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    Gastric Sleeve Member Metread's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Mary
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    02/07/2014
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    Dr. Parrish
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    Feb 2014
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    Default 10 month surgiversary and update

    As I sit here, trying to come up with something new and exciting to say, I find myself at a loss. There's nothing I haven't said about my sleeve. I' still love it, and the results I've had from it.

    After 10 months, I am still slowly losing weight. I didn't expect that, for sure. I was able to reach my goal weight around 8 months, and planned to begin maintaining at that point. I began this journey at 257. My "ideal" weight was 150 (I'm 5' 6"); I'm currently 137. I began in a tight 24, and expected to get to a comfortable 10-12.... well, I blew that out of the water. I am currently a 6.... a freakin' 6! I have NEVER in my adolescent, teen or adult life worn a 6. I swear, I went from kids clothes to a 9 by 5th or 6th grade.

    I eat what I want, in moderation and within reason. I don't weigh or measure anything, and haven't since early on. I only get on the scale once a week, which I think is the best advice I can give anyone. Oh, and I do go to the gym at least 3 times a week; something I just started in the last 6-8 weeks, and regret not having done so sooner. I look great in clothes, but otherwise it's a different story. I do have some plans for plastics in 2015.

    I still get big reactions when people see me. Thanksgiving was interesting this year. I had some in laws not recognize me. My husband re-introduces me as his new wife, and tells me daily how great I look.

    Still the best decision ever.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ladykk's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/01/2014
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    Aug 2014
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Congrats!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ann2
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    08/18/2014
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    n.a.
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Metread, you're such an amazing VSG success. I really, really, really hope you continue to post here as you navigate the coming phases of your journey.

    All the best to you.



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
    M7 156 -79
    M8 151 -84
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    M10 146 -89
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    Gastric Sleeve Member salma2013's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    salma
    Surgery date
    02/24/2014
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    Brian Layton
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    congratulations ............. congratulations .....congratulations .....congratulations this is just great :-)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member char602's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Charletta
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    I always forget you are under a year out! I closely follow your posts as I am also 5"6' and I'm guessing we're around the same age. I hope to be as successful as you. Your transformation is incredible, and to think it happened in such s short time. Know that each time you post, you are encouraging and inspiring someone.

    Happy Holidays!

    She thought she could......so she did!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Terps's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Kristen
    Surgery date
    06/18/2014
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Mary,you are AMAZING!!! Many congratulations!!!byou look gorgeous!!

    When did you find the weight loss slowed down and to about how much? I've been in a stall for the last 3 weeks, at 5 1/2 months.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member EverLearning's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Michelle
    Surgery date
    12/15/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Eric Volkmann
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    Nov 2014
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Mary thank you for leading by example and showing what can happen!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Metread's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Mary
    Surgery date
    02/07/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Parrish
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    Feb 2014
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Quote Originally Posted by Terps View Post
    Mary,you are AMAZING!!! Many congratulations!!!byou look gorgeous!!

    When did you find the weight loss slowed down and to about how much? I've been in a stall for the last 3 weeks, at 5 1/2 months.
    thanks! My weight loss was consistent and steady up until the last few months. I lose about a 1/2 lb every week now.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Metread's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Mary
    Surgery date
    02/07/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Parrish
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    Feb 2014
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Quote Originally Posted by char602 View Post
    I always forget you are under a year out! I closely follow your posts as I am also 5"6' and I'm guessing we're around the same age. I hope to be as successful as you. Your transformation is incredible, and to think it happened in such s short time. Know that each time you post, you are encouraging and inspiring someone.

    Happy Holidays!
    thank you. I will be 44 next month!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ima Fox's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/24/2014
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    Dr. Jose Luis Curiel
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Mary, Congrats as always on your great success. I hope I can have the same. What will you do to stop losing? Do you want to stop losing? If you get to a size 1 or 0 will you think that's too skinny? I'm sure I won't have that problem to contend with, though I was a size 3 when I got pregnant with my son 20 years ago. Stay healthy & lovely!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Metread's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Mary
    Surgery date
    02/07/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Parrish
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    Quote Originally Posted by Ima Fox View Post
    Mary, Congrats as always on your great success. I hope I can have the same. What will you do to stop losing? Do you want to stop losing? If you get to a size 1 or 0 will you think that's too skinny? I'm sure I won't have that problem to contend with, though I was a size 3 when I got pregnant with my son 20 years ago. Stay healthy & lovely!
    thanks. I don't think I will ever be a 1; that would definitely be too skinny for me. My surgeon says that the body knows when to stop losing. I am not doing anything to keep losing at this point.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lee6Lee's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    04/22/2014
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    Dr. Elias Ortiz
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    It was so exciting to read about your success and track record! I'm about 7 1/2 months out. I weighed 3 weeks ago and am anxious to weigh when I get back from visiting family. I brought a skirt with me and it fits better now than it did several weeks ago. I felt beautiful when I wore it for the first time last Sunday. So I'm continuing to lose weight. This surgery is such a wonderful, life-saving thing!


    "Lee, by "own it!" your daughter means that you should be proud of your accomplishment and understand that you deserve this. Not because you have to pay it forward or backward to justify your own benefits. She means that this is YOUR accomplishment, and accomplishing that for yourself is enough. You do not have to fix everybody. And you do not owe anyone for the benefits you have earned. They are YOURS!" Ann2

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    Gastric Sleeve Member julesdeck's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    05/14/2014
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    Dr Gluck
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    Default Re: 10 month surgiversary and update

    You are so amazing and beautiful. Congratulations on all of the success. I'm with Terps on the stall. In the last 6 weeks I only lost 1 lb. I have got to kick up that dang water and exercise. Somebody push me!!
    Dr's seminar 249
    Preop liquid diet 238
    Day of surgery 226
    Month 1 - 214
    Month 2 - 204
    First goal met - 199!!
    Month 3 - 194
    Month 4 - 188
    Second goal met - 185!!
    Month 5 - 185
    Month 6 - 181
    Month 7 - 180
    Month 8 - 179
    Month 9 - 179
    Month 10 - 178
    Month 12 - 178
    3 years - 195




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