Surgery 11 months ago today

I started out at 240lbs i had high blood pressure,  elevated triglycerides,  borderline diabestes and arthritis in my left hip that caused so much pain i could barely walk.   My mother was one of 13 kids and they all died of cardiac issues.  None of them or anyone in my family had a weight issue, other than my Mom's Mom and me :o(  So my sports medicine doctor said lose weight or have a hip replacement.  Well i am the first to admit that i have never been able to lose weight or stay on a diet.  Not since i was much younger and wasn't really that big back then anyway.  So my lovely daughter  Loni said "why don't you just have surgery?' well i didn't want the band and i didn't want bypass,  but i was scared as i was getting much worst very quickly.  The year before my surgery i gained over 30lbs and that really shook me up,  at that rate if nothing was done i would be in big trouble.  Thankfully i found out about the sleeve while looking at wls videos on youtube and knew this was the answer to my prayers.  So 11 months ago i got my sleeve.  I have lost 76 lbs and my original goal was to be a normal bmi,  150 lbs would make this happen.   So my ticker won't update but today i am 164.   Looking at my body now i can see that i still need to lose more than 14lbs  but first i will get to 150 and then we'll see.  I have a bigger sleeve,  my surgeon had not done many and i am losing it slowly  but  i am losing it.  I am off all meds now,  including the pain pills i ate like candy.  No more meds, no more pain and i feel better than i have in over 20 yrs.  This is the best thing i ever did, other than having my daughter.  I'm 61 and look forward to a brighter healthier future.  If you are considering doing this i say "go for it"  I love all of you and wish us all great success.  Onward and downward  celebrating big time this weekend at the No Cali meet up :o) jeani

Yay Jeani! 14 to go. You go girl!

 Hi,

congratulations on you weightloss:)

I am contemplating on having my sleeve done, however many questions come up! Maybe you can fill me in a bit:)

thanks so much,  this is really the best thing ever.  there are so many wonderful people on here and we are all here for you anytime.   i would be happy to help in anyway i can.  ask any questions you have,  being informed is the best way to deal with any concerns and there is a wealth of information about any part of this journey you are wondering about.   :o) jeani

You're just the best, Jeani! So glad we have you!!!!

Thanks for posting your progress. It sounds like you are seeing the benefits of surgery in your health benefits - that is wonderful. Good luck with those last few pounds. It sounds like you have just the right attitiude to get to goal - one pound at a time.

Lori H.

 Dear Jeani, 
Celebrating your day with you in spirit.  You send so much love and support out....can you feel it coming back to you?  Congratulations on your tremendous success.  
You're the best,
Jenny

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing so much wth all of us your gentle encouragement and wisdom are always appreciated and I know I have felt very reassured and comforted by your posts!

Super!!!!  Best reason in the world to lose... stayin' alive!

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Your daughter sounds like a great person!!!!!!!!!

Super job!!