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    Gastric Sleeve Member MsLisa71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    05/07/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Troy Houseworth
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Last Activity
    01-26-2020 03:01 PM
    Location
    Seattle-area
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    Default I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    At 9 mos and 2 days post op I hit my surgeon's goal of 170lbs. I have never really been tied to the number on the scale, but I have to admit it feels good to accomplish the task. I have experienced so many "non-scale victories" in this past year that have been incredibly motivating and those really mean so much more to me than the number on the scale. The most recent was being taken entirely off medication for high blood pressure. My two biggest health goals were to no longer have high blood pressure or be pre-diabetic. I can check those both of my list of health issues! You see my father, who I adored, died from obesity related illness at 70 which was way too young for us to lose him. His illnesses started probably around my age, late 40's, with elevated BP and Diabetes and progressed from there. I saw a future of illness if I did not do something to change. That was my biggest motivator for having WLS.

    Some of my other NSV's include; wearing the smallest size I can remember - even smaller than I was all through high school, being comfortable sitting with my legs crossed, being called "tiny" and "little" by people, having much more energy & stamina on a daily basis, better overall mood, enjoying exercise, having done a 5K, eating the healthiest I ever have and enjoying it, cooking the majority of my meals and not eating fast-food, taking stairs over elevators regularly, not worrying about "close" parking spots - I can walk it no problem.

    I hope this serves to motivate others. I was hesitant to have this surgery for several years, but it was in the back of my mind and I couldn't decide. When I decided that I needed to make a change and put my mind and heart into it things fell into place. This tool has helped me in ways I didn't even imagine were possible. I've shown great discipline which I wasn't even sure I was capable of and these changes continue to motivate me to make sure this is a sustainable change. I love my new life!
    Lisa 02-06-19.JPG


    HW 2016=310
    SW 5/7/18= 274

    4 weeks=241.6
    8 weeks=225.0
    12 weeks=214.8
    16 weeks=205.6
    20 weeks=198.6
    24 weeks=193.2

    6 Mos check-up w/Surgeon: 11/13/2018=189
    28 weeks=187
    32 weeks=181.2
    36 weeks=174
    39 weeks + 2 days=169.8 = GOAL!

    40 weeks=168
    44 weeks=163
    48 weeks=160.4
    51 weeks; day of 1-yr appt w/surgeon=159.4
    54 weeks=154


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sandra3's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Sandra
    Surgery date
    01/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr W
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Last Activity
    06-25-2020 09:15 AM
    Location
    France
    Posts
    1,363
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    Was Thanked 1,067 Times in 752 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 480 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    What a great post!!
    I'm so happy for you and your success!!
    Enjoy your new life!!


    HW : 150 kgs
    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
    01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
    07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
    February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
    07/22/2017 : 96
    10/21/2017 : 93
    12/22/2017 : 91
    01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Annie
    Surgery date
    10/05/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Ryan Heider
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    11-29-2020 11:18 AM
    Location
    NC
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 271 Times
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Amazing how much different we can feel with the change impelled by having the VGS. Congratulations on meeting your goal!
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Katrina's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Katrina
    Surgery date
    11/04/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Borland
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Last Activity
    06-22-2023 07:11 PM
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    Mobile, Alabama
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fabulous! So happy for you.
    No pre-op diet
    Day of surgery 11/4/14: 5'4" 213lbs
    1 month: 187
    2 months: 171
    3 months: 155
    4 months: 148
    5 months: 142
    6 months: 136
    7 months: 131
    8 months: 125
    9 months: 120
    10 months: 114
    11 months: 111
    1 year: 109
    1.5 years: 105
    2 years: 108
    2.5 years: 102
    3 years: 113
    4 years: 115
    5 years: 115
    6 years: 117



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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You look AMAZING! And Happy! Way to go!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    09/04/2017
    Surgeon
    Stephanie Ulmer
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Last Activity
    05-24-2021 09:49 PM
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    Auckland New Zealand
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Woohoo!!!! Yay for you. You look great and "sound" so happy in your post.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Grammy2s&c's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Lisa, what a transformation! You look stunning! I have my surgery with Dr. Anwar on Feb 25th. 15 more days! I will meet you some time at a support group.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member MsLisa71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    05/07/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Troy Houseworth
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Last Activity
    01-26-2020 03:01 PM
    Location
    Seattle-area
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 6 Times

    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Grammy2s&c View Post
    Lisa, what a transformation! You look stunning! I have my surgery with Dr. Anwar on Feb 25th. 15 more days! I will meet you some time at a support group.
    Thank you, Grammy! I look forward to meeting you. You're closing in on your big day. Remember, nervous is normal.


    HW 2016=310
    SW 5/7/18= 274

    4 weeks=241.6
    8 weeks=225.0
    12 weeks=214.8
    16 weeks=205.6
    20 weeks=198.6
    24 weeks=193.2

    6 Mos check-up w/Surgeon: 11/13/2018=189
    28 weeks=187
    32 weeks=181.2
    36 weeks=174
    39 weeks + 2 days=169.8 = GOAL!

    40 weeks=168
    44 weeks=163
    48 weeks=160.4
    51 weeks; day of 1-yr appt w/surgeon=159.4
    54 weeks=154

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
    Name
    Simonne
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Pablo Enriquez Valens
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    07-05-2020 12:35 AM
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    1,494
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    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wow, well done!
    You look great.
    And you are doing so well, physically.
    You go girl.
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/10/2018
    Surgeon
    DR Halstead
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    Jan 2018
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    well done! you look fantastic.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Pudsley's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/02/2018
    Surgeon
    Professor Bulbuller
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Last Activity
    03-05-2020 11:13 AM
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    Turkey
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You Look so Happy!

    I am delighted for you.
    Such an inspiring post and Well Done.

    I can hear your joy at this gift to yourself.
    It is Life Changing, isn't it?

    Congratualtions.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member New-Me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    10/15/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Cooper
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last Activity
    12-09-2019 11:02 AM
    Location
    New York
    Posts
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    Said "Thanks" 6 Times
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations! You look great! Keep it going. What strikes me most is the difference in your smile!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MsLisa71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    05/07/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Troy Houseworth
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Last Activity
    01-26-2020 03:01 PM
    Location
    Seattle-area
    Posts
    133
    Said "Thanks" 158 Times
    Was Thanked 128 Times in 70 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 6 Times

    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. That is the one thing I had no idea I would experience is the change in my overall mood. I have such a positive outlook and really feel great every day! We all have our moments, but this journey has truly changed me in so many ways. I am blessed!


    HW 2016=310
    SW 5/7/18= 274

    4 weeks=241.6
    8 weeks=225.0
    12 weeks=214.8
    16 weeks=205.6
    20 weeks=198.6
    24 weeks=193.2

    6 Mos check-up w/Surgeon: 11/13/2018=189
    28 weeks=187
    32 weeks=181.2
    36 weeks=174
    39 weeks + 2 days=169.8 = GOAL!

    40 weeks=168
    44 weeks=163
    48 weeks=160.4
    51 weeks; day of 1-yr appt w/surgeon=159.4
    54 weeks=154

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Edie
    Surgery date
    11/07/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Phil lockie
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    04-27-2019 09:56 AM
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    1,961
    Said "Thanks" 854 Times
    Was Thanked 1,179 Times in 902 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Whooooo hoooooooo you bloody legend! So happy for you xxxxxxxxxxx


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgeon
    Dr. Abunnaja WVU
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Last Activity
    02-16-2019 09:38 PM
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    Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts
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    Default Re: I made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations! Thanks for posting! Continued luck in your journey!



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