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Thats totally normal Andrew. I was really freaked out the day before too. I cried, I wrote letters to my family just in case something happened, I prepared as much as I could. The hospital said I could take my xanax to help with the nerves which helped a little. But I think what helped me the most was knowing that the life ahead of me was not going to be of quality, things were not going to get better, I was scared of even more health issues that would arise. I had to do this. Living in regret was not something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Ive got a whole new life now with so many possibilities.
Keep those positive thoughts in your head, listen to the doctors and follow the rules. Please check in and let us know how you are doing once you can after surgery. Good luck to you Andrew! We'll see you on the losers bench soon

Hi everyone!! I was sleeved 12/5/12. Today is my Surgiversary. I'm 5'4". I started out at 227 day of surgery. I'm down to 151. My Doctors goal weight for me was 150. Although I'm very pleased with my weight right now, I want to lose 11 more pounds to get to my personal goal and hopefully a size 6. I wear a size 8 pants and medium shirt and they're starting to get a little loose. I absolutely love my sleeve and am so grateful for the quality of life it has given me as well as the health benefits. My primary care physician cannot believe all of the health issues that have disappeared with my weight loss (high blood pressure, low oxygen level, joint pain, asthma, etc)! I'm posting my before pic from the night before surgery and a pic my husband took tonight. All I can say is thank God for the sleeve!

I'm a nurse and have been swimming in my scrubs for months now but they had a unifOrm sale at work today so I went Crazy! I bought a size medium pants and tops! I can't believe how small I've gotten! Its been so long since I bought a medium I can't even remember it! My hw was 289 size 24 cw 177

Thank you for sharing your story Bunny. My surgery is tomorrow morning and I'm pretty freaked out about it. Your story helped remind me why I'm doing this and how good the outcome can be. Still pretty scared ...

I want some courage cheese!

One year ago today I was laying on the operating room table having 85% of my stomach removed. As scared as I was, I was more scared to stay heavy and unhealthy. I was only 42 and more unhealthy than some 60 year olds I knew.
I started at 242. On my 5'4 frame, that was a lot. The list of ailments I had at age 42 was sad. I felt sorry for myself and didnt like the person I had let myself become. The only thing I could be happy for myself about was that I married my dream man 3 years prior. It was with his support and love that I came to the decision to be sleeved.
It all started with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. My husband was very scared that he would come home one day and find me dead in bed. So I began researching sleep apnea treatements besides cpap. I looked into a surgery that was not covered by insurance and didnt actually have a very good success rate. As I kept researching, I started reading literature about bariatric surgery. Not as a cure for sleep apnea but in my case, with my apnea, my metabolism had pretty much stopped because I wasnt getting a recurperative sleep, I would injure myself exercising, my body was in pain from carrying around all the extra, etc. Therefore all the damage I had done to my body with the unhealthy eating I would most likely have to live with and life wasnt getting any better. Much to the contrary, it was continually getting worse.
A year ago I had the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, Migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-dia
betic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression. Im sure there are more to list but you get the point, very unhealthy for a anyone much less a 42 year old woman.
A year later I DO NOT have the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-diabetic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression.
I have discovered an intense love of hot yoga which is my main source of exercise, I eat healthier than Ive ever eaten in my life, Im happier than Ive ever been in my life, Im healthier than Ive ever been, my blood work comes back great, I take no medication except for a Calcium supplement and nexium, I am able to do all kinds of physical things I only dreamed I could do, Im not obsessed with food any more, I have so much energy, I cant sleep past 8am now (I used to sleep until 1 or 2 on the weekends), I dont need to take naps anymore, I can curl up in ball in the movie theatre seat lol, my clothes are so tiny now that they all fit in my drawers lol, I get to shop in the juniors section, I take pride in my appearance, our food bill is cut more than in half, I can wear makeup again, I went from a screaming size 18/20 pants - 2xl tops to a comfy size 8 pants and a medium top, so many positive things.
When I see my surgeon I hug him because bottom line is, he saved my life and what a great life it is!
Happy Surgiversary to me!

Congratulations Bunny! You look fantastic, and are full of energy! Finding an exercise your passionate about sounds like it's been good to you! I love that your DH was taking all those photos in your yoga moves, you were in Hawaii after all! Congrats on the 100 pounds lost!

Look at those skinny legs!! Congratulations on your 1 year Surgiversary and thank you for sharing your story. The health benefits of this is the really important issue. Good luck and great job!

Bunny, Thanks for your story! I am anticipating vsg this spring, I'm in that long pre-op stage. I too have a lot of medical issues. I was told I needed to lose weight before I could have a kidney transplant. After reading your story I feel more hopeful than ever! There are so many things I would like to do and can't right but now I am looking forward to more energy and less pain. I have been questioning myself if I should do it or not, and I know I really need to do it. Thanks again for sharing your story it gives me a lot of hope!

Congratulations!!!! Wonderful accomplishment and wonderful, exciting adventurous years ahead for you!

One year ago today I was laying on the operating room table having 85% of my stomach removed. As scared as I was, I was more scared to stay heavy and unhealthy. I was only 42 and more unhealthy than some 60 year olds I knew.
I started at 242. On my 5'4 frame, that was a lot. The list of ailments I had at age 42 was sad. I felt sorry for myself and didnt like the person I had let myself become. The only thing I could be happy for myself about was that I married my dream man 3 years prior. It was with his support and love that I came to the decision to be sleeved.
It all started with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. My husband was very scared that he would come home one day and find me dead in bed. So I began researching sleep apnea treatements besides cpap. I looked into a surgery that was not covered by insurance and didnt actually have a very good success rate. As I kept researching, I started reading literature about bariatric surgery. Not as a cure for sleep apnea but in my case, with my apnea, my metabolism had pretty much stopped because I wasnt getting a recurperative sleep, I would injure myself exercising, my body was in pain from carrying around all the extra, etc. Therefore all the damage I had done to my body with the unhealthy eating I would most likely have to live with and life wasnt getting any better. Much to the contrary, it was continually getting worse.
A year ago I had the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, Migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-dia
betic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression. Im sure there are more to list but you get the point, very unhealthy for a anyone much less a 42 year old woman.
A year later I DO NOT have the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-diabetic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression.
I have discovered an intense love of hot yoga which is my main source of exercise, I eat healthier than Ive ever eaten in my life, Im happier than Ive ever been in my life, Im healthier than Ive ever been, my blood work comes back great, I take no medication except for a Calcium supplement and nexium, I am able to do all kinds of physical things I only dreamed I could do, Im not obsessed with food any more, I have so much energy, I cant sleep past 8am now (I used to sleep until 1 or 2 on the weekends), I dont need to take naps anymore, I can curl up in ball in the movie theatre seat lol, my clothes are so tiny now that they all fit in my drawers lol, I get to shop in the juniors section, I take pride in my appearance, our food bill is cut more than in half, I can wear makeup again, I went from a screaming size 18/20 pants - 2xl tops to a comfy size 8 pants and a medium top, so many positive things.
When I see my surgeon I hug him because bottom line is, he saved my life and what a great life it is!
Happy Surgiversary to me!

Hello my sweet friend! Well Ive got news for you....This morning I hit 100 POUNDS LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im happy dancing right into the Century Club and giving you a HUGE hug! Ill buy the drinks and we will toast to my 100 pounds and your upcoming 60th birthday!
My goal was to hit 100 by my 1 year surgiversary but Ill take a year and 1 day lol. I cant believe it! Im walking on sunshine!
Love you sweety xoxo, thanks for holding the Century Door open for me, your arm must be tired lol.

One year ago today I was laying on the operating room table having 85% of my stomach removed. As scared as I was, I was more scared to stay heavy and unhealthy. I was only 42 and more unhealthy than some 60 year olds I knew.
I started at 242. On my 5'4 frame, that was a lot. The list of ailments I had at age 42 was sad. I felt sorry for myself and didnt like the person I had let myself become. The only thing I could be happy for myself about was that I married my dream man 3 years prior. It was with his support and love that I came to the decision to be sleeved.
It all started with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. My husband was very scared that he would come home one day and find me dead in bed. So I began researching sleep apnea treatements besides cpap. I looked into a surgery that was not covered by insurance and didnt actually have a very good success rate. As I kept researching, I started reading literature about bariatric surgery. Not as a cure for sleep apnea but in my case, with my apnea, my metabolism had pretty much stopped because I wasnt getting a recurperative sleep, I would injure myself exercising, my body was in pain from carrying around all the extra, etc. Therefore all the damage I had done to my body with the unhealthy eating I would most likely have to live with and life wasnt getting any better. Much to the contrary, it was continually getting worse.
A year ago I had the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, Migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-dia
betic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression. Im sure there are more to list but you get the point, very unhealthy for a anyone much less a 42 year old woman.
A year later I DO NOT have the following: SEVERE sleep apnea, back problems, planters faciitis, migraines, allergies (even to make-up), short of breath, high blood pressure, blood sugar issues (pre-diabetic), high cholesterol, anxiety attacks, night sweats, eczema, aches and pains, skin tags and depression.
I have discovered an intense love of hot yoga which is my main source of exercise, I eat healthier than Ive ever eaten in my life, Im happier than Ive ever been in my life, Im healthier than Ive ever been, my blood work comes back great, I take no medication except for a Calcium supplement and nexium, I am able to do all kinds of physical things I only dreamed I could do, Im not obsessed with food any more, I have so much energy, I cant sleep past 8am now (I used to sleep until 1 or 2 on the weekends), I dont need to take naps anymore, I can curl up in ball in the movie theatre seat lol, my clothes are so tiny now that they all fit in my drawers lol, I get to shop in the juniors section, I take pride in my appearance, our food bill is cut more than in half, I can wear makeup again, I went from a screaming size 18/20 pants - 2xl tops to a comfy size 8 pants and a medium top, so many positive things.
When I see my surgeon I hug him because bottom line is, he saved my life and what a great life it is!
Happy Surgiversary to me!

I lost my bestie when I told her I was thinking about looking into surgery. I dont think she had any way of understanding what I was going thru as she has never had a weight problem a day in her life. So lifelong skinny people tend to think that if you just diet and workout that you can just take the weight off. Im ok with it though. I sure am a lot more picky about who I call friend now.

Wow you both look amazing! I'm 243 now surgery on 12/27 so your such an inspiration! Do you have any tips? Would love yo hear about your journey and how much you've lost!!

I told some and didnt tell some. The people that I knew would be supportive I told, the judgemental gossip types I didnt. If they ask I just say I eat small meals several times a day, lots of Proteins, low carbs and hot yoga which is all true.

Here you go...

Thanks Bunny! Happy Surgiversary to you also!!!! pics?

My surgiversary was yesterday as well and I started at 242 too!! Congrats to you (and me of course lol). Keep up the great work.

Lyn
anyone tried Cabot Sharp Extra light cheddar cheese?
um um good
delicious!!!!
luv cheese
babybell and i are on a first name basis
enjoy
ps you didn't post your DOS on your profile (hint, hint ) so i don't know how far along you are post op
you are "probaby" early stage - i love my greek yogurt, cottage cheese ie
good luck
keep up the good job i know you are doing
kathy

Hello my sweet friend! Well Ive got news for you....This morning I hit 100 POUNDS LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im happy dancing right into the Century Club and giving you a HUGE hug! Ill buy the drinks and we will toast to my 100 pounds and your upcoming 60th birthday!
My goal was to hit 100 by my 1 year surgiversary but Ill take a year and 1 day lol. I cant believe it! Im walking on sunshine!
Love you sweety xoxo, thanks for holding the Century Door open for me, your arm must be tired lol.

hey girlfriend
look at you!!!!
you are hot
so happy for you!!!!
your DH sounds so smart (after all he married you )
caring for you/about - support is so helpful - how nice to have him there!!!
your co-morbities gone/happiness returned.....
can't get much better than that
give doc a hug from me too , as i wish to thank him for a successful surgery he performed on you
by the way, guess who turns 60 next month!!!!
take care bud
so very happy for you
keep up the great job
good luck
"me"

Bunny -- you look amazing! Happy surgiversary!!

Bunny, you look fantastic girl! Congratulations on your success!

You look great of course! But even better, your quality of life is a complete turnaround. And I know why they call it hot yoga, because you look HOT in that photo!