19 months post op and 4 months into maintenance
Hi White Dove,
I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. and it really worked for me. I love my sleeve!
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Carol-thank you so much for sharing. I look to your posts when I see them because it is evident you have been diligent and yet sensible in your approach and I so very much appreciate your perspective. Congratulations on a strong and successful journey!
HW 285 SW 248 CW 218 Surgery date: 12/2/14 "Life itself is the proper binge." Julia Child
"Never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.'' Winston Churchill
Thanks for the update! I've missed seeing you around.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Carol, first if all congratulations on reaching your goal! You've done amazingly well!!!! 
I absolutely loved reading your post. You really inspired me so much. I know there will be rough roads ahead, but you've done it and I feel so can I. I'm having surgery next week, Dec. 4th. This post has given me hope. Thank you and I hope you continue to do awesome on your journey. Christine
Cappy Carol,
Great post!!!
You figured it out and your results reflect it !
Awesome !
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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Thank you Carol, you have been an inspiration to me, because I was 61 last year when I had my surgery, and your posts always have been realistic and encouraging.
It is not easy, but living with the sleeve has given me back energy and confidence. It is great to wear regular clothes and to be active. I hope that in another year I am as successful as you are.
Dee
Hi Dee,
You are doing great with your weight loss. Its good to hear from others who had the surgery when they were over 60. I had some serious doubts about doing it at that age, but it really worked out well. I'm glad you were also so successful.
best of luck,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
