FlawlessVictory13

I'm concerned about the scar tissue causing the surgery to be longer as well!
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Yes, I agree I had three c/s. My 1st and last were with staples. Hurt like hell, so I hope and pray this surgery goes well.

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

February 5, 2013 is my day....I'm ready to get it over with!
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Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling! I'm trying not to let doubt and fear override my year long fight to get this surgery... But I'm struggling. I know I won't back out of it, but I'm just getting to the really scared and overwhelmed part. Glad I'm not alone;)

I had the vertical sleeve performed by my surgeon on Monday, October 1st, 2012. That is a day that I will always remember, because I know it has changed my life.
At my highest weight, or at least the highest weight that I ever saw recorded, I was a total of 413 pounds. I was losing my life because I couldn't get the weight off, no matter what I tried. I had been previously diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in my lungs, I had been treated for chronic lung issues, and then there was the issue of my immune deficiency that was causing me to spend a few days in the hospital every year with pneumonia. I literally was fading away every day.
Surgery was not a popular decision. My family refused to talk about it whenever it was brought up into conversation. They would tell me to work harder. They would tell me to eat less. They would tell me that my inability to lose weight was my own fault for just not trying hard enough. That really wears on a person to have to go through that. It was just ridiculous to know that I wasn't supported by the same people who I loved with all of my heart and supported with every bit of my soul. The best thing I ever have done? I learned to block that part of what they were saying to me from reaching the cognitive part of my brain. I didn't care what they had to say anymore. I went through with surgery for me. Maybe a little bit for them, too, but mostly for me.
What is this major victory I allude to in my topic title? I sit here, a little over 100 days after surgery, and I am 100 pounds lighter. I still have a LONG way to go, but I have come so far that I am strengthened to continue on the journey. I hit 100 pounds on Friday by the scale at the clinic and I was so excited to see the number that I probably could have hugged my nurse.
The moral of my (so far) story? Listen to your heart. Outside sources be damned. Do it for you, because in the long run, "you" is what really matters most.
I hope all of my sleeve siblings are well!
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Yes i know and understand the feeling of not waking up.... I thought the same thoughts prior to having surgery I have had 2 surgeries prior to this one but this surgery was very major to me and i survived... In life there are no guarantees but you have to be honest you could have died along with any of us at any point in life not just because you are having bariatric surgery( dont take me the wrong way I am compassionate and care about ppl) I prayed, played gospel music all day the day before surgery, and asked the Lord to be with me.... He did and i am happy!!! I give Him all the glory and praise!!! It was a very difficult decision to make but i knew i had to do something about my weight/overall health!!! You cant live life with a ton of what ifs!!! Now that im 2 weeks post-op and 20lbs lighter I truly am grateful for trusting and believing everything would be all right. I had my surgery Dec 28th. MUch much success to you on your surgery and the days ahead. I truly believe you will be fine!! Keep the faith and stay positive!!
Hugs, TD41

Finding out that I'm bigger than my mother and that I was at risk for diabetes

I'm going with Dr elli @ Uic November 13th

At 194, my BMI was 38... that's how much I weighed when I made this decision... I'm 5'0. When I made my decision, I was 30 with bad reflux, sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease, prediabetic, prehyperlipidemic, hypothyroid and my asthma was one of the worst cases my doctor had ever seen. I had just updated my living will and my life insurance and I was so sick that I couldn't go outside without a mask and I had to carry a portable nebulizer and an epipen EVERYWHERE. Oh and I forgot to mention that I have two children who stared in fear every time I couldn't breathe which was just about every day - sometimes multiple times per day.
I tried exercise, low cal, low carb, WW, fad diets, and Phentermine and I couldn't lose weight - my thyroid HATES me with a passion. This was my last resort, so yep... I had surgery to lose just 80 pounds and TO KEEP IT OFF. It's been almost 3 months and I've lost about 45 pounds. I can breathe and I don't live every day in fear of dying. I can play with my kids again and I even do hard cardio without breathing trouble. I couldn't have done that without this... that's why people do this at 180 pounds.

I'm 5'7".. My mother is 5'1".. Height plays a vital role and the shorter you are the smaller you should weigh I could never be 120lbs and look healthy but my mother could rock it!

Yeah I'm a Pasta freak so I'm probably gonna have an Olive Garden pig out before the liquid diet... food Funeral!! LOL

WOOT WOOT! Pulled my date in to FEBRUARY 4!!!!! The count down is on!

i sent one to you yesterday!

Anyone starting to try Protein Shakes, researching Vitamins, tasting Unjury? ? I'm February 5th so I need to start preparing!!! It's overwhelming!!

February 5, 2013 is my day....I'm ready to get it over with!
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