Sue H.'s Profile

Name: sue H.
Username: sehardman
Location: Fishers, IN, USA
Member Since: 2/22/2006
BMI: 35.8
Post Op
Surgery Type: VSG (12/12/06)
Surgeon: Armando Joya

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Aerobics & Aquarobics
Walking
Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions
Charity - Served with American Red Cross in Vietnam; now volunteer
Cruises
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by jane H. on 12/16/06 12:17 am

Hi Sue, Well, tonight is your second night and I am saying a prayer that all is going well. Like I posted to Lulu42, I trust that the heating pad and pain medicines are working well for you and that you are having a good recovery. I just want you to know that I'm still thinking of you down there in beautiful Puerto Vallarta. Blessings, Jane

Comment by janinev on 12/13/06 12:27 pm

Hi Sue, As a "heavy" lurker myself tee hee, i read your profile and see that you had surgery this week, I am going to see Dr Joya myself very soon. just a quick note to say that i am praying for you, and i know that you are fine with Dr Joya on your team. Let us know that you are ok when you get a chance. God Bless Janine :)

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Sue's Weight Loss Log
on August 4, 2008 11:06 am

Highest wt.     227
At surgery      221
12/31/07        200
1/31                191
2/28                178

3/31                170
4/30                160
5/31                153
6/30                148
7/31                144
8/31                141
9/30                140           AT GOAL!!!!!!
10/30              136
11/30              136
12/31              133
1/31/08           133
2/29/08           133
5/31/08           134
6/30/08           134
7/30/08           135

GOAL            140

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April update
on April 18, 2007 12:10 pm

Life is good. I have lost 62 lbs to 165 and continue to be amazed at all of it. I wore a size 10 suit to work yesterday...versus a size 18 (tight) before. When I walked out of the bedroom yesterday, my husband said you look really skinny today!! My goal is 140 so only 25 lbs to go! I am going to a reunion this weekend with about 100 other "donut dollies" (Red Cross workers) I served with in Vietnam. I am looking forward to it for many reasons; one of them is that I know I look good.

Speaking of photos, my camera is defective and out of service. Our son is home so I will have him take a shot and upload it.

I am so thankful for this board; it has changed my life.

Sue

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Update 2/20/07
on February 20, 2007 12:26 pm

What a great surgery this is; I am so thankful I found this website. I am down 42 lbs to 185-surprisingly, I think I look like I weigh less than that! Yesterday I went shopping for clothes to tide me over. I didn't try on a couple of things but thought that size 12 pants would be good for a month or so from now. I tried them on last night and they fit perfectly!! So I am going to return them for a size 10...yes, they must run big but how amazing is that!

Yesterday two women in my water aerobics classes raved about how much weight I had lost. One was before class; I said "long story, I am late for class." She approached me afterwards and asked me again so I showed her my scars. She and the other woman (a nurse) asked me tons of questions and kept on giving out compliments. How exciting!

I was pretty tired for 4-6 weeks after surgery, but that is gone. I feel energetic and great. My sleep apnea is also gone. Anyone who is interested in the VSG-don't hesitate to contact me. Now if I could just get a new photo to upload on my profile....

Sue H.

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6 week update; Onederland!
on January 24, 2007 9:30 am

It has been six weeks since my surgery with Dr. Joya in Mexico; all is going well. I have lost lost nearly 35 lbs and am in the low 190's! I haven't been this low in weight since before my fibromyalgia weight gain during 1996-1997. Some of my smaller clothes are now too big!

-Hunger-yes, I get hungry when my stomach is empty but there are no cravings induced by the hunger. As a result, I can just eat something good for me (ie, protein). I have no cravings to eat the bad stuff. My head hunger hasn't been bad as well.

-Feeling OK. I am still waiting for my energy level to surge but it's not that bad.

-Back to my water aerobics classes; they are great!

To all considering the VSG; I highly recommend it!

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Happy New Year!!!
on January 3, 2007 9:39 am

Back to work today (1/3) after several days off. I have been stuck at 200 lbs for seven days but am not bothered by it thanks to my fellow posters. A plateau lasting 7-10 days or so is expected after the early quick weight loss. I tried on work clothes yesterday and already have a big stack of the largest ones ready to vacate our house. That is a wonderful motivator during a plateau.

Am feeling a little bit better every day. I still love to sleep as a means of recovery. I am hoping that I can resume water aerobics next week. Very pleased with everything so far.

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My Story

My name is Sue and I live in an Indianapolis suburb. I just turned 60 and have decided that I need to go for it! I have been struggling with my weight since I was 25. I was able to keep my weight in the overweight category until about ten years ago.

In about 1995, I began to hurt all over and feel extremely fatigued....I couldn't sleep at night due to the pulsating pain emanating from my joints. I was in such pain that I could barely crawl up the stairs. I couldn't concentrate. I even had to leave my job I was feeling so bad. A year later, I had gained 50 lbs.(eating for energy?) and was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I started fighting the Fibro the day after diagnosis at water aerobics classes which I still faithfully attend. Later on, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Thanks to a wellness doctor, I learned that the Fibro was likely induced by mercury poisoning! I started feeling much better after the mercury was cleansed from my system. Today I am feeling much better but of course the weight stuck. I have lost and regained 20 lbs several times since then. I now have a BMI of 36.

The good news is that I am feeling better than I have for years. However my self esteem has greatly suffered from this weight struggle. I am READY to move on with this next step. After a year's worth of research, I have decided to have the VSG. The VSG forum has led me to this alternative. I have been heavily "lurking" on the forum over the past six weeks and am ready to join in! Thanks in particular to Jane H. for her kind and informative emails. I am pretty certain I will be having Dr. Joya perform the surgery as it will not be covered by insurance.