Life Changing

[Yvette Garza 22]

Hello, My name is Yvette Garza and I was sleeved on July 28th. It was a very difficult 24 hours after waking up because I threw up for a whole day. I wouldn't even press for the medication to help because every time I did I would get a massive headache and throw up. Finally, an awesome nurse gave me some Tylenol and other meds in combination with seemed to help. I have to say, just 2 days later I was craving so many different foods..especially what used to be my weakness, sweets! I had a hard time dealing with this new life change and had an emotional breakdown and told my husband that I had no idea how important food was to me or how addicted I was to it. I had been an emotional eater for so many years and having a total life changing surgery actually gave me food withdrawals. I felt depressed throughout the day and would get angry when others around me where eating so deliciously. Today, as I am on my 4th week..I can honestly say that most of the cravings have subsided and I feel stronger and better. I like seeing that my old clothes doesn't fit like it used to. I know that I am only down 20 lbs since the surgery but starting since January, my insurance required for me to lose at least 20 in order to be approved for the surgery I was at 275 and today I am at 236. The day of the surgery I was 256, I am starting to feel so much better & my self-esteem is getting better!! I can eat a little better and drink more fluids. Today, I am restarting my exercise routine which I know who'll help and speed the weight loss process. Good luck to all of you!! God Bless

[lilijo 187]

Good for you! Sounds like you're well on your way to a healthy life!

[Yvette Garza 22]

Thank you so much!! How are you coming along and when did you get sleeved?

[polygirl 2]

Great job!

[Yvette Garza 22]

Thank you!!! How are you coming along?

[polygirl 2]

I'm doing well, I'm ready to get back eating real food in obviously smaller portions. And I start back on my exercise regimen.

[Yvette Garza 22]

Good to hear!! Yes in way smaller portions )))

Good luck:)

[lilijo 187]

Thank you so much!! How are you coming along and when did you get sleeved?

I'm 10 months out and have passed my goal. Doing great and loving the sleeved life!

[Yvette Garza 22]

I'm 10 months out and have passed my goal. Doing great and loving the sleeved life!

Good for you!!! Wow, it sounds awesome! Do you exercise

[lilijo 187]

Good for you!!! Wow, it sounds awesome! Do you exercise

I'm very streaky about exercising. Couldn't do anything early on due to a severe gout attack. Was walking 2-1/2 to 3 miles a day until it just got too stinking hot here in Texas. I started out with a relatively low bmi of almost 35. I am now at 25. I am 65, so I didn't want to go much lower for fear of looking like a sharpei.

[Yvette Garza 22]

I'm very streaky about exercising. Couldn't do anything early on due to a severe gout attack. Was walking 2-1/2 to 3 miles a day until it just got too stinking hot here in Texas. I started out with a relatively low bmi of almost 35. I am now at 25. I am 65, so I didn't want to go much lower for fear of looking like a sharpei.

Oh wow, sorry told hear about that but slowly you'll see the big difference as they say but you're right not too much because then you will look sick

[Cody's mom 247]

Ha, Sharpei, funny!