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5 months post op
Hello everyone. I am now officially 5 months. I have to tell you it has been an easy road with no complications. I know it's a tool and you have to work hard at achieving your goal. But because I didn't have that much to lose to begin with, I haven't had to work really hard at losing weight. I find eating my small little meals and drinking constantly to be very easy for me. I was always a light water anyways, so this transition has not been any different.
I do have to say that one thing that annoys me is the feeling of when I am hungry. I have got it down to know the feeling exactly so I know that's what it is. Before my tummy would grumble and moan for me to eat and then stop if I ignored it. Now.... lord, my stomach will hurt, ache, pain, to where I will pull over to get a snack because I cannot ignore it. It doesn't grumble anymore just pain. It's quite irritating.
I have lost a total of 68lbs. I weigh 140lbs. My goal was set to 130. Because that is what I used to weigh back before children and was at my all top high best shape. So I can't believe I am only 10lbs away from that!!! The doctor said he sees me getting down to about 110-115. And then if I want I can put weight back on. But hey, 130lb is all I was shooting for.
I am wearing a size 5 in jeans, and x-small - small in leggings. I had lost a 1/2 in my shoe, and so I went from an 8 to a 7 1/2. I wear small shirts. And my waist is sitting at a 26". My hips at a 30.5". So there you have it! Best decision of my life!
Oh, I have now started going to the gym to "tone" and "tighten" now that I've lost most my weight. And since I am within my goal weight I have started the preliminary planning to getting implants and pulling my tummy a little tighter. By then it will be bathing suit weather!
3.75 months post op
Hello ladies. I will be four months post op this Friday. Everything is going well. Still taking those vitamins for now, and eating 40-50 grams of protein a day. I try to shoot for more, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. I don't drink the protein shakes anymore. I just can't stand the smell or taste. Other than that, just trucking along. I started at 208lbs. Wearing a 14/16 pants, XL shirts, 45"hip, 41" waist. I am now 155lbs. Wearing a size 6 in pants, S/M shirts, 31"hip, and 28"waist. So a total weight loss of 53lbs. Oh, and a little hair loss, but nothing major. I actually am enjoying it because I have such thick hair!
9 Weeks Post Sleeve
Hello there my real self ladies... I am now officially 9 weeks post op. I am feeling great. No issues. I don't feel yet that life is back to normal just yet. I think this is because my body is going through so many changes, I am still trying to adjust. I have lost a total of 39lbs now. I started at 208, I am now 169.0 I screamed when I hit the 60's... Just because this was the weight I was when I met my husband 6 years ago. And he thought I was little :-)
My goal will be to get down to the 130's. Just because like I said before I am little. I am 5'3. And prior to this weight gain and children I was in the 130's.
Just a quick update though, letting you know my weight loss progress. Ask any questions and i'll try to help as much as possible!
My goal will be to get down to the 130's. Just because like I said before I am little. I am 5'3. And prior to this weight gain and children I was in the 130's.
Just a quick update though, letting you know my weight loss progress. Ask any questions and i'll try to help as much as possible!
Provider Review
Dr. Rodriguez "Dr. Rod"...
Went through Belightweight. Joanne personally runs this program through American and Mexican doctors. She is truly amazing, and arranges everything. I never felt like I was out of my home state, I was that comfortable! I stayed in the actual hospital for three days, not a chop shop surgical clinic. I was taken care of by three licensed doctors and nurses 24/7.