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My name is Tim and I just discovered this web site. I had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Teresa LaMasters in West Des Moines, IA back on December 30, 2014. I have had serious weight problems most of my life with the exception of my time in the military where I just wasn't able to eat whatever I wanted. My issue was definitely Portion Control and now just the thought of how much I would once eat seems like an incredible amount of food. I am just over 6 months post-op now and I have lost 83 pounds from my heaviest weight. I started at 315 and dropped to 311 day of surgery; I am now 232. I had several other medical conditions related to weight including high blood pressure, high cholesterol/triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. I'm happy to say I no longer have blood pressure or cholesterol problems and the sleep apnea seems to have gone away as well so three of the four related problems are gone. :) I look forward to hearing from others and offering up any advice I am able to give.

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@@kraken818

Welcome to BariatricPal. Congratulations on your weight loss and getting rid of the medical issues. So much information and support here. I hope you enjoy the site.

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Welcome!

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Welcome...you are doing great!

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@@kraken818

Welcome and congratualtions on the surgery and the start of your healthier life.

Kate

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Welcome and congrats on your weight loss so far! A heathy, comorbidity free life is definitely the gold at the end of the rainbow!

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Welcome and great on all your medical issues going away after your surgery and commitment ????

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It's great hearing about everyone's success and to have people to answer questions. I just had my sleeve done on Tuesday and glad to finally beginning the true journey.

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Welcome to the family!! Congrats on your journey thus far!!

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

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

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      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

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        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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