chloe3.5

The only thing that limits you to only losing 60% of your excess weight is you. I've lost over 100% and am maintaining easily. I eat whatever I want whenever I'm hungry....protein first, then veggies, fruit and whole grains. But I also eat ice cream, desert, bread, alcohol, cake, etc.... just everything in moderation. I do not excercise and I've never tracked or counted or measured my food. I didn't have surgery just to be on a diet the rest of my life. I do make sure I drink at least 64oz of Fluid and I do take my Vitamins (but I've always taken Vitamins, so this is no change)
Other than making much healthier food choices, my life isn't a whole lot different than preop. Unless you count Having a normal BMI, shopping in regular stores for clothes, not being in pain everyday, spending a lot less money on groceries, and being able to hike, climb stairs, etc without getting out of breath, Perhaps I am an anomaly, but I just wanted to let you know that there is more than one way to be successful and postop life does not have to be all that complicated.

its been awhile since ive been in here. On sept 17 2014 i had my sleeve done. Best thing I e ever done for me. I have lost 110 lbs. I am 13 months post op. i am doing wonderful. I have had some real strange mind things going on. Like I know i have lost the weight but its like my brain hasnt caught up. any body else have these feelings. on october 22 2015, just 3 weeks ago i had my excess skin removed on my belly. and yep it made the thoughts even worse. ....need a little help here.....I still think its the best thing but its just kinda weird. maybe it was because it was so fast. I have also suffered some eating disorder stuff.I am currently seeing a counselor for that. she seems to believe because im a perfectionist that its an obsession with the food. has anyone else had these issues. i do have that this all comes and goes depending on the day. any thoughts support welcomed. Im doing this alone. no one in my family supported me on this idea at all. thanks

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.

Yeah! Got mine a week or so ago. I stayed 4 days and mine was $72,563.84 the insurance paid all but a $9.00 copay. Thank You Jesus!

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.

Hello! My name is Debbie and im 51 years old. I have always had a weight problem. In December 2013, I had enough when I couldnt fit thru the gate at ball game. It was so embarrasing, I had to be escorted to another entrance. I cryed. I decide this was never going to happen again. I made an appt with the surgeon. January 2014 I saw Dr. Ali in Erie Pa . Hes absolutely wonderful, so compassionate. After 6 months of diet docs and many appts, with weight gains and losses and excitment and disappointment , I finally arrived at my surgery date. On September 17, 2014 I had sleeve surgery. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for me. Yes! I said for me. I have 4 grown children which I might add,,,only 2 really supported me. The other 2 where very skeptical. You see I also have 6 wonderful grandchildren whom I wanted to see grow up, have their own children and enjoy life. When I embarked on this journey I had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and thyroid dosease and sleep apnea, high chlosterol and I have already at 51 had a heart stent. I was scared. When this journey to a new me I weighed 205 pounds , at surgery time I weighed 191, Today I weigh 156 and it just keeps comimg off. I went from a 3x size clothes to now a 16. I have never worn real jeans, the ones that zip. I now can. I feel strong and well. Since surgery the diabetes, is gone ,high blood pressure is gone,thyroid diesease (mimimal meds), the sleep apnea is much better, the chlosterol is normal and the cardiologist says he doesnt need to see me unless I have an issue. I can walk up stairs now. I have energy enough now to sometimes tire out my babies. I have had no issues. I think it is because I have been exacting about all the diet phases and really take my time and really heard what my body now says to me. I have only had pain, one time, when I ate way to fast and WOW! did that ever hurt. It felt like the worst huge bubble. Believe me lesson learned. I would reccommend this surgery, but I seriously feel that this choice has to purely be for the patient. Like dont do it for someone else. There are definetly, life changing, life style habits that must be followed thru. Thank You Jesus! for my success. God Bless to all, and good luck to anyone whos future is WLS.