My VSG Surgery schedued for Mon, Jan 26
It's been over two years since I have been her on Obesity Help. Summer of 2012 I went through all the preliminary tests and was all ready to have the VSG when my insurance denied me, and my appeals. For the last 2 1/2 years I have lost and gained the same 20 pounds over and over. After my labwork came back in December with my just under Diabetic numbers, both my internist and cardiologist strongly recommended I get this surgery. So I am going to self-pay and have my date. I am so relieved. I just saw my Surgeon two days ago, and I am having my surgery in two weeks, with my pre-ops next week.
My family and friends don't understand why I am doing this (With my being 100 pounds overweight, I would think it obvious), so am depending on on-line support.
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
I had surgery on Wednesday and I can already tell, this is one of the best decisions I've made in my life. It's worth every penny of the self pay. I've had very little discomfort. I really can't call it pain. The nurses have been wonderful. One of my nurses had surgery 8.5 weeks ago and she has stopped by to talk many times.
Good luck and best wishes on your surgery!
Weight: Highest 181 / Pre-op 177 / Surgery 167
Weight: Current 145 / Goal 105
Weight: Lost 36 pounds from highest weight (started weight loss surgery process)
4 Feet 11 Inches / BMI 35 @ Surgery
VSG Surgery Date 01/07/2015
Congratulations to you. Thank you so much for your encouragement! :-)
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
The 26th will be here so soon, that's really great! Good luck to you :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I had my Pre-Op Appointments yesterday, and I am all clear and registered for my Monday, Jan 26 2015 VSG Surgery. Started my Pre-Op Liquid Diet today. I am so excited to FINALLY be getting my Sleeve! :-)
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
