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12/29/2016 5'7 320lbs



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Hi all. I just wanted to tell me story as I was just sleeved and found the app.

I am 28 yrs old. Been overweight my entire life. I started dieting and exercising my senior year in height school, fluctuated up and down but trended down all throughout college. My max weight at the time was 300lbs after having my first child. My min weight was 220 before and after her. I got to that number by counting calories, and exercising 1.5+ hours a day.

I got pregnant with my second child (2015) and started gaining massive weight. I topped out at 320 at delivery. I knew that I wasn't in a position to spend so much time to get the weight off without the surgery. I know all the do's & dont's But I am a wife mom full time student and I work too

So I waited until the semester was almost over and started the process. Crazy thing is it took less than a month!

I went the hernia repair route, never had a hiccup.

Now, 2 days post op I'm feeling ok. Sipping on Water mostly. Walking a lot to keep the gas down. Taking pain meds gas x and nausea meds.

I do feel like "what the F did you do that for?!" A few times a day but then I think about the anxiety getting dressed and facing the world at 320 caused me and move on.

I just did not feel like myself at that weight and took action as quickly as I could.

I hope each of you are successful in your journeys. Be happy healthy and whole

Tess

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Congrats! Here's to a speedy recovery and to a healthy 2017!

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Thanks for sharing your story and congrats on making a good decision to take care of yourself. I am only a couple of days ahead of you and I totally get what you're feeling. This will be our year!

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What do you mean you went the hernia repair route?

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@@Suaniya I didn't want to go through weight loss program that insurance required so I had surgeon "check" for hiatal hernia. (EGD) Of course I had a "small one" so the insurance covered it without a wait.

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Thanks for sharing, I meet with the Dr for my consultation this coming Friday. Any advise on what questions I should ask that you would recommend?

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Thanks for sharing, I meet with the Dr for my consultation this coming Friday. Any advise on what questions I should ask that you would recommend?

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Honestly the questions won't become too important until you've had the surgery...if that makes sense. Dr will be giving info so Just ask to have everything explained in detail.

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Thanks for sharing your story and congrats on making a good decision to take care of yourself. I am only a couple of days ahead of you and I totally get what you're feeling. This will be our year!

What is your post op diet like and how much are you walking? I'm pretty much pacing all the time (now) cause I'm not comfortable enough to go outside for power walks.

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Ok great, thanks.

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@@Suaniya I didn't want to go through weight loss program that insurance required so I had surgeon "check" for hiatal hernia. (EGD) Of course I had a "small one" so the insurance covered it without a wait.

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I go for all my testing,electrocardiogram, echoocardiogram and upper gi, on Wednesday, would love that to be the case for me, :) then I wouldn't have to wait. Im only 3 months into 6 months required by insurance :(

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Congrats I'm so happy to here all the good success stories I hope you have great success. I'm guessing I'm having the VSG around Feb. I still get nervous thinking about it I never had any surgery or a hospital stay. Happy New Year

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Congrats I'm so happy to here all the good success stories I hope you have great success. I'm guessing I'm having the VSG around Feb. I still get nervous thinking about it I never had any surgery or a hospital stay. Happy New Year

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The surgery process isn't that bad. I had my tubes tied as a little test run. You fall asleep so fast and just wake up when they're done. The only issue with this surgery is that I felt rushed! My Dr had 12 that day and other Dr at surgical hospital as well. A good nurse will go a long way.

Good luck ????

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Congrats! We have similar stats I'm currently 319 and 5ft 6". Surgery is in 8 weeks. Wishing u a speedy recovery x

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Thanks! The wait goes by quickly! Spend time enjoying yourself and finding out what Protein and liquids you like

Our stats ARE similar. Let me know if you have a special blog or anything. Support has been important.

Good luck

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