Best decision I've ever made

[nicugal36 53]

For the person that is pre-op right now wondering if this is really the right decision for you while you struggle with your insurance for coverage, I was you.

For the person that is recently post op and has a million and one questions, excitement mixed with regret and is scared to death to drink Bc of that weird, heavy and sometimes painful feeling, I was you.

For the person in the first 3 phases after the surgery struggling to get down their Protein, Water and Vitamins in.. or these vitamins, I was you.

To the person that is weighing themselves every day, twice a day and finds themselves stalled even though you are doing EVERYTHING right, I was you.

To the people on this journey that are learning more and more about themselves every day, finding the strength in will power and the empowerment of eating to live instead of living to eat, gaining back your confidence while on some days still struggling with poor self-consciousness, I am you.

This journey began for me 8 months ago, and what a journey thus far.. there has been struggling, feelings of defeat and many tears.. but I would do the VSG again in a heartbeat Bc I have my life back, I am no longer a prisoner in my body and I have grown so much as a person. People sometimes ask me if I have any regrets, the only "regret" that I have is that I didn't do this surgery sooner.

Wishing everyone on this journey (pre and post op) support, love, and light.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Below is a pic I took the day of surgery August 24, 2016

Next to it is a pic that I took exactly 7 months post op on March 24, 2017

I'm down 68 pounds.

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[queendeborahbee 119]

7 hours ago, nicugal36 said:

Wishing everyone on this journey (pre and post op) support, love, and light.

Thank you, I will be operated on Monday and this was great to read.

[dreamer67 5]

I was the girl who almost got up and walked out of the hospital before having it done.....I am so so happy I did not do that!

I sooooo agree with you. I am only 3 weeks out but feel the exact same way, but am sooooo blessed this has been tooo easy for me, no nausea, no problem getting Protein in, no feeling toooo full, bm's are normal. The only thing I struggle with is wanting to eat salsa and getting a little spice in my diet. I have ordered the vitamin patches and am looking forward to starting them...If any one has any advise pros and cons on the vita Patches I would love to hear.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

I'm one month post op tommorow and I am so happy I did this! I went through stage of regret but it passed, I've experienced my three week stall but looking at myself in the mirror and seeing my scars heal, seeing my stomach shrink tremendously, I know this was my destiny. The amount of confidence I feel at only 27 pds down, is AMAZING. Not eating the way I did prior, is a blessing. No diets would help me stop the binge eating and slow death I was headed for. This surgery has given me my strength and confidence that I had lost for 6 years. Thank god for Dr. Clark!

[Newbeva 73]

This post came at the right time! Thank you so much! I have my VSG scheduled for May 1st.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Awesome.
You look great.
Keep it up.

[Redmaxx 740]

I was that person as well. I am now almost 6 months post op. Thank you for posting this.

[Newme17 3,444]

Awe thank you for the inspiration! Great job too.

[nicugal36 53]

Thank you, I will be operated on Monday and this was great to read.

I will be thinking of you on Monday. You are going to do great [emoji173]️️


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[nicugal36 53]

I'm one month post op tommorow and I am so happy I did this! I went through stage of regret but it passed, I've experienced my three week stall but looking at myself in the mirror and seeing my scars heal, seeing my stomach shrink tremendously, I know this was my destiny. The amount of confidence I feel at only 27 pds down, is AMAZING. Not eating the way I did prior, is a blessing. No diets would help me stop the binge eating and slow death I was headed for. This surgery has given me my strength and confidence that I had lost for 6 years. Thank god for Dr. Clark!

Fantastic job!!! I'm so glad you are doing so great!!


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[blizair09 3,250]

Great post! Keep up the good work!

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

@nicugal36 Thank you so much for this post! I'm 8 days post op, and have been doing pretty well, but for some reason today was a real struggle for me. I know I can do this, but hearing others stories and words of encouragement definitely helps.

You look fantastic and sound happy. Keep up the good work!

[bossportsgal 136]

Congrats you look fabulous! Your post helped me. I weigh myself every other day and watch it go up and down. Hahha. Time for a new scale.

I am struggling with the eating. I'm struggling to get food down and get it down slow. I forget that I have a small tummy. Sometimes eat to fast. I need to be patient and follow the rules. Down 45 lbs - 3 months post op. 30+ to go.

[thatchbo 13]

That is awesome! You look fantastic and I know you feel a lot better.

(Your profile says "pre-op)

[Orlagh 3]

What a wonderful post! Not only was it inspiring, but you're a wonderful writer too!

I work in healthcare myself and I've seen the specrum of sucess and failure with patients. When my day finally came, I had to make peace with the fact that it might not work, but I had to try.

Now, three weeks later, I can't tell you how much of a relief I feel that food isn't taking over my life anymore! I know there will always be issues, I'll always want a slice a pizza, but to go about my day, not constantly thinking about my next meal is liberating.

I don't think my doctor grasps how greatful I am for his changing my life, but I'll try to tell him next time I see him without getting too clingy.

Congrats to everyone!