Checking in nearly 3 years later

[paradoxgal]

3 years ago I began my seriously considering the procedure and now it's been a whole lifetime since.... I decided quickly to fly to San Diego and travel to Tijuana to have Dr Elias Ortiz do my procedure. I was 35 at the time and not fully living life. I had a Hysterectomy the year before and I spiraled into a depression, like a shell of my former self. I was over 300 lbs and really struggling. So, I felt like I didn't have that much to lose. I am truly grateful that I did it. It's been such a gift. I have not had any complications, but I do have severe heartburn and have to take meds for that. Otherwise,I feel great! I hit 185 and I had a tummy tuck this past December. It's not so much about getting all skinny and "dieting down". I stopped dieting and started eating to live. It's been an amazing tool that I have really appreciated in my life to help me reach my goals.

I just wanted to check in and let any of my old sleever friends to know (and anyone new considering it) that it was one of the best things I ever did for myself. Was it hard? Yes. Was it painful? Yes. Was it costly? Yes. Was it still up to me to make daily decisions? Yes. Is it ongoing? Yes. Is it all worth it? Absolutely. I have my life back.

[Muted_Tummy]

Thanks for checking in at 3 years! Congrats on all ur hard work!

[tina833]

Thank you for checking in to let us know it can be done. I sometimes get scared I'm doing it wrong. I would love to hear any more words of wisdom for someone who is 2 months in.

[WANAGL]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I need to hear from you veterans!

And congratulations!

I know this is the best decision I ever made. I feel younger every day at 64 years young!

[Munecagirl85]

Awesome job so far this tool has given me a life. Ive been fat from. Birth drs told my mother i would always be very obese since day one as well

They were right ,but. Now its time to prove them all wrong and live my best life possible ways to go but anythings possible!

[Shirl]

Amen.

[densol]

Wow - thats brilliant news you were similar weight to me at the start. Id be over the moon to be 183 three years later

Thanks for the update

[Ann2]

Congratulations on getting your health and your life back. That's the best possible WLS success.