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The BEST Decision Ever Made - Edmonds, WA
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As a 5'4" 55 yr old woman I decided it was time to...
WORTH IT$1,850
As a 5'4" 55 yr old woman I decided it was time to do something permanent about my stubborn 90+ lbs. overweight most of my adult life. Didn't know the first thing about a "sleeve", but I was familiar with bypass and lap band, having friends with both procedures done and with varying success. I sort of stumbled upon the information watching YouTube videos. It was very informative to watch many, many videos (which I highly recommend) about this process and the outcomes from people of all walks of life. Without exception, everyone whose videos I watched had success without having to re-route intestines or have a foreign object in the body.
That was all I needed to make the decision, plus meeting with doctors at the U.W. Medical Center in Seattle, and finally deciding to have the procedure done at Puget Sound Bariatric Surgical Center in Edmonds, WA. The procedure was done as an outpatient and I had minimal pain for only the first two or three days.
So far, as of this writing, I have lost an average of 3 lbs per week since my surgery on July 8th, for a total of 49 lbs in three months since my high recorded weight (249) at my first appointment at the U.W. Med. Center.
I'm beyond elated, happy with the outcome! It's taken some getting used to but OH SO WORTH IT. So many changes have already taken place, beyond losing 3 clothing sizes so far. I have only the best things to say about my "team" at Puget Sound Bariatric Surgery, and Dr. Landerholm. They have a wonderful and complete aftercare program with a group of folks to ensure your success and health.
My portion (Cost is out of pocket that insurance didn't cover) was $1850, which included the aftercare appointments.
That was all I needed to make the decision, plus meeting with doctors at the U.W. Medical Center in Seattle, and finally deciding to have the procedure done at Puget Sound Bariatric Surgical Center in Edmonds, WA. The procedure was done as an outpatient and I had minimal pain for only the first two or three days.
So far, as of this writing, I have lost an average of 3 lbs per week since my surgery on July 8th, for a total of 49 lbs in three months since my high recorded weight (249) at my first appointment at the U.W. Med. Center.
I'm beyond elated, happy with the outcome! It's taken some getting used to but OH SO WORTH IT. So many changes have already taken place, beyond losing 3 clothing sizes so far. I have only the best things to say about my "team" at Puget Sound Bariatric Surgery, and Dr. Landerholm. They have a wonderful and complete aftercare program with a group of folks to ensure your success and health.
My portion (Cost is out of pocket that insurance didn't cover) was $1850, which included the aftercare appointments.
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UPDATED FROM Connie72262
3 months post
3.5 months out from VSG surgery
-50 lbs from highest weight and very happy with progress. Hoping for another 50 lbs.
UPDATED FROM Connie72262
5 months post
Week 23 Post Op Update
Still going strong at week 23 after VSG.
Beginning highest weight: 249
Surgery day: 237
Week 23: 189 for a total loss of 60 lbs!
Beginning highest weight: 249
Surgery day: 237
Week 23: 189 for a total loss of 60 lbs!
Replies (4)
December 17, 2013
60 pounds is GREAT! I live in Mukilteo and had my surgery Thursday in Everett. Went back to work yesterday and am feeling fine. No loss yet but today am finally back to my day of surgery weight.
Congrats! You're more than halfway there now!
December 17, 2013
Wonderful! You are going to be a totally different person in a few short months! Congratulations on your surgery! There are some good WLS support groups in your area, too. Those are extremely helpful. I found just getting rid of the "big" clothes was such a relief. They have clothing exchanges at the support groups, too...nice since you know you will only be in interim sizes for a short time. How nice is that? :o)
January 15, 2014
So happy for you, well done . I am also 55 and I am going to havea revision to gastric sleeve from a lapba d. Feb 24 removal and 3 month later the sleeve . Ni e to see peoe in our age group as young as we are having so much success take care
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Hey there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I've never heard of this being done as an outpatient procedure before, but I'm glad everything went well for you. Congratulations on your weight loss so far!
Please do keep us updated with your progress!