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My Late Start!!!! Mother age 29, 415lbs 1 kid, BMI over 50 Sacramento, CA
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Well Where Do I begin. My name is Melanie and I...
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Well Where Do I begin. My name is Melanie and I started my journey last year for my gastric sleeve. I've always struggled with my weight literally my whole life from 6 being morbid obesity. Never been a heavy eater or a snack person but i always seemed to just pack on weight.
When I w a small 11 I almost lost my life to my appendix erupting please, I was down to my last and again at 14 and 15 I had a major cyst removed from my spin, on my u up per but crack. It had grown back 3 times and I was at risk then as well of dieing because of the infection started traveling try to go to my brain. After that I in seemed to keep picking up weight after 250 lbs in high school. I finally reached my end and decided to check into this surgery. Even tho I haven't had it yet it feels like the best day of my life/ best decision. I don't have diabetes, but I do suffer from one leg being longer than the other due to a child hood issue (also getting this to lose weight and get that corrected as well). Also have sleep apnea, and arthritis in my left and right leg. I'm nervous but a lot of these stories inspire and I'm dedicated to seeing this threw so wish me luck everyone. And please have me and my son in your prayers.
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June 2, 2016
I wish you best in your journey
June 2, 2016
It's never a late start to becoming healthy. We are all in this together. You will succeed.
June 2, 2016
Dear Melanie, Thank you for sharing your story and asking for the support you desire. I've been through it and I'm here. I'm willing to answer any questions you might need help with,to the best of my ability, based upon my own personal experiences.
I sincerely wish you the very very best on your weight loss journey. It can be a challenging transition but I do not regret having had the VSG. I feel you're both brave and wise to take whatever steps necessary to keep and improve your health.
Welcome to the real self family. We're here for you. I'll hold you and your son in my heart and prayers.
I look forward to following you and reading about your successes. Congratulations and welcome!
Kelly
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June 5, 2016
My comment is I know I am over weight and it makes me very angry with myself and I have tried so much diet pills.diet powder.and Jenny Craig's. Weight watches, and everything and seem like nothing work what I have tried all I can do now is ask GOD to Keep his lovely arm's around me when this surgery take places I can't wait to see the real me.I got to keep the Faith and Trust GOD.
June 5, 2016
GOD don't make no mistake and I know That can and will bring me Thur ain't nothing to hard for GOD.Amen.
June 5, 2016
That's a wonderful outlook. Having faith like you possess is very helpful in healing both physically and spiritually. Hold tight to your faith. I'm sure all will go well.
Do know that there are many many challenges ahead for you ... But potentially great great rewards. I genuinely can't wait to read all about your journey. I'm so very glad you've decided to take control, while asking for the help you need. That's a winning combination.
All my best to you my sister,
Kelly
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Do know that there are many many challenges ahead for you ... But potentially great great rewards. I genuinely can't wait to read all about your journey. I'm so very glad you've decided to take control, while asking for the help you need. That's a winning combination.
All my best to you my sister,
Kelly
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UPDATED FROM mlilly23
2 years post
Gastric Update!!! Pre-op
It's been along time since I've updated my profile or life situation. So finally after 3 years and having to switch my insurance 6+ times and switching surgeons to Sacramento, I am finally in my pre-op stage and surgery date is June 11th and I'm am overly looking forward to this.
Since my last check-in I am now 413lbs as of today from my weigh-in and my Surgeon is now Mrs. Dr.Gatsket in Sacrsmento, Ca and is very nice and accomidating, cant wait to take this journey with her. Ive been waiting and been patient for a long to to finally make it to this point, and things are only gonna get better from here.
Keep me in your prayers and more updates to come, starting 2 weeks fluid diet on Saturday June 1st 2019
Since my last check-in I am now 413lbs as of today from my weigh-in and my Surgeon is now Mrs. Dr.Gatsket in Sacrsmento, Ca and is very nice and accomidating, cant wait to take this journey with her. Ive been waiting and been patient for a long to to finally make it to this point, and things are only gonna get better from here.
Keep me in your prayers and more updates to come, starting 2 weeks fluid diet on Saturday June 1st 2019
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May 31, 2019
Good luck. It’s not an easy journey but well worth it. Your mind will be your biggest enemy. Try to condition your mind to eat less. That is my biggest problem I have but I am happy I got sleeved. I will pray for you. If you got any questions or concerns you can message me. I got sleeved last year (December 14, 2018)
June 10, 2019
Thank you cravin, I will. And thank you for your insight on your recent surgery.
UPDATED FROM mlilly23
2 years post
2 days after Surgery
So to start things off my last weigh in was at 414lbs, and after my pre-op diet I was 402.5lbs before surgery. I am currently still in the hospital, trying to get this extra gas discomfort and pain gone before they release me home. All in all I feel it was well worth the wait, no where but down from here lol. And my Surgeon was and is Dr. GATSCHET in Sacrsmento, Ca. she's a great doctor and I just wanted to say thank you for everything and all the support from supporters on here I will keep you guys updated, thanks again.
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July 12, 2019
I hope all gas pain has ceased and you are well! Best wishes on your weight loss journey!
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here's a great post to get you started. Please keep us updated! Good luck :)
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