Cleosan52

Normal thoughts and fears, praying for peace of mind. This is all going to be worth it in the end!

Lookin great!!! I'm glad your doing so good!

I'm here in Youngstown Ohio. Dr Woodruff is my dr and his office is great. St Elizabeth (Humility of Mary Health Partners) is a "Magna" Hosp ( first one in the state even bet Cleveland Clinic) Both me and my sister are getting the sleeve done.

Way to go!!! You look great

I had to wait 2-3 weeks for the wording "VGS" to be added to the list of WLS that my insurance covers. I work at the hospital where they are performed and my dr is the only one that does them. So I had to wait for the t's to be crossed and the i's dotted in the policy. After that I was approved in less that 24 hrs.

Christie I just want to second everything the gals are saying. You are a BIG inspiration to me. I love your pictures and videos and seeing how well you and hubby have and ARE doing! I am sorry about all the TOM issues and will be praying for you But as I read this, something came to mind. I remember reading on the OH board that when we shrink our fat cells, they release excess hormones into our system. Now add that plus your TOM plus the natural stalls we will have... it's no wonder you are feeling like this and it is perfectly normal. In fact, I want to thank you for keeping your feelings so real for us "soon to be sleevers." You rock girlie!!! Now work your sleeve and know that this will pass and you'll be getting that tattoo before you know it

Praying for both of you. Stay strong and please keep us updated.

Praying for her now. Thanks for sharing with us.

He said the pain will be the same for both. My problem is I'm allergic to Ibprohen so I can't get any of the good meds This is my first surgery too so I just wasn't expecting the pain, but I'm on day three and I'm moving soooo much better. The other good thing is that I am going to be in hosp for three days instead of outpt for the VGS so I can get more meds like morphine. I pray you have a easy time like hubby

I just got my date!!! October 25th with Dr Woodruff

Oh Lord, the butterflies are starting!!! I got the call this afternoon, everything went in with the insurance no problem. My date is for Monday October 25th!!!! I was in shock, I wanted to jump up and down, however just having my gall bladder out Tuesday, I thought that would be a bad idea. I called my sister and she took the Nov 8th date so everything is just rolling along for both of us. I was suprised though as I was talking to my sis, I started crying. I'm a little scared, not about the surgery and all that, but about losing the weight. Being obese has been my way of life. I've never been thin and so the thought that by this time next year, I'll be 100 lbs (if not more ) less was just a little too much for me to take in at that moment. I'm back to excited now and just anxious to be done with everything! So move over all, at the end of the month, I'll be on the loser bench!!!!!

Well all, I had my gall bladder surgery yesterday. I feel like I just got run over by a Mack truck and then it backed up and went over me again I'm having a lot of gas pains but it has settled in the lower right side of my belly. Moving and burping helps alot! Dr said this will comparable to the pain I will have with my VGS. If that is the case, I think its doable but definately uncomfortable. Around 2 am, I had to get in the recliner to get some sleep and relief. Hubby is awesome. He's taking care of the house and the kiddos, he even came downstair and slept on the sofa in case I needed some thing. Oh and Get This!!! They counted 50 gall stones!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. On a great note, the dr is finally able to put in for my VGS and should here something in a week or two!!! Maybe I'll be a November sleever!!! What so you think? Is having your gall bladder remove feel like a VGS operation?

Well all, I had my gall bladder surgery yesterday. I feel like I just got run over by a Mack truck and then it backed up and went over me again I'm having a lot of gas pains but it has settled in the lower right side of my belly. Moving and burping helps alot! Dr said this will comparable to the pain I will have with my VGS. If that is the case, I think its doable but definately uncomfortable. Around 2 am, I had to get in the recliner to get some sleep and relief. Hubby is awesome. He's taking care of the house and the kiddos, he even came downstair and slept on the sofa in case I needed some thing. Oh and Get This!!! They counted 50 gall stones!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. On a great note, the dr is finally able to put in for my VGS and should here something in a week or two!!! Maybe I'll be a November sleever!!!

Starting weight: 324 (Dr's Goal Wt for surgery: 303.5- yes! I can have surgery!!!) Current weight: 299 Pounds lost: 25- still waiting for insurance to get surgery date

I kinda like it. the blue and gray was depressing, lol. Just takes a little getting use to it

That is a wonderful song too!!! Here is the link, if you never heard it [nomedia=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCUO7FAp6J8&feature=related]YouTube - My Savior My God (with lyrics)[/nomedia]

Happy Sunday Sleevers and soon to be sleevers and thinking about it sleevers!!! My God song of the week is Amazing Grace (my chains are gone). By Chris Tomlin. I truly feel like God is lifting chains off of me one by one. It is a wonderful feeling! I weighed in today and lost 3 more lbs (still waiting for my surgery) but that is a total of 24 lbs so far! Each one of those pounds is a chain on my body holding me down and back. I am 300 lbs now and able to exercise of 30 min straight without pain during or after. This is a big victory for me, and I give God all the glory. My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, Amazing grace The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures [nomedia=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqJsBRFdrA0]YouTube - Chris Tomlin - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)[/nomedia] Blessings:001_wub:

Wonderful pictures!!! You are doing awesome and look great!!! Thanks for posting, gives me hope :eek:

My doc has done only a few too. I talked to the girl who had the first one ever in this area. She said she wasn't scared at all. They had so many nurses and drs in the OR and were taking no chances :scared0:

Congratulations both of you!!!! Hugs and prayers

Praying every thing goes as planned. Take care and keep us posted, Hugs and prayers!!!!

:thumbup: WoooHOOOOO!!!!!! I am so glad you are doing so well! Keep up the great work!

I feel like it's slow going but really it's only been a couple of months. I started: July 27th- called the Dr for appt about WLS- started research about Lap band Aug 2- required info meeting Aug 6- psych eval, Aug 15- found this site from the LB one and self educated myself about the VGS had to wait for my first consultation Aug 27th, Sept 1st- Endoscope/GallBladder UltraSound Sept 13th- Pap Sept Sept 18th- Follow up Dr appt, bad news, gallbladder has to be removed Sept 21st- required Support mtg with my husband on 2 week no fat/carb diet to shrink liver for gall bladder surgery Oct 5th- gall bladder surgery So that's where I am here at the end of Sept. I still wish I knew the day of my sleeve surgery :thumbup: Last I know, my insurance approved VGS however my company ( I work for the hospital) needs to get it written in our policy. Very frustrated to be told yes and no at the same time. But I know God has his reason and timing :biggrin0:

Whooohooo! It's a blessing you don't have to wait!!!

I'm pre op and getting ready for my gall bladder removal in a week. I'm eating between 600-800 cal now and starving!!! I'm hoping after surgery, I won't have this hungry feeling.