Free2BMe's Profile

Username: Free2BMeForLife
Location: AB
Member Since: 1/18/2008
BMI: 37.4
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: VSG (07/23/08)
Surgeon: Armando Joya

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Surgeon Testimonial

Armando Joya
He is friendly and confident and gives off a real positive feeling. I was more pleased as each day passed. His team is wonderful. Friendly, helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. Nothing. Just that he's awesome. I trust him with my life. If we have any questions we have Their cell #'s evan Dr. Joya's . NO aftercare program YET. Yes all risks and concerns were covered. I'd rate him i guess 10 I tried to think of a minus and couldn't. (honest). I would say surgical competence is most important but DR. Joya has a wonederful bedside manner Too.

This has been an excellent experience for me.

Member Interests

Family & Friends - My husband 2 sons and 2 dogs are my world. What keeps me going.
Aerobics & Aquarobics - More kickboxing than aerobics. Just love to kick ass.
Photography - I love it. Working towards it becoming "My New Career..."
Scrapbooks - Great for relaxing and great way to preseve memories for the next generation
Interior Decoration - Family business, we've all dabled some more than others. Rewarding experiences
Camping - exploring and spending time with my boys is the best
Military - My husband, brother, brither-in-law ,and Nefew have given time to thier country.
Religion & Spirituality - Keeps me centered and positive about my future
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Sucks. but now that I've been diagnosed I understand my body a little better.
Hair Stylist - in the industry for 7 years. Carpal tunnel has me off right now.

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by fluffy-granny on 7/21/08 12:17 pm

Wishing you all the best.Your in good hands. Holly

Comment by JulieJulieJulie on 7/19/08 4:52 am

I am thinking about you on your special "independence day " (independence from excess weight!) and pray that all goes well for you. Be safe, be content, and rest as much as you can. See you on the other side, Sleeve Sister!

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Hello, I'm Anngie and I'm from Alberta Canada. I have been Married 12 years and have two beautiful boys. As many others have, I have struggled with my weight many years. Loose wieght and then put more back on. Last year I found out I have PCOS. Explained alot. It was my docters idea to look at WLS. the Lap Band seemed the best for me. Soon I'll start a new life. A life where I can work toward being healthy and know there will be results. Good luck to eveyone out there.

K so decided maybe the band isn't the best for me after all. I've been researching VSG and like what I see. Still nervous but hopefull.

Free2BMeForLife's Blog

12 more days
on July 11, 2008 2:15 pm

I'm on my liquid diet now. Kinda cheated the first 2 days. I had a shake for breakfast and a shake for lunch and then a small meal for dinner. As of today its liquid and nonfat yougurt only. Suffering from head hunger. I really don't like the shakes. I think i'll try mixing it with yogurt for supper. I just can't stand the smell of whey. I also have the notorious withdrawl headache. On a positive note at 2.5 days I have lost 7 lbs. Thats amazing. And worth the awful taste.

So I'm nervous and excited and I just want the days to go by really quickly.
I think we are going to go camping for a couple days hopefully it will distract me.

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My Hubby
on June 29, 2008 12:13 pm

He's being supportive. we will take our measurements together each month.

My Husband
chest 46
waist   49.5
hips     48
thigh     26.5
bicep    14.5

Me
CHEST.....46"
WAIST......46.5"
HIPS.........47"
THIGH......27.5"
BICEP......13"

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I Got Approved
on June 28, 2008 8:13 pm

Friday, June 27, 2008

I Got Approved

YEAH!!! I have been trying to get the money together for months to go to Dr Joya in Mexico and have VSG wls surgery. I finally got approved and the money will be in my account in 2 weeks. Here I come Mexico.

I am scared and excited and anxious and so many other emotions at the moment. I never really believed it would happened. I figured the bank would turn me down or my husband would fight me or our car would die and I'd never be able to afford to do this. Now it feels real. I'm finally moving forward. I have the money. My husband and children are supportive. have a friend who will watch my kids and dogs, and a back up in place for both. Its really going to happen and I am going to get healthy again.

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Why did I do that????
on June 16, 2008 8:04 am

So I decided today was the day to take my measurements after all the scale isnn't everything. Why did I start my day off this way? I must have been in denial. I really had no idea my waist was that big. Great way to start the day. Here goes

CHEST.....46"
WAIST......46.5"
HIPS.........47"
THIGH......27.5"
BICEP......13"

The really sad part is 6 yrs ago my waist was only 3" bigger than my thigh.

Thats what really shocked me. Okay enough of the complaining, time to get motivated and start making some changes. Last wk I set getting all my water as a goal. So far so good. This week I am going to start taking vitamins and I have started walking my 3 dogs everyday. I know water, vitamins and exercise are going to be crucial to my health and sucess after surgery so I'm trying to make them habits now.
WISH ME LUCK.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS TO EVERYONE.

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Feeling Positive
on June 7, 2008 11:33 pm

So I have most definitely decided on VSG. My

husband always seemed a little iffy about the

band, but not only has he decided to back VSG

100% he wants to do it himself. That’s so

great he's been struggling with his weight for

years. He was released medically from the

military because of a deteriorated disc in his spine

and an ankle injury. Loosing weight would

be such and amazing gift for him. It will take so

much pressure off his back. I think the plan

is to have the surgeries about six months apart.

So now we just have to make sure we prepare

financially for his surgery too. Thank God for the

good Dr's in Mexico without them we would

never be able to do this.

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