Two Months SInce Surgery

[teedeeme 0]

Hello, my name is Denise, however my screen name is Teedeeme. I am 55 years old and have been overweight since I was 7 years old. Many years of dieting, Weight Watchers, etc. The weight comes off and returns with a vengence! I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when I was 27 but continued to be obese. I had surgery for my Crohn's in 1993 and have been virtually symptom free since, without meds. I just assumed since I had extensive abdominal surgery, I would not be a candidate for WLS. During a gallbladder surgery scare, my surgeon asked if I had ever considered WLS. He went on to tell me that he had previously performed the surgeries and didn't see why I couldn't have it. Well, here I am, almost 2 years later and had the gastric sleeve in November 2010. From my heaviest, when I first went to the Concord Weight Loss Surgery Center, I weighed 269.5. I am now at 208, with a goal of 145. I have lost around 40 since my surgery in November. I am off all meds, (blood pressure, diabetic, cpap machine). I can't remember feeling this good! I wish I had the surgery a long time ago. Was I scared? Sure I was! But if you are considering it, I say it's the best thing I ever did for myself.

[Ms. E 5]

Great Story. Thank you very much for sharing.

[HollyW 5]

Congrats to you! Enjoy your journey. Good luck.

[MINI-Me 196]

Congratulations. Sounds like you are doing well on your journey!

[AwesomeSleeve 5]

What an encouraging story. I can't wait to have my surgery. I am currently working on the three month non-medical weight program. Your story keeps me motivated. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the great work.

[thinoneday 445]

Hello, my name is Denise, however my screen name is Teedeeme. I am 55 years old and have been overweight since I was 7 years old. Many years of dieting, Weight Watchers, etc. The weight comes off and returns with a vengence! I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when I was 27 but continued to be obese. I had surgery for my Crohn's in 1993 and have been virtually symptom free since, without meds. I just assumed since I had extensive abdominal surgery, I would not be a candidate for WLS. During a gallbladder surgery scare, my surgeon asked if I had ever considered WLS. He went on to tell me that he had previously performed the surgeries and didn't see why I couldn't have it. Well, here I am, almost 2 years later and had the gastric sleeve in November 2010. From my heaviest, when I first went to the Concord Weight Loss Surgery Center, I weighed 269.5. I am now at 208, with a goal of 145. I have lost around 40 since my surgery in November. I am off all meds, (blood pressure, diabetic, cpap machine). I can't remember feeling this good! I wish I had the surgery a long time ago. Was I scared? Sure I was! But if you are considering it, I say it's the best thing I ever did for myself.

First off CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss and secondly I love your screen name! it's so cute. . . great story and keep up the excellant work!