Despite my leak/complications I am doing it! Photo update

[Sannah 258]

Wow! What a HOTTIE :-D. I am glad to hear you are doing so much better. I want to officially Welcome you to the sleeve side sister. Hopefully all of your hardships are behind you. Take care my beautiful friend :-)

Thank you so much for the welcome! I feel like I finally start to enjoy the sleeve and all the benefits!!! Four months later, better late than never right?!

[Sannah 258]

Have Mercy!!! Just look at you!!! What a difference a sleeve makes!!!

I haven't read about your complications, I will have to find them somehow as I want to read it all (the good, bad, ugly). I'm sorry you had complications, I'm assuming all is okay now? Sure hope so!

You're well on your way to remembering your "before" pics as only a distant memory! So very happy for you!

Thank you kindly!

I am still enduring complications from the leak. However, I am getting better! I have a esophageal spasm, which was caused by damage from two metal stents. I also have kidney stones in both of my kidneys! I see the urologist tomorrow. The pain is immense! I recently started medication for my esophageal spasm and can now eat without severe pain, nausea and vomiting. Since eating and keeping it down I am better able to cope with my kidney troubles.

Have you been sleeved yet? How is your process going so far? I have a thread titled 'Leak?' You can read about my experience. I try to be explicit and transparent. A lot of details were written while I was medicated, but I hope all is clear!

Wishing you wellness,

Sannah

[leeann71 539]

Forsure! You really do look great. How much total weight have you lost so far? I think we were sleeved around the same time. As of today I have lost 47lbs. Ive had quite a few stalls but I dont let it bother me.I am just soo happy everything is going better for you and your family. I believe now you can finally enjoy and keep rockin that sleeve:-).

[Sannah 258]

Thank you everyone for writing all these kind words! I am very appreciative and humbled by all the nice responses!

Many of you have been so supportive through this entire 4 mouth process! I am truly amazing and grateful for everyone. You have helped me a long! Your support has meant so much more than I am able to express!

Best,

Sannah

[himalaya62 221]

God bless you! So glad you are ok and honey......YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!! Love that smile too!!!

[Sannah 258]

Forsure! You really do look great. How much total weight have you lost so far? I think we were sleeved around the same time. As of today I have lost 47lbs. Ive had quite a few stalls but I dont let it bother me.I am just soo happy everything is going better for you and your family. I believe now you can finally enjoy and keep rockin that sleeve:-).

Hi!

Hooray!! Time to Celebrate your 47lbs lost!!! I am so happy to hear this!! Nice work!!

Thank you for sharing the happiness with me, for me and my family!! I am so happy things in my life are better!!

I was sleeved dec 5th. You? I have lost 71lbs, but a lot is this is due to my leak and being on fluids for three months. I did a lot of Protein shakes. But received help through other medical means. I am learning to eat again. It's hard!! Learning to cook new foods. It's fun!!

Best,

Sannah

[Sannah 258]

God bless you! So glad you are ok and honey......YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!! Love that smile too!!!

Thank you kindly!! I have a lot of reasons to smile these days!!

[Sannah 258]

SANNAH!! Major difference! You can really tell with those side by sides! Even with all the rough times this is why we came to vsg to lose the weight and feel/look better <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Oh miss Laura!! You are truly amazing!! Thank you for always being here to support me!! You have been the most amazing help!! thank you kindly!!

Hugs

Sannah

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

Stunning transformation!!! Congrats! So happy your doing better everyday!!

[Wrinkle 37]

Thank you so much! I was 11 days post op when my leak was found. I told myself 'Gosh if I knew this surgery was so easy, I would have done it sooner!' Haha.. Then the leak happened and nothing was easy!

My 11th day is tomorrow.. I had a leak in surgery-the doc caught it and "fixed" it but I continue to think about it. I guess you have to stay on alert for several months. Thank you Sannah.

[Sannah 258]

My 11th day is tomorrow.. I had a leak in surgery-the doc caught it and "fixed" it but I continue to think about it. I guess you have to stay on alert for several months. Thank you Sannah.

I am sorry. I understand the apprehension your facing. It's hard not to think 'what if's'

I am just now eating real food. The surgeon who put my stents in and removed them. Told me food can re open the leak!! I frequently wonder if each bite will be the one to reopen my stomach. The fear is real strong. I have to eat and all of the dr kept telling me to eat. After not eating for three me that it's just not that simple. No desire, good doesn't taste good. Vomiting and the pain and nausea (thankfully the esophageal spasm was diagnosed and treated) I no longer have the pain, nausea or vomiting.

My leak didn't present with typical symptoms. Just listen to your body!! Any little sign that appears and if you just don't feel okay, get help!! Always better safe than sorry!! I am here for you!! I know leaks are scary and can easily uproot your life and existence. Hang tight!!

Best,

Sannah

[Sannah 258]

Stunning transformation!!! Congrats! So happy your doing better everyday!!

Thank you kindly!! With each day life only gets sweeter!!

Cardiologist just called and have me the GREEN LIGHT for exercise!! I was previously allowed to walk and lift three pounds. I have an 18 month old daughter!!! Haha!! How's your journey going?

Best,

Sannah

[Wrinkle 37]

I am sorry. I understand the apprehension your facing. It's hard not to think 'what if's'

I am just now eating real food. The surgeon who put my stents in and removed them. Told me food can re open the leak!! I frequently wonder if each bite will be the one to reopen my stomach. The fear is real strong. I have to eat and all of the dr kept telling me to eat. After not eating for three me that it's just not that simple. No desire, good doesn't taste good. Vomiting and the pain and nausea (thankfully the esophageal spasm was diagnosed and treated) I no longer have the pain, nausea or vomiting.

My leak didn't present with typical symptoms. Just listen to your body!! Any little sign that appears and if you just don't feel okay, get help!! Always better safe than sorry!! I am here for you!! I know leaks are scary and can easily uproot your life and existence. Hang tight!!

Best,

Sannah

Sannah, I appreciate you sharing your story.. HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY that you made it to the food stage..But I can only amagine the feelings you have. Your body has been thru a lot.

But you listened to your body. And I'll definitely be listening to mine. KEEP us updated on the food thing and how you tolerate it.

Thanks so much for your responses!

[Sannah 258]

Sannah' date=' I appreciate you sharing your story.. HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY that you made it to the food stage..But I can only amagine the feelings you have. Your body has been thru a lot.

But you listened to your body. And I'll definitely be listening to mine. KEEP us updated on the food thing and how you tolerate it.

Thanks so much for your responses![/quote']

Aww thanks for sharing the happiness with me!! It's really truly is amazing! ????

Glad you'll continue to listen to your body it's of most importance for these medical situations.

Tomorrow is one week of eating and keeping it down!! ???? I would have never imaged eating like this. It's been too long of liquid!! Crazy right?

I would love to know how things progress for you!!!

It's almost the weekend!! I hope you are going to have a good one!! ????

Best,

Sannah