blondy

I am getting mine done tomorrow at Eglin AFB. Fort WaltonBeach,Fl. I have not had any problems so far. My doctor is Riley. They are very thorough.

That is so awesome! Great to hear all these positives!! 2 more days for me!!

My surgeon said 5 and 1. I am also having surgery on Feb.2. Cant wait!!

I would love one too. Never too much info.!!lisarogers63@gmail.com

My surgery is in 8 days and I am nervous too. So sick of people finding out and trying to change my mind.Especially when they say dont u think u should try harder to lose on your own!!erks me!! oh well I am sure we will be fine . Look at all the people who do so good versus problems. Good luck on your big day!!

All of these make sense. They told me to just get the Protein and Water in first. But i think eventually that will have to change. This site is so informative. Thanks all! i need all the help i can get!!

How do you know how many calories,carbs,etc. to have after surgery? I have been to nutrition classes,but they didnt really tell us that. Are they going to tell me that in the hospital? What really works? I want to lose!!

HI! I am LISA. Feb. 2 is my day. Dr. Riley Eglin AFB.Fort Walton Beach,Fl. I am getting scared.But I am excited too. Doesnt make much since.lol

I am having my surgery Feb 2. I am real happy to finally have a date. It seems like it took so long to get to this point.I need to start finding a shake I can tolerate and all the other stuff I will need.I think this site helps so much.

Tomoorow I will finally get my date!! I am so glad and cant wait. I am so ready for a new me. To feel better.be able to move easier,quit being so hot,and be healthier.Plus I want to wear prettier clothes. I hope everything will go ok tomorrow.

You look great! I love your story and it gives me hope and helps me realize I have made the right decision! My date is sometime in Feb.I am supposed to find out Tues. the REAL date. Cant wait!! Thank you!

Hi! I see my Dr. on Jan. 4 and he said it would be in Feb. I live in NW Florida. I too am very excited and ready to feel better and look better. Lots of hard work ahead. Good luck to everyone!!

How do you deal with negative people about your decision to have the sleeve. I have completed all this STUFF!! lol and studied and gone to meetings and read forums after forums. Book after book. Do they really think they are going to make me change my mind??!!or that I dont know what I am doing?? The thing that is really sad is its my sister.One of the things she also said was every weight loss patient gains their weight back eventually.I guess I sure dont need to use her for my support system. Good thing I have a great husband for that!

It wasnt too bad at all. I got nervous before,just thinking of the throat thing and gagging or possibly puking.lol But they talked to me and started giving me the meds. I dont even know when the tube was started.lol But I was kind of awake and drowsy. Did not feel a thing. My husband helped me with my shoes and I held his arm and walked to the car. It could not have been smoother.And may I add a military facility. Eglin AFB,Fl. Super!

I have had my nutrition class,seen the psychologist......got referrals.....blah,blah,blah.lol Now I finally meet my doctor Monday. Actually the appt. got moved up 3 weeks because they had a cancellation.I am so glad.Now I just wonder what I will have to do after I see him. I have had lots of ultrasounds during the past year as well as cat scans.and blood work.So hopefully there wont be much more to do. I really wanted to have my sleeve asap.But he will probably put me off till January.:/ Cant wait to start my journey!

You are doing really well. I am new. I have not been sleeved yet,hopefully January. It is so nice to read about others on their journey. Keep posting!!

What a great story -- thank you so much for sharing -- you've lost so much weight in such a short time that you must be beside yourself with happiness

Since I'm a relative newcomer to the sleeve (1 1/2 months), I can't comment on the maintenance issue, but I do know there are lots of folks here that are more than willing to help

Thanks so much for sharing AND being a great inspiration

Wow!! Sounds so wonderful. I cannot wait to be where you are. Being fat sucks and there are so many things you just dont want to do because of it! I hate it. I read wonderful things on here about the operation.But you made it sound even BETTER! Thank You!!

Best of luck to you! Prayers always!Keep us updated.

Top 10 reasons!

1.I want to be thinner not OBESE!

2.I dont want high blood pressure anymore.

3.I have arthritis and it keeps me awake.

4.My daughter is 22 and never saw me thin.

5.My father had diabetes and I DONT!

6.I want to be able to wear a normal size clothes and not TENTS!

7.I want to be able to get up off the floor without crawling to a piece of furniture to get up!

8.I want to quit peeing my pants when I cough or sneeze!so embarrassing.

9.I want my husband to be more turned on by me!

10.I want to be a normal size like the girls I work with instead of the chubby one.

11. lol I want my husbands EX WIFE to EAT the words FAT BITCH!!!

Awesome video,something to be very proud of! what a victory!!

I have been researching and trying to find inspiration, this guy has been very important in that he has had an amazing journey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, he is now doing everything....that life has to offer.

I am having mine at Eglin AFB.I was going to use Dr. Lord but decided to use the base after I saw good results and good remarks.Dr. Riley.

Hey Blondy! I live in Pensacola FL....not far from you. I was sleeved on Thursday Oct 7th. Who is doing your surgery?

Never see anyone on here from Fort Walton. Just started my process.Had a group meeting today. Waiting to see the nutritionist. BMI of 36 with comorbities . 210 pounds.5' 4' tall. Enjoy hearing everyones stories.

I am having a group meeting Tues. Oct.12 at Eglin AFB Fl. Looking forward to my first step toward getting sleeved. So sick of fat and rolls and PAIN.Good luck to everyone! Love reading the posts. They help so much!