Re: Why do I post all the time on this site?

[Guest guest]

I know that I am not that active on this board but I do read the messages.

Suzanne, you are an invaluable to this board; without you, this board would not

function.

Since my surgery close to a year ago, my life has changed. I've lost 165 pounds,

still have about 80 to goal, but I will get there. My relationship with food has

changed. My relationship with my husband has changed as well. I've discovered

how much of life I've been missing for the past 25 years of my life. This year,

I've learned to jog, I rode a bike for the first time since I was a teen, I

participate more in life. I also realized that I am not afraid of success. Are

there days where i feel unattractive, sure, the self-doubt creeps in but not as

bad as before. The non-scale victories for me are celebrated.

When I was considering surgery, most of the reason I went with Dr. Aceves was

because of the posts Suzanne made. Questions I had in my mind; a lot of you

wrote letters to my husband to try to convince him to let me do this.

Suzanne does not preach but shares her experiences with everyone; I for one

appreciate that. Getting the sleeve is not just the physical act of surgery; you

have to be ready to change your life, and commit to the guidelines Dr. Aceves

gives. He wants you to be as safe and not have any complications and he wants to

see you succeed. The pre-op diet is to reduce the size of your liver and to make

the procedure safer for the team. If you choose not to follow it, then in my

opinion, you are not committed to making the changes needed to have complete

success with the surgery. I've heard of some not being able to get the surgery

because the guidelines were not followed. After the surgery, again, there are

guidelines to follow to ensure no complications arise and to let your stomach

heal. This is a life long change; wouldn't you want to give yourself the best

chance of success?

The team has been incredible to me; they've always answered my questions and

they always look out for me. I have no doubt in my mind that the surgery has

saved my life.

Making the decision to have surgery is not easy; it's not not a magic wand

either. it's a tool to help you lose weight, Although I had the surgery, I do

belong to Weight Watchers to make sure that I continue to make smart food

choices and stay active. I also help others.

Now, can we all get along?

[Guest guest]

YOU are just the reason I do this. I have always told myself, if I can just change one person's life by talking with them and giving them answers that they are looking for. And they make the choice to have the surgery THEN I have accomplished what I wanted and I have been successful. I don't always know if what I have said has made a difference.

I really do remember you and since you haven't posted much, I wasn't sure what was going on with you. YOU are truly an inspiration to me and so many people on this board. You have accomplish a lot of amazing things in such a short time. I am so very,very, very PROUD of you. Look at you girl and all the things you have done. You are now engaged in life. None of us have a perfect life, we all have days when we look at ourselves and thing "I look awful." But, then we have some success in the next few days and life is looking a whole lot better.

You just affirmed why I take the time to do this. I REALLY want people to be successful, because I know all the ways it will change your life. You are living proof of it.

I honestly would like to have a conference some place in the United States and for all of us to get together and meet and hug and talk and share. That would be amazing. I may have to work on this idea.

Hugs to you my friend! My hat is off to you.

Suzanne xoxoxoxox

In a message dated 8/6/2011 5:16:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lise03@... writes:

I know that I am not that active on this board but I do read the messages. Suzanne, you are an invaluable to this board; without you, this board would not function. Since my surgery close to a year ago, my life has changed. I've lost 165 pounds, still have about 80 to goal, but I will get there. My relationship with food has changed. My relationship with my husband has changed as well. I've discovered how much of life I've been missing for the past 25 years of my life. This year, I've learned to jog, I rode a bike for the first time since I was a teen, I participate more in life. I also realized that I am not afraid of success. Are there days where i feel unattractive, sure, the self-doubt creeps in but not as bad as before. The non-scale victories for me are celebrated. When I was considering surgery, most of the reason I went with Dr. Aceves was because of the posts Suzanne made. Questions I had in my mind; a lot of you wrote letters to my husband to try to convince him to let me do this. Suzanne does not preach but shares her experiences with everyone; I for one appreciate that. Getting the sleeve is not just the physical act of surgery; you have to be ready to change your life, and commit to the guidelines Dr. Aceves gives. He wants you to be as safe and not have any complications and he wants to see you succeed. The pre-op diet is to reduce the size of your liver and to make the procedure safer for the team. If you choose not to follow it, then in my opinion, you are not committed to making the changes needed to have complete success with the surgery. I've heard of some not being able to get the surgery because the guidelines were not followed. After the surgery, again, there are guidelines to follow to ensure no complications arise and to let your stomach heal. This is a life long change; wouldn't you want to give yourself the best chance of success?The team has been incredible to me; they've always answered my questions and they always look out for me. I have no doubt in my mind that the surgery has saved my life. Making the decision to have surgery is not easy; it's not not a magic wand either. it's a tool to help you lose weight, Although I had the surgery, I do belong to Weight Watchers to make sure that I continue to make smart food choices and stay active. I also help others. Now, can we all get along?