How VSG has helped me :D

[snowkitten 371]

OMG Im so happy right now that i feel like crying in relief. I just had to share this...

So I have a very severe immune deficiency. I have very little immunity to viruses, fungus, and bacteria. I even dont make antibodies to some vaccines (every heard of/ seen the movie "bubble boy"? Thats what I have). Theres nothing to be done for part of my immune system, but I can get IV infusions every 3 weeks to help with part of it (i wont bore you with details). Ive been getting the IV infusions for almost a year now. My starting level (the level they track for this part of the immune system) was 140. Normal is 900+. My immunologist was seriously shocked i wasn't hospitalized. So after months of Infusions my levels were checked again and came out to only 400. Next few months and it went down to 300!! My Doctor said that there was no way to increase my dose because i was at the highest possible medication because of my weight. So with the looming fear that i could literally get ill and die because of my weight, I proceeded in getting the VSG.

Skip forward 3 weeks post op. Its time for my next infusion so they take blood to check my level. Today I get a call that my level has risen to 623!!! Its still lower than normal but thats so amazing. I lost 30 lbs and my level already came up. Just proof that this surgery is amazing.

[stephh 634]

This is so amazing! It's crazy how dropping 30 pounds effects your body. Keep up the great work and I hope your levels keep rising!

[snowkitten 371]

I know right! Thanks. This is great motivation

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

severe immune deficiency

@@snowkitten

sorry you are dealing with serious health problem

there are so many issues that are improved by losing some weight

ie diabetes, high blood pressure, wearing of a CPAP

immune deficiency

improvements!!!

wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

its ok to cry from happiness

heres some kleenex to dry your pretty eyes

and to blow your nose!!!

keep up the good job

35 lbs down!!!!!

kathy

congrats

Edited September 19, 2014 by proudgrammy

[snowkitten 371]

@"proudgrammy" thanks, it's not a fun illness to have and I'll never be able to have it resolved like with some of the other health issues that obesity exacerbate. ... but I'm extatic to know it's in my power to help improve it.

Smiling from ear to ear now!