Hi Everyone,

Well, today is my 3 year anniversary :D . Yes, 3 years ago today I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves. I want to also share why I have been a little quiet on this board and have not been post much this last month. I have been gone for the last month. Bob and I and spent the last month in Europe. I was pretty busy. Bob and I saw 10 different countries while we were gone. I did have a computer with me and tried to stay caught up. We were on a tour to start with for 18 days and we saw 8 different countries. Then we went on a cruise and we saw 2 more countries. This was a test for me too. There were all kinds of food every place we went. So many of the restaurants serve 4 and 5 course meals for lunch and dinner. I knew that I could NEVER eat all that food. So, I took a few bits of each course and left food on my plate that I did NOT eat. I must admit I ate a lot of deserts and had some wonderful candy while I was on vacation. I thought this was a lifelong dream to have a vacation like this and I was going to make the most of it. Believe me I did. I said to myself, I know how to get the weight off that I will gain when I get home. Well, we arrived home yesterday and I bravely got on the scales this morning to see what my damage was. I got very excited when I looked down and saw that I had LOST 3 pounds while I was gone. We did a LOT of walking, so that is what saved me. The reason I am telling you this is that I want you to know that life really can be quite normal after losing 105 pounds. I have kept it off. I eat healthy, and I continue to exercise.

I am 66 years old and I am living proof that you too can become successful. My life has never been better. I am healthy and that is what I am most thankful for. If you are sitting out there reading this and wondering “should I do this—have WLS or should I try another diet on my own?” My answer to you is that you will NEVER have one regret if you go ahead and have WLS. Please go for it, and Dr. Aceves is the very best surgeon that you could ever find to do your surgery. Dr. Aceves gave me the tool to lose the weight and it took me doing my part we are a very successful team together. It takes effort and work on your part after Dr. Aceves gives you your tool.

Suzanne Beaty

Oregon

Sleeved 10/21/2008

Lost 105 pounds

Hi Everyone,

Well, today is my 3 year anniversary :D . Yes, 3 years ago today I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves. I want to also share why I have been a little quiet on this board and have not been post much this last month. I have been gone for the last month. Bob and I and spent the last month in Europe. I was pretty busy. Bob and I saw 10 different countries while we were gone. I did have a computer with me and tried to stay caught up. We were on a tour to start with for 18 days and we saw 8 different countries. Then we went on a cruise and we saw 2 more countries. This was a test for me too. There were all kinds of food every place we went. So many of the restaurants serve 4 and 5 course meals for lunch and dinner. I knew that I could NEVER eat all that food. So, I took a few bits of each course and left food on my plate that I did NOT eat. I must admit I ate a lot of deserts and had some wonderful candy while I was on vacation. I thought this was a lifelong dream to have a vacation like this and I was going to make the most of it. Believe me I did. I said to myself, I know how to get the weight off that I will gain when I get home. Well, we arrived home yesterday and I bravely got on the scales this morning to see what my damage was. I got very excited when I looked down and saw that I had LOST 3 pounds while I was gone. We did a LOT of walking, so that is what saved me. The reason I am telling you this is that I want you to know that life really can be quite normal after losing 105 pounds. I have kept it off. I eat healthy, and I continue to exercise.

I am 66 years old and I am living proof that you too can become successful. My life has never been better. I am healthy and that is what I am most thankful for. If you are sitting out there reading this and wondering “should I do this—have WLS or should I try another diet on my own?” My answer to you is that you will NEVER have one regret if you go ahead and have WLS. Please go for it, and Dr. Aceves is the very best surgeon that you could ever find to do your surgery. Dr. Aceves gave me the tool to lose the weight and it took me doing my part we are a very successful team together. It takes effort and work on your part after Dr. Aceves gives you your tool.

Suzanne Beaty

Oregon

Sleeved 10/21/2008

Lost 105 pounds

Thanks, Suzanne, for sharing your update. You are an inspiration to me, as I am in your age range, surgery scheduled for next week. I'm so glad you enjoyed your cruise and that you were able to fully enjoy yourself without any adverse consequences when you got home!

Simply brilliant... x

Congrats on the 3 year surgiversary!

Congrats on the trip of a lifetime!

Congrats on being able to enjoy your food (in smaller quantities) and not gain...that is what maintenance is ALL about! HOORAY!!!

Congratulations on living your life to the fullest! You are amazing and I always look forward to your inspirational posts. 3 years and counting! WOW.

Suzanne,

I am so glad to see you are doing well in keeping your weight off after 3 years. Now that I am 9 months out, I really love my sleeve, but worry about long term results. Thanks for the update and congratulations on your continued success. Your vacation sounds amazing !!!!

Wow great update thanks!

What a great testimony to what to look forward to. (Looking forward to being sleeved at the beginning of the year) I have always invisioned myself being more active, and I have tried many times but diue to my weight and lackl of being able to breath, it always seemed impossible.

I wanted to exercise to lose weight but couldn't breath to exercise. It seemed before I got very far, I was discouraged. The sleeve will hellp me to attain that goal. I can not wait!!!!

Congrats on your success, your posts are very inspiring, I thank you.

I am so glad you were able to enjoy Europe. That is another dream I have hope of living out. In the future, I will fit comfortably in the airline seat .

Well done! You're very inspirational. Happy Surgiversary!

Wow! Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your story, and congratulations on being able to live the life you want. Thanks also for posting, since there aren't a lot of posts from people who are several years out--it's really helpful and inspiring to hear from you!

Thanks, Suzanne, for sharing your update. You are an inspiration to me, as I am in your age range, surgery scheduled for next week. I'm so glad you enjoyed your cruise and that you were able to fully enjoy yourself without any adverse consequences when you got home!

Hi, thanks this truly has been a life changing event for me. All my dreams and wishes have come true.

Hi Everyone,

Awhhhhh! thanks for all your kind, and wonderful words. I just want people to see and know that they too can become successful. I spent too many years failing at trying to lose the weight and never could keep it off if I lost it. This was my answer. My healthy has improved 100%, my energy level is extremely high. I love life and so many good and wonderful things have happened to me in my life. It just keeps getting better.

NEVER give up on your dreams OK!!!

Hugs,

Suzanne

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on you wonderful success and amazing vacation. It was wonderful to hear from some one so far out. Please dont disappear completely it is so nice to hear longer success stories!

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on you wonderful success and amazing vacation. It was wonderful to hear from some one so far out. Please dont disappear completely it is so nice to hear longer success stories!

Hi,

Thanks I will never disapear from these boards. It is my way of giving back. I had some amazing mentors when I was about to do this. I had a million questions and they were always right there for me with an answer. I enjoy being able to tell my story and to help people get past their fears.

Thanks for you nice words, they mean so much to me.

Hugs,

Suzanne[/font]