BlueOctoberGirl

Thanks for the guys view! I have to keep remembering that i am a size 2-4 now and not a 24! I want nice not porn star! lol

Here is Dr. Bello's email address...
drmanuelbello@yahoo.com.mx

Hi Guys,
Still in the hospital from my plastics and doing great! So happy with the results so far. Even met great new friends and got visits from all of Dr. Aceves's staff. So impressed with Dr. Bello!

You look great!!! Keep it up!

It's probably just mental hunger. You've been conditioned to eat eat eat for so long, and now your subconscious is like "HEY WHERES THE food ITS TIME TO EAT!"
Did your Doc give you anything to take daily like Prilosec or another PPI? It could be acid in your stomach causing you to "feel hungry" even though youre not.
But if I had to guess I'd say it was the mental thing. I still struggle at times 5 months out with the mental hunger. Just make sure you're getting as much fluids in as you can and everything will be just fine!

First and foremost, I'm going back to work 14 days post-op COMPLETELY pain/soreness free!
Second, when I was getting dressed this morning I put on a shirt that I haven't been able to wear in 2 years, my pants feel like MC Hammers parachute pants, and my belt that had several notches left 2 weeks ago doesn't fit anymore!
I LOVE THIS SURGERY!!!!!! (Now if only I could figure out how to stay this energized all day lol)

#1. Dresses without people saying "you dont have long now, boy or girl"

High heels (without my feet and ankles hurting after 5 minutes)

There is a thread about this already, but I've got to get back to work and make this quick. Told my uncle "the king of having only d---chebag things to say" and who woulda thunk it?!?!? Not one nice thing to say. The best thing of all though is after 30 years of never having a retort to his douchieness, I finally got him back with one word...."AND!?!?". He would say "you know you can only eat a couple of ounces at a time" to which my response was simply and sarcastically "and?". After a few more stupid negativities and the same reply, he finally said, just wanted to make sure you thought of everything and you're going to do great!!! HA! In yo' face, unc!!!!!

HAHA thats what I am getting..Been calling them my Gummi Bear Boobs! lol

We had planned an early arrival too, but now we won't make it before Sunday - Wishing you two tons of fun :-)
See you soon!

Fellas,
I'm getting sleeved in just over 2 weeks. Doing pretty good pre-op so far, but had a major slip up this weekend when I invited some buddies over for football. I'm back on track now, but it got me to thinking just what I'd tell the guys when I'll be around them soon eating practically nothing and sipping on Protein shakes and broth every quarter.
I've seen plenty of topics on this site about whether to tell your spouse/partner/GF/co-workers, etc. But what about the guys? You know what I'm talking about.
Here's how I envision that conversation goes down:
Me: Guys, I want to talk to you all about something.
Buddy #1: We know, your fantasy team sucks. Quit bitching about it!
Me: No, not that. Something serious.
Buddy #2: Is it cancer?
Me: No, nothing like that.
Buddy #3: Then it's not serious. Put your nuts back on
Me: No seriously guys. Listen, I'm planning on having WLS
Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: .......................(stunned silence) ..................................................
Me: Um, guys... Hello? what do you guys think?
Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: ............................(more stunned silence)..........................................
Me: I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I've decided to go through with it. It's the best decision for me, my health, and to get my life back
Buddy #4: I didn't realize you had a vagina
Me: Hey, that's not fair.
Buddy #2 (to Buddy #4): Yeah, that's not right dude.
Me: Thanks for the voice of support man
Buddy #2: No, I mean, I think we already knew you had a vagina.
Me: Uncalled for dude.
Buddy #1 (to Buddies #2 and 4): Guys, lay off him.
Me: (Not saying thanks, just waiting for the punchline....)
Buddy #1: I mean, it's probably just his time of the month.
Me: (And there it is). All right, you guys suck. I'm outta here.
Buddy #3 (yelling out as I leave): Hey, give Randy Jackson my best, dog!
DOOR SLAMS SHUT. <END SCENE>
So I ask you men: What have you told the fellas about your surgery and weight loss?

Last year I went through the process for VSG. Though I did not meet the minimum requirements my PCP, and other specialists felt that it would be beneficial for me to have Based on my other medical issues. I was not approved and I lost my appeal.
I gave up and decided I would lose weight on my own, I gained 11 pounds It is a long and boring story but in the end, my body is working against me and having this "tool" could work wonders for me and greatly increase the quality of my life.
After gaining the 11 pounds I decided to see a new surgeon. Part of the issue last year was the coordinator in the surgeons office said there was nothing they could do to help with the appeal. I had several conversations with her which were fruitless, I made several requests to speak with the surgeon or get an appointment with him and I was denied, this is where I gave up.
I did all the pre-op tests again and saw the new surgeon for the second time this week. At this point he had time to review my medical records and become aquainted with my other diseases. He very sincerely looked at me and while shaking his head said there is no reason the insurance should not approve this his exact quote was " you should not have to suffer every day when there is something I can do to help you, your body has been through so much".
He is ready to fight for me. This is not to say that I will get approved by the insurance, but it has given me some reason for hope

Of course! I was a nervous wreck...but best decision I have ever made! Go for it!

I'd go with the earliest day you can get. Can you get one for tomorrow? it's never too soon to start being a better you.

I honestly think you should go for it! Get it over with and start your new happy healthy life!

I honestly think you should go for it! Get it over with and start your new happy healthy life!

I honestly think you should go for it! Get it over with and start your new happy healthy life!

It was so nice to go to Dress Barn and shop the other side. I need a long sweat her for a snug but sexy size 12 Ann Taylor skirt!!! Shopping out of the plus side and knowing I am free from it for life and never have to diet again is the best feeling
Just a week and a half I am loving my sleeve! I let me have frozen yogurt that I love and it was a 1/4 of what I normally ate. Plus it wasn't covered in Gummy bears Reese's pieces and coconut!! I learned to change.

Are you still scheduled on November 12th? I am being picked up on November 11th by Ernesto at the airport. Dr. Bello is doing my plastic surgery on the 12th. I had my sleeve with Dr. Aceves on 1/5/11. I hope i get to meet you!
Denise B.

This past weekend my husband wanted to go eat at a very tummy steakhouse. I went with him and ordered cottage cheese while he ate prime rib.

So I need to clarify that it is not 84 lbs since surgery, it is 35 before the 2 week pre-op Optifast diet, 20 lbs in the two weeks of Optifast, and then 29 in the 6 weeks since the surgery. Either way it is 84 lbs since the end of Feb/beginning of March. I feel great and am about 45-50 lbs from goal at this point, 185 was my HS athletics and military weight (6 ft tall). I keep thinking to myself that I took the easy way out becaue I have worked my butt off in the past to lose weight, and always have, just could never keep it off. Now I am losing with only basic gym time and I never feel hungry.
Although I am only down 4 inches on my jeans, it is deceiving becasue I have always had big muscular legs that carry a lot or weight in them so I tended to be much heavier than I looked. In fact, my family was floored when I was up to 317 at one point, they all thought I was around 250.
Anyway, it is nice to shop for normal clothes instead of being forced to wear the limited options of a 40+ inch waist. Not sure if any of you experienced this but my clothes went from possibly being too small but not looking terrible, to not fitting at all. I dont feel I had a period in there where the stuff fit me correclty.
The little NSVs are awesome, shopping for "normal" clothes, people noticing and actually willing to say something because it is noticable, the complete lack of desire to eat the wrong foods, and the amazing amount of energy I experience now. I am looking forward to participating in the obstacle course 5k races (Warrior Dash, Run For Your Lives, etc....) that my wife has started doing but I am going to be very cautious on that since I have a twice torn ACL (a big contributor to the sedentary life that led me to 317 lbs). I am just excited by the fact that I WANT to do these things. I have that desire now, it is awesome!
No pics yet, just never think to take them, but I will get some in here soon.

Thanks for the guys view! I have to keep remembering that i am a size 2-4 now and not a 24! I want nice not porn star! lol

IMO, how natural an implant does or doesn't look or feel has more to do with the implant design itself than it's size.
The gummi/teardrop looks real in almost any size.

What about trying on bras in C, D and DD cups. Stuff them like a high schooler and try on different clothes and see how you feel about your looks. I think you can also try some of the "cup size enhancers" in the lingerie departments in the bras too.
Even when I was a size 4, I was a nice D cup - anything bigger would have been too much. A "full" C would have probably been fine too.
Good luck!