pretty happy with my weightloss so far. Some have lost a lot more and some less. We all have different journeys. So glad I took mine.

Wishing us December sleevers continued success. ????

[Phillyphan 1]

Sleeved 12/4 down 35lbs total

17lbs during 2 week pre-op diet

18lbs since surgery

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Bariatric Surgery

My journey, well it is a forever one, always changing and getting better.

I have now lost more than half of me....one of the best decision I have ever made and one of my most proud of...weight loss surgery is not a quick fixes but if you use it as a tool you will get a second chance in life to make it right.

I am 5'7 I walk in Dr Ganta's office Weighing 296 pounds, my BMI was 46.4 obesity

A normal BMI for my height is 159.... Dr Ganta's goal was 147....today I am at 139.8....my anniversary will be Dec 26, 2013

Size 6 curvy jeans extra small top....love it I eat close to 1200-1300 calories ....I am slowly trying to raise it so I don't get to skinny (never thought I would say that)...I do find just over the last month and a half I can eat things ( in moderation) that I would not have done before

Current weight: 139.8

Total lost: - 156.2 lbs

Average Calories: 1100 to 1300 per day.image.jpgimage.jpg

Great job Patty, and you look wonderful! Congrats, and here's to another great year!