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Gastric Sleeve Was the Best Decision of my Life. Weight is Melting off - West Des Moines, IA
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I went to a weight loss class 8 years ago and the...
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I went to a weight loss class 8 years ago and the only thing available was bypass and lap band. I said Nevermind. I can do it on my own. Fast forward 8 years. Add in 60 pounds, high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep issues and I had to do something. 8 weeks out from my pre surgery diet 6 weeks out from surgery and I'm down 70 pounds. I feel great. Best decision ever. Started out 330. Dr said I will end up 200 pounds. Can't wait.
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UPDATED FROM hailmaryvikes
2 months post
No more meds
I am free of 3 max doses of blood pressure meds, diabetic meds done, cpap done. I feel great. 70 pounds down feels amazing. 2 clothing sizes down. I bike and weight train now with better energy than before.
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June 12, 2015
6 weeks out
June 12, 2015
Well done you !!
You sound happy !!
I have a way to go but have decided on a sleeve
I'm 5'9" and 356 lbs at 52 years old - have escaped all the diabetes, mobility and heart issues but miserable being big
It will probably be Christmas befor I get to surgery but I'll be watching your story with interest and encouragement
June 12, 2015
Just remember... The surgery is only a tool. You have to decide what to eat. Protien 1st then veggies, fruit next then any carbs. Don't drink your calories. Don't eat lots if ice cream. 3 meals a day. If you do that you will succeed. Good luck. If you don't fallow doctors orders you will fail. Simple. Only way you can fail is bad food 5-6 meals a day and drink colories.
June 14, 2015
Thanks a lot !! I'm not a sweet eater but like my carbs to fill me up
Been restricted to eating protein and veggies first is exactly what I need -
June 13, 2015
That is fantastic news...I'm 2 weeks post-op...went to the surgeon on Thursday...including a two week pre-op mainly liquid diet until Thursday I'm down 22 pounds...I'm 5'1 1/2" HW-202; Surgery day weight 186; Present weight 178...
June 16, 2015
Fabulous...I'd love to be off my CPAP machine...I'll look forward to that goal...
June 20, 2015
You will redhat and you won't have to feel like an astraunat anymore ;-)
June 18, 2015
hi hailmaryvikes!!! Just came across your story. The beginning of your story sounds just like mine. Exactly. That's why it also took me so many years to finally decide on the sleeve because it wasn't around about 7 years ago when I went to that free seminar. And through the years a failed diets I felt afraid of doing it and in March when I found myself hitting a new high weight of 250 (at 5'4") I had to leave my fears aside and go for it. Problem is I have a 6 month wait required by the insurance, but I'm 2 1/2 months in.
I'm very happy for you, that's a fantastic weight loss. It makes you feel alive again. Good for you! best thing you could have done for your health.
I'm very happy for you, that's a fantastic weight loss. It makes you feel alive again. Good for you! best thing you could have done for your health.
June 20, 2015
Don't give up or let anyone talk you out of it. You are doing the right thing. It will work as long as you fallow your dr's advice and exercise. Keep me in the loop
June 20, 2015
Thank you. Believe me no one will be talking me out of this especially when only my husband and daughter know so far and they have been WARNED lol!
June 29, 2015
I'm wanting to get this done so bad but in the states it's like 13k or more my insurance doesn't cover anything , really looking at mexico , was is tought to start moving around afterwards?
July 2, 2015
My hospital did 10 different tests. 50 hours of classes to assure long term success. And great care with close fallow up. After watching all of that I wouldn't go to Mexico because your life isn't anything to go cheap on.
UPDATED FROM hailmaryvikes
2 months post
I went to the amusement park with my kids and I fit in the rides.
My trip to our amusement park went better this spring. Last year I could barely fit in the rides. It was embarrassing and painful. This year it was amazing. I was worried because I am only 2 months out from gastric sleeve. No pain on rides. Everything went great. No cravings for bad fried foods. It was a great day.
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June 15, 2015
Congratulations! !!!!!!:) ;)
June 16, 2015
That is great news...
June 17, 2015
That's Awesome ! you look great and your kids are all beautiful! Congratulations. I cant wait to get this done. I'm at 242 lbs now. If I lose even 60 lbs that would be awesome. Really want these pounds to melt.
June 18, 2015
Absolutely.... I am already making healthy choices... My highest weight was 255 and I'm at 242 now....
June 26, 2015
If you keep that as your focus you will do great. If you think the surgery will fix your problems you will fail.
June 19, 2015
That's awesome! I look forward to getting off of some meds and overall better health, not to mnetion it would be nice to fit in an airplane seat! Congratulations and God bless!
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