Hello, my name is Denise, however my screen name is Teedeeme. I am 55 years old and have been overweight since I was 7 years old. Many years of dieting, Weight Watchers, etc. The weight comes off and returns with a vengence! I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when I was 27 but continued to be obese. I had surgery for my Crohn's in 1993 and have been virtually symptom free since, without meds. I just assumed since I had extensive abdominal surgery, I would not be a candidate for WLS. During a gallbladder surgery scare, my surgeon asked if I had ever considered WLS. He went on to tell me that he had previously performed the surgeries and didn't see why I couldn't have it. Well, here I am, almost 2 years later and had the gastric sleeve in November 2010. From my heaviest, when I first went to the Concord Weight Loss Surgery Center, I weighed 269.5. I am now at 208, with a goal of 145. I have lost around 40 since my surgery in November. I am off all meds, (blood pressure, diabetic, cpap machine). I can't remember feeling this good! I wish I had the surgery a long time ago. Was I scared? Sure I was! But if you are considering it, I say it's the best thing I ever did for myself.

Great Story. Thank you very much for sharing.

Congrats to you! Enjoy your journey. Good luck.

Congratulations. Sounds like you are doing well on your journey!

What an encouraging story. I can't wait to have my surgery. I am currently working on the three month non-medical weight program. Your story keeps me motivated. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the great work.

Hello, my name is Denise, however my screen name is Teedeeme. I am 55 years old and have been overweight since I was 7 years old. Many years of dieting, Weight Watchers, etc. The weight comes off and returns with a vengence! I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when I was 27 but continued to be obese. I had surgery for my Crohn's in 1993 and have been virtually symptom free since, without meds. I just assumed since I had extensive abdominal surgery, I would not be a candidate for WLS. During a gallbladder surgery scare, my surgeon asked if I had ever considered WLS. He went on to tell me that he had previously performed the surgeries and didn't see why I couldn't have it. Well, here I am, almost 2 years later and had the gastric sleeve in November 2010. From my heaviest, when I first went to the Concord Weight Loss Surgery Center, I weighed 269.5. I am now at 208, with a goal of 145. I have lost around 40 since my surgery in November. I am off all meds, (blood pressure, diabetic, cpap machine). I can't remember feeling this good! I wish I had the surgery a long time ago. Was I scared? Sure I was! But if you are considering it, I say it's the best thing I ever did for myself.

First off CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss and secondly I love your screen name! it's so cute. . . great story and keep up the excellant work!