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Geri Ann Cayer
Beginning Of Weight Loss Journey: October 2022
(BW) Beginning Weight: 288 #
(SD) Surgery Date: 02-14-2023
Surgery Type: Bariatric Gastric Sleeve
(GW) Goal Weight: 130 #
Current Weight: 179 #
I never thought that I would have the guts to share my note to myself (see photo) with anybody, especially not my friends and
family on Social Media, but as I sit here and read it like I do every morning to keep reminding myself that “I GOT THIS!” I think of where I have started and just how far I have come. Some people can shun you and say I took the easy way out, but let me tell you, you are completely mistaken. Bariatric is a tool and not the only reason for weight loss. It takes dedication and strength to get where I am now. It is only a tool to help along the way. My story… All of my adulthood I have struggled with my weight. I tried diets, lost weight only to gain it back and then some. I also had help from doctors and dietitians. Something some of you don’t know about me… I have Vasculitis which is a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels, also known as angiitis. There are different types of Vasculitis. Mine so happens to be one that causes weight gain and not weight loss. If I am to have it, why can’t it be the one that causes weight loss? My body is always swollen to some extent. I am on medication for it, but it can only help so much. Doctors said that there was literally nothing more they could do for me to help with my weight, but that we needed to figure something out or it would end up killing me if nothing else did first. That is when they suggested Bariatric surgery. I had thought about it in the past, but never had the guts to go forward with it. Honestly, I was afraid. My doctor told me the consult was free and to just go to an and listen to what they had to say. I thought, OK. I will go and see what it was about. And heck, if it was free. The doctors talked so the Bariatric doctor so that he knew my background and condition before my appointment. I was VERY nervous. At the end of my appointment I was asked what I thought and if I thought it was something I wanted to go forward with I took a deep breath and said YES. That was the beginning of my new life’s journey and I share it all every day of my life on my social medias (FB, IG, TT) in hopes that I can help those who are in the same situation I once was. Remember, life is NOT promised to anyone. It can be snatched away in the blink of an eye. Live in the now and don’t ever let anything or anyone hold you back. You deserve it!! Geri Ann
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This is a place where we can share our health & wellness secrets. There are many diets and remedies out there that may work wonders for one person and do nothing for another. I have issues with staying on track. Here we can all help each other in achieving our goals and wellbeing. Share your experiences and knowledge. Plan a group walk or workout session. Have an online workout buddy & more. Who knows... you just might be someone's inspiration. WILL YOU BE MINE?? After all "Sharing Is Caring"!
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If you are in need of some weight/health support, come and join our group. I know that I can use all the support that I can get!! HOW ABOUT YOU?? =)
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ocial Media, but as I sit here and read it like I do every morning to keep reminding myself that “I GOT THIS!” I think of where I have started and just how far I have come. Some people can shun you and say I took the easy way out, but let me tell you, you are completely mistaken. Bariatric is a tool and not the only reason for weight loss. It takes dedication and strength to get where I am now. It is only a tool to help along the way. My story… All of my adulthood I have struggled with my weight. I tried diets, lost weight only to gain it back and then some. I also had help from doctors and dietitians. Something some of you don’t know about me… I have Vasculitis which is a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels, also known as angiitis. There are different types of Vasculitis. Mine so happens to be one that causes weight gain and not weight loss. If I am to have it, why can’t it be the one that causes weight loss? My body is always swollen to some extent. I am on medication for it, but it can only help so much. Doctors said that there was literally nothing more they could do for me to help with my weight, but that we needed to figure something out or it would end up killing me if nothing else did first. That is when they suggested Bariatric surgery. I had thought about it in the past, but never had the guts to go forward with it. Honestly, I was afraid. My doctor told me the consult was free and to just go to an and listen to what they had to say. I thought, OK. I will go and see what it was about. And heck, if it was free. The doctors talked so the Bariatric doctor so that he knew my background and condition before my appointment. I was VERY nervous. At the end of my appointment I was asked what I thought and if I thought it was something I wanted to go forward with I took a deep breath and said YES. That was the beginning of my new life’s journey and I share it all every day of my life on my social medias (FB, IG, TT) in hopes that I can help those who are in the same situation I once was. Remember, life is NOT promised to anyone. It can be snatched away in the blink of an eye. Live in the now and don’t ever let anything or anyone hold you back. You deserve it!! Geri Ann
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This is a place where we can share our health & wellness secrets. There are many diets and remedies out there that may work wonders for one person and do nothing for another. I have issues with staying on track. Here we can all help each other in achieving our goals and wellbeing. Share your experiences and knowledge. Plan a group walk or workout session. Have an online workout buddy & more. Who knows... you just might be someone's inspiration. WILL YOU BE MINE?? After all "Sharing Is Caring"!
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If you are in need of some weight/health support, come and join our group. I know that I can use all the support that I can get!! HOW ABOUT YOU?? =)
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