cbwalker79 187 Posted May 1, 2014 4 months ago yesterday I was sleeved and here's a little update from last month. HW 197 SW 186 CW 137. I am 5"2 and I have busted my tail to make this sleeve work for me and not let it work me!!!! Hope this brings inspiration that U Can do anything you set your mind to and the rest will follow!! Thank you for the veterans before me that showed me that this is worth all of the risks and that the sleeve can be an amazing tool!!!! 8 NewSetOfCurves, skinnygirlwithin, Tangy and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comeflywithme 402 Posted May 1, 2014 Wow....congrats! Thanks for your post and uplifting words and pics! I go in on Monday 5/5! Thank you!!!! 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnygirlwithin 693 Posted May 1, 2014 YOU LOOK AWESOME!!! Congrats!!! 2 sweet T365 and cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad1203 85 Posted May 1, 2014 That is just what I needed today! You look amazing - good for you!!! I go May 6th and having those "should I do it" feelings. Thank you for this. 2 Patricia Tate Johnson and cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbwalker79 187 Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your kind words... I post this success story bc I too had doubts, worries and needed some guidance. This forum has given me support and I just want to give back for some thinking about this journey or who are struggling on this journey. I would choose to do this surgery in a heartbeat if you asked me would I do it again. My husband and I both did it and he has lost over 70lbs and has reached goal. Edited May 1, 2014 by cbwalker79 2 capecoralgrandma and Shannon82 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YummyMummy101 11 Posted May 1, 2014 Thank you for your post and the inspiration. Your story shows exactly what can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Do you mind me asking what your diet has been like? Do you ever have take out or eat candy or deserts? And did you have to join a gym or work out regularly? I am a month out and would love to look like you in 3 months if I can. So any tips and tricks would be most appreciated.... 1 Patricia Tate Johnson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbwalker79 187 Posted May 1, 2014 Hey yummy mummy... I eat everything now, except for sugar, and my body hates a lot of fried food. I do eat baked salmon, baked tilapia, chicken (fried, baked, grilled) just very small amounts. I don't indulge in any deserts however I might have a piece a chocolate every once in awhile. I do exercise 6-7 days a week for at least 30-45 minutes. Sometimes two a days. I jog on treadmill at home,, go to the gym and use elliptical or bicycle. But at 1 month out I walked on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes and did 2 miles a day. I gradually worked myself up to a jog after my body said it was ok. Listen to your body and if you don't have a treadmill start walking outside on a trail or in the park. I went from a size tight16- loose 6... I'm here to help in any way 2 CrisH64 and bosslady46 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kbrown28 23 Posted May 1, 2014 4 months ago yesterday I was sleeved and here's a little update from last month. HW 197 SW 186 CW 137. I am 5"2 and I have busted my tail to make this sleeve work for me and not let it work me!!!! Hope this brings inspiration that U Can do anything you set your mind to and the rest will follow!! Thank you for the veterans before me that showed me that this is worth all of the risks and that the sleeve can be an amazing tool!!!! Amazing congrats,.... 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karensdRN 13 Posted May 5, 2014 Wow! How inspiring. Sounds like both of us started at the same weight. I'm 4 weeks out and down 22 lbs. Having problems eating and drinking enough but I'm trying. Walking in treadmill starts this week. I just get so lightheaded. Otherwise I feel great. Fitting into clothes from last year. Did you have any intake problems one month out? 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbwalker79 187 Posted May 6, 2014 Yes I had problems eating and drinking until month 4. I used to vomit quite often however I have find ways to keep everything down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
menjaz 35 Posted May 7, 2014 Very inspiring! 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaevett 179 Posted May 7, 2014 You look great. 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cherrytree15 78 Posted May 7, 2014 You look amazing. This was awesome! Thanks for you post. My stats are pretty much identical to yours. My surgery is two weeks away. I'd just like to ask when you were cleared for full exercise? And how did you feel physically when you started abdominal exercises or whatever? I don't want to break anything, bust any stitches, lol. 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweet T365 10 Posted May 9, 2014 4 months ago yesterday I was sleeved and here's a little update from last month. HW 197 SW 186 CW 137. I am 5"2 and I have busted my tail to make this sleeve work for me and not let it work me!!!! Hope this brings inspiration that U Can do anything you set your mind to and the rest will follow!! Thank you for the veterans before me that showed me that this is worth all of the risks and that the sleeve can be an amazing tool!!!! Help me what is your diet like what r u doing on your journey? Help 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweet T365 10 Posted May 9, 2014 YOU LOOK AWESOME!!! Congrats!!!how do u check your messages? 1 cbwalker79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites