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Hello Everyone,

I am new to your forum and am happy to be here! I live in Cuenca, Ecuador with my 12 year old son. We made the permanent move in July of this year from Seattle. It has been an adjustment but we are getting settled little by little.

My husband passed away from ALS in September 2009. I had gained a bunch of weight during his illness and after. I decided I had to do something positive for my health and decided on the vertical sleeve. I had the procedure done on December 10, 2011. I thought I had done my research and due diligence but wasn't really prepared for the recovery. I thought it would be snip, snip, go! I was in the hospital for 4 nights. My weight at surgery was 238 pounds and after 10 days I had lost 10 pounds, so I am pleased! I will have to calculate my BMI and post it (I am 5'4").

I left the hospital with a drainage tube which was very painful after a couple of days and I finally had it removed (quite painful). I started feeling better immediately but still walk a bit gingerly,

Overall, I am thrilled with the decision and look forward to a lighter 2012! This is a very informative site with tons of great information and I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Trish (eamonsmom)

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hey trish! welcome to VST!!!! im glad u made it here. im sorry about your loss but congrats on YOUR new life. im sure your husband would be happy & proud. VST is very supportive & loving. enjoy your sleeve!

Hello Everyone,

I am new to your forum and am happy to be here! I live in Cuenca, Ecuador with my 12 year old son. We made the permanent move in July of this year from Seattle. It has been an adjustment but we are getting settled little by little.

My husband passed away from ALS in September 2009. I had gained a bunch of weight during his illness and after. I decided I had to do something positive for my health and decided on the vertical sleeve. I had the procedure done on December 10, 2011. I thought I had done my research and due diligence but wasn't really prepared for the recovery. I thought it would be snip, snip, go! I was in the hospital for 4 nights. My weight at surgery was 238 pounds and after 10 days I had lost 10 pounds, so I am pleased! I will have to calculate my BMI and post it (I am 5'4").

I left the hospital with a drainage tube which was very painful after a couple of days and I finally had it removed (quite painful). I started feeling better immediately but still walk a bit gingerly,

Overall, I am thrilled with the decision and look forward to a lighter 2012! This is a very informative site with tons of great information and I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Trish (eamonsmom)

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Bienvenida, Trish! This forum is a life-saver for me, since no one I know has had the sleeve. You'll find lots of great people and info here.

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Welcome, Trish, we are so happy to have you here! I too am sorry for your loss and everything you have been through. You will find great support on this site. We look forward to taking your journey with you.

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Thank you so much! I have a couple of friends here in Cuenca who had the sleeve about 2 years ago, but there is nothing like an online community of friends! How did you get your weight loss tracker into your profile? My doctor hasn't said anything about Protein Powder but I am considering it since I don't have much energy at all...and I got some Prilosec yesterday, which is helping alot. My doctor gets back from Buenos Aires next week and I have alot of questions for him!

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So sorry for your loss but congrats on your new and healthier you. I also had trouble putting my weight tracker on my profile. If you like you can PM me and I will walk you threw it.

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Thanks! I will email you after I pick up Eamon from his Spanish class. He is not happy to be in Spanish on his vacation from school - life can be hard when you are 12!

Trish

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Welcome. This forum is an amazing source of support and we are so excited to have you here! I am sorry about your loss, yet I am so happy about your new start with the sleeve. The drain was very painful for me too when they took it out. I look forward to hearing about your journey. It sounds like you are already off to a great start!

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Welcome! It is good to have a community with whom to share this experience.

You have had a tremendous amount of stress and change in your life in the last few years -- wow! I commend you for your strength to keep at it and to make changes in your life now. Your son will thank you when you live longer because you are healthier.

I think that even with a lot of research about the surgery, the reality is always something beyond that. It takes time to adjust. Sounds like you are doing well!

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Heel I was wondering if your still Cuenca? My parents will be moving there soon. I hoping to have my surgery there and recoup for a few months. I was wondering if you had it done there? Who your Dr was? Thanks! Sorry I know this is an old thread

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