Wow, it's been such a long road to tow! I have been morbidly obeise for many years. More than 30. I was always afraid to have any surgery but am so greatful that I finally found such a tremendous surgeon as Dr. Aceves, in Mexicali.!!!!!! Yes I have not had it perfect, there have had to be many changes in my eating habits. I was smart though and started these changes in Nov. of 2008. I actually lost about 150 lbs and lowered my BMI nearly 50% before I had the surgery. Was still hard to do but worth every agonizing minute. Thank the Lord that Dr. Aceves agreed even then to do the surgery. I came through with flying colors though. Never had a leak or any insicion problems so am also greatful for that. Now for some more great news from 2/17/09 to 5/19/02 from surgery date to 1st Dr. visit for followup I lost another 115 lbs. I really do eat better than I think I ever did in my whole life. Still have some problems with keeping food down all the time. But this gets more and more rare with time. I never deny myself anything I want!!!! Just really smart about amounts and how often.

I even went to costco (bulk food warehouse club place) ate lunch at the samples they supply Ha Ha only had about 8 total but was completely full and loved every minute of it.

I have even been to Mcdonalds since the surgery it's really great Used to eat 2 Double Quarter Pounders now only eat about 1/2 of a reg. burger with no cheese and no fries how cool is that. They don't even taste good anymore. I love this.

Have found a new love of vegetables especially cherry and grape tomatoes carry them in my pocket for Snacks while I'm gardening.

I can not only bend over without falling now I can put my palms flat on the ground in front of me. I can get up off the ground by myself get on a regular Dr. scale without additional weights being put on that is super great!!! means I no longer weigh over 350 WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I can clip my own toenails and sorry wipe my own Bu__! makes me happy these little things. I have had very little pain in my lower back (fractured tail bone) actually walked around for about 1/2 hr at Walmart (concrete floors and all) always road one of those carts.

Have lost 4 sizes went from a 5x to 1x that for me is a big deal. I have been in xlg for nearly 30 years. Can't wait for new clothes still sewing but not too much doing more things like movies (can sit in the seats now).

I know this is long but hope that it will help someone make a really tough decision. Dr. Aceves is the greatest I thanked him before I left for saving my life and he wouldn't take the credit said that God did the saving! So credit or not if he did not have his faith and skill I might be a real gonner by now.

If anyone want's to talk or chat feel free to contact me either here or at Dragonhart52@aol.com I'll be glad to give you more details will post some before and after pics as soon as I figure out how to get them from my phone to the web LOL

Welcome! Great story and hope to hear more from you. I am still researching but will do the sleeve and have select Dr. Aceves. Looking for the financing at this point. Am trying to lose by exercise and better food choices.

Wow, what an amazing story. Reading how well you have done is truly inspiring. I can't wait to see your pictures.

Wow, it's been such a long road to tow! I have been morbidly obeise for many years. More than 30. I was always afraid to have any surgery but am so greatful that I finally found such a tremendous surgeon as Dr. Aceves, in Mexicali.!!!!!! Yes I have not had it perfect, there have had to be many changes in my eating habits. I was smart though and started these changes in Nov. of 2008. I actually lost about 150 lbs and lowered my BMI nearly 50% before I had the surgery. Was still hard to do but worth every agonizing minute. Thank the Lord that Dr. Aceves agreed even then to do the surgery. I came through with flying colors though. Never had a leak or any insicion problems so am also greatful for that. Now for some more great news from 2/17/09 to 5/19/02 from surgery date to 1st Dr. visit for followup I lost another 115 lbs. I really do eat better than I think I ever did in my whole life. Still have some problems with keeping food down all the time. But this gets more and more rare with time. I never deny myself anything I want!!!! Just really smart about amounts and how often.

I even went to costco (bulk food warehouse club place) ate lunch at the samples they supply Ha Ha only had about 8 total but was completely full and loved every minute of it.

I have even been to Mcdonalds since the surgery it's really great Used to eat 2 Double Quarter Pounders now only eat about 1/2 of a reg. burger with no cheese and no fries how cool is that. They don't even taste good anymore. I love this.

Have found a new love of vegetables especially cherry and grape tomatoes carry them in my pocket for Snacks while I'm gardening.

I can not only bend over without falling now I can put my palms flat on the ground in front of me. I can get up off the ground by myself get on a regular Dr. scale without additional weights being put on that is super great!!! means I no longer weigh over 350 WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I can clip my own toenails and sorry wipe my own Bu__! makes me happy these little things. I have had very little pain in my lower back (fractured tail bone) actually walked around for about 1/2 hr at Walmart (concrete floors and all) always road one of those carts.

Have lost 4 sizes went from a 5x to 1x that for me is a big deal. I have been in xlg for nearly 30 years. Can't wait for new clothes still sewing but not too much doing more things like movies (can sit in the seats now).

I know this is long but hope that it will help someone make a really tough decision. Dr. Aceves is the greatest I thanked him before I left for saving my life and he wouldn't take the credit said that God did the saving! So credit or not if he did not have his faith and skill I might be a real gonner by now.

If anyone want's to talk or chat feel free to contact me either here or at Dragonhart52@aol.com I'll be glad to give you more details will post some before and after pics as soon as I figure out how to get them from my phone to the web LOL

You've done great! Those of us with over 100 pounds to lose love stories like yours because we can relate. Thank you for posting.

Wow, it's been such a long road to tow! I have been morbidly obeise for many years. More than 30. I was always afraid to have any surgery but am so greatful that I finally found such a tremendous surgeon as Dr. Aceves, in Mexicali.!!!!!! Yes I have not had it perfect, there have had to be many changes in my eating habits. I was smart though and started these changes in Nov. of 2008. I actually lost about 150 lbs and lowered my BMI nearly 50% before I had the surgery. Was still hard to do but worth every agonizing minute. Thank the Lord that Dr. Aceves agreed even then to do the surgery. I came through with flying colors though. Never had a leak or any insicion problems so am also greatful for that. Now for some more great news from 2/17/09 to 5/19/02 from surgery date to 1st Dr. visit for followup I lost another 115 lbs. I really do eat better than I think I ever did in my whole life. Still have some problems with keeping food down all the time. But this gets more and more rare with time. I never deny myself anything I want!!!! Just really smart about amounts and how often.

I even went to costco (bulk food warehouse club place) ate lunch at the samples they supply Ha Ha only had about 8 total but was completely full and loved every minute of it.

I have even been to Mcdonalds since the surgery it's really great Used to eat 2 Double Quarter Pounders now only eat about 1/2 of a reg. burger with no cheese and no fries how cool is that. They don't even taste good anymore. I love this.

Have found a new love of vegetables especially cherry and grape tomatoes carry them in my pocket for Snacks while I'm gardening.

I can not only bend over without falling now I can put my palms flat on the ground in front of me. I can get up off the ground by myself get on a regular Dr. scale without additional weights being put on that is super great!!! means I no longer weigh over 350 WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I can clip my own toenails and sorry wipe my own Bu__! makes me happy these little things. I have had very little pain in my lower back (fractured tail bone) actually walked around for about 1/2 hr at Walmart (concrete floors and all) always road one of those carts.

Have lost 4 sizes went from a 5x to 1x that for me is a big deal. I have been in xlg for nearly 30 years. Can't wait for new clothes still sewing but not too much doing more things like movies (can sit in the seats now).

I know this is long but hope that it will help someone make a really tough decision. Dr. Aceves is the greatest I thanked him before I left for saving my life and he wouldn't take the credit said that God did the saving! So credit or not if he did not have his faith and skill I might be a real gonner by now.

If anyone want's to talk or chat feel free to contact me either here or at Dragonhart52@aol.com I'll be glad to give you more details will post some before and after pics as soon as I figure out how to get them from my phone to the web LOL

Fantastic story! Welcome to the forum. You are a huge inspiration to all of us, please keep posting!

Now for some more great news from 2/17/09 to 5/19/02

Welcome to sleeve talk! Congratulations on your great weight loss!

I am confused though. Are you saying that it took 7 years to get your surgery?

I believe she meant 2009 since she said it was her first post-op checkup which is 3 months out. She lost over 100 pounds in those 3 months. Fantastic.

Congratulations and welcome. Please feel at home here. Everyone is very kind and supportive on this board. We are glad to have you. Judy

What a journey. You have done absolutely awesome. I'm sure it has not been easy but you have done fantastic. You are an inspiration.

I agree with Elizabeth, you give such hope for us that have 100 + lbs to lose. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Hope to hear from you again. Carol

AWESOME STORY. Thank you for sharing and giving us all inspiration. Keep up the GREAT work. Welcome to VST!