melissa39437

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9 months ago when I took the picture on the left I was miserable, depressed and down right disgusted with myself. Yesterday July 23rd, 9 weeks post op I decided to take some new pictures. The one on the right is one of those pictures. I am so thankful I had such an amazing surgeon and team members. They made sure my surgery was done properly in order to make sure my success is achievable. Dr Maytorena, Long Term WLS, and my coordinator gave me so much more than I could ever have imagined. In 9 short weeks, yes you read that right, I am down over 50 pounds almost 70 pounds counting my preop! I feel better than I have in years! I have more self esteem, better sleep, I'm more active and I now love my life again! I wanted this more than anything in the world and my team made sure it was done the right way, to begin with in order for me to be successful. For that I am forever grateful! If you want to be successful as well I highly recommend these guys. I am not affiliated with them at all other than I had my sleev there. I am sharing my story in hopes that it inspires someone else. Don't ever give up because YOU CAN SUCCEED!!! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

When you see a former coworker and they do a take 2 because they don't recognize you [emoji41] Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

If you have a YouTube channel drop the link below so I can follow you also! Happy Friday!! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

My name on YouTube is Melissa's VSG Journey Johnson Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am super excited today! I have lost a total of 87 pounds!! 71 pounds since surgery! I still have a long way to go but I'm getting there day by day, inch by inch! All possible because of hard work, dedication and my amazing surgery team. I can't thank Ruben Long Term and Dr Jorge Maytorena Soto Gil enough for this tool that has given me my life back. If you are considering weight loss surgery and your insurance won't cover it consider Long Term WLS team. You won't be sorry! Sleeved 5/29/17 HW 328 SW 312 CW 241 GW HEALTHY Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

You should be able to click the link then open in YouTube and subscribe. Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

When you just don't feel it but you know you need to go. Just get there! Once you're in the door you will feel better! 9 weeks and counting! HW 328, SW 312, CW 258!! Thanks to my surgery being done right the first time! Thanks Long Term WLS Dr Jorge Maytorena [emoji173] forever grateful! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

So sorry I just got this! Lost all my stuff on my phone and just got it all straight. How did surgery go? How are you doing now? Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

So sorry I just got your reply! How did your surgery go? How are you doing now? Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

That's awesome!! How far out are you? Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I'll be sure to follow you back so I can keep an eye out for your progress. I know the feeling about not being able to afford a new PC. I just got a cheap one and hate it. It's so slow and has no memory at all ugh! Think I may try to find a really good one soon. Just have to save up for it first. Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

You look amazing!!! Congrats!!!! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thought I would share my progress with you guys to hopefully inspire others. The pic of me in the yellow shirt is day before surgery. The other is now. I had the best surgeon in the world! My tool has made me a new healthier person! Thank you Dr Maytorena and the Long Term wls team! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Totally loving this tool!!! Thank you so much Dr Maytorena and the entire Long Term WLS team!!!! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

It is! It's on the app store. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! You look absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work! We all fall down at times. You just have to pick yourself up and leave it behind you. You are worth this! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you both! I am very dedicated to making my tool work for me as it was designed to. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

I finally see it in pictures!!! So excited!! All this because I had a surgeon who did my procedure the right way the first time. Thanks Dr Maytorena with Long Term wls and the entire team!!! 1st is Before surgery, 2nd is from 2 weeks gym pics. Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations on your loss thus far!!! They're just jealous. [emoji4][emoji41] Rock that new body and don't worry about what they say! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

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This is totally happening! I can finally see a difference in myself even though everyone else said they already saw it. All this thanks to my amazing surgical team! Thanks Long Term WLS, Dr Maytorena and my awesome coordinator Ruben! [emoji173][emoji123][emoji109]🏼 getting stronger and smaller one day at a time! So blessed to have had the best Surgeon! VSG done right the first time! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I'm really trying my best. I do slip on occasion but I get right back on track the next meal. Hey it happens right haha! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

As far as my eating I eat chicken, shrimp, protein shakes and such. I am at very low carbs probably 20-30 daily. I haven't had pasta or rice since surgery. It sucks but it's worth it. Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app