Had sleeve surgery on 3/8 and want to introduce myself

Hi, my name is Heather and I had the gastric sleeve done after a problem with my lapband.  I've lost 15lbs in the last 8days and just had my staples removed.  Still a little sore on my left side, but going back to school tonight.

I look forward to posting over here and seeing how everyone else is doing on their journeys with their new tools!

Talk with you soon!
---Heather

Hi Heather, glad you could join us. :)

15 pounds in 8 days is phenomenal! Seems like you're going to do really well with your sleeve.

I'm scheduled for RNY on 3/29 and getting really excited.

Anyway, thanks for popping in. :)

~Stephanie

Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

I am trying really hard to be in the right mindset this time and truly change my life.

Thanks for the warm welcome,
---Heather

Hi Heather,
My name is Cherysh and I had gastric sleeve done on march 12. I have lost 11 lbs in 4 days and get my staples out tomorrow. I am still sore also, and of course i keep getting a tickle in my throat and need to cough...ouch.

congratulations on your loss! i can't wait to share journeys with everyone!

Talk to you soon
Cherysh

Congrats on your loss... that is awesome!  Just remember it probably won't always be that quick, so don't get discouraged if it slows down. :)

I know what you mean about coughing.. and sneezing... OUCH!

Looking forward to hearing more about your journey as well,
---Heather

Hi Heather, Congratulations on your surgery and your weight loss. I had a VGS on 3-2-10. I have only lost 3 lbs. I am starting to get discouraged, but don't want to since it has only been a little over 2 weeks. However, I lost 13 lbs on my pre-op. So, I am a total of 16 lbs down, but the 13 was of my own doings. I need to join a support group to see if anyone else has experienced this same situation. Good luck and much continued success to you. DeDe

Sorry to hear of your current struggles.  We get so used to hearing of peple dropping weight like crazy that we forget 1-2lbs per week equals 50-100lbs in a year!  Just make sure you are following your doctor's orders to a T and that weight is bound to come off eventually.  It's simple math, as they say.  Use more calories than you eat and you will lose weight.  I know slowdowns and stalls are discouraging, but eventually they break if we keep working at it.

Hoping you see the results you are looking for soon,

---Heather

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I guess we are all looking for that instant gratification. Age old rule.....nothing in life is easy. I just compare myself to others who say...its only been 2 weeks since I had surgery and I'm 36 lbs. down. I have to remember that I didn't have as far to go. I am 5'9" and weighed 239. I lost 13 lbs on my own, so the water weight was gone when I went in for surgery and probably was extremely dehydrated. My skin plumped up due to all the water I've been drinking, so on the plus side.....it is almost as if I look like I've had a face lift. People have said I look so refreshed. I think it is almost like detoxing your body. I have renewed faith. I got on the scales today & I am 5 lbs down since surgery. I just came home from the hospital 2 weeks ago today. I'll take it. Better than gaining!

Have a wonderful day!

DeDe

Yeah, I'm one of those "lightweights" (HA!) and started at 245 for 5'4.5.  I don't expect to drop weight like crazy, I'm just very grateful for any loss.  I was lucky that my lapband kept me at my pre-op weight, even if it didn't help me lose anymore.

Way to look for the plus sides!  You are a very beautiful woman and I can only imagine what increased skin hydration has done for you.

Keep the faith... if we stick to our programs most of the time, we should be successful!

---Heather

Hi Heather,

That's great..Keep up the good work and work that sleeve.

Michael