Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

sleeved 19th may 2012



Recommended Posts

hello im new to this my name is samantha im 36 years old i had my sleeve 19th may 2012 its nearly a year later i was 20 stone 13 lbs 4 foot 9 and i am now 12 stone 11 lbs and 4 foot 10 i am happy i had the surgery as i had tryed every thing to lose the weight , but there is alot of down sides to having the op too the loads of hangy skin the pain the hair lost the costent tierdness and weekness but the fat lost is fab and i cant complain about that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

sorry for the down sides... I am worried about my hair as well... but i was told it does grow back ,, are you gettin all your Vitamins and protien everyday ??? I am only almost 8 weeks post op and have these concerns too.. I do get tired but thats because I dont really sleep well but it hasnt been too bad.The hanging skin will be an issue i will have to deal with much later in my journey.You have done well and thats an awesome loss... Hope the down sides get better for you !!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was sleeved May 18, 2012 & am down 145 pounds! From 338 to 193. From a size 30 to a size 12. :)

Congrats on your success!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was sleeved May 17, 2012. I have lost 176 pounds (including pre-op) and gone from size 32 to size 16-18. More importantly I've gone from 12 daily medications to 1 low dose cholesterol med and omneprazole. I can walk and stand with no back pain and much less knee pain. I am no longer short of breath and feel better than I have in 20 & years. Was it all easy? NO. Was it all worth it? 1000% YES! I want to lose an additional 30 - 40 pounds and know that I will accomplish this. I am back among the living!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

sorry for the down sides... I am worried about my hair as well... but i was told it does grow back ,, are you gettin all your Vitamins and protien everyday ??? I am only almost 8 weeks post op and have these concerns too.. I do get tired but thats because I dont really sleep well but it hasnt been too bad.The hanging skin will be an issue i will have to deal with much later in my journey.You have done well and thats an awesome loss... Hope the down sides get better for you !!!

hi yes i make sure i get all vitamins every day not to good on me protien tho thank u and i know it will get better soon well done to u to and i hope everything gos well

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was sleeved May 18, 2012 & am down 145 pounds! From 338 to 193. From a size 30 to a size 12. :)

Congrats on your success!

thank u well done to u too i was a size 32 now 16/18.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×