Who knew this sleeve could do so much

[Miss Bean 10]

I had my VSG on the 18th March 13. When I started my journey I was 200lbs and in size 16W. For some if you that may not seem all that big but I am only 5 feet tall. That doesn't leave much room to carry around extra weight. I had high blood pressure, taking 2 alieve a day for joint pain and thought I had to have a bladder repair as I dribbled every time I laughed, coughed, lifted anything heavy. That was a lot as I am a cook and work in an institutional kitchen feeding 1500 plus people a meal. Since my surgery almost 19 weeks ago I have lost 44lbs( my official weigh in is tomorrow) and just bought size 10 pants. I donor take medication for the things above and best if all no more poise pads. This makes me so happy. I am over half way to my goal. I have 31lbs to go. This is a real blessing in disguise.

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[ladylaura 77]

That's amazing! Way to go!

[ladylaura 77]

are you exercising daily? I'm trying to get an idea of how everyone is doing it (I was sleeved on June 10th)

[sherrypep 91]

Congrats! Keep up the good work.

[Miss Bean 10]

I started walking right away and the last three weeks or so a couple of us at work have been doing hip hop abs so it must be all coming together.

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[Private Sleever 50]

Miss Bean, oh how I can relate. I was at 197 wearing size 14 standing at 5' when I started. With back & joint problems among other issues. Down to 142 at last weigh in on may 5. I'm down to size 8 now which is getting a little loose. Doc told me there's still another size or 2 to go. so don't spend too much money buying new clothes now, because in another couple of months, you gonna go down anther few sizes. Never thought I'd say buying clothes was a waste of money, but finding myself saying it now. Once I plateau, can' t wait to buy that new wardrobe.

[Miss Bean 10]

I work in a camp in northern Alberta, Canada. I am there three weeks and home 1 week. I wear a uniform in the kitchen every day so I buy very few clothes. I went from a 16W to a 14 and now a 10. Thank goodness for costco and cheap clothes. I only buy 1 pair until the next size.

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[Private Sleever 50]

You got the right idea. I never shopped for clothes at Walmart but bought small pants today for $7 which will do the trick for now.

[taingra 2]

Good job. That has been my rule for the last several months, no new clothes til after my surgery. I can't wait to shop in the regular size section.