JULY 2014 SLEEVERS GROUP

[nursejenny07 401]

Forgot to add a pic! Here's me preop and then last week (11 wks out):

[Yvette Garza 22]

Hi all my fellow July Sleevers!!! I had my surgery on July 28th & has been a bumpy ride, but well worth it all! I have lost 40 lbs since surgery.

My Stats:

SW:275

Day of surgery:256

CW:217

So, I used to be a 3x and I am now an XL & pants I used a 18/20 and now a 16/14. Still pushing through and find some days are a lot harder than others to eat. I still can't get all of my Water intake and my Protein but doing much better. I feel amazing & more healthier than I've ever been. Good luck to all of you and hope we can keep sharing our stories together to motivate and inspire us all. Much love:) 

[Yvette Garza 22]

Forgot to add a pic! Here's me preop and then last week (11 wks out): ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1413736216.482325.jpg

You look AMAZING!!!! Keep it up girl:)

[Yvette Garza 22]

I just wanted to clarify that my starting weight at 275 was the weight I started off in January. Since surgery date on July 28th of this year I've lost 40, so all together I've lost a total of 58lbs

[allycatt98 35]

I'm hoping you get good results. This combo helped me after my daughter was born two years ago.

[allycatt98 35]

You all look amazing! Are you tired of constantly buying new pants yet?

[alwaysvegas 702]

I ran into two people over two days this weekend that I hadn't seen in over a year (about 110 lbs ago). It's seeing the expression on their faces when they realized it was me that is so exhilarating!

I did my first vacation a little over a week ago. I traveled solo and eating out seemed like such a waste of money. I had cottage cheese, chili, cheese sticks, low-sugar Protein Bars, Protein Power Pack (from Oscar Meyer), and turkey Jerky. Eating seemed more like an inconvenience than anything I missed. I was surrounded by buffets and thought I would really regret the surgery then. Nope, not at all. I really felt like I could order anything I wanted, but I was really craving simple Proteins, which I suppose is a great thing.

And I lost weight on vacation! That seems impossible! Probably because that's never happened before. I had so much energy and walked so much! I really feel like I'm getting my life back the way it used to be.

[alwaysvegas 702]

You all look amazing! Are you tired of constantly buying new pants yet?

I bought really cheap pants along the way. Like no more than $10/pair. Goodwill has received quite a few barely-worn additions to their clothing selection.

[FairySleeve 297]

@@alwaysvegas Whoa I just saw your ticker, you lost 109 in less than 3 months!! Way to go!!

[alwaysvegas 702]

@@alwaysvegas Whoa I just saw your ticker, you lost 109 in less than 3 months!! Way to go!!

Awww, thanks! But I started losing before surgery. I started at 305 in January. I started exercising and started the surgery process in March. I was around 245 on my surgery date (July 28), and now I'm around 190.

I'm still quite proud, but my total weight loss has been since January, not since surgery.

Edited October 19, 2014 by AlwaysVegas

[FairySleeve 297]

Great job!!!

I lost around 18 lbs pre-op and 44 lbs post-op.

You're so close to goal, I bet it feel so fab!!

[alwaysvegas 702]

Great job!!!

I lost around 18 lbs pre-op and 44 lbs post-op.

You're so close to goal, I bet it feel so fab!!

Congratulations to you too!!!! 60+ pounds is a HUGE accomplishment.

I actually can't believe I'm getting so close to my goal. And it does feel great. I was a size 46 in January and now I'm down to a 36. I wore one of my shirts to the gym this morning that I bought when I was 300lbs. The shirt looked like a dress. That was great!

I am starting to see a little saggy skin in my belly, but meh...better than dying!

I do seriously feel wonderful thanks!

And continued success to you as well!

[FairySleeve 297]

Thank you, I'm trying my best.

I actually feel like to share my before and after pictures but I always feel that I'm still very fluffy lol. Maybe after I reach my next small goal at 154 lbs.

[SarahSmile 12]

Hello Everyone,

I was sleeved on July 30th, I'm starting to feel like my old but new self. I'm getting my Protein shakes down and all the Vitamins that I'm required to get, haven't noticed my hair falling out as of yet, and hope that doesn't happen, I have so little to begin with. I started in a 12-13 size pants and i'm now down to a size 7-8 . Shirts were xl or xxl and now down to a m-L , it has been many many years since i was this size . I love the compliments and that ppl are starting to really notice, makes it all worth while . I feel good!!!! I love this sight, it really does help especially in the beginning with the stalls, the wondering if you will ever be able to get all you need in one day sometimes it was very overwhelming so I would like to say thank each of you for sharing your stories, God Bless you all!!!!

[n0ble199 35]

Hi guys, I have been getting sick every time I eat recently.. No matter what I eat and how little, I either vomit or almost do right after like 2-3 bites. I was fine til this started happening - I was sleeved July 30th so I'm like 14 weeks out. Any ideas??