Dansha

I am so glad to hear you are in the hospital getting the proper attention you need. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Keep your head up!!!!!

(((((HUGS)))))

Deb

KUDOS!!!!!! Job well done!!! You absolutely ROCKED YOUR SLEEVE!!!!!

Deb

Everything is all GOOD!!! I think I am the furthest out than any one in this group...... 10 months as of 5 days ago. I am holding steady at 180 pounds down from 321 a year ago. Currently not trying to lose any weight becuz I trying to let my mind and body catch up with each other. Plus I am trying to see if my saggy skin will bounce back alittle before losing again. You know what....... it has!!!!!! Woo hoo. So like I said before I'm good and happy with my progress thus far.

Deb

Your results are amazing. Keep up the great job.

Deb

Congratz, you are now part of the sleever family. Good luck on your journey!!!!

Deb

When were you sleeved?

I believe she is still pre-op.

Deb

Yes, I paid my 250 dollars at the time of my registration. It's all good.

Deb

WOW!!!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT. Good luck with everything.

Deb

Congratz on getting your date for surgery. You will LOVE YOUR SLEEVE!!!!! Please keep us posted with your updates.

Deb

We all went thru the "what ifs" It is perfectly normal. What helped me was staying focused and positive Also what keep me calm was my belief in GOD.

YOU WILL BE FINE!!!!! We will be thinking about you tomorrow.

Good luck and best wishes on the new you.

Deb

Congratz on the weight loss. You are doing great!!!

Deb

WELCOME!!!! Any questions? Ask away someone here is bound to know an answer. Good luck!!!!

Deb

We are here for you...... we are your sleeve family. We are unique and brave peeps. We care what happens to you so please update us as soon as possible after surgery.

Girl... I am nine months out and guess what? I can eat a whole thin slice of pizza Hut pizza and be totally satisfied with one slice. WOO HOO!!!!

((((((HUGS)))))

Deb

Hi my name is Jen, I live in western Wyandotte County (KCK) and work north of the river. I am 32 years old and have about 100 pounds to lose. I want to be a healthy, active, fun mom for my 4 and 7 year old girls and of course for my husband too.

I started my WLS journey in July 2010 and can finally say that my insurance packet has been turned in and is being reviewed as we speak! July through December was mostly research and support groups and waiting for my insurance to switch over. January to present has been full of doctor appointments, meeting the requirements, supervised diet, and more classes and support groups.

My surgery will be with Dr Selim at KU Med. I recently learned that he has done very few sleeves so I am very happy to have my sleeve specific KC group on VST!

Although waiting this long has been very hard (and it isn't over - crossing my fingers that I get approved) I am thankful for the time to research and learn about the sleeve as I started out last year inquiring about the band.

I look forward to getting to know all of you - Jen

p.s. I had quite the time getting into this group, ended up upgrading my internet explorer and for some reason that worked!

Hi Jen. My first choice for surgeon was Dr. Selim. I ended up with Dr. Hoehn. Please update me with your thoughts about Dr. Selim. If you don't mind.

Deb

It's been awhile. So happy....... you are happy. Take care and enjoy the rest of your journey.

Deb

Hi Tamz, I was in the hospital one day and took off from work 2 weeks only becuz I could. I felt fine, I even stopped my morphine drip at the hospital becuz I figured why take it if I am not in any pain. I also didn't have any gas pains, no trouble swallowing, no nothing.

Good luck on your journey!!!!

Deb

SAY WHAT.......SAY WHAT????? So should we be go to my PCP and ask for a TB test.

Deb

OUCH!!!! That hurts. Sorry. :(

Deb

WOW seems kinda extreme for your surgeon to postpone your surgery becuz of your bp being a little high. . I hope everything turns alright for you. Good luck!!!!

Deb

My surgeon used a 34F bougie. And at 9 1/2 months out I can eat for example one small chilli from Wendys in about 30 minutes. I have lost about 140 pounds, but most of that was in my "Honeymoon Phase". the first six months. I have been struggling of late trying to lose the last 40 to 50 pounds.

Deb

CONGRATZ!!!!! :D

Deb

WTG!!! It has been hard sometimes, but you did it and you will continue to do it until you reach goal. Good luck and keep us posted with your updates.

Deb

Welcome to our family. I believe there are some other peeps who have had Dr. Teng as their surgeon. Hopefully they will chime in.

I think you have made a very good decision on having the sleeve. One of the best decisions I ever made.

Good luck and best wishes with the insurance hoops.

Deb

Dansha- You are so funny! Congrats on your weight loss!!

How you doing baby girl?

WOW!!! A big big difference. Work it baby girl.

Deb