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29 Year Old Social Service Worker Taking Care of Himself FINALLY! Brighton, MA

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So I'm a 29 year old male in Boston,MA scheduled...

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Taurusguysleeved86
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So I'm a 29 year old male in Boston,MA scheduled for Gastric Sleeve surgery Wednesday October 7th 2015. I have been heavy since the age of 14 and have always spent so much time taking care of others (family,friends, my work involves taking care of others) but never making any time to care for myself and my health. In late 2014 I decided to make a change in my life and decided to talk to my PCP about weight loss surgery and discuss my options. I was then referred to The Center for Weight Control at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton ,MA. The team at this facility is really great! They are friendly,respectful, compassionate and understanding. Come to find out a lot of the people that work in this facility have had some sort of weight loss intervention at one point in time. I have NEVER had a bad experience at this facility in the 9 months I've been in program. Doctor McCluney (the surgeon performing my procedure) is a straight shooter if I've ever met one!! He is very honest and realistic about what to expect with the procedure and serious about his patients making the lifestyle changes needed in order to maintain results after the operation. I am very excited and a little nervous for this procedure but ready to start a new chapter of my life.

Starting Weight: 361lbs
Pre Surgery: 340 lbs

Taurusguysleeved86's provider

Anthony L. McCluney, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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October 5, 2015
Good Luck!! you are gonna do well... Congratulations!!!!
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October 11, 2015
Thank you !! I am feeling great !
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October 5, 2015
Congratulations for taking care of you!!! I tell anyone who asks, this has been the best decision of my life and I would do it all over again, but a lot sooner. Can't wait to follow your journey!!! So excited for you!!
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October 11, 2015
Thank you Angel!! I feel like I've finally turned the page in a book I've put off reading for so long. I'm 4 days out at the time I'm writing this and I feel great and at peace.. I'm excited for what's to come.. Keep in touch
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October 11, 2015
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October 6, 2015
You are doing the right thing at the right time. I am 67 and am 3 wks post op. Best thing I ever did just wish I had had this opportunity sooner. You will do well especially since you have a great team behind you. Please keep us posted!
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October 11, 2015
Thank you for the kind words.. How are you doing? I can't wait to get to that puréed foods point Hahahah
October 11, 2015
I am feeling well. I have hit plateau this week but that is expected. You will find you will be excited as each diet phase comes up. I am now at regular food and find I am a little Leary of expanding choices. So far so good. Happy your surgery went well. Keep us posted!
October 6, 2015
Wow, great job on the pre surgery dieting. Your headed for success! Please keep posting your progress.

Best, Lisa
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October 11, 2015
I appreciate your comment. Thank you so much!!
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October 6, 2015
Congratulations on your journey keep us posted. You got this
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October 11, 2015
Thank you so much!
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October 11, 2015
How r u feeling?
UPDATED FROM Taurusguysleeved86
4 days post

4 days post op

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Taurusguysleeved86
Hey all just wanted to check in now that I'm feeling up to it. The surgery went well!!! I was a little stressed the morning of surgery because I thought I was going to be late for my appointment and miss my surgery time (thankfully I wasn't).
I won't go too much into the surgery as I'm sure you can find that information anywhere I'll just talk about my post op situation. I will say that St. Elizabeth's Medical Center gave me a great experience and made me feel very comfortable.

I am having a hard time getting my required amount of fluids but I am feeling great and ready to start this new journey. I don't have too much to say I am just trying to let it sink in.. I'll be back later.
Thank you to everyone who's commented I appreciate your support.

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October 11, 2015
I am still having trouble with the fluids. I never drank much so it is trying to establish new habit. I do find I am never hungry either and just have to schedule times to eat. It is a very weird feeling!
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October 12, 2015
I hear you! Seems like a struggle for everyone at first from what I am seeing. Keep trying and working on your routine in regards to eating and drinking. We're getting there, keep up the good work!!
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October 12, 2015
Patience I go in tomorrow. Keep trying and update the doctor if still an issue.. talk soon
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October 12, 2015
Thank you and good luck!!!
October 12, 2015
What pain are you in? Where hurts? I do mine on Friday.
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October 14, 2015
I am not in any pain and really haven't been since I left the hospital. I will get a little twinge of pain here and there but my stomach is still healing from the operation .. Nothing major though. Good luck on Friday and congratulations!!
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October 13, 2015
Wow sounds like you are doing well, putting yourself first is always a positive thing, especially if you don't do it often! Good for you! Can't wait to see new pics!
October 13, 2015
Just do You now.
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October 14, 2015
I am I am.. This recovery time has given me a lot of time to think about things.
UPDATED FROM Taurusguysleeved86
7 days post

1 week post op update

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Taurusguysleeved86
Hey all,

Just wanted to pop in and update everyone as to where I'm at 1 week post op (7 days). Let me start by saying.. I AM SO SICK OF BROTH !!! Hahaha... But let me also say I am feeling the best I've felt in a long time. I've been able to stick to a pretty decent routine as I took essentially the whole month of October off from work to really take my journey into my own hands and get eating with my sleeve together in a controlled environment before going out into the real world. I realize not everyone can do that but if you can.. I highly suggest it.. Not only for the food portion but also for the mental and emotional aspect of it... Your body is not the only place going through changes. The way you feel about the surgery will cross your mind, the way you feel about yourself and your life will fluctuate (and I'm sure continue to fluctuate as this journey goes on). I'm just saying I think this extended time off has really been beneficial not just for weight loss but to get myself together and start working on some things I've ignored.
Anyway let's get to the weight!!!
Starting weight: 361
Pre op: 340
1 week post op: 325

That is a 15 pound weight loss in 1 week!!! I have not been exercising other than light walking but mostly sitting on my duff watching Netflix all day hahaha...I can't wait until I can start being a little more active and I also can't wait to start soft foods!!! I have my 2 week post op appointment next Thursday with my team and I will update you with totals and maybe a purée/soft foods grocery haul?!?!?

Everyone stay happy, healthy and fun

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October 14, 2015
Great job! I started puree while in hospital. 3rd post op and heading home in an hour. Talk soon
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October 14, 2015
Hahahaha, yeah I bet broth can be very boring!! Sounds like you're doing amazing, so happy for you! Yeah it's hard to take it easy after surgery when all you wanna do is exercise to speed up the weight loss but you know what it's a marathon not a race and you're doing great! So go slow and steady and I can't wait to see pics!!!!
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October 14, 2015
15 !!!! Wow. That is freaking awesome
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October 21, 2015
Thank you !!
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October 15, 2015
Wow.. congratulations... What an amazing first week. The countdown is on for my surgery my big day is November 16th and it helps so much to hear success stories like yours to motivate me... I have been having doubts lately but I continue to push on.. Can't wait to see pics... Have a great day!!
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October 21, 2015
Congrats on your upcoming surgery it's normal to have doubts but you've got to remind yourself why you're doing this. Stay strong!
October 17, 2015
Fantastic! It's fun isn't it, having results I mean, not the broth!
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October 19, 2015
Myself as well,....I'm scheduled for Nov. 19, 2015,...RNY,...Jackson, Ms. I'm so excited and ready.