Here's My Official Before Pictures

I started this journey on September 27, 2017. This was the first day I went to the Central California Surgery to meet with Dr. Patrick Coates. Well, I meet with a PA who gave me some pointers about each of the four surgeries available to me and asked which one I was leaning towards. I said at the time I wanted the Gastric Sleeve or also know as the sleeve gastrectomy. 

She then told me that because of my weight and BMI I might want to research and consider the Single-Anastomosis Duodenal Switch also known as the DS Loop. I told her I would look into it and she assured me I would have enough time to decide.

I must admit the results of both surgeries are very satisfying. I am now leaning more towards the DS Loop surgery over the sleeve because it seems to yield faster results. But again, who knows. I am not totally decided as of yet. I mean, I don't even have a surgery date nor have I seen the nutritionist yet. So I will keep researching both to make the best decision for me.

But as promised, Here is my official BEFORE picture:

 

At the time of taking this picture: I weighed lbs, I am 5'4' or 64 inches tall and my BMI is 59.5%. So, yes I am morbidly obese. I am 49 years old and have been overweight for about 41 years of my life. I think it's time I see what I will look like as a thinner and healthier me!

For the record, I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol nor do I have sleep apnea. For all intents and purposes, I am a healthy obese individual. My goal now is to stay healthy and live a life that will afford me to stay alive as long as possible.  My goal weight is 125 lbs and my BMI at 21.5% which is normal for that height and weight. Wish me luck!


Til Next Time


Linda H.