aniduff
My Letter to Dr Joya's crew!
Aug 04, 2009
I am so happy to finally be able to write this!Goal!!!! I hit my goal weight today! I was not a fast loser, but I knew I wouldn't be. Too many years were spent yo-yo dieting and I really messed up my metabolism. I knew the only way I was going to get healthy, and feel good was with Weight Loss Surgery! I was terrified to have my insides re-routed, which at the time, was my only option here in Canada, unless I wanted the band...I didn't. So, I did my research and found the best Surgeon and Surgical team in Dr Joya. My experience was nothing less than perfect. His team, right from the first contact were wonderfully helpful, and guided me..and answered my billion questions. My family was really afraid for me to go out of the country, so my Mother came with me to Mexico. The team, and Dr Joya were not only wonderful to me, but they were very accomodating to her as well! She still to this day raves about the care I received. One nurse for 2 patients...and the cleanliness of the hospital was amazing...I mean truely amazing!!! I have never seen a hospital here even close to the way that hospital was kept. My Mother and I were looked after completely once we landed in Mexico. And the hotel...Oh, the hotel..was so beautiful. We opted to have a beach side room after my hospital stay, and it was a wonderful way to recover. We watched a wedding one night, and cruise ships pass everynight...and the sunsets were amazing.
Anyhow. I had my VSG on April 17, 2008. Today I reached my goal August 4, 2009. I should again state that most people do lose much quicker than I did, and I wondered if I would ever really get here...but I have arrived and there is NO turning back now! This surgery was simple...and the post op diet is easy. I think having the ghrelin removed from the body does wonders...and I honestly don't understand why so many are opting for other surgeries, but of course that is my personal opinion. I never feel starved like I use to. I do still feel hunger...but it is more of a..Hey, maybe you should eat something...Not an...I'm gonna die if I don't eat soon. I can eat about 3/4 of a cup of food at a sitting now...some days more, some days less. And you are thinking, "how could that ever satisfy me?" I know, I used to think that too...but trust me...it is very satisfying. I love that I am not limited on what I can eat...although I did limit my carbs to healthy choices for the first 6 months or so. I have never been one to stick to a diet...I just love food too much...so, yes, I still indulge, but I indulge in a bite or two...not a plate or two.
My health is now excellent. I went from being a type 2, insulin dependant diabetic, to a person that shows no signs of ever having diabetes...and that alone was worth every penny I spent. I also used to take a lot of antidepressant medications...at present I take none. I am not saying you will get off of them, because some of us never can..but I did. I don't suffer anxiety like I used to. I don't isolate myself like I used to. My life is all about go, go, go now...my engine is reved and there is not telling what wonderful prospects my future holds.
Thank you Dr Joya...really, Thank you...you saved my life, and you gave me the tool to make it worth living.
Sincerely Greatful
Anita M Duff.
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About Me
Red Deer,
Location
29.4
BMI
Surgery
04/17/2008
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Feb 21, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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