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Whoo Hoo! See you on the other side! Remember to rest, sip, walk, repeat!

If your blood work has come back fine I would not worry to much about the Hydrocodone. I have a rare liver disease, have had VSG and still able to take hydrocodone for pain. Not as frequently as you but hopefully once the weight comes off you will have relief from pain.

It's okay to have doubts before surgery. It is elective surgery so you have the choice. You can choose to something that will forever change your life for the better! Is it easy? Nope! Not at first. My first 3 months were a bit rough but each day got better and better and staying on this board helped tremendously! This will be the best decision you can make for yourself! Soon you will be laughing at all those diet commercials!

How cool is that to have your sister as your sleeve buddy! Where are you getting you surgeries done? Good luck on your journey and keep us posted

Welcome Jodi & Michelle! Congrats on your successful surgeries! I know for me it was the best thing I could have chosen to do. I know you two will feel the same. Remember to sip,sip,sip, rest, walk, repeat!

Oh the pre surgery jitters! Yikes! I remember those days! Should I go for surgery or one more round of dieting? Of course I already had been on every diet program known to mankind! So what was the point? It really comes down to having jitters about the surgery itself. But relax! This is a very safe procedure and I am sure you have done your homework on your surgeon. My husband did not want me to have surgery either and he IS a surgeon! Okay, he is a Veterinarian but he is still a surgeon! LOL! Plus I am a high risk patient cuz I have a rare liver disease. But it is ALL SO WORTH IT!!!!!! The hardest part is starting the journey, then the first 3 months as you get used to your new eating lifestyle. Your mind will play tricks on you over food size and portions. But it becomes easier and easier as each day goes by! I am 8 months out and have not only reach goal but went under by a few pounds! Now I can go shopping for clothes and not have a fitting room melt down! Plus I get to laugh at all the diet commercials! Hang in there girl...you will be glad you did!

What do you mean by you felt you were over sedated? Could you be a bit more specific about your concerns? Are you concerned over nausea, allergic reactions, etc? Normally you are prepped before you go to OR. Your vitals will be taken and you will be asked the same questions several times to make sure there is no disagreement with previous information you have provided about your health status and medications you may be on. You will be given an IV to pre-sedate upon your arrival to OR. Usually this is Versed. It relaxes you but you can still response to directions from the surgery team but you will have no memory of it. Then you will be placed under gas anesthesia. Normally that is either Isoflo or Sevo. But anesthestics work very well and leave the body fairly quickly after the procedure is done. You should discuss any concerns you have with surgeon prior to surgery so he/she can explain the procedure and address and concerns you have.

WOOT!!! WOOT!!!! Your are most certainly on your way! Congrats!

Looking FANTASTIC! Your hard work and determination has really paid off. Enjoy yourself!

Ok Now I want to cry! Thanks Lissa!

Thanks everyone! It was really hard putting up the pics. I don't know why..cuz I love looking at everyone else's before and after. So I thought I ought to "suck it up cupcake" and get it done.

Ok...I finally am posting before/after pics..First pic was in 2007 I weighed 190lbs...at surgery I weighed 199lbs. Surgery date was 8/1/11. After pic is 138lbs in March 2012 and now I weigh 132lbs! So very happy I did VSG. It has been such a blessing.

Good Morning All Stars! Wow! It's been a long time since I have posted. I am down 65lbs and have past my goal of 135lbs. Came in this morning at 133lbs, have gone for my walk and plan to work on the yard today. So glad I did this surgery. It has given me a new lease on life!

8 months ago on August 1st I had VSG. I weighed 199lbs with a bmi of 31. My doctor and I thought 140lbs would be about the best I could get to since I am 50 years young. I secretly hoped I would at least hit 135 for one day at least just so I could be at my lowest adult weight. This morning I came in at 133.2lbs and I was just stunned! I found an old before pic and I will have my daughter take a new pic this weekend and post. So anyone who has having doubts about this surgery DON'T. It Works!

You are rocking sister! I am soooo proud of you!

Sorry you are getting frustrated. I would be too if I had to wait there all day. Which place are you at in TJ? The good news is that you will be getting sleeved and beginning your new life! Hang in there and keep us posted! Sending hugs your way!

Libbe..I glad to hear you are starting to feel better. I have been very worried about you! Debbie..you are doing awesome my dear! You will be in Onederland before you know it! I lost 1.2lbs this week and was able to squeeze into my old size 14 jeans! Big muffin top cuz of my big belly but hey! I got the darn things on! Merry Christmas everyone!

thanks guys! your support means alot to me!

awesome job working the sleeve! you look fantastic! Keep up the good work!

Your look absolutely gorgeous! The clothes really show and the new you and your hair soooo cute! Love the style...and you have a beautiful smile! Your parents will get used to the new you in time. Enjoy! You have worked hard for it!

I weighed this morning after my walk and I was down to 154.4lbs! So I thought well....maybe I can finally get into a pair of size 14 jeans. And I got them on! Now do I have a hugh muffin top? Oh yeah...in fact, I am wearing a loose shirt to cover the muffin top but at least I can wear the darn thing! I have lost a lot of weight from my butt and thighs and not so much from my big tummy. My apron is getting smaller but still there so I guess I will have start putting in situps and core excercises to get things moving along. It sure feels good though to be shrinking! Love my sleeve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to both of you! You have made a courageous decision and now you are reaping the rewards of better health! Keep up the fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still losing steady! Down 1.6lbs. Have not stalled since the 3 week stall. Just slow and steady and that is fine with me! I would rather go at this pace than the roller coaster of previous weight loss attempts. It is soooo nice to be on my feet and walking without the pain that the weight was causing me. I have gone from the bottom of the Obese BMI scale to the bottom of the Overweight BMI. Now I am knocking on the door at the top of the right weight category!!!! Wow! I could never have done this without the sleeve. NEVER!

You can handle this journey! It is so much more manageable once you have been sleeved!! You will not feel like you need to chew your arm off. Is it easy? Nope...but as you learn to embrace your "new normal" for how little you will need to eat it will become easier. Plus give yourself time to heal after your surgery. Just remember that the sleeve is a tool. If your follow your Dr.'s diet plan you will loose weight once and for all. Just hang there and remember we are here for you!

Sorry to hear about the mishaps. It will be a rough road for a little bit but it will all be worth it in the end when you slip on your skinny jeans! Hang in there! Sending hugs your way! :Banane59: