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1 YEAR!! VSG!

UPDATED FROM furgs
1 year post

One Year! 80lbs gone!!

WORTH IT$13,000
So it's been a year since I decided to have the gastric sleeve surgery! What an amazing journey! I've lost 80 lbs and feel amazing - I haven't looked or felt this good in over 20 years! The best part is that I no longer have to take medications and I don't have any body pain. So grateful for this and the support of my family and friends. It's been a transformation. Happy New Year!!

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Congratulations to you!! Thank you for posting your success. I'm getting sleeved January 19th after having lapband failure. I am so excited for this journey!! I worked so hard trying to make the lapband work for me. I hope this sleeve does the trick! Keep up the good work.
I will be getting VSG in a few weeks. Can you offer any pre and post suggestions.
Have you noticed any side effects since having the sleeve? I keep reading about people having heartburn that they have to take medicine for every day, which is something I don't want to have to do.
How much did u start out at? Im asking cause i weigh 228 and was windering?
I love your photographs - you DO look fantastic! Are you following an exercise routine of any kind? Any surprises that you've found now that you're a year out? Any sage advice for those of us not so far along? I'm almost 4 months post-sleeve myself
UPDATED FROM furgs
3 days post

Day 4

Feeling better! Walked around the block today - having trouble with my protein and fluid intake which I think is normal - down 11 lbs since the pre-op diet.

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Well done! I'm in a go slow and stay same period, but I'm okay with it, in fact I love this sleeve!
ORIGINAL POST

I've been thinking about having weight loss...

I've been thinking about having weight loss surgery since the lap band came out. I liked the idea that it didn't mess with my intestines. I decided to try to lose the weight on my own and give myself one more chance to do it the "right" way. Hired a trainer, ate nothing, and lost about 30lbs, got bored, gained it right back so here I am again. Sound familiar? I started to do research when I heard about the sleeve - and then went to a workshop. It was then that I decided to have the surgery - when my doctor said you will never lose the weight on your own. Obesity is a disease and the sleeve is a tool that helps you lose the weight forever. I can't even imagine being thin. So I went on the journey of multiple doctors visits, a psych eval, and sessions with a therapist to make sure I was making the right decision. I am still scared to death - but I am determined and happy about this decision.

Doing the pre-op liquid diet - so hard - I am trying to stay focused! Surgery is 12/8. Wish me luck!

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Oh you won't need luck, you'll have a fine surgeon and are taking a proven successful journey. I'm just 6 weeks post op but that constant battle in my head about what I should not eat yet did, has ended. You are right, it's a tool, an excellent tool but we all need to play our part using it right. My best wishes for a speedy recovery on the 8th, and enjoy the first step to a healthier slimmer you.
You are my hero! I'm having surgery on dec. 30. A new year is ahead for me. Scared and excited at the same time. Plboydston
Good luck!
I had my surgery 5weeks ago , virtually no pain to speak of. You will do fine, everyone is scared so you are no different.
Good Luck. I will be praying and cheering for you. I'm scheduled for Jan. 30. Looking forward to your updates.
Anyone else going in January 2015?
I'm scheduled for January 30th in Mexico.
My surgery is January 4th in Alabama.
Good luck!
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