5 Days Post Op and Here's My Story :)

[Tippy2us 11]

Hi New Friends,

I’m 5 days post-op and here’s my story…

At my heaviest I weighed 265 and I’m 5’2. I’ve dieted my whole life and only twice Iwas successful enough to lose 50 lbs. The last time was in 2005, on Weight Watchers. I was down 50 and feeling great then in 2006 mysister, who was my best friend, died suddenly, our house sold, I got a new job,and bam it came back really fast. I wasso disgusted with myself and majorly depressed. One night I got on the computer and read about Lap-band surgery. Icontacted a surgeon and had the procedure in 2008. I lost 50 lbs. but hated itthe whole way. Lots of pain while eating and at the location of the port. It was never adjusted quite right, too tightor too loose. I also never lost more than50 lbs. after 3 years…So during my last annual visit with my surgeon in Januarywe talked about it and he asked if I had heard of VSG. Now, I had to pay $7,000 out of pocket forthe lap-band, but he said insurance companies are paying for VSG, and thiswould be a lap-band reversal as well, and he was right. I already know I’m going to be happier. I’m pretty sore, especially where the portwas removed, but I already feel better. I’m happy I found this forum and I plan to stick with you guys all alongthe way. Thanks!

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[Tippy2us 11]

Sorry for all the words that ran together. I composed my story in word then copied and pasted it here...looks like it pasted wierd!

[Sammi25 18]

welcome to VST! the people on here are really great and help with any ; everything! thanks for sharing your story and congrats on your fresh start!

[1tracy 1]

Congratulations on being sleeved and doing so well, you certainly deseve it! I am so sorry for all that has happened in the past....I know what it is like to lose a sister/brother and it is hard.

Wishing you the best, I will be cheering you on, and looking for new posts!:cheer2:

[losetobemeagain 9]

congrats, glad your here the more the better...

[Tippy2us 11]

Thanks everyone

[Texasmom65 23]

Congrats. Sounds like you will be happier with your new sleeve.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Nict to meet you Tippy! I'm so sorry for everything you have gone through. I commend you for your fighting spirit! I'm just for weeks out tommorow and doing well and very happy with my sleeve. I wish you all the best on this journey and I'm looking forward to reading about your progress!!!!

[sugarmamma7 2]

Congrats on your sleeve and so sorry about your sister. Everyone is right and we will be cheering you on along the way

[KellyL 173]

:welcome:

Hello and welcome to this forum, I think you will love it. I am sorry for your past problems, with the band. I see where are a lot of folks are revising to the sleeve and are much happier. I wish you all the best of luck, and so glad you found us!!