GirthyGirl

Congratulations on your weight loss. If you can master this new lifestyle you can do anything. Go for it! I don't know anyone who has regretted it. Good luck and hoping for a smooth recovery.

Hey, good luck for your surgery! I see the surgeon in a fortnight to work out what I need done, one thing for sure is my arms they are similar to yours. I'll follow your journey!

I'm in St. Louis, MO and my surgeon is Dr. Herluf Lund he works out of St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery in Chesterfield, MO. I'm not sure about the rules on posting links but if you Google 'Dr Lund St. Louis' he'll come right up. He is absolutely wonderful, bedside manner so amazing and very very funny just when you need him to be!

Here's another good one:

Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other 3 tires because you got a flat.

Starting weight: 303
Surgery weight: 289
Current weight: 189
VSG was 01/27/16
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Yup.
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My surgery was January 27, 2016. Can't believe it's been eleven months! I haven't had my December weigh in yet but as of November I was down 105 pounds. Finally hit onederland! Last time I saw that was in the mid 80's.
I am about twenty pounds away from goal. I am having a few plastic surgery procedures so I estimate taking off another 15-20 pounds with that.
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I will own up to being vain, too. I'm 48 years old and the last time I was skinny was in 1975. When I would talk to people about my upcoming VSG I would always say my biggest fears were ending up with a turkey neck and looking old. My fears have somewhat been realized.
I also knew going in I was going to have a lot of loose skin. And I do. I have met with a PS to discuss the three procedures I want done. And they are completely so I can look better. I freely admit it. But never would I have let those concerns hold me back from being sleeved. I went from having a fasting glucose level of 167 to a non fasting level of 78. That alone was worth it.
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Congrats and good luck Ladies! I had my surgery January 27, 2016 and I remember well the anticipation.
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@@GirthyGirl, you are exactly right on the hiccups. My hubby had bypass and is he dates a bite when the hiccups start it's awful FOR himself
Michelle Rose
Spring TX 77373

I also take the Caltrate Soft Chews. Love them!
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I also take the Caltrate Soft Chews. Love them!
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I wouldn't say my taste has changed but I don't enjoy eating like I used to.
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I guess I've been lucky. I haven't had one rude or insensitive comment and I tell everyone and their brother. Most people have just been curious about what my life is like now.
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I guess I've been lucky. I haven't had one rude or insensitive comment and I tell everyone and their brother. Most people have just been curious about what my life is like now.
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My BMI was 52 when I started my liquid diet. That was on 01/13/16. Last time I weighed, 08/27/16, I was 37.3. I still have a long way to go but I am thrilled by that number!
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My BMI was 52 when I started my liquid diet. That was on 01/13/16. Last time I weighed, 08/27/16, I was 37.3. I still have a long way to go but I am thrilled by that number!
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I wouldn't say my taste has changed but I don't enjoy eating like I used to.
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Being able to walk down a plane aisle without having to turn to the side.
Fitting through turnstiles.

Being able to walk down a plane aisle without having to turn to the side.
Fitting through turnstiles.

Being able to walk down a plane aisle without having to turn to the side.
Fitting through turnstiles.

Being able to walk down a plane aisle without having to turn to the side.
Fitting through turnstiles.

I'm open to telling whomever and don't care who knows. From my experience, a lot of people I know that has/had bariatric surgery is ashamed or afraid to tell people. This surgery will improve my health, just like any other surgery will help a medical condition. I don't care who knows I'm on a new path to getting healthy!
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I told everyone I see on a regular basis. My coworkers I sent a message the day before my surgery telling them I was having the sleeve. I would have told them sooner but my clearance didn't come through 'til the day before. I don't really care if people judge my decision so I have no problem being upfront about the procedure.
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Being able to walk down a plane aisle without having to turn to the side.
Fitting through turnstiles.