I had my sleeve done 5/19/15
Start weight: 296
Surgery weight: 280
1wk post op weight: 268

Shirt Size: 1-2x
Pant Size: 24
Shoe Size: 9

Struggling to meet my protein and liquid intake. Walking just fine, sleeping a lot more.

Sleeved may 14 2015 2 weeks out now
Post op optifast weight April 14th 410lbs
Surgery weight 372lb
Current weight may 29th 354 lbs

I'm Kiele (like Kylie). VSG 1-13-15
HW:249.9
SW: 227
CW: 165
GW: 150

Pants: 18/20...... Now 12
Tops: 2XL........now med/lg

Be been working my butt off and I've learned that I'm not one of those people who can just eat less and lose, I have to be very cautious of what I put in my mouth. And if I don't move I don't lose. I'm currently training for a 10K this August, something I never thought I could do!

I had the sleeve on 9/17/14.

Height: 5'6
Highest weight: 269
Surgery weight: 240
Pants: 24
Tops: 3x

Current weight: app - 183
Pants: 16
Tops: xl

I stalled and stopped tracking, so my protein was not good. I am back tracking and trying to make progress again.

RNY: 10/1/2013
Height: 5'7"
Age: 67

HW: 238
SW: 228
CW: 141.5
GW: 138

Pants: 20, now 8
Tops: 2X, now Medium

I reached my goal weight after 8 months, but in the last month or two I've added 3 pounds--due to developing some bad snacking habits and not exercising as regularly as in the past. I had a shoulder injury that knocked me out of my regular exercise pattern for a couple months, and had a hard time getting back into the normal rhythm. So its back basics time. No excuses.

I'm so happy to join this group on MyFitnessPal. I belonged to a group on Facebook which recently disbanded. I really enjoy communicating with others who share the same achievements, struggles, concerns and can provide support, advice and encouragement.

VSG April 17, 2014

Height 5'7"
HW 267.5
SW 254
CW 148.5

Wore size 3 in Chicos - 18 -20 or 22 pants
Large tops

Now size 6 -8
Small tops

VSG 12/17/14

HW: 366
SW: 335
CW: 234

Surgery Date: 06/01/2015
Highest Weight: 294 lbs
Surgery Weight: 285 lbs
Current Weight: 261 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
Height: 5'4"

My results may not be typical to others.

I was always an athletically active person even at my heaviest weight. Before my surgery, I was working out 4 days per week doing T25 or P90X or yoga or tennis. I mention that because I was up and walking 6 hours after my surgery. I was able to go to the bathroom by myself. I went home 32 hours after surgery and went back to work 72 hours after surgery (I'm a software developer). Hell...after the birth of my last son via C-Section, I went home 48 hours later. I walked right out of the hospital (no wheelchair). My core muscles are very strong and that helped me with a speedy recovery.

Before surgery, I was on a liquid diet (800 calories per day) for 10 days. Immediately following surgery, I was on clear diet for 2 days, then returned to a liquid diet for 5 days. Then soft foods for 7 days; soft/solid foods for another 7 days.

But...what am I struggling with now???.

Although I'm consuming about 1300 calories a day (I can eat 4 to 6 ounces) and I'm back to my workout routine, I have not lost a pound in over a week. I HAVE LOST INCHES. My body is definitely re-shaping itself. The scale does not reflect that. Needless to say I am INCREDIBLY BUMMED about the scale.

I'm calling my Surgeon on Monday to give him my stats. I use MyFitnessPal and FitBit to track my exercise and diet. I am thinking about going back on a liquid diet but I know my doctor will strongly frown on that.

I have to say, the one thing I have learned that is COMPLETELY OFF MY PLATE is bread, rolls, bagels, etc. They feel THE WORSE going down. OMG!!! I've tried bread twice and both times, I almost tossed my cookies. Horrible feeling.

What else can I say? I'm on the internet and youtube listening and reading all kinds of other people's experiences. Everyone is going to have different experience.

I hope mine was helpful.

Lorijp wrote: »

Hi name is Lori, I was sleeved in July 2012 in Acuna, Mexico.
I am 5'4
Prior to surgery:
weighed 244.7 lbs (day of surgery, which is the biggest I have ever been)
I wore 22-24 Pant size
2-3X shirt size
8 1/2 shoe size wide width

Current weight: toggle between 114-118 lbs.
3-5/6 size jeans--depends on the brand
small-medium shirt
7 to 7 1/2 shoe size--YES i lost weight in my feet lol

I am 18 months out and I am currently in maintenance. I toggle between 114-118 lbs. and I am good with this toggle. Maintenance in itself is a challenge. I am learning every day to better maintain and how to maintain. It's a roller coaster ride that's for sure so, it's a good thing I love roller coasters! It's been a fun ride with it's ups and downs but more than anything it's been life changing for me. I have learned many things through this journey, one being that I was a sweetaholic! I have not had cake, donuts, candy bar, cobbler...for 18 months! I learned just how much I craved and wanted sweets and how I had no boundaries concerning them. For me, it's not about just losing weight but about learning to eat differently so that I do not find myself in that situation again. I am continually learning that it's not just about the quantity of food I eat but what I am eating that makes the difference in staying healthy and keeping the weight off. I feel I will ever be learning in this area. I learn from each and every one of you.

I am loving this journey to a healthier me! I feel so much better and have so much more energy. One of the best decisions I have ever made was being sleeved and learning to eat differently.

Excited to hear what your stats are and where you are on this journey

I had my lap band placed in May 2009. My weight the morning of surgery was 298. My lowest weight was 137. In May 2012 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and I currently sit at 160 pounds for the past 2 years. Def not 137 but I am happy with it and do not look sick I wear a size 9/10 pant and large top and I am so glad I took this leap so many years ago!

My name is Michelle - had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy 6/22/2015.
HW 254 lb
SW 226 lb
CW 215 lb

Feeling good - have started water aerobics and walking. No appetite and struggling to get adequate protein and fluids. I feel pretty good, but still need a nap most days.

Love the support on this group - thanks for the advice!

My name is Roslyn. VSG-06/01/2015
Height: 5'4"
HW: 294
SW: 285.5
CW: 255
Goal: 145

I'm feeling good. I workout 3-4x per week. Have been doing that well before surgery. Struggle with an insane appetite. Even after surgery, still need to control my urges to eat. I burn through food quickly and get hungry fast. VSG has helped but the pangs have not completely gone away. I try to stay under 1100 calories per day but get a caloric "break" with the additional exercise (+300 to 500 calories).

Everyday is a struggle. Any advice?!?!

Hello! I have had the following!

Lapband: 8/2006 and 1/2010
First Starting Weight: 252
Lowest Weight: 190
Second Starting Weight: 235
Lowest Weight: 185

Sleeve: 4/14/14
Starting Weight: 221.2
Lowest Weight before Pregnancy: 162.3
Current Weight: 157.8

Became pregnant, highest weight was 182, delivered at 23 weeks and 6 days starting working out again after c-section

I also have rheumatoid arthritis and polycycstic ovarian syndrome

I'm Heather 43 and I had my gastric bypass done 3/24/15.

Highest weight 325lbs + didn't care to step on the scales.
Weight day of bypass 299lbs
Clothing size 28
As of this morning 225lbs not shy with the scales now.
Clothing 18- 20. 18 is just a tad snug but still wearable.

No regrets in anyway, I dont miss eating sweets or huge meals. I have more energy, I'm doing yard work, going to the park with my kids and just loving and living life. TODAY IS ALWAY THE BEST DAY.

I am so happy to find this group!

My name is Nikki, I am from Houston, Texas. I had the RNY November 24, 2014
I am 5'7

Prior to surgery:
Weighed 278.8
Pant size 22/24
Shirt size - 2SL/3XL
Shoe size - 9-1/2 or 10

Current weight: toggle between 162-161lbs - (about 116 down)
I am 10 months in and still learning, lol.
Pants - 6/8
Shirts - Small/Medium
Shoe Size - 8-1/2 or 9

This is has been an amazing journey, harder than I thought. I feel great and wouldn't change it for the world. I still need to loose about 17 more pounds. I am so scared I am going to mess it up, does any one else feel that way??