I Lost ******* in 2013

[crowsnestmama 240]

Hubby just told me I left my derrière in 2013, but he said he doesn't mind (as he smacked it)! Lol!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Hubby just told me I left my derrière in 2013, but he said he doesn't mind (as he smacked it)! Lol!

LOVE it...lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hollyr 49]

I had my surgery Nov 2012 and was in the hospital until Mid January. I don't think I was really losing while I was in there. Maybe 10lbs if anything so not exactly sure of my January weight but I lost 115 lbs total by the end of 2013.

Why were you in the hospital for 2 months? You lost an incredible amount..You must be thrilled!!!!!!!!!

I had a leak right after my surgery. I was readmitted within a week of my sleeve surgery. By then I was already septic with abscesses in my abdomen. Didn't help that my dr was out of town and while I was already readmitted, they didn't do the first corrective surgery for another week. There were a lot of bad decisions made by my doctor that delayed my care and recovery. It has been a long hard road and I am grateful for every day I am here. I spend a tremendous amount of time in the gym and still working towards my goal. While it didn't come easy I am happy that I have lost as much as I have and still working towards my goal.

[mrschildress2014 17]

I lost 103 lbs in 2013!! So thrilled!! 78 lbs to goal!!! Let's rock 2014!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I had my surgery Nov 2012 and was in the hospital until Mid January. I don't think I was really losing while I was in there. Maybe 10lbs if anything so not exactly sure of my January weight but I lost 115 lbs total by the end of 2013.

Why were you in the hospital for 2 months? You lost an incredible amount..You must be thrilled!!!!!!!!!

I had a leak right after my surgery. I was readmitted within a week of my sleeve surgery. By then I was already septic with abscesses in my abdomen. Didn't help that my dr was out of town and while I was already readmitted, they didn't do the first corrective surgery for another week. There were a lot of bad decisions made by my doctor that delayed my care and recovery. It has been a long hard road and I am grateful for every day I am here. I spend a tremendous amount of time in the gym and still working towards my goal. While it didn't come easy I am happy that I have lost as much as I have and still working towards my goal.

You and i have something in common...both of us had complications with our WLS. I too had a leak which lead to me becoming septic...I was in the hospital for 5 months...13 surgeries and even now over a year later I struggle with my health....so I understand what you have been through....

I know this sounds odd but it is kinda nice to know that I am not the only one who felt that kind of pain and darkness through this journey.....

I too am glad to be alive...I almost died too.....

[ribearty 544]

Being the geek I am, I added up all the pounds lost in this thread to date, and it totals 3,137.5. Thank goodness for Excel. We are all losers!!!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Being the geek I am, I added up all the pounds lost in this thread to date, and it totals 3,137.5. Thank goodness for Excel. We are all losers!!!

We lost a lot of unwanted pounds...................I looked it up and we lost: 50 bushels of soybeans weigh 3000 pounds. 1,200 pies also weight about 3000 pounds. Some elephants probably weigh 3000 pounds.

We rock eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hollyr 49]

I had my surgery Nov 2012 and was in the hospital until Mid January. I don't think I was really losing while I was in there. Maybe 10lbs if anything so not exactly sure of my January weight but I lost 115 lbs total by the end of 2013.

Why were you in the hospital for 2 months? You lost an incredible amount..You must be thrilled!!!!!!!!!

I had a leak right after my surgery. I was readmitted within a week of my sleeve surgery. By then I was already septic with abscesses in my abdomen. Didn't help that my dr was out of town and while I was already readmitted, they didn't do the first corrective surgery for another week. There were a lot of bad decisions made by my doctor that delayed my care and recovery. It has been a long hard road and I am grateful for every day I am here. I spend a tremendous amount of time in the gym and still working towards my goal. While it didn't come easy I am happy that I have lost as much as I have and still working towards my goal.

You and i have something in common...both of us had complications with our WLS. I too had a leak which lead to me becoming septic...I was in the hospital for 5 months...13 surgeries and even now over a year later I struggle with my health....so I understand what you have been through....

I know this sounds odd but it is kinda nice to know that I am not the only one who felt that kind of pain and darkness through this journey.....

I too am glad to be alive...I almost died too.....

Thank goodness you made it! Did you have stents put in to fix your leak?I had NO clue I could ever get so sick from this and I am a nurse. Before my surgery I asked my dr about leaks and he totally under played it bc his record is so good. Which is why I picked him. It is nice to talk to people who went through what we did. It really took a toll on me and most people don't want to hear about the ugly side of what can happen. Over a year later I still have a lot of issues as well. My diet is 99% Protein shakes/ Protein Bars. About once a week I eat a few bites of real food. But overall it hurts my stomach and I feel icky after. But I am grateful to eat anything. I thought I would end up with a permanent feeding tube for a while. If you ever need to chat let me know. I am a good listener.