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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shirl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Shirl
    Surgery date
    05/17/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Sergey Lyass
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    Mar 2016
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    SoCal and Central Texas
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    Default Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...

    So this past weekend I joined my two eldest and their families on a weekend trip to Rosarito/Ensenada, Mexico to stay at my son-in-law's parents beach house and buy pottery.

    One of my granddaughters was a little sick, and I thought we should cancel, but what do I know right.

    On Friday night, we ate at this fantastic Crab place in San Diego, CA. I had 4 raw oysters, and about 5 steamed shrimp oh and one boiled potato. Everyone else feasted on Cajun style crab legs, shrimp and sausage. I was really happy to be with my kids and grandkids.

    We went grocery shopping before crossing the border. I was told there was a full functioning kitchen. Kids big and young, started filling the cart with junk food. Really???! I said, and I just rolled my eyes.

    I made an amazing breakfast and then we headed out to sight see and go shopping. For lunch we ate at a restaurant and my son and I were supposed to share a lobsters and steak plate, but at the end he told me to just order something. I ordered a small steak. For dinner we ate at a famous taco place my son inla swears by, it was awesome! I ate one taco and was happily satisfied. The kids ate a ton. My son had fish tacos mixed with others.

    Needless to say, the next morning (Sunday) we went to brunch at the resorts clubhouse. Great spread and kids, big and young, had their fill. After taking kids swimming we headed back to SD. We stopped in Rosarito to shop for pottery and stopped at another restaurant. My son somewhere between ordering and food coming had to go to the restroom. He was gone a long time. He came back just to say he'd wait for us in the car. We headed for the border. And what a nightmare!!! Four hours to cross! And in the meantime my son was in agony. We got him anti diarrhea medication. I think he might have drank water from the little one's water bottle and a combination of his food choices. No one else got sick.

    In the car we got to talk about his eating behaviors, his comments not mine. He swore off food... been there.

    I mentioned that once we got back home we should do Juice Cleanse. And he said yes. On Tuesday when he was feeling better he reminded me about the juice cleanse and I got him all set for three days. Yesterday he wanted off the juice cleanse, but I spent a pretty penny so I somehow maneuvered to get "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" to play on Netflix and we watched as a family. I have seen it a tons of times but each touching scene gets to me every time.

    My son recommitted to finishing the three day cleanse and his wife, who is a sweetheart but doesn't make the best food choices herself was touched also.

    I realize that juicing isn't sustainable, it wasn't for me, but it did put me on a pathway of research and eating better about 7-10 years ago.

    My son is young, 27 years old, 6'2" and weighs maybe 300+lbs. He has struggled with weight since my divorce. When I shared with him about my decision to undergo WLS he was supportive and said if it works for me maybe he would consider it.

    I just wanted to remind him that we can all adopt better and healthier lifestyle changes.

    The fellow who is featured in the doc, Phil Staple, changed his life and for three years he kept off over 200lbs. However, juicing and healthy eating isn't sustainable if other issues haven't been addressed. He fell into a depression after a failed marriage. While success in some ateas where bringing happiness other areas he was tormented and went back to eating his feelings. And regained most of the weight back.

    Stress Management Skills is essential to cope with the ups and dows of life.

    My son is young, maybe if I can instill that in him he will beat obesity, if not I hope he considers the alternative before it's too late and wastes 40+ years of his life yo-yoing like I did.
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
    M6: (?)
    M7: (?)
    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"







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    Gastric Sleeve Member TarotAces's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Odessa
    Surgery date
    01/11/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
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    04-04-2020 11:52 PM
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    Default Re: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...

    Thank you for sharing that very personal story. I hope your son is able to 'get it together' sooner rather than later; I know I wish I had. <3

    Keep up all the good work Shirl! I'm sure your son will see your example and that it will inspire him; eventually.
    HW: 297+lbs ( stopped weighing myself, it was probably 318 ish)
    Pre-op: 280 lbs (-17 lbs)

    CW: 142 lbs -Down 178 lbs from my highest actual weight!

    Week 1: 270
    M1: 257
    Week 6: 255
    M2: 252
    Week 10: 241
    M3: 237
    Week 14: 234

    GW: 145 lbs




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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Greg
    Surgery date
    08/23/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Doyle
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
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    Default Re: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...

    We are fighting many the same issues with my step-son. He has the added pleasure of being bi-polar so the meds fight against weight loss as well as good decisions.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Gastric Sleeve Member bigdogluver's Avatar
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    Laura
    Surgery date
    03/22/2017
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    Dr. Alex Gandsas
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    Default Re: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...

    Shirl, thanks for sharing this with us. It was great to read how you manage your daily nutrition and I really felt pain while reading about your son. Watching people that you love suffer is heart breaking. It sounds like he's already taken the first step to saving himself by realizing that he has a problem. Baby steps at first and then strides. All the best to you and yours.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...

    Thanks for sharing Shirl. I know what you mean about worrying about your son. And your son definitely is at a point where he needs to address the issues before the weight gets even more out of control. One thing that always concerns me with my kids is when to say something or be worried. Neither of them is obese but my son who is 19 is a little overweight and recently my 15 year old has put on just a little weight. Her eating choices are not the best. I want them to be healthy but I also don't want to say anything that is going to give them body issues or eating disorders. I was bulimic for several years before I had my son and I am fearful that my daughter could become that way.



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