Faye S.

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TOTAL LOSS AS OF September 7, 2009 --- 121 LBS. 
SURGERY TYPE:  VSG  *****  SURGERY DATE  11/12/07
November, 2007 -----  Lost 17 lbs.
December, 2007 -----  Lost  14.5 lbs.
January, 2008---------- Lost 12.5 lbs.
February, 2008 -------- Lost 10.5 lbs.
March, 2008 ------------  Lost 9 lbs.
April, 2008 --------------- Lost 12.5 lbs. 
May, 2008 ---------------- Lost 5 lbs.               
June, 2008 --------------- Lost 9 lbs.
July, 2008 ----------------  Lost 1.5 lbs.
August, 2008 ------------  Lost 9.5 lbs.
September, 2008 ------ Lost 2 lbs.
October, 2008 ----------- Lost  4 lbs. 
November, 2008 --------Lost  7 lbs. 
December, 2008 --------Lost 0 lbs.
January, 2009 ------------Lost 4 lbs.
February, 2009 -----------Lost 1 lb.
March, 2009 ----------------Lost 2 lbs.
April, 2009 ------------------Lost 0 lbs.
May, 2009 ------------------ Lost 0 lbs.
June, 2009 ----------------- Lost 0 lbs.
July, 2009 ------------------ Lost 0 lbs.
August, 2009 -------------- Lost 0 lbs.  



ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (November 12th)
110 LBS. AND 69.875 INCHES GONE!! 

This past year has been the best year of my life . . I can't believe it's been a year already since my surgery and it is a good time to reflect on the gifts that this journey has brought me.  There's a lot for which to be thankful -- so where do I start??? I am thankful for a wonderful husband, who has supported me from day one.  He has always been there for me and is very proud of my accomplishment of losing 110 lbs. and 69.875 inches since surgery.  The support of my family and friends was vital to the success of my weight loss, and without everyone's help I know I would not be where I am today on this wonderful weight loss journey . .  .  . as I continue on my weight loss journey I no longer have to deal with constant foot and leg pain, I have more energy than I've had in years, and I have confidence in myself and a great feeling of accomplishment.  I enjoy exercising (did I say that?); especially walking and riding my bicycle --- and let's not forget about dancing!!! I love to dance and have been able to enjoy dancing now more than ever.  I'm also thankful for the many new friends that I've made through OH and the support group meetings that I faithfully attend -- both those that have had WLS and those that are contemplating WLS --- Just as I appreciate my friends for helping me through my journey, I'm now able to provide support and hope to others.

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!
It's August 25, 2008 and I'd like to report that it has been 9 months since my VSG and my total weight loss to date is 101 lbs . . YES!!!!  Unbelievable!!!  It's been a wonderful ride and I'm looking forward to the rest of it -- I would like to lose another 30 lbs. --- thanks to everyone for their support!  FAYE

"Love may not make the world go around
but it sure makes the ride worthwhile"

OH HAPPY DAY!!! OH HAPPY DAY!!!

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be enjoyed"  

It's June 30th and today is a great day for me.  Not only have I now lost 90 lbs. since surgery I finally reached 199 lbs (out of the 200s for good!) . . . oh happy day!!!  The last few months I've had a slow, but steady weight loss.  In April, 2008 I lost 12.5 lbs., then the weight loss started to be very slow.  In May I lost only 5 lbs. and then June came along and it was 1 lb. a week for 4 weeks and then "BAM" -- 5 lbs. this week (for a total of 9 lbs. in June) . . I started an exercise regimen, which I love and try very hard to stick to it . . . the inches are definitely coming off as well as the weight.  I am able to do so much more since losing the 90 lbs . . . luv to dance and at my nephew's recent wedding I "danced the night away" . . except for the blisters on the feet for trying to show off with the cute shoes with heels, I danced like never before. . . AND WORE A DRESS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ALMOST 15 YEARS!!!! WOW!!!  This has surely been a wonderful change in my life and having the surgery was the best thing that I have ever done for myself . . . I want to shout to the world about my success --- but will settle for shouting to my OH friends --- which mean the world to me --- thanks for all the support from everyone!!!
"Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects!"

JUNE 16TH . . .SEVEN MONTHS POST-OP 
Hi everyone --- well, it's been 7 months since I got my wonderful "sleeve" and everything is going great!  I'm losing slowly now, but I'm trying not to get too discouraged as I am still continuing to lose weight--- but I know I'm losing inches.  I started exercising regularly --- since surgery my main exercise has been walking, but now I have joined Contours Express and I love it and look forward to going.  I try to go 3 days a week, but with my busy schedule of going to our camp I don't always get to "fit it in" . . but I am committed to this exercise. . . oh, and I ate boiled crabs for the first time yesterday and although I was only able to eat a couple crabs, they were delicious and I had no problem with them . . can't wait to get more!!!! lol . . . .I love buying and getting new (and much improved) clothes and energy level is still way up!  Take care . . FAYE

MAY, 2008

I have been reading everyone else's stories and comments and just haven't taken the time to update mine.  So here goes . . the last time I posted was when I was 3 months post-op . . my how time flies because it has now been 6 months since I had my wonderful "sleeve" . . I have lost 80 lbs. and lots of inches and very, very happy about that.    I'm enjoying wearing nice clothes and am no longer in plus sizes . . .I have lots of energy (most of the time!) and it is amazing how much more I can do now that I have that 80 lbs. GONE . . I recently went to a church fair and danced for hours and hours --- I luv to dance!!!    I am trying to do more exercise --- "kickin' it up a notch" so to speak  . . . . I'm doing lots better with the eating --- chewing more, eating slower, etc. and have not gotten sick from that in a couple months.  (ok, so I'm a slower learner! lol) . . . I am very faithful with my protein and it is amazing that I haven't lost gobs of hair like everyone talks about . . just a couple weeks ago I started seeing strands of hair in my brush, but not a lot . . . maybe I will be one of the lucky ones and escape the hair loss???   I am having some issues with nausea and recently went to my surgeon for my 6 month check-up and he ordered an ultrasound of my gallbladder --- well, it's a bummer . .  -- I have gallstones and the surgeon says I have to have my gallbladder removed -- I told him I'm too busy for that -- he laughed and we discussed lots of stuff -- he is a wonderful surgeon and takes soooo much time to answer all questions . . . .I have a return appt. with him at the end of June and we'll see what the next step is! .. .(he says it's not going away and that the gallbladder has to be removed) . . . So my 6 month journey since my surgery has been a great success for me --- I'm enjoying life now more than I ever have --- no leg pains and hardly any feet pain - able to walk long distances and my husband and I bought bikes and enjoy riding bike!   . . . so that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!  . . . LIFE IS GOOD!    Take care . . FAYE

OK, WHERE DO I START?  It's been awhile since I've posted, so I'm going to start with the good . . oh my goodness!!!  I'm three months post op and I've lost 54 1/2 lbs. and 20 1/2 inches . . WOW!!!!  I've got sooooooo much energy sometime I have to stop myself --- my legs no longer hurt AT ALL (that's a miracle) and my feet don't hurt half as bad as they used to . . . It's unbelievable how I can walk so far with little or no trouble -- at Mardi Gras I walked 50 blocks back and forth to see a parade --- last year I would have had to catch a taxi! HA!HA! . . today I worked in the flower bed and cleaned the patio and patio furniture for about 6 hours --- with a few breaks in between to drink protein! HA!HA! . . .  I saw my Endocrinologist a month ago and my test results were awesome --- he compared them to the last time I saw him, which was right before surgery --- my cholesterol went from 189 to 158 this time -- he decreased my Thyroid medicine, which he said is normal after weight loss surgery --- and all the "numbers" look good (hormones are even where they need to be - imagine that!!!) ---- I'm enjoying wearing jeans again and have gone down in blouse size from 24 (or a 3X) to a size 18 now . . .I saw Doc LeBlanc (surgeon) on February 20th and he said I'm right on track . . .Now for the bad --- I am still having a problem with the chew, chew, chew thing and also in eating slowly -- still getting sick (usually vomitting) and this has happened at least 8 times.  I'm working on that and hope to conquer this problem soon.  But the good outweighs the bad and I am sooooooooo happy that I had the sleeve --- it's all uphill now and I feel on top of the world - FAYE  

OK . . I've got energy now . . went to New Orleans the day before THE LSU GAME and walked at least 25 blocks . . so, needless to say I'm happy that the energy level is getting better. . . . . .  My next appt. with my surgeon is February 20, 2008. . oh, and I went dancing this past week-end . .things are "lookin' up" . . . . FAYE 

I went for my follow-up appt. with my surgeon on December 16, 2007.  I lost another 10.5 lbs. -- total loss now is 27.5 lbs. . . YIPPPPEEEEEEEEE!  The energy level is down, down, down and hoping to get an energy boost SOON!  FAYE

Whipeeeeeeeee!!! I went to the surgeon yesterday for my two week post-op appointment.  I lost 17 pounds and my BMI went from 48.1 to 43.1 . .  YES!!!

I'm feeling great and looking forward to my "Phase 3" eating plan and also doing more exercise than just the walking I have been doing.   I told the surgeon I want to start on the elliptical machine and also the exercise bike.  He said it's ok, as long as I don't do any abdominal exercises just yet.  It feels like I'm more than 2 weeks after surgery, so I must remember my limitations!

This is the best decision I have made --- I will not look back --- only look forward!  Thanks to everyone for their support and kindness.

  I'm almost one week post-op.  I had the sleeve gastrectomy and I'm feeling great. . but, honestly, it did take a few days.  I had lots of nausea and heartburn at first, and I spoke to people who have had it - some had the same symptoms and some didn't . . but that's been taken care of and I'm movin' right on.  I am sooooooooo glad that I had this procedure done and I am looking forward to losing lots of weight, feeling better, and being more active.