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41, 2 Kids and a Husband - The Woodlands, TX

Name: 41, 2 Kids and a Husband - The Woodlands, TX
Item: Jason M. Balette, MD
Author: trina3874

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Looking forward to losing weight. I have been over...

trina3874December 16, 2015

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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.

trina3874's provider

Jason M. Balette, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Replies (30)

salemchick

December 18, 2015

Good luck Trina. I am rooting for ya!! You will not miss the food I hear one you have the surgery and when that weight starts a rolling off.... forget about it!! You will succeed and I look forward to following your journey. I am scheduled for 1/6/16 so not too far behind you. Let's do this!!!

trina3874

December 18, 2015

Congrats to you too!! I look forward to seeing your success as well. We got this.

trina3874

December 25, 2015

Thanks my friend!! So far I am doing really well. So we see how today goes. Good luck on your surgery on the 6th of January. I look forward to seeing your success as well.

Xyzdreamz

December 19, 2015

I loved food. I don't really miss it I don't want fatty foods because I knwo they will make me sick. You don't have to jsut eat soup... eat meats after your liquid diet.... protein stuff is the main and drinking lots of water because having a smaller tummy means it is harder to get the water in and the protein... its worth it though :) And there are some treats you can have.... I will send you a healthy bariatric pumpkin pie recipe :) No Pie, Pumpkin Pie!

Ingredients

One 15-ounce can Libby's pumpkin purée
1/4 cup Truvia sugar replacer or ? cup Splenda granulated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
Splenda sweetened
whipped cream for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Mix the pumpkin, Truvia, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl.
Beat in the eggs.
Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
Pour into glass or ceramic baking dish. Bake until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with whipped cream.

Shiloh2004

January 8, 2016

I am beginning the process of qualifying for the gastric vertical sleeve surgery. I have finally reached the point where I am no longer able to lose weight the "normal" way. I have many, many health problems, and I weigh more now than I ever have. I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all the time. When growing up, I was always athletic and in great shape. I LOVE sports, and I want to be able to participate in them agaiin - especially play tennis with my husband. I hate the way I look. I hate how I have let myself go. I am DETERMINED to go through with this and make it a big success. I look forward to being able to get down on the floor and play with my grandchildren. I look forward to improving my self-esteem. I am excited and I am motivated. I hope to have surgery in March. I have done a ton of research and this is my best option to get healthy again. My prayers go out for all those who undergo this surgery. May they be able to achieve their goals, and may their surgeries go very smoothly without any complications.

trina3874

January 9, 2016

Hi Shiloh!! Thanks, you will be fine. The process for me getting approved was very easy so hopefully you'll be the same. It's so worth it.

talesham

January 13, 2016

Hello! I read your story and want to thank you so much. I'm debating on if I should get the bypass or sleeve. The horror stories don't make it any better. Just wondering do you think it was worth it?

trina3874

January 14, 2016

Hi Talesham!!! Absolutely worth it. The doctor took me off of diabetes meds and cholesterol med immediately after surgery. My feet are smaller, ankle no longer swelling. I honestly feel better and I am only three weeks out. I have a long way to go. I have lost 26lbs and I have 54 more to go. So it depends on what you are trying to achieve. I just want to be healthy without all the medication. So I hope this helps. Please do your research and think about what you want to accomplish by having this surgery. It changes everything. You just can't eat much at all. So get your mind right before you commit.

Hopeful0973

February 13, 2016

Congrats on committing to healthy you. First of all you're a beautiful woman either way but I can so relate with your story. On 3/27/14 I took the leap of faith to do the gastric sleeve and today I'm 110lbs. from 220. My decision was family history of diabetes and heart disease and at my age I did not want to go down the same path as my family whom know suffer all kinds of problems. Many folks think that doing the sleeve or any type of weight loss surgery is the easy way out. Well let me inform them that I had tried everything from WW to juicing and fervently exercising at 5 am. I would lose about 20 to 25 to gain it all back and then some. I've had enough so I had the sleeve done. Best decision I've ever done. I eat healthy but I always had that wasn't the issue turns out that I also had a lot of hormonal imbalance so that same year and 5 weeks after my sleeve I ended having my ovaries and cervix taken out. Honey I melted pounds like butter in about 3 months. My friends thought I was sick. It was crazy. To make this story shorter lol just 2/1/16 I had a mommy makeover to get rid of the extra skin left after such drastic weight loss. It's a beautiful thing to finally be the woman I knew was under all that skin. So kudos to you and everyone on this community. I will be following your progress and if you care to read my profile you'll get more insight in all I've done. Blessings to you

trina3874

February 14, 2016

Thanks! I agree with you. This is not the easy way out, it's actually harder. But if you use your tool it works. I'm 8 was out and 37 lbs down and dropping sizes good. I am half way to my goal so I am happy. I had a tummy tuck 6 yrs ago so I understand the mommy makeover. You look awesome. Congrats to you. Thanks for the inspiration.

Hopeful0973

February 14, 2016

Wow you're doing great. Thank you for the compliment.

purduegrad99

March 9, 2016

How did you find out about your hormonal imbalances? Was the weight not coming off? I had the sleeve 4 years ago, but I've yet to reach my goal weight. I work out 6 days a week and eat well. Any info appreciated. Feel free to PM me. Thanks in advance.

UPDATED FROM trina3874

5 days pre

8days and waiting

trina3874December 17, 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.

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New Rose 2016

January 11, 2016

I hear you!! My surgery is on 1/19/2016 and I had 2 Oreos after the protein shake:-/

UPDATED FROM trina3874

4 days pre

7 days to go to getting my RealSelf!!!

trina3874December 17, 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.

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