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57yr old with Health Issues looking forward to Gastric Sleeve and enjoying life again:) - Austin, TX
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First, I would like to thank each and every one of...
Shirlee 57December 20, 2015
$11,000
First, I would like to thank each and every one of you that have shared your stories on realself. I follow so many of you, that it is like I kinda know you a little already. I haven't told anyone that I am having this surgery except my husband of course and my best friend Suzy(my Sister). I have 5 brothers, and I am sure they would all support me, and the same with my Dad, but choose not to say anything. Definitely NOT telling my Mom cause she is a petite little thing...she always has a comment...I had Aunt Dorothy's thighs...and if you lost weight you wouldn't be in pain, etc. I just moved to Texas and I haven't met anyone yet, but I am setup for support classes which I am in need of. My family lives in another state up North. With what I have learned from all of your incredible journeys, I finally made the decision that I am going through with getting sleeved myself on Jan 11, 2016. My pre-op weight was 229.4, and I am 5ft 3in. I am self pay unfortunately, d/t my insurance won't pay for the sleeve, but will Gastric Bypass. As I have read each journey I really got caught up in all of the emotional trials that you all went through. I would be for getting sleeved one minute, then the next minute I would be questioning myself??? All the questions I had about every aspect of the sleeve surgery would be answered as I read your stories....it was awesome. I am so thankful that I found realself. Because of how honest every one has been, I know what challenges I am facing and I pray that I will be able to handle them....I just want to be done already...like two years down the road done...lol. I have my biggest supporter, my husband, Faith, Prayer and all of your continued journeys to see me through and I am so thankful:) I have been dealing with chronic health problems the past 12yrs, thus gaining weight from being inactive after 3 spine surgeries, joint and some other major surgeries, etc. I had to retire earlier this year, d/t chronic pain et unable to perform my job after 23yrs....it was hard to give up what I loved doing:( Losing the weight will benefit my life in so many ways, like breathing, walking without pain, so many other things....living and enjoying life again:) I cannot wait to meet my new tool and get started on my journey.
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I hear of so many people going back and forth with the decision of being sleeved. Yes, it's a major surgery with risks. But, all surgeries carry risks. And so does obesity. Can't argue with that.
Once I made up my mind, there was no turning back. Even when my husband told me not to do it, I was determined to take back my life. Most times it has been easy, some days not. I was super lucky with zero complications, I wish you an easy recovery as well. You have to come to terms with your decision and keep moving forward. Keep researching and reading reviews. I think you will do great.
Any amount of exercise will help. You aren't expected to run a marathon, just do what you can. Get some hand weights, you can get moving in a chair. That's how I started. I honestly didn't exercise much. I have an active job and get in 16,000-20,000 steps at work daily. I did more stretching at home than anything else.
I will pray all goes well.
God willing im having sleeve surgery 1/19/2016