POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
33 Years of Being Overweight Done with - Jacksonville, FL
UPDATED FROM smiles80
1 year post
11 months post op
smiles80August 18, 2015
WORTH IT$8,000
Doing awesome. I hit my big goal, under 200. 199 lbs to exact on my 35th birthday. I went to vegas for my goal trip. I am finally in large, no X in front of it. As of now I have lost a total of 129 lbs. It is hard, I still fall in to bad eatting habits. The big thing I do is stop as soon as I feel full and eat protein first. I do not want to strecth it out and want to stay health. The biggest problem I have had is hair loss. It has finally slowed down, but I take 10,000 of biotin daily. I use to have really thick hair ( I guess I should be glad I had that before), now it is pretty thin. Good luck everyone and don't get down, it will happen just give it time.
UPDATED FROM smiles80
5 months post
Feel Great
smiles80November 16, 2014
Have now lost a total of 68 pounds, 50 lbs from surgery 3 months ago. Started going to gym to tone up.
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Happy with Smaller
November 17, 2014
This is fabulous! I'm sure it's easier now that you can eat 'regular' foods.
November 17, 2014
That's just wonderful, I read this and smiled just knowing what this loss must feel like for you every day, in how you look and how you feel. Just fabulous!
November 17, 2014
Wow Congratulations! So happy for you! Very inspiring to hear. I am wanting the journey myself in a few months.
February 4, 2015
How are you doing? I hope well. I have noticed that people seem to just drop off commenting after a couple of months post op. I am hoping it is just that you are all enjoying this new chapter of your life. But it would be nice if you could tell us if you are doing okay.
May 11, 2015
I am doing alright. I have a date. July 8th is coming quickly. I am tring to get down to the 250's but it is slow going. I get to 261 and the I bounce up. Arg! I am nervous but convinced this is the way to go. I am glad to finally be on my way. I start the liquid diet on June 24th. When I set my mind on it I am sure if will go okay. I do find when I am out of my routine it does becom a struggle. I just spent 3 days with my grand girls and I gained 3 pounds.
Thank you for the comment. It is nice to feel someone is out there with me in this journey.
UPDATED FROM smiles80
2 months post
One week post surgery
smiles80August 17, 2014
I am under 300!!! 298 lbs. So I have lost 14 lbs. since surgery. I have been doing ok. Its been hard finding things to eat blended while watching others around eat. I am getting bored with all the dairy food, and want more flavor. It has been tough, it definitely is not an easy way out.
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August 18, 2014
Congrats on your new journey!You are doing great!! It gets easier as you go along.Cottage cheese was my thing and yogurt. I always wondered about baby food when I was first out . I am 9 months post op and at 174 .I started at 262.Good luck it does get easier!!
August 19, 2014
Yes it sucks to watch everyone eat normal portions or what we used to eat.... Every day battle...
August 26, 2014
I am finally finished with all my test just need see my family dr on wed. Now I have to play the waiting game with insurance. I am nervous and scared all at the same time. I weigh 295 I have always been small even after my daughter I went down to my size 21 years ago. I got married 10 years ago and yep. You can tell I was happy alright. Good luck to all
August 26, 2014
That is great! I had to get artistic with my food lol. I always wondered about why they dont say baby food?I asked my surgeon he said he thought it would be a good thing .I was slowly on soft foods in a month .I had Mini Gastric Bypass.It is not an easy way out just a tool. We work hard as well. Keep busy before you know the hard part will pass!!! Good luck!
November 14, 2014
Who did your sleeve? Do you know if they do self pay all inclusive or not? So glad things are great for you now!
November 16, 2014
Mayo Clinic. They probably do self pay, I work there, so I am lucky and have insurance and go there.
November 16, 2014
I'll look it up. Thank you and I'm so glad you're feeling great and doing so well!
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