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    Gastric Sleeve Member GregD's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Greg Downum
    Surgeon
    Dr. Stephen V. Hamn
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Last Activity
    10-15-2017 02:47 PM
    Location
    Plano, TX
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    Default Hello from Texas!

    My name is Greg and I live in Plano, Texas. I have been happily married for 30 years We have 4 grown children and 1 granddaughter with another on the way ~ being a grandparent is awesome! I also have a Doberman who considers himself a lapdog and is insisting on having his head on my lap as I write this.


    I am scheduled to have my gastric sleeve surgery on October 5th. I have mixed feelings as my surgery date approaches but overall I am looking forward to it and especially to getting to know the members of this community.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/20/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Smith
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Last Activity
    02-08-2020 09:38 PM
    Location
    Texas
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    1,147
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 905 Times
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Welcome! I'm on the other side of the DFW Metroplex, in Fort Worth...

    The sleeve was one of the best health-related decisions I've ever made. It's been 2.5 years and my only regret is not having had it sooner in life.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member aquinn's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    09/18/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Adam Smith
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Last Activity
    10-30-2017 10:00 PM
    Location
    Fort Worth, TX
    Posts
    5
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Hi Greg! I live in Fort Worth! I am having my sleeve tomorrow. I am super excited. It's going to be a big change for sure. Good luck with you progress. Your surgery will get here in a blink of an eye! For your pre-op diet, my favorite shake are the Atkins cookie & cream and the premier protein Caramel.




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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Activity
    12-21-2018 09:19 AM
    Location
    Fort Worth TX
    Posts
    426
    Said "Thanks" 774 Times
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,104 Times

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by RehabNurse View Post
    Welcome! I'm on the other side of the DFW Metroplex, in Fort Worth...

    The sleeve was one of the best health-related decisions I've ever made. It's been 2.5 years and my only regret is not having had it sooner in life.
    We should do lunch! I'm in Springtown now, just moved from Fort Worth!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Activity
    12-21-2018 09:19 AM
    Location
    Fort Worth TX
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    426
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by GregD View Post
    My name is Greg and I live in Plano, Texas. I have been happily married for 30 years We have 4 grown children and 1 granddaughter with another on the way ~ being a grandparent is awesome! I also have a Doberman who considers himself a lapdog and is insisting on having his head on my lap as I write this.


    I am scheduled to have my gastric sleeve surgery on October 5th. I have mixed feelings as my surgery date approaches but overall I am looking forward to it and especially to getting to know the members of this community.
    Hello from Springtown TX!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Activity
    12-21-2018 09:19 AM
    Location
    Fort Worth TX
    Posts
    426
    Said "Thanks" 774 Times
    Was Thanked 242 Times in 169 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,104 Times

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by aquinn View Post
    Hi Greg! I live in Fort Worth! I am having my sleeve tomorrow. I am super excited. It's going to be a big change for sure. Good luck with you progress. Your surgery will get here in a blink of an eye! For your pre-op diet, my favorite shake are the Atkins cookie & cream and the premier protein Caramel.
    We all should get together!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/20/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Smith
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Last Activity
    02-08-2020 09:38 PM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    1,147
    Said "Thanks" 695 Times
    Was Thanked 1,491 Times in 728 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 905 Times
    Blog Entries
    4

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lisa73me View Post
    We should do lunch! I'm in Springtown now, just moved from Fort Worth!
    I agree! I'm in north Fort Worth near Interstate 35/Basswood Blvd and/or Loop 820/North Beach Street. I'm just a hop, skip and jump away from the Springtown area.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/20/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Smith
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Last Activity
    02-08-2020 09:38 PM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    1,147
    Said "Thanks" 695 Times
    Was Thanked 1,491 Times in 728 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 905 Times
    Blog Entries
    4

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by aquinn View Post
    I am having my sleeve tomorrow.
    What a coincidence...you will be sleeved by the same surgeon who performed the surgery on me.

    You're already in good hands.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Activity
    12-21-2018 09:19 AM
    Location
    Fort Worth TX
    Posts
    426
    Said "Thanks" 774 Times
    Was Thanked 242 Times in 169 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,104 Times

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Quote Originally Posted by RehabNurse View Post
    I agree! I'm in north Fort Worth near Interstate 35/Basswood Blvd and/or Loop 820/North Beach Street. I'm just a hop, skip and jump away from the Springtown area.
    I work in the medical district in Fort Worth. I get off at 12:45 everyday. Just about any day except Tuesday is good for me! Shot me a text or something 817-495-8417, I look forward to hearing from you!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Melissa888's Avatar
    Surgery date
    03/15/2016
    Surgeon
    Mark Antonetti
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Posts
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Best and easiest decision I ever made regarding my health AND everyday life! It's called FREEDOM!! Good luck to you. Simply follow the rules, eat your protein and drink your water!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    09-12-2019 04:13 PM
    Posts
    5,169
    Said "Thanks" 978 Times
    Was Thanked 2,940 Times in 2,192 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,465 Times
    Blog Entries
    97

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Welcome Greg! It is such an amazing surgery. You get your life and health back. So happy I did it. I am 10 1/2 months post op and wish I had done it sooner.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member aquinn's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    09/18/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Adam Smith
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Last Activity
    10-30-2017 10:00 PM
    Location
    Fort Worth, TX
    Posts
    5
    Said "Thanks" 1 Times
    Was Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2 Times

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Do you randomly work for Baylor?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member aquinn's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    09/18/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Adam Smith
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Last Activity
    10-30-2017 10:00 PM
    Location
    Fort Worth, TX
    Posts
    5
    Said "Thanks" 1 Times
    Was Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2 Times

    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    That would be great!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/07/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Travis Eggl
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Last Activity
    08-13-2018 03:23 PM
    Location
    TX - Texas
    Posts
    5
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    Was Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts
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    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    This site is great for asking any questions you may have. I wish you the very best success. Having grandchildren is a incentive to become healthy and more able to participate in activities! I am only 6 weeks post op and have already begun to have more ability to climb the bleachers at the grandson's football games! Thirty five pounds makes a difference so I can only imagine what I will feel like in several months!!

    Welcome from a Texan from Lubbock



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luv49ers19's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Cody
    Surgery date
    05/23/2017
    Surgeon
    Daniel Leslie
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Last Activity
    09-27-2018 08:02 AM
    Posts
    697
    Said "Thanks" 760 Times
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 275 Times
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    Default Re: Hello from Texas!

    Welcome! Your surgery will be here before you know it! Like everyone else said my only regret is not doing it sooner!
    Hw: 260
    Sw: 260 10/23/16
    Weight at time of sleeve 209 (-51)
    Sleeve date 5/23/17
    1 month:187 (-22)
    2 month:178 (-9)
    3 month:172 (-6)
    4 month:162 (-10)
    5 month:150 (-12) (10/28/17) 6 month goal!!!!
    6 month: 143 (-7)
    7 month: 136 (-7)
    8 month: 131 (-5) made goal weight 130 (2/8/2017)
    9 month: 125 (-6)
    10 month: 120 (-5)
    11 month: 115 (-5)
    1 year: 114 (-1)
    16 months: 120 (+6)

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