Sharon's last chance

I tell everyone. If I could shout it from the roof tops, I probably would. This surgery has given me my life back. I honestly don't think I would have survived more than a couple of years without surgery and to be honest, I'm not sure I would have wanted to continue living as I was. It hasn't all been easy, but I have lost 168 pounds total including 54 pounds in the couple of months prior to surgery. I can stand and walk again, I'm not afraid of chairs any more, I am off almost all meds. I can put on my socks and tie my shoes with ease. I have dropped 7 - 8 sizes, lost 22 inches from my waist and 6 inches from my neck. I feel so much better physically and emotionally. Seeing a therapist for help dealing with my food issues and other issues, and having this surgery are the best things I've ever done, I can't keep it to myself. As others have said, its a personal decision that each of us must make, and be comfortable with.

I tell everyone. If I could shout it from the roof tops, I probably would. This surgery has given me my life back. I honestly don't think I would have survived more than a couple of years without surgery and to be honest, I'm not sure I would have wanted to continue living as I was. It hasn't all been easy, but I have lost 168 pounds total including 54 pounds in the couple of months prior to surgery. I can stand and walk again, I'm not afraid of chairs any more, I am off almost all meds. I can put on my socks and tie my shoes with ease. I have dropped 7 - 8 sizes, lost 22 inches from my waist and 6 inches from my neck. I feel so much better physically and emotionally. Seeing a therapist for help dealing with my food issues and other issues, and having this surgery are the best things I've ever done, I can't keep it to myself. As others have said, its a personal decision that each of us must make, and be comfortable with.

hahaha MlkPas I can totally relate to that one and can not wait (weight) to actually be the size I said I was on my drivers license. And then beat it as I have 2 years before I have to get a new license.
Lily

Finally got back into my size 10 jeans from my lowest weight with the band... And, I bought a size 8 this week as well. They're a little tight, but not too tight... on my way to single digit pants, BOOYA! :thumbup:

I had an oldie but a goodie! I crossed my legs while sitting without knowing it. :tongue_smilie:

BTW, have I mentioned how much I love this thread! So inspiring! Keep it up people... I will also be a "skinny bitch" soon. It will be nice to add the adjective to my nick name! :thumbup: LOL!

You are such an adorable little tiny lady. You do such an amazing job encouraging and supporting everyone its time you got some special recognition for your amazing transformation and for your value to this forum. A big fat THANK YOU and WELL DONE from me to you!

First of all, this so-called Doctor is ignorant. She makes definitive statements to a patient about something she knows little about and has clearly not made an effort to research. She has no compassion, empathy or care for your feelings. I would not tolerate her as my auto mechanic, never mind doctor. Get us her email or mailing address and we can bombard her with the proof of her lack of knowledge and the truth about this surgery. Wonder where she went to medical school? She could have been better educated about gastric sleeve surgery by spending a couple hours on the internet! At a minimum she owes you an apology for throwing cold Water in your face when you were expecting her support for your considerable efforts to improve your health. Sorry you had to experience this.

Great inspiration!
I'm 4 weeks out and already loving my sleeve. Can't imagine how much I will love it 2 years out!
Thanks for sharing. It really helps us newbie sleeved folks!

First of all, this so-called Doctor is ignorant. She makes definitive statements to a patient about something she knows little about and has clearly not made an effort to research. She has no compassion, empathy or care for your feelings. I would not tolerate her as my auto mechanic, never mind doctor. Get us her email or mailing address and we can bombard her with the proof of her lack of knowledge and the truth about this surgery. Wonder where she went to medical school? She could have been better educated about gastric sleeve surgery by spending a couple hours on the internet! At a minimum she owes you an apology for throwing cold Water in your face when you were expecting her support for your considerable efforts to improve your health. Sorry you had to experience this.

Her facts were a bit off but what was said is true. People do eat around their tools and people do gain weight back, but not to the extent that she said of course. But those people likely didn't deal with their food issues and didn't make the changes necessary to their lives to be successful. This is just a tool and if some silly witch with an MD under her black hat is going to make you gain two pounds than it's time for your to assess where you are in that journey right? I mean that in a nice way, believe me....you're rocking your sleeve so far, but don't let some silly idiot push you back down a long dark road. Use her as a valuable lesson about why you feel you've gained weight since you saw her. What did you do? Did a cookie help? Probably not right?
And yes change doctors, but TELL THE MANAGEMENT WHY!!!!! Arrogant idiots can only be dealt with if you share your negative experiences with her boss. She may not like WLS...heck I don't either in many cases, but as a medical professional, with a patient sitting in front of you who's already had the surgery, what the hell good are you doing telling them they made a bad choice? It's just stupid at an amazing level of stupid Don't tell them that you reacted with food....just share the facts and do so in writing so that they can use this as a training tool. It may not help her, but it could help another doc not stick his/her foot in their mouth in the future and might just manage to get her to keep her thoughts to herself when the next poor patient sits in front of her.
But don't let her win dear! You have to make the right choices to prove her wrong Success is hard to argue with.

That's Judy's horrible coming from a doctor at One of the worlds most respected medical institutes. I have a friend who works at mayo and when I decided to tell her that I decided to start the process of getting the surgery done I was afraid she'd put in her medical hat and do the same thing. Luckily she didn't. She is 100% supportive. I haven't gotten mine done yet but I do have a small group at work that know and are behind me 100%. I'd say most definitely get a new doctor cause they are supposed to help not harm you. Best of luck and I hope you have mug more weight loss.

You are such an adorable little tiny lady. You do such an amazing job encouraging and supporting everyone its time you got some special recognition for your amazing transformation and for your value to this forum. A big fat THANK YOU and WELL DONE from me to you!

No....I REALLY thought this was serious. My mind was working fast and furious thinking I would have to keep repeating myself all the way to surgery...SLEEVE...MAKE SURE IT'S A SLEEVE!. Then I kept following the thread and I was thinking "boy these are heartless responses" and then the "DUH" moment hit and I started laughing. Nice one. Count me as "Got her "

I generally tell them I had the sleeve surgery, but if I don't feel like explaining it I just say I'm working on it, thanks for noticing. Sometimes it is awkward, but in the long run I think I'd feel awful if no one acknowleged my progress.

You can do this! You have come so far. Seeing a therapist helped me deal with my food issues/addiction. I don't think I would be successful without her help. You might want to consider getting some help to deal with food issues. Good luck on getting back on track!

In the case that it's folded and sutured, is there any risk of something getting stuck in the folded stomach and needing surgery? This would have been scary for me.... My surgeons didn't even offer this option. I still would have went with the sleeve....

You can do this! You have come so far. Seeing a therapist helped me deal with my food issues/addiction. I don't think I would be successful without her help. You might want to consider getting some help to deal with food issues. Good luck on getting back on track!

You can do this! You have come so far. Seeing a therapist helped me deal with my food issues/addiction. I don't think I would be successful without her help. You might want to consider getting some help to deal with food issues. Good luck on getting back on track!

Haha... Two bites of your wife's taco....

Yes! Omg a leak. Girl, we love you. We don't want you to die!!! Please be stronger than this. If I can do it, I KNOW you can.

Did you send pictures? Are they going to inject fat at all (new technique-better results).

I had complications that kept me in hospital 9 days, and made my first 3 - 4 months kind of rough, leaving me some doubts if I did the right thing. The good news is those kind of complications are not common and the really great thing is that even with those troubles. I am so unbelievably happy that I did this. My life was so miserable and limited before surgery I could literly not stand or walk for more than a couple minutes with my eyes tearing up with the pain. No medicine touched that pain. Now 10 months post surgery I have gone from a high weight of 374 to 208 for a total of 166 pounds. My debilitating back pain is GONE and my knee and hip pain are much improved. I am off most of a long list of medications. The list of positives so much outweighs the negatives. I am now actually living my life, feeling good physically and regaining self esteem each day. Of course you are nervous, this is a big step, but its so worth it. I KNOW that I will reach my goal of achieving a. healthy weight which is something I never felt confident about in all my attempts to lose weight throughout my life since I was 12 - 13 years old, and believe me, I tried them all, numerous times. I will be sending prayers and positive thoughts that you will grow comfortable and confident in your decision and that you'll soon be reaping the benefits of your decision and rocking your new sleeve. Sorry this was so long.

I had complications that kept me in hospital 9 days, and made my first 3 - 4 months kind of rough, leaving me some doubts if I did the right thing. The good news is those kind of complications are not common and the really great thing is that even with those troubles. I am so unbelievably happy that I did this. My life was so miserable and limited before surgery I could literly not stand or walk for more than a couple minutes with my eyes tearing up with the pain. No medicine touched that pain. Now 10 months post surgery I have gone from a high weight of 374 to 208 for a total of 166 pounds. My debilitating back pain is GONE and my knee and hip pain are much improved. I am off most of a long list of medications. The list of positives so much outweighs the negatives. I am now actually living my life, feeling good physically and regaining self esteem each day. Of course you are nervous, this is a big step, but its so worth it. I KNOW that I will reach my goal of achieving a. healthy weight which is something I never felt confident about in all my attempts to lose weight throughout my life since I was 12 - 13 years old, and believe me, I tried them all, numerous times. I will be sending prayers and positive thoughts that you will grow comfortable and confident in your decision and that you'll soon be reaping the benefits of your decision and rocking your new sleeve. Sorry this was so long.