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Hello, my name is Char and I would like to extend my excitement to all of you who are looking into doing the surgery (gastric sleeve). If you dont have a doctor you can trust and financing options or you cannot wait for a long time to have the surgery, please contact me or send me a message and i will be glad to share my personal experience with journey and the people who helped me make it happened! They can also do other part of Texas, such as Dallas, Houston, San Antonio. This is your first step.... I will guarantee you it will change your life, because it changed mine!

Hello everyone! I would like to share how great it is to finally see the hardwork and sacrifices I've accomplished. My HW is 230lbs, SW is 215 and I am currently 173 lbs. I will say this that it is not an easy way out! It is so hard to give up everything that you were accustom too. But having healthy issues like Diabetes... 300-400 blood sugar everyday, shortness of breath and even time to spend with my kids are so limited.. That is why, I decided to change, to go with my WLS! It is the best decision I have ever made in my life. My husband along with my children are very happy to see me live longer! So for you out there who are still deciding to do WLS, I say, DO IT!!! Everything will be okay! I have attached my before and after pics! God bless you all! Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Craig how are you? Cannot wait to see another pics of your weight loss journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Still working on my last 25 lbs. It is so hard but I love it! Its been a year and 5 months! From 230lbs to 158lbs. No more insulin and other medication! To everyone who's in the process if Weight Loss Journey... keep it up and stay inlove with yourself! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@indyjeff and @@sunsetsue ... thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@BigViffer thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im so happy that I was able to get off my insulin! I still have like 25 lbs to go but I am not rushing! When you get closer to your goal, it is slower to lose it! To all of you, you are awesome and continue being beautiful inside and out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello again for everyone, after 15 months... i am down to 158-161 lbs. life is great and no more insulin, med! I hope We can have a group meet here in Austin, TX! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish we have a group meet up here in Austin! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would love to see more of before and after pics. It keeps me motivated during this time of my journey! Thank you everyone! My surgery was on 8/24/15 - HW 230 lbs. - SW 215 lbs. - CW 188 lbs.

You are awesome! Im from Austin too:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

9 months and 30 lbs more to go! keep smiling!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I walk at least 3 miles everyday, do crunches! Drink protein shake twice a day, lots of vitamins, u eat normally, i dont have restriction except for soda. I dont drink soda! I eat very little and frequently! I have small containers where I put my food... Etc etc!

Thank you....

After 6 months.... I am so happy and living a healthier life!

I am so sorry for not responding right away. I just logged in again after a long time. They are right, it takes time .... Just make sure you do not skip your vitamins and always drink protein shakes... That helped me a lot with energy! I never felt weak during my time. Think positive that you are doing great! Drink protein shake slowly even if it takes you hours! Below is my current pics after 6 months...

It has been 6 months since my surgery and I will say that it is the best decision of my life! I am diabetic and was taking insulin 5 times a day with a 300/400 blood sugar everyday! Now... I am off insulin and medication. My blood sugar is normal. HW --- 230 lbs SW --- 215 lbs GW --- 130 lbs CW --- 163 lbs

4 months post op HW 230 SW 215 CW 171 GW 130 Best decision of my life! Happier and healthier me!!!

Austin here...

I did mine in about a month... I used combination of financing and insurance. I can give u the info.

Hi Oki lady... Are you still looking for a great surgeon you can trust and financing options (credit, in house financing)?... Let me know, i can refer you and they will help you on how you can start your journey. I also paid in cash and did all the requirements and the surgery in less than 2 months.

Wow! I am so excited to be in your position. You look great!

Make sure to take a lot of rest first and not think of what others will say. Walk a lot because this will help you heal faster. Remain positive and think of a great future coming your way because you decided to change your life style. It is not easy but it is worth it!