August Sleevers-How are you doing??

[LaLaDee 519]

8 hours ago, allwet said:

So today is my 1 year Anniversary.

I have lost 160lbs as of this morning (95.8% of excess weight)

i am off 2 blood pressure meds and my Metformin

My sleep Apnea is gone and my memory has slowly gotten better over the last year.

I am around 1 month (at current monthly weight loss) from switching to maintenance

i plan to post a current picture later today. i will add the pre op pic that is already there if i can figure out how to get both together.

I want to thank all of you for the comradery during the last year. Reading everyone's journey made mine easier to work thru and help me get a sense of what this was like from so my different places.

I know i was very lucky- first just getting the surgery as it is harder to get approved than i realized.

I had a very pain free post op and i see now that is not always the case

I also landed on the above average side of the average weight loss for this type of surgery

This has nothing to do with calories in because we all know how little we can eat post op.

As a man i got luckier(unfair) in the hormone dept than you ladies and since weight loss and gain is Hormone driven i have come to believe it is just a bit easier for men to maximize the results from the sleeve.

Once again you ladies are forced to work harder and longer to get the same

I am going to miss you all but i will not be around a day to day basis anymore.

My plan after today is drop back in a few months and let you know how maintaining my weight is going.

I wish all of you the best and know that no matter if the weight loss comes quick or slow you can get there if you hold true to the plan and stay faithful to yourself that you are worth all the effort you put into this and don't let anyone tell you anything different.

good luck

CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP!

Lol, it does surprise me that statistically women far outnumber men in getting weight loss surgery, when the male body responds so well to it. I'm only going anecdotally off what I read here, or from people at my clinic, but the weight seems to fly off men.

[46w4kds 177]

My one year anniversary since surgery was yesterday, im happy to say i have lost 95lbs since surgery and 128lbs since my highest weight. Im alot more active, off most meds, sleep apnea totally gone. Im such a different person now, been back to work for 5 months now after being home for 7 years because of health reasons. What a brand new world out there! And most importantly, IM HAPPY😀

Posting pic of highest weight of 277lbs. And pic of me today at 149lbs.

[Jill4329 36]

You look great and you look happy. I just noticed we live in the same area after seeing you in the KC Royals Shirt.

[TreeMystic 33]

it's the anesthesia that is causing the major headache. I took excedrin Migraine or just caffeine in some coffee. Good luck

[Jeaniered 183]

Absolutely stunning. Well done you look fab xxx

[Jeaniered 183]

One year anniversary and feeling great. Little bit to go, but 110 pounds so far. Off meds and feel absolutely fantastic.

[46w4kds 177]

Go Royals!!! Yeah, independence mo here.

Jeaniered, you look absolutely AMAZING!!! You go girl!!!!

[CdrIvanova 24]

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!

You are all so inspiring!

[kristy2671 5]

On 08/30/2017 at 20:40, KateBruin said:

liquid gabapentin is like **** directly from satans ass hole. I take all my meds in solid pill form just over a long period of time.

Still no poo [emoji23] on day three of Miralax. Contemplating the murder and BBQ of my adorable dog.

Omg I just choked reading this!

[newmebithebypass 713]

Had my surgery Tuesday and I feel awesome I’m drinking my fluids I’m getting in my Protein my Vitamins all my things and the gas pains are minimal

[Frustr8 7,886]

Congratulations @newmebithebypss , knew you could do this, sure you would
just a matter of time
Till you look the way we knew you could!
Your surgery down. mine coming up, save me a spot on the Bypass Bench, I've lost 15 pounds this month alone, I think we both are going to fit!🙆💁

[srio77 3]

I had my sleeve on Tuesday 8/28, came home Wed morning. Pain has been manageable on tylenol, gas pain aided with walking. I also can't get in all the shakes they want but I haven't had nausea or vomiting. Moving in bed is hard until I realized to use my feet and shift and not try to use my body. I'm down 4.8 lbs since the surgery, I must have had a heavy stomach! It's really not as bad overall as I thought it would be. I'm just bored with the liquids and look forward to progressing to soft. Hang in there!

[Jeaniered 183]

4 hours ago, CdrIvanova said:

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!

You are all so inspiring!

Wow absolutely amazing well done

[Sleevedinhouston 0]

I was sleeved on8/16. My surgeon follows a 2 week clear liquid plan the progression to full liquid etc. I just started full liquids yesterday . I was so excited until... diarrhea. I made a cream of chicken Soup with 2% milk- 15 mins- after I ate- cramping and RUNNING to the bathroom. I thought it was the milk so I tried a soy milk in a Protein Shake later in the evening - same . Today tried a premix Premier Protein shake same issue; got thru about 5 oz and was running. Has anyone expirenced this? How long does it last? I return to work Monday and am concerned for how I will get thru the 12 hr shift with this - I might have to resume Clear Liquids for work days?

[Jeaniered 183]

Just your tummy adjusting try it every other day for a week till it gets used to it. Should settle down.