Suzy Q73

I ride an 01 Road King with the crazy 88.....sweet ride! Will be getting smaller gear in the spring!! Yahoooo!

Nervous about the surgery but i have a great support team at home with a big sister already having the surgery on October 14th

Am 8 days post op and down 30 lbs.....wow! I am so happy with my sleeve! That is 9 lbs pre op and 21 lbs post op! Unbelievable really! Still on clear fluids till tomorrow then full fluids....feeling better every day!

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Today it has been exactly four months and nine days since my Sleeve on June 5, 2013. I have lost 88 lbs., 12 Pants Sizes, 2 Shirt Sizes, 1 full Shoe Size and 14 pills! I am so very happy I made this decision. I am amazed at the transformation not just of my body but of the abilities I now have and the goals I have reached.
BS (Before Sleeve)
I was using a walker to do any walking at all. I could not shower without a shower chair, I could not go shopping in stores without automatic carts, I only left my house to go to the Dr. I could not stand up long enough to cook meals anymore, I had a full time caretaker, I could not clean or do laundry, I didn't drive unless I had too, I could not hold my Grandson because I had no lap, I would not have sexual relations with my husband because it was too un-comfortable and I felt to ugly, I didn't ever have the desire to go visit people, I could not go to parties or out with my friends to socialize at all. I stayed home and moped and honestly just waited for death to come and get me.
AS (After Sleeve)
I now go to the Mall with my daughter, I go out to lunch with friends, on dates with hubby, I shop, I cook, I clean, I even am working an area for a garden next year. I no longer need a caregiver and was just released from the program yesterday. I no long use a walker or automatic carts, or a shower chair! I only take 3 medications a day. I love to go visit and go to thrift stores and play with and hold my Grandson! I have sex on a semi-regular basis. (I know TMI)
The point is... If you are thinking of having this surgery, Stop Thinking!!!! & Start doing!!!
It took me over 2 1/2 years to get approval so get on it now and then do your thinking while you are in the process. You can always opt out later. I would never take it back, because honestly I never thought I would be a real person again and I had all but given up on life. I am however, a whole person again, a real person, with a real life, and real friends. I am even considering finally going back to work after six years of disability.
I hope this helps anyone in making up their minds and I hope it inspires everyone who reads it.
Blessings to all,
Candie
Before
Day of Surgery
Day after Surgery
Yesterday

Am 8 days post op and down 30 lbs.....wow! I am so happy with my sleeve! That is 9 lbs pre op and 21 lbs post op! Unbelievable really! Still on clear fluids till tomorrow then full fluids....feeling better every day!

Am 8 days post op and down 30 lbs.....wow! I am so happy with my sleeve! That is 9 lbs pre op and 21 lbs post op! Unbelievable really! Still on clear fluids till tomorrow then full fluids....feeling better every day!

Am 8 days post op and down 30 lbs.....wow! I am so happy with my sleeve! That is 9 lbs pre op and 21 lbs post op! Unbelievable really! Still on clear fluids till tomorrow then full fluids....feeling better every day!

Am 8 days post op and down 30 lbs.....wow! I am so happy with my sleeve! That is 9 lbs pre op and 21 lbs post op! Unbelievable really! Still on clear fluids till tomorrow then full fluids....feeling better every day!

Went to the surgeons yesterday for my 9 month follow-up (technically its been over 10 months) and received 2 high-fives and a hug from my wonderful surgeon! He said that my BMI was finally in the 'healthy' range! 98 pounds lost so far and he could not be more pleased. 2 more pounds until Im in the 'century club'!
Things just kept getting better...went to Old Navy and bought a pair of super skinny jeans and took a photo of them side-by-side with my fat jeans that Ive saved for comparison. Wow.
All in all, it was a great Monday

I went through Mexico Bariatric Centre with Dr Ismael Cabrera....awesome surgeon...cost 4500$US....covers everything but flight! In Tijuana MX! Sleeved Oct 15/13

I ride an 01 Road King with the crazy 88.....sweet ride! Will be getting smaller gear in the spring!! Yahoooo!

2011 Ultra Clasis Electra Glide!!!!

My mom passed away yesterday, after being sic for a very long time.. my heart and soul hurts and I miss her, but I know she was so proud of me and what I was accomplishing she called me her skinny son..lol. im so glad she got to see a healthier and happy me. plz tell your loved ones you love them often and hold each other tight. make memories and live a good healthy life good luck and God bless you all Frank

dont worry.. I was at a cookout yesterday... almost 3 months out.. I ate, I didnt eat as much as i used to.. but i ate.. Quality of life afterwards for me has been nothing but smooth... I dont have to worry about dropping dead everyday.. Im on ONE PILL... a high blood pressure med which i plan on being off real soon.. Down from 5 pills... No more diabetes, No more cholesterol meds... no more anxiety meds.. .. Your not weak,.. This process is not a "I give up". This process is a "I give in" I have actively chosen my life over what I used to live which was sad... What if, what if, what if, no.. So what, Now what? I made myself fat and I tried many things to help me not be fat and not be unhealthy, it didnt work.. SO WHAT, NOW WHAT? Now i had to decide if i was going to do what i needed to do to live.. I chose LIFE! and I want you to chose life also.. sorry if i come off passionate about it, but i am.. Life is amazing when you are taking life by the wheel and controlling it.. I wish you the best

Well.....it's official.....I am on a new chapter in my life! Vsg done on Oct 15/2013 in Tijuana Mx.....discharged from hospital yesterday oct 17/2013.....now on way home....can't wait! Amazing people at clinic I had surgery done at...Dr. Ismael Cabrera is amazing! I must say....the surgery was a breeze....but while drain is in it's pretty uncomfortable....the gas is excruciating.....BUT....it does pass! I am feeling great....and excited to get home to my husband and fur babies! Will update ASAP!

Home now! Feels great...missed my husband a ton....and yes recovery and weight loss will be much easier at home! Thanks!

Your stomach needs time to heal from surgery....take in fluids (clear)....I am sipping Gatorade and it's been good so far! The smells of food are great but I know eating right now will do more harm than good....hang in there!

I am from northern Alberta....day one post op....doing great!

I'm a October 15th sleever too! Good luck! Let's rock this surgery