Username: iammelissa
Location: federal way, WA, USA
Member Since: 4/4/2008
BMI: 50.3
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: VSG (06/25/08)
Surgeon: Alberto Aceves M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Uploaded on 10/3/08 3:50 pm	Me and son around 2 months out. I've lost 40 pounds here! Uploaded on 9/25/08 12:48 pm
Me and my handsome hubby! I've lost 45 so far here! Uploaded on 9/25/08 12:48 pm	Uploaded on 7/30/08 12:26 pm
Me 2 weeks out and I've lost 17lbs!!! Uploaded on 7/10/08 2:01 pm	Me Uploaded on 7/9/08 1:02 pm

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Goals

Fit comfortably in any seat I choose (lawnchair, movie theater, airplane etc.)

Category: Emotional Wellbeing

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Member Interests

Cats - I have 4 cats
Adoption - We adopted 3 kids from foster care
Parenting - I am parenting 7 children.
Aerobics & Aquarobics - My favorite exercise is swimming
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iammelissa's Blog

Just a little over a month out
on July 30, 2008 12:20 pm

So, I'm a little over a month out now. I am enjoying the weight loss so far! It's so exciting. I'm already fitting in clothes out of my "too small" stash and that feels great.

I'm a little frustrated with not being able eat anything yet. I can handle carnation instant breakfast. I am eating some thin yogurt right now and even that is causing me to feel yucky and gurgly!

I'm sure that my tummy is just taking it's time to heal and adjust and I have so much weight to lose still that I shouldn't be fussin, but I am craving a crunchy salad like crazy!!!!!

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So, I've had my surgery now
on July 14, 2008 3:13 pm

I've been sleeved!

My husband and I flew down to San Diego and then were picked up by my Doctor's office and driven down to Mexicali. I must say to anyone that is wondering that going to Mexico was a wonderful experience. My doctors were fabulous and the hospital was very nice. I'm happy I made the choice.

I't's been almost 3 weeks since my surgery and I had lost 17 lbs last Wed when I weighed myself. I don't want to start obsessing so I still just weigh myself and make note of it on Weds.

I am happy to report that I am now pulling some clothes out of my too small bag and that is a wonderful feeling!

I'm still on liquids so I have a hard time getting much protein. So, I'm really tired, but seeing those numbers on the scale drop makes all this worth it!

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