marstout 0 Posted December 19, 2009 My name is Marissa. I have been struggling with my weight since around the age of thirteen. Its safe to say I was an emotional/large volume/binge eater. I loved to eat food. I would go on various diets, lose a ton of weight and slowly gain it back. Two years ago after having a Tummy Tuck done, I went to a nutritionist who had had a vertical gastrectomy done by Dr. Paul Cirangle. She said it was the only thing that had worked for her in keeping the weight off. At that point I was at a lower weight and was confident that I would not get back above 250lbs. Then the weight slowly crept back on. I was naturally frustrated and revisited the idea of a weight loss prodcedure. I looked into lap bands and decided to attend a lapsf seminar. When I arrived, Dr. Cirangle asked which procedure I was interested in, the band or the vertical gastrectomy. Immediately, I recalled the conversation I had with the nutritionist and knew right away the verstical sleeve was the procedure I wanted to pursue. It was not easy. It took a lot of calls to the surgeons office and the insurance company. But with my tenancity, it worked out. I got the preapproval through the isurance company. Did all the tests necessesary and here I am three days post op. I spent two nights in the hospital, which was difficult. I had trouble getting the fluids down, so they had to keep me an extra night. It was a relief to get home last night and spend some time with my kitty and dog and sleep in my bed. It is still difficult getting the fluids down. I have to take sips very slowly and the gas makes it very uncomfortable. I hope this subsides soon. I try to keep myself active because they say being up and about is the best thing for you. I guess wish me luck. I think I'm doing everything right so far. I have all the tools necessary. I just have to keep on top of my consumption of Protein, which I've been tracking in a diary. :thumbup1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teshanelson1 0 Posted December 19, 2009 That is wonderful and good luck on your weight loss journey.i can't wait until i have my surgery when i get my income tax. And what makes it good is that you already had a Tummy Tuck, so you don't really have to worry about to much sagging skin in your tummy area. Good Luck,And i will be prayin for a speedy recovery.:thumbup1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted December 19, 2009 marstout - welcome to VST and congratulations on your surgery. I've heard Dr. Cirangle is an awesome surgery . Keep us posted on your progress and if you have any questions, ask away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chancie 65 Posted December 19, 2009 Hi Marstout- Welcome to the boards!! Keeping a journal is exellent! Remember to write down WHY you ate and how you felt. Take mesurements once a week...... You may not see the scale move.. but inches may be melting away! glad to have you with us on the losrs side!! If you got any questions... post away!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
