6 months post op today!

Nicole E.
on 2/15/14 12:35 am - Houston, TX

DS on 08/15/13

Today marks my six month surgiversary. 6 months ago (August 15th) I was still in surgery. It honestly doesn't even feel like six months has passed--it has all been a blur.

As of today I am down 107 pounds (74 since surgery). (I am probably down more, but I gain water weight like crazy around a certain time of the month.) In other words, I've gone from 366 to 259 pounds. I can't even begin to tell you how much this has changed my life. I can walk, run, and do things I haven't been able to do in years. :) I sound like an old lady and I'm only 25 years old, haha.

Size-wise, I've gone from a 30/32-4x/5x to a 22/24-2x (3x in some) in tops--26/28 to a 24 (I could probably go down to a 22 now) in bottoms. I haven't worn these sizes since I was 10-11.

I wish I had some photos to post, but I don't have my camera or smartphone. Maybe I'll have something to post at 9 or 12 months post op. C:

Pre-ops, this surgery is 100% worth it. Don't give up on trying to get the surgery. It can take a while--it was a five-year journey for me. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Patriciakindep
on 2/15/14 1:08 am

DS on 02/24/14

Congratulations!!!!! That's so great!!! It's so nice to read this, I am having my DS one week from Monday... on the 24th. You are inspirational! Congrats again!

Nicole E.
on 2/27/14 3:44 am - Houston, TX

DS on 08/15/13

I hope things went well for you! (I apologize for not responding earlier!)

It feels so weird to be called someone's inspiration, haha. Thank you for your kind words!

SHFT_2
on 2/15/14 1:27 am - Grand Rapids, MI

Great job! We had surgery very close and have similar results. It is very exciting!

DS completed on 7/29/13

HW 379 SW 354 CW 190

Down 189 pounds

miranda12503
on 2/15/14 2:11 am

Congrats!! Sounds like you are doing great! I am loving my DS also! nice to see the weight failing off and feel great again!

Miranda

DS Surgery Nov 12th, 2013

SW 250 BMI 41.6

CW 127 BMI 21

123 pounds loss in 1 year 7 months!

Went from a size 22 to a size 4/6!

beccahertel
on 2/15/14 2:53 am

Thanks for posting this. I'm currently getting my pre-op testing done slowly but surely and it was so nice to read some encouraging words. My family thinks I'm too young (23) to have the DS done, but why would I wait any longer to get healthy and treat my obesity? So I'm staying strong and forging on.

Congrats and I am so happy for you!

Becca

SHFT_2
on 2/15/14 4:18 am - Grand Rapids, MI

Becca I think having the surgery young is a great idea. I wish I would have done it years ago instead of 6 months ago. I'm 29 now. Still young but could have been even further along if I did it sooner.

DS completed on 7/29/13

HW 379 SW 354 CW 190

Down 189 pounds

Nicole E.
on 2/27/14 3:43 am - Houston, TX

DS on 08/15/13

It's a great idea to have it done when you're young as long as you have the maturity to understand that it isn't a quick fix. I initially wanted to have WLS around age 20 and I'm glad I didn't because I didn't fully understand the lifestyle change necessary post-op.

So...as long as you have a full understanding of what you're getting into...I say go for it! Best of luck to you!

Huneypie
on 2/15/14 3:25 am - London, United Kingdom

DS on 07/24/12

Congrats. You sound like you've already got a new lease of life.

Lowish BMI? See Lightweights Board! Lightweight Creed For more on DS see www.DSfacts.com
If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell
Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium