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A few days shy of 11 months between these two pics.
Feeling better. Thinking better. VSG was a hyooooge winning decision in my life. Why in the hell I waited so long to take action is a mystery to me. I've given up on divining the reasons why I waited.....just moving forward.
Long way to go....but grateful for the relief I feel every single day. Back pain is way better.....crappy knees are still giving me hell for waiting so long.....but my ticker is thankful and no longer working double-time to pump blood where it needs to go. It's like my body has switched into cruise control and I feel better than I have in decades. I have nothing but encouragement for anyone considering this surgery.
I've had zero complications with my VSG and my surgeon left me with simple and easily followed instructions for how to succeed with the weight loss and approach food forever.
There is nothing that I cant enjoy and nothing that I want for. Went to enjoy a birthday celebration yesterday at my favorite spot....a Mexican restaurant that I LIVED at in my old life. I had chips 'n salsa.....and margaritas.......and even ordered a meal that was off the charts with flavor......brought the leftovers home for Breakfast, lol. I sure don't eat & drink that way very often.....but I can enjoy anything on occasion.
By having 80+% of my stomach removed........I have finally found what it is to be "normal".
Go figure.

@@Dub I don't see the "long way to go" in this picture!!! You look great - and very handsome!!!

@@mamasia I would ask for clarification as to "WHY" you can't get the Sleeve at your size. There are bigger people who have had the sleeve and been successful.

I never went to a support group either. But just to clarify, you CAN be successful without support groups, but not overall support. Studies show the most successful people (and I mean success in not just losing the weight, but KEEPING it off) have had some sort of consistent support in the form of real life support groups, online support groups (my preference) or just supportive friends and/ or family who have had the surgery.

This and Baritastic Social are my support groups. Because of my work and school hours, I don't have time to attend in-person support groups. Granted, she shouldn't lie but why are you worried? Not trying to be mean but everyone becomes successful in their own way.
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Oh sweetie! That's not being nosy, it's a very valid pre op question. You will have tons of responses but for me this-
- I can walk. And walk a lot!
- I can touch my toes and cross my legs and reach around my back to fasten my bra
- I am no longer tied to the "living to eat" modality, rather I eat to live. This is key, because more often than not, I don't experience hunger and I need to remind myself to eat
- I can tour college campuses with my children and this one is huge because last year with my son I could not and it really became a focus for me during this process. There is nothing worse than taking your child to see colleges and sitting around waiting while they are touring.
- my chronic conditions have literally disappeared, including my rheumatoid arthritis - the disease which got me to obese to begin with
-I FEEL GREAT! And have more self confidence than I've experienced in years
- I'm much more social than I've been in years
-I can "keep up" with anyone!!
- I can shop off the rack anywhere now
There are so many more, we call them NSV's- non surgical victories- things that you don't realize -or that you were missing it- until after it happens and the light bulb goes off.
Good luck!
Lisa
HW 283
SW 272
CW 180
Surgery RNY 3/23/2016
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Dec 2015 221lbs and Aug 2016 133lbs.
So happy I decided to get the bypass.
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8 years ago at 290 lbs vs today at 160. I love my sleeve!
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Here's a F2F before and after. I actually have eyes and cheekbones again. I didn't think there was that much of a difference, but I've ran into about 5 people in the last month who had no idea who I was lol
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Before July 2015 weight ~240
Surgery date was 1/14/16 @ 225lbs. Current weight bouncing back and forth between 149-150.
 
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8 months post op. From 237 to 155. Height 5'2.

I had a check-up with my PCP today. What is awesome is that I no longer dread getting on the scale and no longer get the "you need to lose weight" lecture. My PCP is thrilled with my progress!

I never went to support meetings. I was sleeved and I am successful. What am I missing?
Why are you worried about what she's doing? My surgery was about ME.

Nsv for me was going back to my hometown yesterday I'm only 12 days out but down about 50-60 from my all time high. Everywhere I went people told me how good I looked and how proud of me they were. It felt awesome and was motivating!
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Down 70lbs 5 1/2 month post op!

I RAN up a flight of stairs today !! It felt darn good
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Couple of my NSV's this week....
Took a minute to check the blood pressure......all is well and I've been off all blood pressure meds for two months now.

Was also having early morning coffee. Took me a few minutes to actually wake up....realized that in the dark I'd grabbed an old t-shirt that I'd been saving. Didn't think it'd fit as it's an athletic cut 2XL. Well....it would seem that it fit with room to spare. Made my day start off with a confident feeling.
This time last year I as wearing 5xl and 6xl shirts. So damn grateful.

Wow. That's awesome! Great job. You lost alot quickly! 140-145 is my goal too. It was never told to me that was too low, even by her and I'm bigger than you were pre surgery. 145 is a great goal, quite reasonable and achievable. I really want 145 to be my maintenence weight. If i could get to 135 which is low but gives me wiggle room.
Sooo everybody is going with Krause huh? My friend referred me to Hawasli but I forgot his name and when they started naming Dr's I said yeah Krause I believe that's him. Lol. Anyways I told my friend later and she said that wasn't her Dr. Buuuut I already committed to Krause. Plus it rolled off the tongue so nicely. Then I did my research and read review after review after review that he was basically the man. Once I finally met him, I knew Id chosen the right surgeon. I'm glad you had a good experience.
Do tell more about the mental difficulties.

Hi @@diamondchic94 I'm from Michigan! Annnnnnnnd guess what? I'm having my surgery at Beaumont Royal Oak with Krause. Sounds like we have lots in common so far. I'm scheduled 7/1. I'm in my PreOp phase as of now. I'm new to BP so feel free to hit me up!

@@Butch Luce It is awesome you are making this choice for yourself and your family. I dearly loved my grandparents and the idea of more time with them is something I longed for. Your grandson will love the fit, active you.

I was sleeved on July 12 (band to sleeve revision) by Dr. Krause out of Beaumont. He did my original band, band repair, gall bladder removal, and now the sleeve revision. I can not say enough good things about him or the rest of the staff!
I hope you are feeling 100% soon!
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I'm going to have surgery in a few months in Kalamazoo Borgess. I hope my experience is as good. I have 6 months of supervised weightloss and everyone has been wonderful. Plus I ve loss 30lbs in three months
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I was sleeved on July 12 (band to sleeve revision) by Dr. Krause out of Beaumont. He did my original band, band repair, gall bladder removal, and now the sleeve revision. I can not say enough good things about him or the rest of the staff!
I hope you are feeling 100% soon!
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I recently (8/17/16) had Gastric bypass surgery at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. I had the best nurses and doctors anyone could ask for. My surgeon was Dr.David Chengelis. He was absolutely amazing and made sure I was completely aware of everything before surgery. My anesthesiologist team were fantastic and answered my many questions ( I had not been under before). Overall I would recommend Beaumont if you're looking in Michigan!
❤️8/17/16