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    5.5 years later

    I'm 7 1/2 years past surgery. Went from 370 lbs to 185. Size 54 pants to size 31. XXXL underwear to size medium. Got a checkup at VA last week, nurse said "I don't know how a 54 year old guy gets...
  2. Thread: 5 years out

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    5 years out

    Well, it's been 5 years, started at 360 lbs, got down to 300, had the surgery and now am at 165. I feel good, only negative is thinning hair. I still wear size large shirts, but size 32" pant...
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    Checking in, 4 years post op

    Well, its been 3 years and 11 months since I was in Nashville getting out of the hospital from the sleeve surgery.

    Lots of stuff around here about the few months after, my experience was...
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    Re: Need some advice...

    From a guys perspective, or at least mine, what's the big deal about you having the surgery? If we were on a date and you ate very little I would ask, not being nosy but if the food sucked I would...
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    Re: New & nervous! (Need advice)

    I had the surgery nearing 3 years ago, in Nashville TN. My thoughts were, and are, that is is a life changing surgery, treat it as such. I was self pay and paid $18,500, and I think I got my...
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    Re: Recommendations please!!!!

    Nashville has a great team, but kind of expensive. I was self pay, and Nashville was about $2000 more than local doctors, but I felt like it was worth it. I went to Dr Houston, several in town told...
  7. Just posting some thoughts, lottle over 2 years post op

    Something that does not get talked about enough, or at least to me seems like it does not. I really did not hear much of this conversation pre-op.

    A clinical definition of trauma is "too much,...
  8. Re: Anyone else feel like this during their journey or am I just loosing my mind ?

    Hey Ann - Good to see you again, love ya! Hope life is every bit as wonderful as you deserve!!!
  9. Re: Anyone else feel like this during their journey or am I just loosing my mind ?

    Been a while since I posted here, but when I got the email of updates, and saw yours, I decided to chime in and hopefully share something that has gone well for me.

    I am a couple years post op,...
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    Re: Weight loss after surgery

    Your fine. Look up a post "tape your butt", follow instructions and it will make life much less stressful
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    Re: Any Regrets Post Op

    It's a trade off, give up big meals and joint and back pain, diabetes, being fat, etc, or not.

    I'm 21 months post op, I eat ANTLYTHING I want, just not EVERYTHING I want.

    I'm happy, glad I had...
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    Re: New... with questions

    Yep, I remember 30 years old, fat, and healthy as a horse. I also remember 45 years old and pre diabetic. I wish I had the surgery at 30 instead of 47.
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    Re: Tape your butt!!

    Bump, because everyone needs encouragement!
  14. Thread: I need help...

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    Re: I need help...

    1 lb weight gain?

    Get serious, this is likely water weight.

    Look up a thread called "TAPE YOUR BUTT", and follow instruction. It will make you feel better along the journey. Or don't, and...
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    Re: The comments have started

    I find most of the comments I get are genuine, people see us loose a ton of weight and are concerned. I find it a sign of the amount of people who truly care about me. I am grateful for that. I...
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    Re: 5 weeks Post Op!

    Look up a thread called "tape your butt", you need more than one measurement of success
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    Re: getting ready for the big day

    I have a little excess skin, not a lot. Everyone is different, just roll with it.

    I had practically no pain, don't over think it.
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    Re: Bad dinner night eating fish and broccoli

    Fish is good, broccoli has to much fiber for someone at this stage.
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    Re: Pre Surgery Anticipation

    Ranger - Look at it from this prospective.... tens of thousands of people have had this done. Its not THAT big of a transition, but its a transition. Your transition will go about like everyone...
  20. Re: 7 weeks post-op and still hating my decision!!!

    Do what Anne says. She ROCKS!
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    Re: Scared to death

    You will be fine. Your body won't let you eat much after surgery. Your journey will be about like everyone else.
  22. Re: What about my daughter? and Family history of bad surgeries....

    I noticed you are in KY, I am in Paducah. I had surgery 15 months ago in Nashville. No sickness what so ever other than minor allergy related stuff. I believe this to be much less invasive than...
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    Re: Medical Marijuana post op

    I suggest listening to Ann, she ROCKS!
  24. Re: Hello, my name is Katrina Howard I was sleeved on 12/22/16

    Congratulations, I had mine done on 12/22/2015...

    THe next year will be full of changes! Most of them very positive.
  25. Thread: Meal ideas

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    Re: Meal ideas

    I like smoked salmon, pimiento cheese (all natural), lots of bean type dishes, chilli, all the chicken, turkey, lean deer, elk, been you want. All the lean fish you like.

    I like chicken in a can,...
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