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53 Year Old Female, Divorced, and Starting Over! - Harbor City, CA

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Tomorrow will be 1 week that I have had my surgery...

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julesp11
WORTH IT
Tomorrow will be 1 week that I have had my surgery. I'm feeling great. I can't wait until Wednesday for my post -op and those staples out. I haven't had any problems at all. I was a little nauseous when I got into my room, but it passed in a hour. I never got sick. I was up walking 6 hours after surgery. All of the exercising paid off before having surgery. Strength training, and the cardio really helped me to a fast recovery. I did everything the doctor told me and followed the class instructions. It is hard getting all the liquids in, but I have kept bottle of water next to my bed. I basically carry a bottle of water with me at all times. I started at 296 pounds in December, and weighed 273 on the day of my surgery. I weighed myself today and was at 269. I'm walking 30-60 minutes daily. I am excited to see where this journey is going.

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Robert Zane, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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March 30, 2015
What a great experience you had. Congrats. It only gets better from here.
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March 30, 2015
Thank you. I'm so excited.
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March 31, 2015
Great for you!!!! My surgery is tomorrow my support team is strong and I'm feeling very good I am in expectation of all things great!!!!!! Glad to hear your good report!!!!
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March 31, 2015
So excited for you!!! Please let me know how you are doing.
April 1, 2015
Your staple come out.?
April 1, 2015
My doctor closed my incisions with surgical glue. Did your incisions actually require staples? Please elaborate. Thanks
April 1, 2015
What did you have to have staples in????
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April 2, 2015
I had my staples removed yesterday, and I feel so much better. The doctor said I am doing well. I'm feeling so good! I'm down 6 pounds since last week.
April 3, 2015
You had external staples for your incisions?
UPDATED FROM julesp11
4 months post

3 months down

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julesp11
I'm down 40 pounds in 3 months. I feel great!!! Exercising, sleeping, and just being happy. I feel like my old self again. I am so excited to see the next 40 pounds off!

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July 8, 2015
Fantastic job! You must be really doing well following the post-op diet. I love reading great success stories like yours before I head off for my sleeve!
July 8, 2015
Can I ask why you had to have staples?
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July 9, 2015
Wow!!! U look amazing!
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July 11, 2015
Wow! You look amazing and from your pics, I can tell you feel that way too! I'm just 4 days out from surgery and so excited for the progress from here. Best wishes and please keep us posted on your progress!
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July 13, 2015
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! you are looking great. Best gift you could have given yourself!
UPDATED FROM julesp11
9 months post

85 pounds lost

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julesp11
I stated this diet 1 year ago today. I saw this picture and that was it for me. I had surgery the end on March and this is me today December 2015. 85 pounds down and 40 to go. I have had a lot of ups and downs but I feel the best I've felt in 30 years. I am the happiest that I have ever been!

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December 17, 2015
Congratulations!!!
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December 29, 2015
Thank you very much!
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December 29, 2015
Excellent really. Great weight loss jules!