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POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews

38 Yo with 35 BMI

UPDATED FROM hardeegirl
6 months post

Down 75 lbs & counting

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hardeegirlApril 13, 2017
WORTH IT$9,000
Feeling more normal now. 6 months post op Apr 11th... still feels weird but loving the new body

hardeegirl's provider

Scott C. Stowers, DO

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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kcreger
April 14, 2017
Thanks for your story! I am going to have surgery with Dr. Islam through the same practice, can't wait to start this journey!
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hardeegirl
April 14, 2017
Congrats!! It is well worth it
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Hurricane88
April 15, 2017
Great job!
Wana change life
April 25, 2017
Your a skinny little pp wow you look great!!! Way to go!!!you lost 75 lbs in 6 months? With the gastric sleeve?
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hardeegirl
April 25, 2017
Yes I am at 6 1/2 mths & down 1 lb shy of 80 lost.... Started at 240 & now at 161. I had the Gastric Sleeve done Oct 11, 2016
Wana change life
April 26, 2017
I can really relate to your story I'm 253 & ive had a weight proublem since I'm in my teens it's so so hard I've always been on diets my whole life & exercising. I found your story n I couldn't believe it was you wow your such a inspiration. I am kinda scared about the surgery cause they say you can have all kinds of leaks, n stuff . So I worry. How long was your recovery after the surgery? And how was it being on all liquids n not eating solid foods? I was just wondering. I have so many questions. Do you get hungry ? Would you do it again? Im scheduled for surgery for July.Is there anything that you think really helped you b4 the surgery ?i just ordered a book they say it's very helpful.
UPDATED FROM hardeegirl
3 months post

My surgery was Oct 11,2016 & here I am 3 1/2 months later....

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hardeegirlJanuary 27, 2017
I feel like a whole new person. I just had my 3 month check up & all my vitamins were good. The doctor wants me to up my protein & workout now to build muscle. I have lost 65 lbs & with that was some muscle of course so they want me to try to gain 10 lbs of muscle while I lose. It's totally doable because up to now I have only been losing & not added in much exercise.

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robertina11
January 27, 2017
Wow good job. How much did you lose pre surgery did you do full liquids pre surgery and for how long? Thanks
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hardeegirl
January 28, 2017
I was given a week pre surgery to do full liquids & I only lost maybe 7-9 lbs
UPDATED FROM hardeegirl
23 days post

27 lbs down 3 weeks after surgery & 1 week of liquid diet

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hardeegirlNovember 3, 2016
I am feeling lighter everyday. Ive had trouble this last two weeks with nausea. I think this may be due to me not taking the Omeprazole I was provided for keeping acid down in my new tummy. Ive been taking it & today I am feeling less nausea. Its been difficult getting enough water & protein in my diet when everything makes you sick.

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Hurricane88
November 4, 2016
Yeah with the smaller stomach there's less room for the acid to settle so the meds will reduce the amount of acid your stomach creates. Also most cream content foods you are eating will flare it right up. Good luck with it..and good job with the LBS...
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hardeegirl
November 4, 2016
Im on soft foods now so Im sure thats also tough on my tummy healing. I do chew chew chew so its like pureed just to be safe. So have you got a date yet?!
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Hurricane88
November 4, 2016
No...going for visit #2 of 6. Im going to ask them whats the likleyhood of getting approval before tbe 6mos. Springs works for me thou, but im ready now. Ive been researching so long. Ive actually been practicing chewing slowly and sipping water and i see thats going to be a big challenge for me.
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hardeegirl
November 4, 2016
Talk to Dr Stower's office crew. They are WONDERFUL at working with insurance & do all the work for you. I was actually denied & they got with my insurance & set up a time for Dr Stowers & my insurance to talk & it was instantly accepted. Its totally worth a try!! Good luck
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