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Had my surgery in August of 2012, start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 and couldn't be happier. It was easy and suggest to anyone concerned about side effects to ask others who have had the surgery because all have different stories. I had the gastric sleeve by Dr. Lavin at Surgical Specialist and the pre-surgery procedures to get done for mainly insurance purposes were drawn out. Once the sleep apnea, nutritionist, psychiatrist, doctor visits, blood work, etc., was done and surgery completed it was a matter of time and all weight just comes off. I do not feel I was a normal person with the procedure from talking to others, I do not get hungry!

The doctor told me it is a lot of "mental" when it comes to weight and if I am not hungry don't eat. I took this to heart and ran with it but I ALWAYS stayed on top of my Vitamins and never missed a day or altered from what was told to me. Anyone needing advice, coaching, help, or someone to lean on let me know I would be happy to share my story.

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start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier. :)

LSUTIGERS65

WooHoo

Party dance Party dance :)

Now you must proudly post your ticker!!! :rolleyes:

Sounds like you have had a very easy time with the sleeve :)

taking your Vitamins religiously, still not hungry??? Wow!!!! :)

you say are not a "normal" person????

sounds like you are normal as me!!! :D:blink:

wonderful weight loss accomplishment :)

continued good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

Kathy

congrats

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start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier. :)

LSUTIGERS65

WooHoo

Party dance Party dance :)

Now you must proudly post your ticker!!! :rolleyes:

Sounds like you have had a very easy time with the sleeve :)

taking your Vitamins religiously, still not hungry??? Wow!!!! :)

you say are not a "normal" person????

sounds like you are normal as me!!! :D:blink:

wonderful weight loss accomplishment :)

continued good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

Kathy

congrats

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LSUTIGER65, on 15 Dec 2013 - 11:11, said:snapback.png

start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 - couldn't be happier. :)

Lsutigers65

hey fellow sleevers

LSUTIGER65 just told me/you/us that he has lost 157 lbs in the past 16 months!!!!!

were you listening??? :o

didn't you hear him???? :o

i think we/you should give him at least a WOO HOO :):rolleyes:

who is with me????? :) ;)

kathy

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Congrats! That is amazing! I'm considering Dr Lavin as well. Were you happy with him?

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