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[HB76356 122]

Hello everyone!

I just had my operation on Monday, the 23rd. I found this forum and thought I would share a bit of my history.

I learned how out of control my weight had become by accident. My little brother used to save all our cans and recycling so he could offset his allowance. You go to the plant and they weigh your car before and after. You get paid the difference. We unload and go to weigh out. I wanted to grab the receipt from the clerk so I had to step out. The scale dropped massively. The clerk (and myself) were shocked. I had made it up to approx 650lbs.

I dropped my brother back off at home and I realized I had to make some changes.

Over the years I managed to get down to about 510. I stalled there for a couple years so I decided to opt for the surgery. I got down to 470 as of the date of the surgery.

Pain was pretty high, just today getting up easier. Looking forward to getting back into the gym and boxing again. My goal weight is (just an idea in my head, no science) is about 230. Looking forward forward to seeing what the thinner me is like.

Good luck to everyone in their progress also!

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[JamieLogical 8,701]

Oh wow. Welcome! It sounds like you've made great progress so far. When was your surgery? Sounds like it was very recent.

[mylighthouse 782]

Congratulations on getting down to 470 for your surgery date... and congrats on having the surgery, too!

My pain was the worst on Day 4 after the sleeve. After that, my pain stuck around for another couple of weeks, but it was way less than the first 4 days after surgery. Also, I didn't have the dreaded gas pains that you will see others talk about on here. So I was thankful for that.

I'm at almost 11 weeks post op. My only regret is that I didn't have this surgery sooner!

I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.

[HB76356 122]

Oh wow. Welcome! It sounds like you've made great progress so far. When was your surgery? Sounds like it was very recent.

I had my surgery, just this Monday, the 23rd.

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[fatontheinside 92]

congratulations on making such a life changing decision! I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey. I don't even know you but i'm so proud of you! It was the hardest yet best decision i ever made!

Good luck!

[HB76356 122]

Congratulations on getting down to 470 for your surgery date... and congrats on having the surgery, too!

My pain was the worst on Day 4 after the sleeve. After that, my pain stuck around for another couple of weeks, but it was way less than the first 4 days after surgery. Also, I didn't have the dreaded gas pains that you will see others talk about on here. So I was thankful for that.

I'm at almost 11 weeks post op. My only regret is that I didn't have this surgery sooner!

I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.

Thanks! I'm trying to be cautiously optimistic, so I don't expect too much. ????

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[HB76356 122]

congratulations on making such a life changing decision! I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey. I don't even know you but i'm so proud of you! It was the hardest yet best decision i ever made!

Good luck!

I appreciate that, I have some things I've been wanting to do that the weight limited. I can't wait to get started!

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[JamieLogical 8,701]

Well no matter what, you have already come a really long way. I think you can reasonably expect to lose at least another 150-200 pounds post-op. It's really up to you how well you stick to your plan and how active you are. Just make sure you do be kind to yourself and allow yourself to heal up from the surgery. Don't push too far too fast.

[HB76356 122]

Well no matter what, you have already come a really long way. I think you can reasonably expect to lose at least another 150-200 pounds post-op. It's really up to you how well you stick to your plan and how active you are. Just make sure you do be kind to yourself and allow yourself to heal up from the surgery. Don't push too far too fast.

Thanks, you've done really well yourself and it's very encouraging!

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[HB76356 122]

First follow-up appt. Down 20lbs!

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[JamieLogical 8,701]

First follow-up appt. Down 20lbs!

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Congratulations! Don't freak out if your weight loss stalls a bit in the next week or so. Almost all WLS patients experience a stall in their third week.

[HB76356 122]

First follow-up appt. Down 20lbs!

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Congratulations! Don't freak out if your weight loss stalls a bit in the next week or so. Almost all WLS patients experience a stall in their third week.

I've been reading that. I'm trying to get my mind right for it. I'll be starting at the gym on Monday morning (cardio only until I feel 100%), but I'm hoping that will help.

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[kochman 17]

Congrats. I had mine on 1/18. Doing. Well I was 443. Lost 30.

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[HB76356 122]

Well, I'm definitely within that 3rd week stall. I'm trying to focus on the fact that there's no way to maintain the weight I have, with the food I'm taking in.

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[HB76356 122]

Went to the auto show yesterday. As a big car guy, it's always been bittersweet. I love cars, but don't fit in half of them, lol. This year was much better! I was excited to see what the weight loss had done. Last time I went, I was about 520. This year, 446.

Quick reference. I did play football as an offensive and defensive lineman in school, so I guess I have to accept some cars aren't going to work no matter what. [emoji35][emoji3]

Corvette - lol, I don't think this one is ever going to happen my shoulder was sitting over on the other seat.

Mustang - actually fit comfortably.

Audi TT- only got in because the Audi guy was adamant, lol. But he was right. Damned if I didnt fit. With some more weight loss, it would be downright roomy.

Cadillac CTS-V - last go rounds heartbreak. Success, this time!

Can't wait to see next year!




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