SleeveDivaNoire'11

Here's another heavyweight! I am "glad" to see these posts because sometimes I have felt the same way. I am 5'6" (maybe 5'7" with the chunky soles now. LOL), 307 lbs. My goal is to lose 157-167 lbs. I lost 7 last week due to illness. It's bad to be happy your sick 'cause that has been the only effective form of temporary wt loss! I started gaining about 10 yrs ago and lost my 'true' self in the process. I am in the 3rd month of a six month insurance-required monitoring thing. So I hope I will have surg in Dec. or Jan.

Does anyone know anything about this surgeon, or ever heard of him?

Have you measured to see if you have lost inches? I really hope things get better for you. Don't give up yet.

My asthma gets scarier and worse every year. I developed it at age 34. Although it is common in my family, I only developed it after I gained a significant amount of weight. I hope WLS can curb it.

Yes I have been reading some of his replies.

Are you having a stall already?

What other vitamins would I have to take? I already take Vit D twice weekly and B 12 injections every other week. How long did it take you to lose your weight?

I have decided on VSG but wonder if it is the tool I will need. I am 39 y/o, 310 lbs, 5'7", BMI 49ish. I have DM2, HTN, asthma (with freq exacerbations due to weight, necessitating prednisone). I lose weight easily, but I have problems keeping it off. My goal is to lose 150 lbs minimally; 170 lbs would be better. My problem is stress eating, portion control, and head hunger. Can I possibly succeed with VSG only? That really is my WLS of choice. I want to be sure I am choosing the best tool for long term success. Any advice would be appreciated.

Dr. Woodman or Dr. Weaver? Would like to hear about your experiences with either dr.

Does anyone regret the decision to have VSG?

I am contemplating the VSG. My insurance requires 6 months wait, so maybe in December or January I can have it. I used to be a size 10. Since I have gained so much weight, I have become hypertensive, diabetic, and my asthma is difficult to control. I have always had a fast heart rate, but it could end up being problem due to my weight. Then my asthma meds increase an already elevated rate. And other diet meds, etc., have been only a temporary fix if they worked at all. My sister had no health problems but was overweight and had the lapband done March of this year. Her first fill was this month. So far, so good for her. However, when I told her I was considering the VSG, she got irate, telling me I wanted the easy way out. That is not the case. It may bring about a more rapid weight loss. BUt that is what I need. I have two teenagers that I want to live to see years later. I don't want to die young or be too sick to enjoy my kids or my life due to obesity related illnesses. I am miserable enough and ashamed of my weight as it is now. Even my best friend told me I just need to go exercise more. Even that is not alway easy. how do I deal with others' reactions? I have decided not to tell anyone else about my plans for fear of similar reactions. I feel VSG is the best route for me. HELP. anyone!