I have been overweight my entire life. I tried every diet known to man. I've always exercised pretty regularly. I'm an active person but somehow was never able to maintain a healthy weight. After years of trying everything I decided to have the sleeve. It was the best thing I've ever done! I successfully lost 105lbs. I maintain a weight loss of around 100lbs. Updated on 28 Dec 2016: I wanted to add some pictures so it was more obvious the change I went through. Hopefully they help someone else make the decision to change their life!
Well I have started my journey to gastric sleeve! I had my first consultation with Dr. Balette and I am excited. The people in the office were nice and Dr. Balette was very informative. I weighed in at 250 pounds and my goal weight is 180. The added weight has caused all kinds of health issues and I have other procedures that I need done but can't until I lose weight! Now it's time for the 6 month diet and meeting with the nutritionist so my insurance will cover the procedure.Updated on 4 Aug 2016: 250lbs
My consultation with my surgeon, Dr.Balette of The Woodlands Texas, was in January 2016. I ended up needing to meet my insurance deductible before being able to start my 6 month insurance required weight loss program due to financial issues. I met my deductible and started on May 16th 2016. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of the year. I am overly anxious about getting my surgery. If anyone has any tips or tricks to help pass the time I would greatly appreciate it! I am like a psycho, I'm a say at home mom so every free moment of every day I am googling or on YouTube watching other people who have had the surgery. I'm literally obsessing over getting this surgery! I wish I didn't have to do the 6 month insurance thing!!!!
Looking forward to losing weight. I have been over weight since the birth of my first child and have not been under 200lb since 2002. My highest weight was 238 and can't seem to lose more than 20-25lb and keep off. I have been contemplating the gastric sleeve for some time since I work in the Medical Center and have seen several of my coworkers and watched the weight fall off. I have read testimony after testimony leading up to this point and in one week from today I will be having surgery. I am excited, nervous and sad. I met my husband 12 years ago and he is from New Orleans and cooks extremely well and we enjoy every minute about food. Eating is enjoyment for us and our family so giving it up is like a funeral because you will never be able to have the same enjoyment as before. However gaining control of my health and my life is most important for me my children in my family who I love dearly. I look forward to sharing my success story with you. The reason I decided to finally have the surgery because my blood sugar is high borderline diabetic high cholesterol borderline high blood pressure and sleep apnea all of which I could die. That scares me more then anything. I can no longer stand to look at myself in pictures and in the mirror have become ashamed of myself. So I decided to take back my life and my vitality of life. So this journey is about gaining me back. This journey takes courage to be able to do because of the fear of the unknown. However I plan to be successful. I've already started eating my soup and vegetables and started changing my eating habits. I even have to resist my husband good cooking at times. I'm looking forward to seeing myself in pictures again and sharing my success with you soon. Stay tuned. Updated on 16 Dec 2015: I only have 8 days to go before my surgery. It's getting real now. I have a confession I broke up with Shipley donuts and cappuccino. It made me feel horrible today at work. I guess my body getting ready subconsciously. I have my pre-op visit on Friday and I guess I start my cleanse on Sunday. Sort of feelings eerie. Updated on 17 Dec 2015: Gm, tomorrow is my pre-op visit and I will get my final instructions on what to expect on the day of surgery. This process has been so smooth considering I started in Oct. and got all of my visits done and blood work and was approved with a date by the end of Nov. and scheduled for surgery Dec. 22. That is amazing. I can't wait to see the new me in 2016. Updated on 17 Dec 2015: Updated on 18 Dec 2015: Heading to my pre-op visit. I guess it's getting real now. Only a few more days until it's done.... Updated on 18 Dec 2015: Updated on 19 Dec 2015: After my pre-op visit yesterday I got completely scared. Even while I was listening to the instructions I was frozen like what the heck am I going to do to my self. I couldn't sleep well last night and I was having a bit of anxiety. I know I have come this far and God has me, but it still a little funny seeing what I used to ear and how I will be able to eat for the rest of my life. I'm praying for strength to over come these obstacles and be very successful in my journey. Updated on 23 Dec 2015: Yesterday was my surgery day and I did much better than I expected. No nausea and vomiting. Just a little pain. I felt S little acid reflux but they gave me medicine for that. My mouth was so dry that I didn't mind taking the Barium this morning for my UGI. All went well I am heading home. This will be the test. Pre-op weight :237 surgery weight :230 Updated on 23 Dec 2015: Just as I was getting discharged I started to feel woozy. They gave me my dope and I feel a little bit better. So far no issues swallowing . Heading to drug store for drugs at home Updated on 24 Dec 2015: Not bad at all. Just a little soreness near the incision sites. I feel the gas bubbles. I really can't tell when I'm hungry. But the broth and jello works well. About to walk around Walmart for last Christmas gifts. Merry Xmas to everyone. Updated on 24 Dec 2015: This morning I tagged along with my husband to Walmart. It was nice to get out, but I got tired towards the end. Still cannot tell when I'm hungry. I do feel the gas bubbles once I eat. But so far just taking pain meds and staying in the bed. I will get out and walk a little later. Updated on 24 Dec 2015: I came to my mom house and of course she had all of my favorite foods. Surprisingly, it didn't bother me. But I took a sip of cold water.... Oh the pain... I got up and walked it out. I am getting ready to take my pain meds and go crawl back into the bed. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Updated on 24 Dec 2015: I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to pray for me and giving me words of encouragement. You never know how much it really means until you really need it. Today was one of those days. Thanks!!! Wishing for everyone success in 2016 and beyond. Good night. Updated on 25 Dec 2015: Surprisingly I am doing great. I nursing a protein shake and waiting for some turkey broth. All is well. Not in a lot of pain. Just resting and enjoying hearing the kids play with their Christmas gifts. I will take it easy and get out of the house later. Have a blessed day!!!! Updated on 25 Dec 2015: I was waiting for the cravings to get the best of me today and I actually surprised myself. I didn't break down. One because I knew it would hurt. But I can't lie I did miss dressing,ham and turkey. But I survived. Thank you Jesus for the willpower to do this. Updated on 26 Dec 2015: Pre-op: 237 Surg day: 230 Today: 226 Small progress for only 4 days post on. Updated on 28 Dec 2015: I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, that was blessed and full of joy. I have been really relaxing and enjoying my time off. Getting used to my sleeve and how it works. No cold water! I am able to tolerate full liquids well. No major pain or nausea. I have not taken pain meds since last week. I'm doing really well so far. Really ready for puree or soft foods. But experimenting with jello and puddings. The chocolate sugar free pudding warmed is like heaven. My husband made some turkey broth it was good but I am tired of soup and broth already. Having my protein shake this morning. I wish everyone success this week, especially everyone who is having surgery this week. May God be with you and bless you real good. Take care. Updated on 28 Dec 2015: Hw: 238 Sw: 230 Cw:222.3 Gw:170 Updated on 28 Dec 2015: I think I was feeling bad from no sun this past week. This evening I went out with the kids walking and I felt really good even though it was 48' degrees and windy. I also bought a trampoline for the house. Winner with my daughter. I didn't jump just b rocked on it. But wait till I completely heal Me and baby girl will be jumping. No longer dizzy either, I think the sun helped. Natural healing. Updated on 29 Dec 2015: Scares are healing well. No pain meds. 20lbs almost gone. Loving it!! Updated on 30 Dec 2015: Although I am doing really well, I am ready for the next phase which is puree foods. I have become bored with soups, shakes, jello, and pudding. The mind is so hard to train. I am a natural lover of Mexican food and I smelled the most awesome smell yesterday of fajitas and being from Houston TX this is some of the best Mexican food. So I have enchilada cream soup on the menu for today. Updated on 31 Dec 2015: Happy New Year to all my sleeved family! One more holiday and we through. Wishing everyone a blessed and safe New Year. Updated on 4 Jan 2016: Tomorrow makes 2 wk since surgery. Got my energy back and ready to get back into the swing of things. I have to say the most challenging part is knowing when you are full. Yesterday my husband made gumbo, so of course I ate the broth and crabs. OMG, it was so good. Trouble is I can't tell when I'm full. So I got uncomfortable and it came back up. So I have to slow down and stop before I get to that point. However this experience has been so much better than I expected. Can't wait to see you where I will be in a month. Updated on 5 Jan 2016: 22lbs gone feeling good, healing well. What could be better. I have enjoyed watching my body transform and my clothes are getting too big. That's a good thing. I get to shopping soon. Updated on 5 Jan 2016: I join in another blog online and I was sharing some of my experiences in my journey. It's funny how people can be so insensitive to other people feelings. I have nothing to lie about or be ashamed of. I had surgery to better my life. I don't post my experience just for others, slot of it is for me to look back on where I come from. But to also encourage someone who might think having this surgery is hard or not worth the hassle. Yes you will miss eating your favorite foods. I am a southern girl, we cook with love and it surrounded by family and friends. But food can make you sick and the sleeve is a great tool to help curve the appetite and lose weight. We are not exaggerating about our experiences just sharing to help another fellow person know Yes you can make it to. Updated on 5 Jan 2016: Updated on 6 Jan 2016: Eating is for once in my life a challenge. It is so hard to tell when I'm full. But your mind doesn't know that. So hear is a clue. When you feel the first burp, belch or hiccup stop. I learned the hard way. So tonight I had baked chicken and vegetables. Took the meat off the bone mashed it well. Two spoonfuls of vegetables. Was full not even half way through. First burp I stopped, put the rest in the microwave. About 2.5hrs later finished off the rest. Lessons learned eat slowly and stop the minute you stomach send you warnings. Updated on 7 Jan 2016: 20 jumping jacks. Jumping rope. Short jogging. 10 lunges. 20 minutes of exercise. Heart pumping, sweating, feeling good. Let the fun begin. Updated on 7 Jan 2016: It's a really good thing when your pants are falling down in the store. Some people my think why is she letting her pants fall down. Although I won't let them fall all the way down, they don't know that I have lost 25lbs in 15days. So pants falling down is a good thing. However I retired those pants last night, sending them to Goodwill. Passing the blessing on. Updated on 8 Jan 2016: My Dr appointment was great. I can start puree and soft foods today. Between 23-25lbs gone with fluctuating scale. Today I was 217, so I am 17.Ibs from wonderland. So excited. Updated on 8 Jan 2016: I so got this. Dr wants me to come down below 199 in three months. How about 2 weeks. I'm coming wonderland. And I went shoe shopping today. My foot is a 1/2 a size smaller already. Amazing!! Updated on 10 Jan 2016: Happy Sunday. Be blessed!!! Updated on 10 Jan 2016: Updated on 12 Jan 2016: Well although this experience has been exciting and eventful the time has come for me to go back to work. I had my surgery on 12/22/15 and I had to learn how to adjust to my new stomach. 3wks later and 26lbs lighter I can say that is awesome. I know my days will be long and stressful but I have packed a good lunch back with soup, water, juice and snacks to get me through the day. I work in a hospital so there will always be plenty of walking. Looking forward to continuing this journey. Updated on 13 Jan 2016: Today was my first day back at work. I really wish I could just stay home for a few more weeks. I had all of my snacks and water, but I realize stress makes you want to eat. I didn't though I ate fruit and soup, pudding g, water. For the first time I am in control of what I eat. I like having control of my appetite and winning. Updated on 15 Jan 2016: OK as I was getting out of the shower I noticed a pretty big size bruise on my right side of my abdomen. Of course I touched it and it didn't hurt so I didn't think much more about it. Until later I laid down on my right side of course and ouch. So I got worried, so of course I looked up what it could be. It's probably just bruises from the surgery and it is still healing. So I calmed down and went to sleep. Has anyone else experienced bruising? Updated on 20 Jan 2016: So I hit one of those stubborn stalls and it seemed like the scale wasn't moving so I decided I would go back to mostly liquids and still not moving like I wanted. So I added liquids with more protein and a few carbs. Bingo the scale moved 3.5lbs. Plus I took my measurements and the inches are moving even when the scale doesn't look like it wants to move. I happy again. Plus the clothes don't lie. I must have pulled up my pants and undies a thousand times and by the time I got home my pants fell off and I had a belt on. Imagine that!!!! Updated on 24 Jan 2016: I stopped weighing myself everyday because it fluctuates every day. So I go by the way my clothes fit and I am enjoying trying on clothes in my closet. I'm still at 210 was hoping to be 208 at a month out. Anyway I still feel good. I can eat with no issues just can't eat much. I mix it up to keep from getting bored. But the work will pay off in the long run. I'm not worried about how fat the weight comes of as long as I don't go back up. Updated on 25 Jan 2016: What a difference a month makes. Updated on 27 Jan 2016: I always read and do research out the gastric sleeve and I read other people post on different sites. Although we are all different most of us feel pretty bad bad when the scale doesn't move much. And the culprit could be not having enough calories during the day. Most days I stick strictly to the plan and the scale may go up and down. Well yesterday I had fruit in the morning with granola almonds and raisins. Then I had three bean chili packed with protein, because it had deer meat in it which has a lot of protein. I also had about 15 almonds later in the day. So at Popeye's on Tuesday they have a two piece special and I was running late for dinner so I got a ten piece. And of course I ate a drumstick and some jambalaya. Well work up this morning I had lost 1.5lbs. I said that to say eat something you like every now and then to break your stall. I'm glad I did. And I appreciate that little chicken. Updated on 28 Jan 2016: OK remember I was mad at the scale and broke up with it. Well this week the scale is in favor of me. I lost another pound. I have learned not to worry about the scale because our bodies have to adjust to what we are doing to it. So steady the course and follow the plan. Modify if need be to see what works for you. No two bodies are created equal. But never give up on the sleeve. Updated on 28 Jan 2016: The more protein you get the easier you lose the weight. Get that protein. Updated on 29 Jan 2016: For this week I upped my protein by adding more meat to my diet, very few carbs only veggies and fruit. The scale is moving me closer to wonderland. So I went to research the Atkins diet. Yep that's how you do it and I will not stop because it is working for me and I am excited. Also been using kettle bell and weights. Werking it!! Updated on 29 Jan 2016: Increase your calorie intake to help you out of a stall. Mainly protein and reduce the shakes. Hope this helps. Updated on 30 Jan 2016: Updated on 1 Feb 2016: I am loving this. I have been eating mostly meat and vegetables and just a few carbs and I am losing at least 1lbs every day or so. Last week I lost a total of 7lbs. I'm not joking. I should be in onederland soon. Just wanted to share if you meet that mean stall up your protein and lower your carbs. Updated on 3 Feb 2016: I am in love with this protein and vegetables. Obviously the scale is liking it too because every morning I am a few ounces or 1 lb lighter. Getting closer to onderland. My clothes are getting really big. Once I hit onderland I will buy a few things. But I am loving it. Just meat and vegetables for the past week and a half and almost 10lbs gone. Can't beat that with a stick. Keep on pushing Updated on 4 Feb 2016: I'm loving this. Closer and closer to onderland. Updated on 4 Feb 2016: I need some new pants...... Seriously!!!!! Updated on 5 Feb 2016: Every since I started eating proteins like chicken, fish, pork chop, and vegetables the scale has been moving. Every day a few more ounces are gone. I have not been really exercising much because of my schedule and the time but my eating habits are good. I'm not sure how many calories I get because I don't track like I should but one thing is the weight and the inches are coming off. I am excited. Not quite at onderland but really close. This has been an amazing journey and I am glad I did this. It was definitely worth every penny and some. Updated on 7 Feb 2016: Updated on 7 Feb 2016: Updated on 7 Feb 2016: This journey could not be better. Yesterday I went shopping and I truly didn't know what to try. I have went from 2x-3x top to a 1x. My pants were 16x. I can almost do 12. To anyone who doubted their decision about this surgery please believe me it's worth it. I have so much energy and feel so much better. Not to mention I feel sexy and like the way I look. I'm almost 40lbs.down and half way to my goal. I couldn't have done this alone. Thanks to my sleeve and all the advice from the Veterans on this page that share their success stories. Updated on 13 Feb 2016: Hope everyone enjoys their Valentine's Day!! Updated on 14 Feb 2016: Updated on 14 Feb 2016: I'm just in awe how good it feels to be o the losing side and winning. This surgery is the best thing I could have done. Losing weight and looking good never felt better. And the best is yet to come. Updated on 15 Feb 2016: I started eating mostly meat and protein a few weeks ago and almost 15lbs later I am still losing. This process is winning for me and I don't exercise as much as I should. I don't count calories, but I do eat meat, veggies and fruits. Very few carbs. No sugar drinks and those inches and lbs are going away. For those who are about to join this journey go ahead don't be nervous or scared trust the tool. Stay motivated and get on the winning side. Updated on 15 Feb 2016: These little babies are so good. Taste like the real thing. Updated on 16 Feb 2016: It was a beautiful day here in sunny Houston, Texas and the sun stayed out a hour longer. So I ran home change into my jogging pants and hit the road walking. It felt so good to be outside and enjoying the sun. I'm looking forward to the same thing this evening and I have so much energy it is unbelievable. Updated on 20 Feb 2016: So Monday will make 2months being sleeved and I couldn't be happier. I'm 41.5 lbs lighter. Lots of energy and feeling so much better. Although I have enjoyed watching my body transform it hasn't all been easy. There have been days I wondered what am I doing wrong. I ate exactly like I should have and the scale did nothing. Then there were days when the stress of life got me and I ate something I shouldn't have and lost a pound. But for the most part it's been amazing and I pray for everyone who is walking this journey to not give up. Trust the process. If you fall off get back up. We all are human but real sleevers are in this together. Be blessed! Updated on 20 Feb 2016: Loving on me!! Updated on 22 Feb 2016: I'm so happy I had this surgery. Words can't explain how I feel. I'm fitting in old clothes that have barely been worn and they fit. Not doing a whole lot of shopping just picking up a few items along the way. But I feel great. I read about so many people who have complications and pain. I honestly don't remember much pain other than drinking cold water in the beginning, eating too fast or too much. Once I learned what my tummy could handle it became so easy. I have 30lbs to go and loving every second of it. Updated on 26 Feb 2016: I have a friend who has been going through the process of getting approved for surgery. Well she called the other day all sad saying she could not have the procedure because it cost $5000, which is part of her deductible and coinsurance. So I was like wait, working with insurance in the hospital for 10.yrs I know they are going to try to get as much upfront as possible. So I told her to ask for a payment arrangement. Then we got to brainstorming and she was like I have Care credit. I was like OK what is the problem. All you need is $1200 more dollars. Well she's having the surgery in May now. I'm happy for my friend. Updated on 26 Feb 2016: Bought a size 12 pants today. Tops 14/16 regular. I know I get so excited but I can't help it. Hw: 238 Sw: 230 Cw:196 Gw:170 26lbs away then I will set some new goals. I still am amazing at my progress because I have tried for so long to get here. I thank God for the sleeve and giving me the courage to walk this journey. Updated on 28 Feb 2016: Such a great feeling to feel so good and feel like you look. I get so many compliments and I just smile and scream inside because all the sacrifices are paying off. My mom was like I really am starting to see your weight loss. Even my husband thinks I am stuck on my self. I'm like no I am just happy that I am accomplishing what I set out to do and it feels good. In the beginning it is difficult especially mentally. But I thank God I didn't give up. Happy Sunday! Updated on 4 Mar 2016: Although I am several weeks down and doing well I still have to make wise choices when I eat. Although I can eat pretty much anything with ease if I go back to old habits I can defeat the purpose. That's not to say I don't still enjoy food. I'm a southern girl at heart I just a eat much less and stop before getting full. I finally have control and I love it. The tool is working for me but I have to do my part. Updated on 6 Mar 2016: I have read about some many people being depressed after this surgery because they are afraid of losing weight, or family and friends treat them different after weightloss. I'm so confused because I was slightly depressed before surgery because I was not having success losing and my levels kept rising. But now I feel great. I can't really explain other than I just feel good. I feel sorry for any one who is depressed because of losing weight, it's supposed to make us feel better. Updated on 9 Mar 2016: Feels good to wake up winning. Whether it is a lb. or ounces as long as it's not back up I'm in the winner's circle and I am glad about it. HW 238 SW 230 CW195 GW 170 Size 12 pants 14/16 top Shoes from 9.5 to 9 going to 8.5 25 more to go. Why not be happy. Updated on 12 Mar 2016: Updated on 13 Mar 2016: The reason I smile. ..winning Updated on 15 Mar 2016: I bought this lotion, very inexpensive like 3.99 or 4.00. Works pretty well. I use in the morning and night. My arms are not toned but the cellulite look is disappearing. I use on my legs and all over. I also use bio oil for stretch marks. Just wanted to share. Updated on 17 Mar 2016: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Updated on 21 Mar 2016: Please let the process work for you. Don't get discouraged when the process gets hard. Find ways to mix things up. But remember to love on yourself no matter how fast or slow your body is moving. Just don't give up. Updated on 23 Mar 2016: HW 238 SW 230 CW194 GW 170 I'll take that! ! Updated on 25 Mar 2016: I am so thankful to the Lord above for giving me the strength and courage to walk this journey. It has been amazing. I love getting dressed, looking at myself and feeling great. We have no idea how much weight actually weighs us down mentally and physically. I hope this encourages someone to walk this journey and renew your life. Because I certainly have a new outlook on my health. Last year this time I was scared to death about dying from heart disease and diabetes. This year I'm 48lbs down and simply loving it. Be blessed my friends. Updated on 26 Mar 2016: 20 lbs to go. Updated on 27 Mar 2016: Updated on 30 Mar 2016: The decision to go through this process is a life changing experience. Please do ad much research as possible. I read about so many people depressed and eating things to early on and sometimes becoming extremely ill. Don't take this surgery for granted. It mess you up if you don't follow the plan especially in the beginning. Make those life changes for a better you. Updated on 1 Apr 2016: Have a Blessed and Happy Weekend! Updated on 3 Apr 2016: This journey has been nothing but amazing. I have wanted to be under 200 lbs for some time and now I am 190 and I am loving it. No I am not at my goal of 170 but I plan to get there in the coming months. This journey is awesome but you have to make it work for you. You have to make the lifestyle changes necessary to have good success. Don't continue to let food control your life. All your lifestyle changes to control what and how you eat. Be blessed and I wish everyone good success. Updated on 5 Apr 2016: I went to my primary care Dr yesterday and she was amazed at how much weight l have lost. They checked my labs and the report came back as no hbp, cholesterol levels are significantly lower and A1C is almost in normal range. I thank God because none of this would be possible without him. Praise God for all his goodness. Updated on 11 Apr 2016: Update HW 238 SW 230 CW 189.5 GW 170 Updated on 15 Apr 2016: I started fasting this past Sunday for a week and I thought I was going to have a hard time. Not the case. I have lost 4.5lbs since Sunday. I hope to be at 10 lbs by this Sunday. Updated on 19 Apr 2016: Last week I was fasting and my goal was to lose 10 lbs. Well I lost 8lbs. I'll take that. So happy 15 lbs from my goal of 170. Yaassss Updated on 22 Apr 2016: So I saw my surgeon today and I am 51.8lbs down. No longer on medication for diabetes and hbp. I'm so grateful for the change this process has brought me. My experience has been nothing but amazing and I am grateful for it. Updated on 26 Apr 2016: I am so grateful for God giving me the strength to change my life. I am no longer on medication, no longer over 200 lbs. No longer obese and I am enjoying the process. But please don't take the process for granted there are many challenges but it's all in what you make of it. Push pass the mental part and keep your eyes on the prize. I couldn't have been successful if my mind wasn't right. I know the power of prayer and God gave me the strength to get through it all. HW 238, SW 230 CW185 GW 170. Updated on 2 May 2016: In order to succeed you have to take the first step. Sometimes it's the first step that's so hard. But once you do you realize it wasn't really that bad. Don't be afraid just do it. Updated on 18 May 2016: I have never been comfortable with my back out or arms for that matter. But when I say I am amazed at the areas the weight has left. It's definitely a struggle especially with the stalls but I won't give up until I reach my goal. I feel the best I have ever felt in years. I'm am extremely proud and excited of my success but do know that the struggle is real to eat right and exercise. But I am still doing it and if I can do it anyone can. Be blessed. Updated on 23 May 2016: I absolutely love the new me! I am falling in love with her more and more every day. I even love my scars because they remind me of where I come from. If I knew this journey would be so rewarding I would have done it a long time ago. I really regret not doing it sooner but it's never too late right? Updated on 5 Jun 2016: If anyone has doubts or wondering about this wls journey let me say yasss it is worth it. Complaining about how much you can or can't eat won't help you get to your goal. I feel so good and I've got so much energy it's amazing. If you can't make up ur mind about this journey trust it is changing my life. It is awesome and challenging because you have to do your part in order for it to work. But life gets better each day and the rewards are priceless. Updated on 5 Jun 2016: HW 238 SW 230 CW 183 GW 170 Bra size 42DDD to 38 D Shoes 9.5 to 8.5 13 lbs to my goal Inches steady moving. Updated on 9 Jun 2016: The changes in my body is impeccable. I couldn't have done this alone. Only God had the power to give me the strength. Updated on 7 Jul 2016: Updated on 4 Aug 2016: I have been dealing with family issues with my aunt and uncle passing away and trying to juggle too many hats. As a result I have stalled and I have been eating way too many things I should not eat. It's true the appetite can come back. Although I juggle with the same 3 to 5 lbs it's still an issue I have to resolve. I'm 10 lbs away from my goal and I will get there. Life throws us curve balls but we have to keep moving forward to stay in the game. Updated on 4 Aug 2016: Here I am at 180 Updated on 22 Dec 2016: Hey everybody!! I know it's been a long time but I have made a full year of wls. It has been nothing short of amazing. HW 238LBS CW 175 GW 170. 5lbs short but I am really close. Life has been challenging these last few months but I am still standing. Happy Holidays to you all. Updated on 28 Dec 2016:
I have fought my weight for most of my life. I joined a 12 step program for my food addictions 9 years ago and when I started working on the emotions part of my eating I lost 100 pounds. Slowly over the last 2 years I started gaining the weight again due to the medications I was on. I stopped the medications and still struggling since I had the attitude - If I was gaining weight anyway I might as well eat what I want - sugar - my drug of choice. I am tired of fighting it. The insurance agreed to let me have the surgery this month instead of waiting for November since I have lost weight and exercised and watching my food intake. I am so excited. I will find out tomorrow 8-17-15 when my surgery date is. Updated on 19 Aug 2015: I just heard from the dr. My pre-op is 8/30/15 and the surgery date is 9/9/2015. I am so excited. Updated on 27 Aug 2015: I can't believe it is only 13 more days for my surgery. It seems so long yet it is around the corner. I have a company that will pay for my vitamins and protein drinks. That would be a savings of around $200 a month. Yippee! Updated on 6 Sep 2015: I am really not nervous of the surgery and not even the IV at this time. The one thing that I am concerned about is my weight on that freaking scale that morning. My doctor said no protein drinks before surgery period - only low fat or no fat foods and chew. I am doing that but what if the scale is higher this week than when I went to his office last week? Will they cancel the surgery? I've done everything he has said to do and just thinking about that. Does anyone have a comment on weight the day of the surgery? Thanks in advance.
