Just thought I'd post a little update. June 5, I was at my heaviest 410 pounds. I felt like DEATH...literally. I had SEVERE sciatica which caused me to go onto disability after working for YEARS...I couldn't walk. I couldn't stand. I couldn't sit. All I could do is LAY THERE and cry because of the nerve pain down my left leg and lower back. It was either back surgery or weight loss surgery. Since I also HAD high blood pressure and PCOS plus VERY obese and the severe sciatica...I thought weight loss surgery would be my best bet. Plus, healing would be 2837739354928 times harder if I were to under go back surgery at my weight. Dr's told me over and over again that losing weight may or may not help my bulging disc which was in turn causing the sciatica but I went for it and just hoped for the best. Day of surgery 9/2, I was 367 pounds (I went on a damn strict diet) and today...I am 314!!! I am also BACK AT WORK with no more sciatica pain what-so-ever!!! I'm off all meds for high blood pressure and I'm feeling fanDAMNtastic!!!!! I love the way o feel and more so, I LOVE ME. I've never been one to post pics....but here we go. Not ready for the whole "body shot" because this girl is under construction but here goes nothin!!! Top picture is day before surgery...the collage pic on left is last month and on the right is yesterday! I drink 64oz+ water each day...and always try to get 90g of protein...even if I finish my day with a premier protein!! Alot of you girls and guys on here don't know how many of us look forward and look up to your updates and advice...@Babbs...@Elode...@InnerSurferGirl...all 3 of u girls I look up to and I cannot wait to keep on keeping on. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!!! -Vanessa

As I type I'm laying here bed bound because of sciatica and I think weakness...

I was sleeved Aug 1st and I am getting super depressed over this. I'm missing work and my strength so much.

How much longer will I be stuck in bed?

I was OK a week ago but now I'm not doing good.

Standing up seems impossible right now

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As I type I'm laying here bed bound because of sciatica and I think weakness...

I was sleeved Aug 1st and I am getting super depressed over this. I'm missing work and my strength so much.

How much longer will I be stuck in bed?

I was OK a week ago but now I'm not doing good.

Standing up seems impossible right now

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@@Ladystorm Are you getting enough fluids and Protein?? Are you on any meds that might need adjusting (diabetes, hypertension)? Are you taking Vitamins? Call your surgeon - it's normal to be tired after major surgery but it seems you aren't just tired if you can't get out of bed.

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Thank you so much everyone!!! Your words and encouragement keep me going!!! I have big news today too!!! I've suffered from PCOS for years!!!! We've been trying to conceive for our over 10 years!!! Guess what?! WE'RE EXPECTING!!!! My dream has literally came true!!! I'm living pain free. I feel great and now there's a little peanut growing inside of me!!! For all you women who are scared, nervous, doubtful...etc....JUST GO FOR IT. I PROMISE IT'S THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE FOR MYSELF. Of course, keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy!!! I love you ALL!!!!

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Congratulations!! On your weight loss, feeling healthier, being healthier, and of course, your little peanut!!!! What wonderful, wonderful news!

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@@VanessaVSGforme

if you feel as good as you look

wow you must feel awesome

woo hoo! party dance, party dance

glad your sciatica is gone

i have experienced it a couple of times

ohhhhh no, the pain!!!!

would you fix your profile

maybe add a ticker too

SW??

CW??

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Congrats you look great!!

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What a great job. Congratulations

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What a great job. Congratulations

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Thank you so much!!

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Congrats you look great!!

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I feel amazing!!! Thank you!!

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@@VanessaVSGforme

if you feel as good as you look

wow you must feel awesome

woo hoo! party dance, party dance

glad your sciatica is gone

i have experienced it a couple of times

ohhhhh no, the pain!!!!

would you fix your profile

maybe add a ticker too

SW??

CW??

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Hi kathy!!!! Thank you so much!! I think I need to go onto my laptop in order to update things because on my phone, it does not give me the option. I will definitely try to update as soon as I get a chance. My SW was 410. My current weight is 244. I'm also 10 weeks pregnant expecting our first baby EVER. After trying for many many years, it's finally our turn!!! ❤

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As I type I'm laying here bed bound because of sciatica and I think weakness...

I was sleeved Aug 1st and I am getting super depressed over this. I'm missing work and my strength so much.

How much longer will I be stuck in bed?

I was OK a week ago but now I'm not doing good.

Standing up seems impossible right now

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@@Ladystorm Are you getting enough fluids and Protein?? Are you on any meds that might need adjusting (diabetes, hypertension)? Are you taking Vitamins? Call your surgeon - it's normal to be tired after major surgery but it seems you aren't just tired if you can't get out of bed.

It's the sciatica.... ????

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You look amazing!!!!

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Thank you so much, for sharing your journey. You are so INSPIRATIONAL! I'm just just 3 days from my VSG surgery and love to read people's journey. I'm suffering with sciatica from bulging discs and hip pain. Sometimes, I just want to lay in bed because the pain is horrible. I'm praying WLS will make the sciatica in my back and my hip pain, go away. Congratulations on your success and here's to a healthy pregnancy and baby!!!

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As I type I'm laying here bed bound because of sciatica and I think weakness...

I was sleeved Aug 1st and I am getting super depressed over this. I'm missing work and my strength so much.

How much longer will I be stuck in bed?

I was OK a week ago but now I'm not doing good.

Standing up seems impossible right now

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@@Ladystorm Are you getting enough fluids and Protein?? Are you on any meds that might need adjusting (diabetes, hypertension)? Are you taking Vitamins? Call your surgeon - it's normal to be tired after major surgery but it seems you aren't just tired if you can't get out of bed.

It's the sciatica.... ????

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My sciatica was at its worse BEFORE my surgery. It was either back/piriformis surgery or weight loss surgery with hopes that losing weight...helped! I decided weight loss surgery would in turn help me with so many other things. HBP. SUGAR LEVELS. ANXIETY. So I went with weight loss surgery. My surgery was 9/2/15 and believe me, sciatica wasn't gone over night. I just kept after all the protein (which I still do now) and little by little I tried my best to get up out of bed. I rode a stationary bike for 2 minutes which took everything I had...the next day 4 minutes...the next day 6 minutes and some days went back down to 2 minutes but the point was I WAS TRYING MY BEST. One October day...I woke up and wanted to go shopping for fall decorations and when we got to Target...my husband went to get my the electric buggy to ride around in because I couldn't walk...and this particular day I said "no babe, I don't think I need that today" I WALKED AND WALKED AND WALKED. My husband had tears in his eyes. I had tears in mine. The pain was gone. I don't know what it was...or why it left...but I thank God every day because I thought I was dying!!!! Maybe I stretched it out. Maybe I lost just enough to ease some pressure. I don't know. All I can tell you is TRY YOUR BEST to move and pray. I will be thinking about you and I truly hope you get better. I know your pain too well. :-(

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You look amazing!!!!

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Thank you so much!!

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Thank you so much, for sharing your journey. You are so INSPIRATIONAL! I'm just just 3 days from my VSG surgery and love to read people's journey. I'm suffering with sciatica from bulging discs and hip pain. Sometimes, I just want to lay in bed because the pain is horrible. I'm praying WLS will make the sciatica in my back and my hip pain, go away. Congratulations on your success and here's to a healthy pregnancy and baby!!!

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I'm so proud of you for taking the steps in the right direction!!! Remember, it's not just the VSG that's going to help you feel better. It's YOUR VERY OWN TOOL. You have to work at it every day and I promise you, at the end of the day, you're going to feel amazing!!! Protein and Water. Don't give up!!! Best of luck to you and let's keep in touch!!

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