New Here: 15 months Postop: Sleeve

[Lisanne 5]

Hey everyone. Im Lisa. Im 41yrs old. Im married with 2 kids.

I got my Sleeve March 17, 2008....so Im almost 15 months postop.

I have lost a total of 109 lbs so far. I still have a longggg way to go. Im not even half way to my goal. I started with a BMI of 73, weight of 396.

It was a long, hard road for me....getting the Sleeve. I couldnt find anyone near me that either would take my insurance or that would even do my surgery with my high BMI (without first losing alot of weight, which I couldnt do without the surgery). So, I traveled to Mexico with my husband and had it done there. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I would go to another country to get surgery. Being a nurse, I was quite skeptical. However, I had a pretty good experience. I had a minor complication, but it turned out fine and it didnt require any extra hospital time. I remember having a ton of pain though - gas pain mostly. I was miserable for about 2 wks. After I removed my stitches, I had some incision difficulties - but I tend to have those every time Ive ever had surgery, so I wasnt surprised.

At this point in time, I feel like a new person. I can do so many things that I couldnt before surgery. I was confined to a power chair for the most part - I couldnt go to a store that didnt offer the scooters. I took my power chair to the mall or any other place that I needed to walk. I have been disabled from working since 2002. I am hoping to be able to go back at some point.

Before surgery, my Diabetes was totally uncontrolled. I was on Insulin and pills.. now, Im only on pills and Ive even cut that down to half of what I was taking. I had been on 2 blood pressure pills, now I only take one and Im thinking pretty soon I might not need that one either, or at least a much lower dose. I also have sleep Apnea and Ive been able to lower my pressure by several points and will be lowering it again soon I imagine.

So basically, I am a new person compared to what I was a year ago. I might have a long way to go, but this journey has been so worth it!

Thanks for the invite to this forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

hugs 'n love,

Lisa

[Elisabethsew 50]

Welcome and thank you for posting. You definitely have gotten your life back and you're well on the way to working towards your goals. Congratulations.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Hey everyone. Im Lisa. Im 41yrs old. Im married with 2 kids.

I got my Sleeve March 17, 2008....so Im almost 15 months postop.

I have lost a total of 109 lbs so far. I still have a longggg way to go. Im not even half way to my goal. I started with a BMI of 73, weight of 396.

It was a long, hard road for me....getting the Sleeve. I couldnt find anyone near me that either would take my insurance or that would even do my surgery with my high BMI (without first losing alot of weight, which I couldnt do without the surgery). So, I traveled to Mexico with my husband and had it done there. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I would go to another country to get surgery. Being a nurse, I was quite skeptical. However, I had a pretty good experience. I had a minor complication, but it turned out fine and it didnt require any extra hospital time. I remember having a ton of pain though - gas pain mostly. I was miserable for about 2 wks. After I removed my stitches, I had some incision difficulties - but I tend to have those every time Ive ever had surgery, so I wasnt surprised.

At this point in time, I feel like a new person. I can do so many things that I couldnt before surgery. I was confined to a power chair for the most part - I couldnt go to a store that didnt offer the scooters. I took my power chair to the mall or any other place that I needed to walk. I have been disabled from working since 2002. I am hoping to be able to go back at some point.

Before surgery, my Diabetes was totally uncontrolled. I was on Insulin and pills.. now, Im only on pills and Ive even cut that down to half of what I was taking. I had been on 2 blood pressure pills, now I only take one and Im thinking pretty soon I might not need that one either, or at least a much lower dose. I also have sleep Apnea and Ive been able to lower my pressure by several points and will be lowering it again soon I imagine.

So basically, I am a new person compared to what I was a year ago. I might have a long way to go, but this journey has been so worth it!

Thanks for the invite to this forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

hugs 'n love,

Lisa

Lisa....

WOW WOW WOW... what a great job! The changes in your health are nothing short of amazing! Congrats to you for getting your life back!

I think I might know you from another board, if you are that Lisa, (((((HUGS))))) I'm thrilled to see you over here!!!!

And even if you aren't the Lisa I think you are, big mega hugs to you anyway!

[Lisanne 5]

Thanks WASa

yeh, I may be that Lisa lol

if ur talking OH here. Someone from there sent me here...so now Im here..

:wink0:

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Thanks WASa

yeh, I may be that Lisa lol

if ur talking OH here. Someone from there sent me here...so now Im here..

:wink0:

I think about you often, I rarely see you there anymore. I am not sure if I was just missing your threads or what but I am glad to see you here. You have been a fav poster of mine for a long time. You know me as Midwesterngirl.

[Phoenixrising 0]

Hey everyone. Im Lisa. Im 41yrs old. Im married with 2 kids.

I got my Sleeve March 17, 2008....so Im almost 15 months postop.

I have lost a total of 109 lbs so far. I still have a longggg way to go. Im not even half way to my goal. I started with a BMI of 73, weight of 396.

It was a long, hard road for me....getting the Sleeve. I couldnt find anyone near me that either would take my insurance or that would even do my surgery with my high BMI (without first losing alot of weight, which I couldnt do without the surgery). So, I traveled to Mexico with my husband and had it done there. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I would go to another country to get surgery. Being a nurse, I was quite skeptical. However, I had a pretty good experience. I had a minor complication, but it turned out fine and it didnt require any extra hospital time. I remember having a ton of pain though - gas pain mostly. I was miserable for about 2 wks. After I removed my stitches, I had some incision difficulties - but I tend to have those every time Ive ever had surgery, so I wasnt surprised.

At this point in time, I feel like a new person. I can do so many things that I couldnt before surgery. I was confined to a power chair for the most part - I couldnt go to a store that didnt offer the scooters. I took my power chair to the mall or any other place that I needed to walk. I have been disabled from working since 2002. I am hoping to be able to go back at some point.

Before surgery, my Diabetes was totally uncontrolled. I was on Insulin and pills.. now, Im only on pills and Ive even cut that down to half of what I was taking. I had been on 2 blood pressure pills, now I only take one and Im thinking pretty soon I might not need that one either, or at least a much lower dose. I also have sleep Apnea and Ive been able to lower my pressure by several points and will be lowering it again soon I imagine.

So basically, I am a new person compared to what I was a year ago. I might have a long way to go, but this journey has been so worth it!

Thanks for the invite to this forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

hugs 'n love,

Lisa

Congrats on your success and on your continue journey.

Sounds like some glitches early on you are making mega strides. You Go

[MacMadame 81]

Hi Lisa!

100 pounds is a lot... you should be proud. Plus, you have to start somewhere, right?!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Glad you found us. We need more people who are not quite a new as me.

I never thought I would run off to Mexico by myself either, but I am sure glad I did!

[notsofluffy 3]

Hey everyone. Im Lisa. Im 41yrs old. Im married with 2 kids.

I got my Sleeve March 17, 2008....so Im almost 15 months postop.

I have lost a total of 109 lbs so far. I still have a longggg way to go. Im not even half way to my goal. I started with a BMI of 73, weight of 396.

Hey Lisa, I read and am inspired by your journey. I am a 32 yo with a BMI of 71. I would love to hear how you are doing now! I am about to arrange my VGS with Dr. Joya in Puerto Viallaha (SP?). Their are so few of us 70+ BMIers I would love to know how things are working out for you.

Tracy:thumbup:

[Shontel 3]

Yay Lisa!!! That is a great accomplishment!

[wannalise 15]

Good for you Lisa! Don't sell yourself short on just how much you've accomplished, its nothing short of miraculous. Thanks for being willing to share your story it made me so excited to be able to see changes in my life to. Congrats!

[gr8pyrmom 1]

What a fantastic and inspirational story! Thanks for sharing!!