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14 months post op, Band to Sleeve

Kristina J.

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Kristina J.    581

Kristina J.
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I was originally banded in 2003 at just 18. I was 250, got down to 170, had a slip, erosion and removal. When my band was replaced a year later, I had gained everything back, plus some and was at 270. I lost about 60 with my second band and started the roller coaster cycle that continued for 7 more years. Up 40, down 20, up 20, down 10, up 60, down 20... And after having my kids and looking at turning 30 in the worst shape of my life, I decided to revise to a sleeve.

The day I decided to revise is my before picture. Thanksgiving 2012. I was 270lbs at 5'1.

I busted my butt and was at 230 the day of surgery, May 11, 2013.

Today, 14 months out, I'm at 125 and couldn't be happier. Maintenance is hard of course, but so far, it's actually easier than I thought it would be. So much easier than it was with my Lapband.

I don't post much anymore because life has gotten so busy now that I have so much more energy. But I always loved before and afters, especially of revisions, when I was pre-op. I was told and feared that I wouldn't be as successful because I was a revision, but it just wasn't true. Bust your butt, use your sleeve and follow the rules, and revisions have just as much chance at success as "virgin sleevers."

So here it is:

HW: 270

SW: 230

Surgeon's Goal: 150

My Goal: 135

CW: 125

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Kristina J.    581

Kristina J.
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Thank you!! :)

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awold0    246

awold0
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Thank you!! :)

Wow great job. I'm wanting 145 but stuck at 158. Great motivation for me thanks!

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Katie8907    27

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Such an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing! Great job:-)

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Lady VS    1,147

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Sorry you had problems with both your bands but congratulations on your weight loss with the sleeve. You Rock!!!!

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Jeannette Anndaisia    10

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Congratulations on your success.

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ElectricBoogaloo    337

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You look amazing!

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kerweav    24

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WOW!!! I love this story. Not only do you look amazing, but you look like you FEEL amazing! Congrats!

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      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
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        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

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        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

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      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

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      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

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        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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