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

Thank you for posting, your story is inspirational. A huge congratulations on your accomplishments!

Wow! Congratulations on 3 years of success, and on having your wonderful vacation. You are truly an inspiration to me.

Best of luck in the future!

Thanks for the sweet words. I guess I never think of myself as an inspiration. I am just a regular person, just like all of you. I have had me struggles with weight loss for many years. And this has been my GREAT success. I know in my mind that I will always be able to do this and I NEVER feel deprived. I learned that just tasting something is all I really need sometimes. I do NOT have to eat the entire thing. It is like my head is finally working with my stomach.

I want ALL of you to know that you too can have this kind of success. Keep doing what you are doing. I am always out here if you have any questions or just want to talk.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Thank you for posting, your story is inspirational. A huge congratulations on your accomplishments!

Thanks so much one day you can write something just like I did. I know that you will be successful too. It just will all come together. If you have any questions or just want to talk, I am always out here.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Congrats on a great 3 years! It is always so inspiring to read your posts. You provide a lot of positivity and knowledge on this forum. I hope you continue to pop in when you get the chance.

Congrats on a great 3 years! It is always so inspiring to read your posts. You provide a lot of positivity and knowledge on this forum. I hope you continue to pop in when you get the chance.

Thanks so much. I will always be out here posting things and answering questions. I had some great people who helped me so much when I first started this process. I promised to pay it foward and I plan on doing just that.

Thanks for your kind words.

Hugs, Suzanne