My name is DeeJay. I had the sleeve on October 24th and it was the best decision I have ever made. I started out at 248 and I am 5'1" and I could hardly walk. So far I have lost 13 pounds. That would be a pound a day so far. Down to 236.

It took me about 6 months to research hospitals but I decided to do it at Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington. There it is day surgery, out patient, as you will.

There was no pain for me. I had a little incision pain the first 4 days, but taking a Tylenol would have handled that. They do the Arthrascopic surgery there and they incisions are tiny tiny. It has not been limiting at all and I already have energy I did not before.

I have taken high blood pressure medication for 20 years. Puget Sound Surgery Center requires you to not take it 7 days before surgery and I haven't taken it since. My blood pressure is NORMAL!!!!! without medication. My pulse is 62. I haven't had a 62 pulse in over 20 years. It usually runs 92 to 95! This place is the best place I have ever had surgery in my life. I have had several including knee surgery, total hip replacement and a few others. BUT I do surgery well. I do not have nausea or other repercussions from surgery and this was no exception.

I would suggest anyone wanting to do this, please contact Puget Sound Surgical Center. Day surgery for Pete's Sake!!!!

Your story is very inspirational. I wish you much continued success. My surgery is in 12 days. I will be very happy if I have the success you are having!

Wow!! That's amazing! I hope my bp goes down!!