Indianapolis, Indiana?

**Jewelski77** · 06-12-2014 03:37 PM

Would love to hear from someone local!

**Batmanswifeislosing** · 06-18-2014 10:28 AM

I am in Indianapolis In

**Jewelski77** · 06-18-2014 10:43 AM

YAY!!! I am scheduled for 7/2 in Mexico...very nervous! Can you tell me about your experience? Would you do it again? Would you do anything different? Are you happy? I work in the Castleton area...

**Batmanswifeislosing** · 06-19-2014 06:47 AM

I went to Mexico in Aug. 2013. I started at 320 lbs, 302 lbs the day of surgery. Since then I am down 126 lbs. I feel amazing. At first I had regret, why did I do this to my self! I struggled with my food addiction. That last about 2-3 weeks. Since then I am good. I have had no complications except that I removed my stitches a little too early and they wound came open so my scars a little bigger than most peoples. I also had an allergic reaction the tape they used to hold on the gauze, but I had the same reaction to the tape I bough and used once back in the states, I took benedryl and was fine.
As far as would I do it again??? IN A HEART BEAT, because without my sleeve I am not convinced my heart would still be beating. My sleeve saved my life. My life is much better now! Just this last weekend I went to Holiday World with my 8 year old and husband and you know what...I rode all the coasters. It was that simple. there was no testing the seat to see if I could spot weld my big butt in it, there was no stomach ache while waiting in line to ask what the weight limit was, there was no fear that the ride would break down due to the weight of me, and fear of being turned away form a ride due to size or weight. I can chase my kids. when my husband hugs me...his arms fit all the way around. We snuggle on the couch and for the first time in our life together, 10 years, he can pick me up and carry me across the threshold. I no long plan our activities around what places we will eat at. I plan the fun things and we worry about eating in-between activities not activities in between meals if that makes sense. At first I was ashamed about my sleeve, like how could I let myself get that bad that I had to have surgery to fix it and kept it very private and now I share it with the world because I know that my story and anyone else's could help save someone else.
I have always been a very happy person, even at 320 lbs I was happy and though I did not like the way my body looked I still loved myself and family. But I almost definitely the happiest that I have ever been. I am getting ready to go in for a circumferential tummy tuck in the next month or so to deal with my double apron of skin and some fat tissue that my surgeon says has become "unresponsive" due to several issues with previous surgeries and other factors. Given his estimations of how much will be removed and such, I should be at my goal weight and size after my plastic surgery.

I live on the southend of town about 20-30 minutes from Castleton. Who will be your surgeon?

**Jewelski77** · 06-19-2014 07:30 AM

My surgeon is Dr. Curiel. We sound very much the same! I too am a happy person....in general not even that worried about the weight! More about Health. Im tired of being tired! I want to live again! I am a single 52yo mom with 2 sons. Both of whom are grown, 27 and 20...and my 20 year old lives with me. Very nervous about it...but hear just wonderful comments from everyone after. I really am looking forward to getting this process going! I am ready to live again!

**miss_t** · 06-19-2014 08:09 AM

I am about an hour and half away from Indianapolis but I had my surgery there. Good Luck

**Jewelski77** · 06-19-2014 08:18 AM

Thanks for replying Misti! Can you tell me about your experience? Anything you would do different? Any pointers for Mexico? Was there any Language barrier? Did you have someone with you? just so nervous! Yet excited too!

**miss_t** · 06-19-2014 08:36 AM

I didn't have my surgery in Mexico. I had mine at St. Francis in Indy. I had no problems or complications. I had a little bit of regret about 3 days after surgery because it was so hard to get the protein down and I was afraid all of my hair was going to fall out! LOL. But it got a lot easier day by day. I would totally do it again if I had to. It is by far the best decision ive made in my life.

**Jewelski77** · 06-19-2014 08:58 AM

Thanks for your reply! Your comments make me feel more confidant and ready for the procedure!

**Batmanswifeislosing** · 06-19-2014 11:08 AM

I was out walking around TJ,Mexico and doing a little shopping the day after my surgery. You will be okay, just hang in there, its so worth it.

**yepitsme10** · 08-17-2014 04:50 AM

I am in Indianapolis, and I am looking for a partner to take this journey with. I have not had the surgery yet, but I am scheduled for Sept. 8. I am looking for someone who is willing to accompany me that wants the surgery as well.