Marie B.
New Year, New Me
Jan 01, 2012
It's a new year, 2012, and a new me. I lost all the weight I wanted to lose. HOOORAYYY! I was 120 lbs at my lowest. Over the holidays I've crept up 10 lbs., which isn't surprising because I've been indulging in fistfulls of almonds. My bad. So now I'm at 130lbs. Which is still a great weight for me. But I want to get back down to about 123. That's my happy number. SO I'm going to use my sleeve for all it's worth and get these pesky lbs. back off. I've never had any problems with my sleeve, and it's given me way more then I'd ever expected. Be Blessed!
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Just about 4 months out
Jan 16, 2011
Time does fly, and I'm nearly 4 months out now. As of this AM, I have lost 50 lbs. Imagine that! I weighed 144.8 this AM. Keep in mind I
m only 5'2", so that's a lot of weight for me. I have had no problems with my sleeve at all. I still keep in touch with Dr. A. I know he was a great choice for me. I love my new self esteem, my new look and attitude. It's amazing how much being fat affects your life! I'm happy now. I've gone from a size 20 to a 10 and I'm growing out a new hair do. If you are on the fence about this, all I can say is I am very happy with my sleeve!
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m only 5'2", so that's a lot of weight for me. I have had no problems with my sleeve at all. I still keep in touch with Dr. A. I know he was a great choice for me. I love my new self esteem, my new look and attitude. It's amazing how much being fat affects your life! I'm happy now. I've gone from a size 20 to a 10 and I'm growing out a new hair do. If you are on the fence about this, all I can say is I am very happy with my sleeve!
9 Days Out
Sep 30, 2010
Well I'm nine days out on my sleeve now. I gotta say, I love my sleeve! My experience at the hospital was excellent. I chose a really experienced surgeon, which I'm sure has contributed to my success. I was self pay and went to Mexico to Dr. Alvarez. The surgery itself was a cinch. They did the pro op stuff, asked me to hop on the gurney, and that's all I remember until I was awake and sleeved. I was up and walking within a couple of hours. No real discomfort to speak of. A little gassy, but no big deal, walking really helped. Dr.A checked on me frequently, which was nice. IV's for fluid on day 1. Day 2 the IV's were removed. I did a leak test which just involved swallowing a little pink fluid while Dr.A looked at it under fluoroscope. No big deal. Passed just fine. I was cleared to start water and ice chips. Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk. Stayed one more night, discharged the next day with all my meds neatly in a custom bag from Dr.A along with a cute little pillow shaped like a stomach with the diagram of the sleeve on it. Nice touch!It took a few days before I could lay on my bellie to sleep, but other then that, I'm just fine. I was on clear liquids for 7 days, no big deal because I didn't have any desire to "eat" anyway. Now I'm on full liquids, which includes FF yogurts, protein shakes, pureed soups, etc. I'd be just as happy on clears, but I know I have to get some calories in. So this morning I had a Muscle Milk chocolate shake, I'll have a Yoplait Key Lime FF yogurt for lunch, and some pureed soup for dinner, if I can fit it in. I really have no desire to eat, but I know it's necessary. Still sip, sip, sipping all day.
Yes, it was the right choice for me. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!
And Oh yes, I'm down almost 9 lbs. already!
The View from Here
Aug 30, 2010
I have been in a battle with weight my entire life. I've gained and lost and gained 50 or so lbs more times then I remember. I want to see the person who lives under this encasement of fat. What does she look like? Is she friendly and outgoing or a wall flower like me? I can't wait to meet her.
My VSG is scheduled for Sept.20 and I can't wait!
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My VSG is scheduled for Sept.20 and I can't wait!
About Me
Pitman, NJ
Location
28.5
BMI
Surgery
09/20/2010
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Aug 18, 2010
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