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My Midlife Overhaul - Portland, OR
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I started my journey in Feb 2013 with the consult...
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I started my journey in Feb 2013 with the consult and i was weighing 336lbs i suffer from osteoarthritis, hoshimotos thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, neuropathy in legs and a few other health issues. I was headed for the wheelchair @ 42yrs..not me so had a choice to make ...i had to lose 30lbs before surgery, although i didnt lose 30lbs i did however lose down to 314lbs on surgery day. I am 14 days out and am down to 306lbs.
Dawn Christmas's provider
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UPDATED FROM Dawn Christmas
15 days post
My Midlife Overhaul
The first 2 weeks after surgery were lil tough learning to slow down and take small sips due to meds making my mouth dry and very thirsty. The other difficult part was relearning fullness. Now i am into purees and still having a lil trouble but its getting better. On a more pisitive note i have been able to walk 4 blocks with no pain in back, legs, knees or feet so i know the weight is shedding. I feel great, positive and confident that the sleeve was and is the best thing i did to reclaim my life.
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October 2, 2013
I'm really interested to read your story. I don't have a date for my surgery yet, I have to lose 17lbs but I don't meet my surgeon until next month, it's funded by the NHS in the U.K. I have RA and other auto immune diseases so I am following your progress closely, four blocks is amazing, well done!
October 2, 2013
Ty.. yes autoimmune diseases run in my family and by decreasing the amount of weight on joints and bones it does help believe me. You can do this but you have to be determed and let nothing stop you ...i use every tool i can to help aid in weight loss like myfitnesspal here you can monitor your food exercise weight loss and i still use it after surgery. Good luck and if you would like to join me on myfitnesspal i am cherokee_rebel.
October 7, 2013
Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I'm glad you're feeling positive about your surgery and congratulations on your weight loss, you're doing great! I just had mine 12 days ago and it's not an easy thing to go through, but ultimitely it will be worth it for all of us!
Please do keep us updated with your progress.
October 8, 2013
you will be thankful you did it and i am here for you. Good luck and stay strong.
October 8, 2013
Thanks! You're look wonderful in your recent pics, you're obviously doing something right! :-)
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October 14, 2013
Hey Dawn you look great! You can definitely see it in your face that you've slimmed down! Keep up the good work!
November 5, 2013
Smile girl! You look so much thinner in your face since the pic with you and your girl. I'll be following you and wishing you luck.
Thanks so much for offering your opinion on your doctor.
With more detail about your experience - such as tips for getting good results, pros/cons, before & after photos - our team can add your story to the Sleeve Gastrectomy community.
As the community manager, I'm asked all the time to keep encouraging people to share more details, which is so helpful for others considering procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.