What a LOOONG journey it has been ... and I am only 3 months out!

[WorkinOnMe 596]

I was sleeved 3 months ago on May 11th. However, my journey actually began in 2011 when my doctor suggested that I consider a lap band. Unfortunately, I was injured and the next 4 years was devoted to healing & regaining my mobility. Mid year last year I finally was able to take steps to continue on my journey.

I have to admit, although weight loss was a great benefit, it was not the reason I decided to pursue the sleeve. I am diabetic and my A1C continued to rise, despite the medications. Looking at my family history I knew I would be destined for multiple insulin shots each day unless I was able to get it under control. Pre-surgery my fasting glucose on medication was 145, and without medication it was well over 200. My doctor stopped my meds 2 days before surgery, and a mere 2 hours post surgery my glucose was 99. I have maintained a 90-115 sugar level since then.

Good & Bad .... well, the hardest part for me was the 2 "hell weeks" before surgery when I couldn't eat much, yet my family was still eating normal meals. I had my food funerals & hissy fits, but then I got over it. I have not had much "bad" since then. I have had no side effects, beside hiccups. I have not gotten sick, nor have I had any dumping. I have had a few stalls, but within a few days, once I made some adjustments, I was back up & running again. I walk 4-5 times per week and just completed my first 5K last night.

So, after more than 4 years, a stint in physical rehab to regain the use of my muscles, and countless hours of fretting, I am currently down almost 77lbs. My sugars are great, my BP is normal, and my apnea is manageable without a machine.

[jane13 2,256]

@ - awesome, job.

we have about the same stats -

[tjstark 74]

It sounds like you have dealt with a lot but look where you are now! Well done to you.

[Jessica Ellison-Correa 66]

wow that's amazing progress im hoping to be rid of the meds and the cpap machine once ive lost the weight as well

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Look at all you have achieved... You shoud be very proud of yourself !