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Words Of Encouragement From A 1 Yr Out Aug Sleever



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I wanted to tell all the August sleevers how proud I am of your choice to do VSG. For me personally it has been the best decision I have ever made. Although I had a low bmi (31) I was obese, I took 2 blood pressure pills that were very expensive. I have a rare liver disease so I can only take certain medications. My liver doctor told me that if I continue to gain weight it would compromise my chances of a liver transplant if I ever needed one. Wow! I was just shy of turning 50. Tried every single diet more than once. Even tried hypnosis. I excercised regularly. But I was always hungry, even after eating a large meal. The hunger monkey climbed onto my back in the last 5 years and just stayed there. Although I had fought with me my weight for the last 20 years there was a significant change in my hunger cues that became constant in the last 5. I have no idea why. So I looked into to Lapband and was not thrilled about the results. But fortunately during that research is when I learned about VSG. The first few weeks are tough at times but it has been so worth it in the end! You have begun the most brave and fantastic journey of your life! This tool WILL help you to succeed. It WILL NOT fail you if you stay on your doctor's reccomendations. Enjoy the journey...take progress pics (wish I would of done that)

Wishing you all the best of luck!!!!!!

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Thank you so much for posting this! I'm 5 days post op and doing well, but today I woke up exhausted. I am so looking forward to being done with my liquid diet so I will have more energy. Your message was just what I needed to keep pressing on toward the goal! :)

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Very helpful mamamckinzie. It's great to hear long term results from someone coming at this from a different situation. There are many with a lower BMI who still face deadly weight related diseases. Glad to hear that 1 year later it worked out for you. Thanks for sharing.

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From another August 2011 sleever -- take measurements! You will be AMAZED at the inches you will lose!

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Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It is so nice to know that in one year from now my life will be completely different. Congratulations on your success!

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So proud of you! As a fellow August 2011 sleever, I am amazed at your results, you have truly rocked your sleeve. I still have 19.4 lbs until goal, and I'll keep plugging away until I get there. This has been such an amazing journey, I camnot believe how much our lives have changed in one year!!!

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Thank you so much for posting this! I am offically 22 days from my surgery date, and all if a sudden have become extremely nervous! I know that this is absolutely the right decision for me as I too, have struggled with my weight for more than 30 years (just turned 45) and have tried every diet more than once. I have gained approx. 20 lbs over the last 6 months, and deceided that this is it - I can't do this anymore!

I think my nervousness is just fear of the unknown, but at the end of the day, I am ready. So thanks again!

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I know that feeling of fear of the unknown! My thoughts were "wow, if I fail at this too what am I going to do?" But the wonderful thing about VSG is it WILL NOT fail. It is the only tool that truly sets you up for success. NOT FAILURE! We know how to do our end of the deal with all the stupid diets we have been on! We just need not have the right tool for long term success. It is hard work but well worth the effort!

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Thanks so much, MamaMckinzie, for your encouragement! So happy for you that you've done so well over this past year! I'll be sleeved on Thursday (8/9) & am so looking forward to a long & satisfying life!

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Thanks for posting this. It is really nice to hear from people a ways postop.

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Thank you so much for posting this! I'm 5 days post op and doing well, but today I woke up exhausted. I am so looking forward to being done with my liquid diet so I will have more energy. Your message was just what I needed to keep pressing on toward the goal! :)

I am 9 days post op and also feeling really tired... we all know the reason but I am lucky to get in 2 Protein shakes and 40 oz. of liquid. But eating anything but watered down malt o meal is not even an option. I am so happy when people share their story years out. It puts these small road blocks into perspective!

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Thanks Mamamckenzie! I can't wait to have my 1 year story! :)

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Thanks for sharing! I have 3 weeks plus a day until I am finally sleeved.

My nerves are starting to get me

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I wanted to tell all the August sleevers how proud I am of your choice to do VSG. For me personally it has been the best decision I have ever made. Although I had a low bmi (31) I was obese, I took 2 blood pressure pills that were very expensive. I have a rare liver disease so I can only take certain medications. My liver doctor told me that if I continue to gain weight it would compromise my chances of a liver transplant if I ever needed one. Wow! I was just shy of turning 50. Tried every single diet more than once. Even tried hypnosis. I excercised regularly. But I was always hungry, even after eating a large meal. The hunger monkey climbed onto my back in the last 5 years and just stayed there. Although I had fought with me my weight for the last 20 years there was a significant change in my hunger cues that became constant in the last 5. I have no idea why. So I looked into to Lapband and was not thrilled about the results. But fortunately during that research is when I learned about VSG. The first few weeks are tough at times but it has been so worth it in the end! You have begun the most brave and fantastic journey of your life! This tool WILL help you to succeed. It WILL NOT fail you if you stay on your doctor's reccomendations. Enjoy the journey...take progress pics (wish I would of done that)

Wishing you all the best of luck!!!!!!

My surgery was Aug 1, 2012. I sure hope to have the success you have just shared with all of us this time next year. It's alot of hard work, but i know I'll get out of it what I put in.

Congratulations.

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My surgery was Aug 1' date=' 2012. I sure hope to have the success you have just shared with all of us this time next year. It's alot of hard work, but i know I'll get out of it what I put in.

Congratulations.[/quote']

My surgery was 8/1 too. Down 15 lbs. 85 more to go!! Yay!!!

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