I had the gastric sleeve surgery on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00AM. I have lost 22.1 lbs so far!! Stay motivated and you will do fine... Connect with me! I would love to know of your success!!

I had my surgery on December 12, 2011 and am down 74lbs feeling so good and loving my sleeve more each day. I eat what I want when I want. The first few weeks were the hardest with all liquids and then the mushy foods. It is all worth it though.

ihad my sleve 25 feb and ilostabout 27 pound tell now iam ok but some times iwake up feell so weak iam taking my med but still not ok

I guess I am an old timer, I had a sleeve with the intestinal bypass like 9 years ago. December 13 2002. It was a Friday. I have lost about 150 pounds. I started at 256 just before surgery but was 270 at my highest weight. I picked a weight to get to after the surgery and got there in about a year and a half. I now weigh 125 and allow 5 pounds in either direction before I readjust my diet. Right now I am just fussing with that + five pounds and need to get a little below my target so I will have wiggle room!:laugh: :laugh:

I joined MFP end of Jan of this year. I started the process of weight loss surgery mid Jan of 2012 and working towards a surgery date. I have gotten the ok from the Psych., Physical Therapist. I am sure my Nut. would sign off too since everytime I see her she says I am doing great and I bring in a week of MFP logs for her to look at and record. My local Bariatic program has a team approach and all members of the team have to approve you are ready for surgery before you get a surgery date and send your insurance paperwork in to be pre approved. They review cases every 2 weeks so I am hoping to hear the end of this month that I am getting a surgery date. Will have the sleeve done. Would like the surgery to be in July so I can take vacation time from work when it is slower at work.
I have been overweight all my life, I weighed over 11 pounds when I was born! I joined Weight Watchers at the age of 10 I think! I have never been at my correct weight. I wish I would have done this before being 48 years old. Even though overweight I am pretty active but lately my knees have been bothering me alot to the point my left knee needs a knee replacement but my knee dr told me I am too young for it so I am hoping the WLS will help me loose the weight and keep it off for good this time!

Glad I found this group!
I have lost 28 pounds using MFP to take my food intake, exercise and water.
Pam

Hi I had my sleeve on march 30 so I am just 4 weeks in. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself. The biggest pain I have had is coping with the wind! I was bought up in the way that ladies don't burp or fart, I know have my family cheering me if I manage either one! Food is still very important to me but now I am very selective what I eat as I can eat so little.

It's been a long (6 month) journey for me but my sleeve is scheduled for May 17th. I can't wait to have it done and move forward with my new and improved life!

Mine is May 29th.

I had my sleeve on April 13, 2012. My Starting weight was 266...I am down 34lbs. I still struggle with some foods and occasionally bring foods up. I exercise at least 30mins a day on treadmill and weights. My husband is a great supporter he works out with me and eats the same foods and is down 14lbs without the surgery. I cannot eat chicken prepared in any form..hopefully as time goes on because I love chicken. I still feel hungry at times but I snack on grapes/watermelon. Today I tried a low calorie skinny cow fudge bar it was delicious.

Hello fellow Sleever's I am scheduled for my sleeve on June 5,2012. I my highest weight was 265lbs, I am 5'1". My current weight is 230lbs. Is there anything anyone would like to share about their experience that could be helpful to someone going in?

Congratulations!! You are going to love your sleeve:happy:

I had the surgery on April 23rd, 2012 and am down 22 lbs thus far. I am finding that counting calories and using this site is much more user friendly than using the booklet AGMC supplied to track protein and ounces.

Hi Everyone!

I'm 54 years old and the mother of two grown daughters (25 & 28). I had the sleeve on January 17, 2012. So far I am down 59 pounds. I'm really excited to be going through this journey.

I joined my fitness pal so I could keep track of the food I'm eating and keep myself on track. I would love some new friends!

I am just joining this site , and since my surgery on 06/19/12, I have not been able to eat chicken and Oboy do I love chicken can you tell me has that gone away for you yet?

Hi Sleevers,

I made the decision last October when I hit 354. I had to wait for various reasons and was sleeved at Portsmouth, NH May 23rd weighing in at 314. Today I tipped the scae at 262 continuing the slide down My problem is watching fat content or not reading further when the labels say fat free and hide the carbs in smaller print.

I'm finding it easier since I found some good tasting liquid protiend that often make breakfast or lunch look better. MFP still tells me I am starving but the docs all say I'm ok or even a little high in intake.