Dexter G. Turnquest, MD

I was always a healthy person and I was very friendly but once I had the gastric bypass surgery I began to change. The doctor explained to me how it would effect me mentally and physically. I blew it off and now I went from 405 lbs to 198 lbs. I didn't have any health issues I just got tired of buying big expensive clothes and plus the clothes my size were distasteful I had to settle. But the bad part I began to alienate my friends and attract the wrong people, thus losing my real friends. When I was a big girl I was well liked. Now I struggle day to day just to maintain. The pros I can buy designer clothes. The cons I vomit constantly and I have no friends left. I'm slowly gaining my self back due to reading some books and psychological help. One book in particular on Amazon is Gastric Change from me to who. that book has made me look at myself from the inside out.

I am actually getting a (GASTRIC SLEEVE).
My expectation of this surgery, overall is to be, feel and ultimately look healthy. After 4 long months my insurance gave me the approval last week. Is going to be a new beginning for me and I know it won't be magical but I will reach my goal which is to be a new healthy me.

Updated on 1 Jul 2016:
6 more days I'm more than ready for this journey Dr Turnquest put me on a 3 days pre op diet but I have been practicing this diet since Monday. I can deny that I am extremely nervous. This are my latest pictures 280 lbs.

Updated on 6 Jul 2016:
I cannot go to sleep thinking about my surgery which will be in the next few hours. Finally the day has come and to be honest it is still unbelievable to me. I already packed. I ran some errands today and all I have to say is "I'm ready". Thank you god!!!

Updated on 9 Jul 2016:
Sorry that I didn't update you guys sooner but I I'm 2days post on. But the pain specially the gas pain has not gotten better. I can barely eat 2 spoons of jell-o. But one thing I got to thank god for is the awesome support system I have, (mom, sister, cousin , hubby and friends).

Updated on 27 Jul 2016:
Tomorrow is going to be exactly 3 weeks since my surgery. Thank god everything has been going good except for the excessive burping and of coarse a little bit of sadness for not being able to enjoy or do certain things. But other than that I'm happy with the results so far. I started off with 282 lbs. The day of the surgery was 276 and as of now I weigh 259.7 coming to a total loss of 23 lbs.

I had gastric bypass July 2013. My highest weight was 688 lbs. I am currently 273 and I am excited. Thee journey was long, but it was extremely worth it. I like the option of having dumping syndrome as this kept me on the straight and narrow during my journey. I was not able to work out like i wanted to in the beginning of my journey but now i work out twice a day as well as swim. Achieving your weight lost goal is doable even at a high weight like mine was. On August 19, 2015 i will be having my arm lift and back lift. I will post before and after pictures when i go in for surgery.