Newbie saying hello!

smcinmiami
on 12/6/11 1:02 am - FL

Hi all -

I've lurked here for a few months, and post every once in a while on the VSG board, but figured it was time I came out of hiding over here on the lightweights board. I had my sleeve surgery on 11/16, and after arough couple of days in the hospital, have had a great recovery so far. I've been really happy with my progress over the last couple of weeks. I am currently down 33 lbs from my highest weight (267!!) and 20 lbs from my surgery weight. I'm very tall 5'11", so that gave me a fairly low BMI (36 I think) to start with, even though I was up there in lbs.

I'm also thrilled to say that after my doctor's appointment last night, I am no longer on the blood pressure meds I've been taking for the last 5 years! My BP was totally normal and as long as it stays that way over the next couple of weeks, it's bye bye to those meds forever!

I'm so happy I made the decision to have surgery, and I have to say that the information and support that I've gained being on this board daily has played a huge part in my early success. I know I still have a long way to go, and it won't always be this easy, but I feel like I'm in the right mindset to stay the course, stick to the plan and get the results I want.

So...HELLO! Please feel free to drop me a line or 'friend' me, I'm excited to be part of this community.

Sarah

MajorMom
on 12/6/11 1:07 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Welcome aboard, Sarah!

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

Pat H.
on 12/6/11 2:42 am

VSG on 08/24/11

Hi Sarah! Good to see another sleever here! Getting off BP meds was a high point for me too. Great people on both the boards - looking forward to hearing about your journey. Keep us posted.

SW - 234.5 GW - 140.5 Met Goal on 5/7/12

Price S.
on 12/6/11 3:53 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Welcome, Sarah. The good stuff just keeps coming so let us know so we can celebrate with you.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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lerkhart
on 12/6/11 6:04 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Welcome to the LW board Sarah. Congrats on getting off the BP meds-that is wonderful.

Sounds like you are doing a great job, keep it up!!

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

melizabeth
on 12/6/11 7:03 am - CA

RNY on 09/20/11

Sarah glad you decided to join us. Welcome.

Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

Kermit P.
on 12/6/11 8:36 am

RNY on 03/08/11

Hi Sarah,

This is a great board and I am glad you posted. I lurked for a long time too!

I was shocked when I got off of my BP meds within weeks of surgery.....so grateful, so grateful.

Keep on keeping on and let us know how you are doing as the months roll by!

~~Jennifer

HW/232 CW/145.2 GW/???

Jody ***
on 12/6/11 9:27 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Welcome and glad you came out of lurkdom!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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