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I finally posted some pictures on my Obesity Help site.  I am over half of the way to my goal and I am feeling so much better.  I have discovered that I now want to make my own food instead of buying ready made.  I have no desire to eat anything with sugar.  If I am tempted, which I am not, I have a taste but it no longer fills that emotional need.  I actually crave cold water.  I rarely drank water before my surgery.  I am gradually adding items into my diet.  I am so surprised that only healthy food satisfies me and that I am eating so much less salt and very few concentrated carbs.  Fresh fruits and veggies and fish are my mainstay.  This was absolutely not the case before my surgery.  I had been known to buy a Costco apple pie and to eat it all by myself in two days.  Now, the thought of one bite of that pie with all that sugar actually makes me ill.  I make sure I get my protein by using Premiere Protein to supplement if needed.  I read labels on food voraciously.  I am excited.  

This week, I am finally going to the gym.  I have been walking, which was something I could not do before my surgery.  One step at a time.  Down from a size 23 to a size 14.  So pleased.  My hair looks better, as well as my skin.  Please, if any one of you wants to find out about my wonderful Doctor in Puerta Vallarta, contact me.  

Had DS surgery on January 20. 2015 with Dr Casteneda in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  I can't believe I have lost 50 pounds in 3 and 1/2 months.  My blood sugar is normal, great Blood Pressure,  I can walk, cross my legs and bend over!!  Knee pain is gone, hip pain is gone, Sciatica gone, and......Incontinence gone.  I feel so much better.  I am so excited to see what comes in the next three months.  

My taste in food has changed.  I was definitely addicted to sugar before my surgery.  I have absolutely no craving for anything with sugar.  I would eat every piece of bread brought to my table.  Now I do not want bread.  I have found out that I prefer my own home cooked meals, because I can control the salt content.  It is amazing.  Soup, salad, fresh fruit. and of course, first of all my protein are my priority now.

If I had waited for my Insurance to cover this, I would have missed out on the joy I am feeling now.

God bless this site

Just approved for DS at CMQ Hospital in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Casteneda .  I will have my surgery on January 20.  So happy.  I have been trying to get DS for years, battling insurance.  Went on my own to Mexico for help.  I will let you know how I do.