3 years ago today I had sleeve surgery

Hi Petra,

Boy, I agree that American's should leave the US and they will have a different outlook on so many things.  I know I sure do.  What a beautiful country--Germany.  It is beautiful and that is one of the places we said we would go back to again.  You will enjoy the travel a lot more since you have lost weight.  Just have a few bites of your Mom's cooking--you don't have to eat it all.  It was amazing how many people would ask me "don't you like the food?"  I would just smile and say "oh yes I love it."  I just don't eat a lot of food anymore.  Have fun when you go home.

Hugs,
Suzanne 

 What a wonderful experience. Your post helped to remind me of why I am taking this path. The long road ahead is intimidating of whether I can maintain it long term, buy you helped to put it all in perspective. Thanks for sharing! 

Hi Everyone,   Well, today is my 3 year anniversary. Yes, 3 years ago today I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves. I want to also share why I have been a little quiet on this board and have not been post much this last month. I have been gone for the last month. Bob and I and spent the last month in Europe.  I was pretty busy. Bob and I saw 10 different countries while we were gone. I did have a computer with me and tried to stay caught up. 

We were on a tour to start with for 18 days and we saw 8 different countries. Then we went on a cruise and we saw 2 more countries. This was a test for me too. There were all kinds of food every place we went. So many of the restaurants serve 4 and 5 course meals for lunch and dinner. I knew that I could NEVER eat all that food. So, I took a few bits of each course and left food on my plate that I did NOT eat. I must admit I ate a lot of deserts and had some wonderful candy while I was on vacation.  I thought this was a lifelong dream to have a vacation like this and I was going to make the most of it.  Believe me I did. I said to myself, I know how to get the weight off that I will gain when I get home. 

Well, we arrived home yesterday and I bravely got on the scales this morning to see what my damage was. I got very excited when I looked down and saw that I had LOST 3 pounds while I was gone. We did a LOT of walking, so that is what saved me. The reason I am telling you this is that I want you to know that life really can be quite normal after losing 105 pounds. I have kept it off. I eat healthy, and I continue to exercise.  

I am 66 years old and I am living proof that you too can become successful. My life has never been better. I am healthy and that is what I am most thankful for. If you are sitting out there reading this and wondering “should I do this—have WLS or should I try another diet on my own?" My answer to you is that you will NEVER have one regret if you go ahead and have WLS. Please go for it, and Dr. Aceves is the very best surgeon that you could ever find to do your surgery. Dr. Aceves gave me the tool to lose the weight and it took me doing my part we are a very successful team together. It takes effort and work on your part after Dr. Aceves gives you your tool.   Suzanne Beaty Oregon Sleeved 10/21/2008 Lost 105 pounds

I lost 4 pounds on my honeymoon eating like a pig thanks to the DS so I can totally relate. :) Congrats!

Hi,

That is GREAT!  It is always a nice surprise when something like this happens and you are sure it isn't going to.

Hugs,
Suzanne