Reaching My Third Goal

[Maddy 19]

Knowing that I had to do something about my weight which was completely out of control. I made an appointment with Dr. Misra, (Beverly Hills, California) to discuss what options are available for me. I went in with the notion that i was going to do the lapband. After advising Dr. Misra about the ups and downs of my weight issues and I wanted a more "permenent solution" she strongly suggested the Vertical Sleeve with the STARR treatment. Hearing this wonderful option I decided with the advise from my husband and daughter- this was the right choice for me.

My surgery, scheduled July 13th 2o11 in Santa Clarita. Amen the surgery went off without any complications and I was realeased the day after. Coming home was a challenge due to the fact we have stairs in our home. Taking the three days to finally master the courage to walk the steps to go upstairs. I was able to rest more comfortably. The first couple days as you know were dealing with the gas issues and the lack of sleep. Only able to take a couple of sips at a time seemed so odd to me. How am I surviving on just a few sips of Protein? But, I did, and the third week I went to see Dr. Misra and to my surprise I was down 20pds. I was in a state of shock... and since then, I have continued to lose consistly 20pds per month.

I am proud to annouce that as of today I met my 3rd goal of 199. I am so happy that I made this final decesion to do something about my weight issues. Needing to thank all my friends and family for their most incredible support and kind words. And to my friends here on Vertical Sleeve for all their wonderful eamils, suggestions and great advice.

Its now onto the 4th goal. I am hoping to reach my final weight goal of 150 by the end of June of this year. I will keep you all posted on the progress.

Once again... thank you "ALL" for every sweet emails and kind words you have so graciously given me.

Maddy

[lovin life 4]

Congrats keep working that sleeve girl!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats to your 3rd goal!! I know you will make your 4th as well

[Lissa 2,631]

Awesome!! You're rocking your sleeve!! Keep up the great work!!

[lsereno 2,525]

Maddy- Welcome to Onderland! YOu have really rocked your sleeve and I can't wait to see your fourth goal post this year!

Lynda

[clk 3,519]

Congrats! It's a huge milestone to step out of the 200s and you should be proud of yourself. I'm sure that you'll be able to reach your fourth goal with more hard work and determination.

Best of luck,

~Cheri

[karamarie2012 1]

I know it's been a while since you have been sleeved but I am having Dr. Misra do my vsg tomorrow once I met her I knew she was the right surgeon for me. Congrats on all your goals.

[dltrautman1 27]

Congrats! I just hit my first goal of 20 lbs. Success stories like yours really notivate me!