On my journey

[Debbie031010 0]

In August 2009, I told my husband that I was interested in VSG. He said I was crazy...he is not letting anyone operate on him. Well, in Jan. 2010 we both went to the seminar held in The Woodlands, TX with Dr. Jason Balette. After the seminar we decided on to get the VSG (remember, he's the one who said no one will operate on him). I work for the Feds and BCBS covered the sleeve, so on March 10, 2010, I began my journey, weighing 241. Fifteen days later on March 25 I was weighing 219, then by March 30th I weighed 216, 25lbs down, YES!!! I problably did a big NO!NO!, within a week in a half after surgery, I jumped to soft foods. I needed to chew something, the hunger was gone but the need to chew food was still there. I felt I was well on my way but on April 2, I had gain 4 lbs. back and that bothered me alot. I was execising at least twice a week but the weight stayed with me, I was getting sad. I realized that I was not consistently passing my waste, so my husband recommended I drink a capful of Aloe Vera juice twice a day, and guess what it worked...and now I am five weeks out and I have lost a total of 30lbs, I now weigh 211. Now, back to my husband, he cancelled two schedule surgeries but has now come to the realization that he needs the surgery more than me..(he has diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure). So, on April 21, 2010, he is having the VSG. It took alot of prayers to settle his mind but he gonna do it. So next year on our 25th Wedding Anniversary we are going to treat ourselves to a week long cruise. I am so excited, together we will do it!!!

[MINI-Me 196]

What an awesome story! Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to both of you on this journey. I'm sure it will be nice for you guys to have each other to rely on - and think of the savings on groceries!!!

[VV2010 1]

I think that is great! Good luck to you both:)