New laprascopic gastric sleeve patient

[DionnaThomp84 29]

I just recently had the LGS, April 29,2013 and I actually am a week today post opt and I feel great. I feel that the sleeve was the best option for my self considering I'm trying to choose a better and healthier life style not only for my self but also my 3 children. I've been obese for 5 years and I felt that all my attempts didn't get me where I wanted nor needed. Now here I am happy as can be on my way to where I'm happy with my health. I have hypertension, as well as sleep apnea, and was border line diabetic with high cholesterol. I also was morbid obese, after 3 children it was time for a change. I'm now on my way to a new happier healthier life with my family right beside me!

[AdeptDreamer 104]

Congratulations I'm happy to hear you are doing well! Remember to walk and sip..

[DionnaThomp84 29]

Congratulations <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm happy to hear you are doing well! Remember to walk and sip..

Thank you so very much, I'm adjusting pretty well and learning slowly but surely.

[ajeeprider 94]

Welcome to the sleeve side. I had mine a week before you. It's been rough getting all my fluids in and still can't get enough Protein. I still have poor stamina, but I each week has gotten better. This site is a great place to read information as you recovery and move on into maintenance. I am addicted and read here all the time!

[DionnaThomp84 29]

Welcome to the sleeve side. I had mine a week before you. It's been rough getting all my fluids in and still can't get enough Protein. I still have poor stamina' date=' but I each week has gotten better. This site is a great place to read information as you recovery and move on into maintenance. I am addicted and read here all the time![/quote']

Thank you, I'm glad I found this app on my IPad it is very beneficial. I had a hard time keeping down my fluids at first, but now I'm doing a little better. My healing is going great, but I have an appointment with my surgeon this Thursday and with my dietitian as well. So hopefully I'm doing things right. I take my Vitamins and Calcium as well. Hopefully I'll be able to keep things down and don't develope any long term problems.

[DionnaThomp84 29]

As of today I am down 50 lbs and I've lost 41% of my body weight

[DionnaThomp84 29]

My starting weight was 256lbs before surgery and I'm weighing in at 206lbs today, my doctor is very pleased and so am I!! Yay me!!

[lauren-marice 7]

Wow!!!! That's fantastic!!!!

So... how does it feel???

I'm only a week and half in.. only started pureed food yesterday..

Would love to see pics if you're willing...

[DionnaThomp84 29]

It feels great! I'm going to upload some pictures soon as I find some before pictures so people can see the difference! I wasn't a picture person before surgery like I am now!! Thank you.

[DionnaThomp84 29]

This is me starting from May,June, and July.. And still going!

[lauren-marice 7]

Wow... you're a beautiful girl! And it will just get better and better.. huh?!

Good luck! And keep us posted.. :-)

[DionnaThomp84 29]

Thanks so much!

[Ljones1 48]

Congrats D! I'm waiting for my pre op class then get a sleeve date. You looking great! I was 258 my very first appointment as of today I'm 247 just doing my own thing into surgery. Cant wait! Where are you from? I'm in Philadelphia.

[Mrswynter22 38]

My starting weight was 256lbs before surgery and I'm weighing in at 206lbs today' date=' my doctor is very pleased and so am I!! Yay me!! [/quote']

You are doing awesome congrats on your surgery and looking forward to hearing more of how you are doing:))