5 years after having Weight Loss Surgery

Hi Everyone,

I am celebrating year 5 of having a very successful weight loss surgery!  I was 63 when I had sleeve surgery done, so it is never too late to have weight loss surgery!!!!

This was very best choice I have ever made in my life.  I had my Weight Loss Surgery in Oct 2008.  After a lot of investigating and considering all the doctors and places I could have my surgery.  I made the choice to have Dr. Aceves in Mexicalli Mexico do my surgery. I was a self-pay, and believe me I really checked out every option there was. I was an older person and I really took my time to figure out what was best for me.  I talked to a lot of different people who had already had weight loss surgery about who their doctors were. 

It wasn’t something I rushed into.  It took me about 6 months before I knew for sure that I was going to the right place for me.  I also made the choice to have VGS aka the sleeve.  I lost of total of 105 pounds and it took me 14 months to do this.  Was it easy, yes and no?  The 1^st month was the hardest month I had to do. After that it just kept getting better and easier each month.  It is NOT a magical cure.  It is my tool to allow me to use to reach my goal.  The big question you are thinking is have I maintained my weight loss goal? The answer is YES, I fluctuate between 5 to 7 pounds sometimes.  I still eat healthy, make sure I get enough protein and stay away from too many carbs.  It accurately is a lifestyle change NOT a diet.  It is easy for me to live like this and eat like this for the rest of my life.  I have some really delicious meals and I never feel deprived at all. Do I eat deserts, yes and it is made healthy and is extremely good. Do I eat deserts every day; the answer is no. I love all the lifestyle changes I have made in my life and it will always work for me.

I was the person who hated to exercise.  Now I do something every day.  Last Sept, I thought I would just see if I could walk 7 days a week for a month and I did just that.  Well that became a good habit and I walked EVERY DAY for one YEAR without missing a day.  Yes, I walked outside when it was raining or not nice weather—I am always coming back home, so I will get dry if I get wet while walking.  I walked between 3 ½ miles to 4 miles a day.  Five years ago, I could have never walked that much. Find some type of exercise that you like and it will be easier to do. Start out slow and then add to it.  You don’t have to do it 7 days a week, but do something at least 3 or 5 times a week.

I want you to know that you too can become successful at weight loss.  I am 68 now and life is so different for me.  If you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, I am living proof that it does work and you can do it too.

Suzanne Beaty

Sleeved Oct 21, 2008

Great post, thank you Suzanne!  Our stories are similar - I was 60 when I had my VSG three years ago, lost 130 lbs, more or less, and went to Dr. Aceves.  I agree with everything you've said, it's the best decision I ever made, I'm able to maintain my weight with a healthy low carb menu, I can (but don't) eat anything I want.  I wholeheartedly recommend this surgery for anyone.

Hi thanks, we sure do have similar stories.  Congratulations to you and your great success.  I love hearing things like this.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Thanks, Suzanne!  It's great to hear about people who are doing well and maintaining this far out from surgery.   And I'm very impressed with your exercise level - way to go!

Hi Tracy,

Thanks so much for taking the time to say this nice things.  I was the person who HATED exercise and now I find it very enjoyable. 

Hugs,

Suzanne

Congrats on the 5 year mark!  :)

Hi and thanks for you nice words.

Suzanne

Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing your story!!!

Hi, thanks, I share because I want people to know that this does work and your can maintain your weight loss.  Thanks for the nice words!

Hugs,

Suzanne

Congrats!! That is Awesome, way to GO!!!!