flowergirl56

Hey guys, I joined this site to tell my story. Ever since I was a little girl I've been overweight. I've always been the "she's fat but has a pretty face" kind of girl. It has always hurt me but I never let it show. I've gotten made fun of but never to the point where I was depressed.
I've always avoided going to the doctors, but one day my mother forced me and insisted that I go. I knew I wasn't going to hear anything nice. Unfortunately I found out that I got high blood pressure in the high 100's and diabetes. Although my diabetes wasn't that bad he told me I should still start eating healthy.
Being from a Hispanic family it's VERY HARD to just stop eating healthy especially when your moms food tastes so amazing!!! He finally insisted that I get weight loss surgery. I've been thinking about it for a long time but didn't know how to go about that. So when he told me that I was so excited!!
He told me about this wonderful surgeon named Dr. Fielding, people actually travel from across the country to get operated by this man! So of course I had to go check him out. After what seemed like the 4 LONGEST months of my life I finally got approved for the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery! I was on a liquid diet for 2 LOOOONG weeks losing a total of 25 pounds and finally got operated on July 26,2014. Overall my surgery went great I was extremely nervous who wouldn't be!? I've never been put under anesthesia before let alone surgery before! During my recovery they constantly check your vitals and my blood pressure is excellent and my diabetes will also go to! It's only been 2 days since my surgery and my health is already improved! I can just imagine what other great benefits this surgery will bring to me!
Thanks for reading guys! Before and after pics will be posted up soon! Xoxo!

blenders?
I have the big vitamix. love it . make 2 qts at atime. refridge. good for 3 days. just get a travel mug. no lumps ever! Was given a ninja for christmas. hate it won't do ice.

I am scheduled for surgery on Jan. 16th. And am greatful for all your advice/thoughts. I know I'm making the right choice for me but it's difficult when everyone around me keeps telling me not to do this surgery. I'm thankful for people like you and that support groups like this are available to turn too! From what you write, I can tell you have always been a kind beautiful person just now the outside matches the inside!! Thanks for helping a stranger in need!