fattymcfatterson

Post some pics!!! I can't even respond to your question cuz your livin my dream!!!!!

google "dry skin brushing" http://t-tapp.com/success/michellep/index.html
Take lots of photos because you may miss the gradual changes.
I need to start brushing, surgery is in 13 days!!!

google "dry skin brushing" http://t-tapp.com/success/michellep/index.html
Take lots of photos because you may miss the gradual changes.
I need to start brushing, surgery is in 13 days!!!

google "dry skin brushing" http://t-tapp.com/success/michellep/index.html
Take lots of photos because you may miss the gradual changes.
I need to start brushing, surgery is in 13 days!!!

I FINALLY feel like this is FINALLY getting close! 2 weeks from today I should be sleeved. Going today for:
Endoscopy (blah)- Any advice for after????
EKG
Chest XRAY
Blood Work
and an
Abdominal Ultrasound to see if we should take my gallbladder while we are taking my stomach and my uterus...
hmmm.. Wonder what this stuff weighs......

I had the "hoops" to jump through for insurance. 6 month supervised diet, psych eval, sleep study. But as far as "pre-op tests", once I got my surgery date of september 28 they then gave me the pre op test orders. The pre op tests have to be done within 2 weeks of getting your surgery (at least with my surgeon). I am having bloodwork, an ekg, a chest xray, and the endoscopy thing. After doing some reading and the light bulb going off in my head I asked my surgeon if we could check my gall bladder. SO i have an abdominal ultrasound the same day I have the other tests. I think that is all. Some boxes we can't check TOO soon. Good luck on your journey!!!!!!!!

I HATE artificial sweetners too!! I really tried to "like" crystal light but it is nasty. I am pre-sleeve but am looking at ways to bypass all artificial sweeteners. I want to try "fruit infused water" and I will be juicing some. ON the juicing, primarily greens with a few low glycemic fruits (don't want to hijack the thread with freak outs that I am going to juice, I will watch the carbs and sugars.. ) Agave nectar is what i try to use.

LOL.. This is great! Keep the names coming. It's a great laugh. Still thinking of what to name mine. Two types of sleevers are really sticking out to me lately, the analyzing and the lets throw in some humor and cuteness to get through this. I will definetely name my sleeve and I will have a cutesy doggie bag for yummy leftovers that will make multiple meals.. And I will still lose weight and be successful. Sleevie ray vaughan bwahahahahah love it... maybe SLeevie Nicks too!! Slevette, Sleevietta, Sleveline, Minnie, Austin Growlers, Sleeva (like diva if she is picky), Pouchie, ok, i will stop now... hehehehe

LOL.. This is great! Keep the names coming. It's a great laugh. Still thinking of what to name mine. Two types of sleevers are really sticking out to me lately, the analyzing and the lets throw in some humor and cuteness to get through this. I will definetely name my sleeve and I will have a cutesy doggie bag for yummy leftovers that will make multiple meals.. And I will still lose weight and be successful. Sleevie ray vaughan bwahahahahah love it... maybe SLeevie Nicks too!! Slevette, Sleevietta, Sleveline, Minnie, Austin Growlers, Sleeva (like diva if she is picky), Pouchie, ok, i will stop now... hehehehe

LOL.. This is great! Keep the names coming. It's a great laugh. Still thinking of what to name mine. Two types of sleevers are really sticking out to me lately, the analyzing and the lets throw in some humor and cuteness to get through this. I will definetely name my sleeve and I will have a cutesy doggie bag for yummy leftovers that will make multiple meals.. And I will still lose weight and be successful. Sleevie ray vaughan bwahahahahah love it... maybe SLeevie Nicks too!! Slevette, Sleevietta, Sleveline, Minnie, Austin Growlers, Sleeva (like diva if she is picky), Pouchie, ok, i will stop now... hehehehe

LOL.. This is great! Keep the names coming. It's a great laugh. Still thinking of what to name mine. Two types of sleevers are really sticking out to me lately, the analyzing and the lets throw in some humor and cuteness to get through this. I will definetely name my sleeve and I will have a cutesy doggie bag for yummy leftovers that will make multiple meals.. And I will still lose weight and be successful. Sleevie ray vaughan bwahahahahah love it... maybe SLeevie Nicks too!! Slevette, Sleevietta, Sleveline, Minnie, Austin Growlers, Sleeva (like diva if she is picky), Pouchie, ok, i will stop now... hehehehe

LOL.. This is great! Keep the names coming. It's a great laugh. Still thinking of what to name mine. Two types of sleevers are really sticking out to me lately, the analyzing and the lets throw in some humor and cuteness to get through this. I will definetely name my sleeve and I will have a cutesy doggie bag for yummy leftovers that will make multiple meals.. And I will still lose weight and be successful. Sleevie ray vaughan bwahahahahah love it... maybe SLeevie Nicks too!! Slevette, Sleevietta, Sleveline, Minnie, Austin Growlers, Sleeva (like diva if she is picky), Pouchie, ok, i will stop now... hehehehe

I have noticed quite a few post op folks talking about eating and "not feeling full." Does this mean you still "feel hungry" or are you just not feeling that sensation you are use to to know when to stop? My surgeon told me to measure my food in either 1/4 or 1/2 cup servings (i need to look) and eat that so many times a day. With all the Water he has me drinking I don't expect to feel the ravenous hunger I would feel now, but just curious about the "full" feeling. I am hoping to train myself to eat based on measurements and not the feeling anymore. That "full" feeling pre op for me equates to a giant chipotle burrito, chips and guac. No bueno...

I have noticed quite a few post op folks talking about eating and "not feeling full." Does this mean you still "feel hungry" or are you just not feeling that sensation you are use to to know when to stop? My surgeon told me to measure my food in either 1/4 or 1/2 cup servings (i need to look) and eat that so many times a day. With all the Water he has me drinking I don't expect to feel the ravenous hunger I would feel now, but just curious about the "full" feeling. I am hoping to train myself to eat based on measurements and not the feeling anymore. That "full" feeling pre op for me equates to a giant chipotle burrito, chips and guac. No bueno...

I have noticed quite a few post op folks talking about eating and "not feeling full." Does this mean you still "feel hungry" or are you just not feeling that sensation you are use to to know when to stop? My surgeon told me to measure my food in either 1/4 or 1/2 cup servings (i need to look) and eat that so many times a day. With all the Water he has me drinking I don't expect to feel the ravenous hunger I would feel now, but just curious about the "full" feeling. I am hoping to train myself to eat based on measurements and not the feeling anymore. That "full" feeling pre op for me equates to a giant chipotle burrito, chips and guac. No bueno...

Praying for you please keep us updated if you can. Adding you to prayer chain at church tonight this is really a serious thing. I hope things go as best as possible!!

Sleevetalker- wow! That sounds awesome. Mine blows constantly and sometimes i feel quite suffocated. Can't wait till I can GIVE IT AWAY!!!!!!!

Sleevetalker- wow! That sounds awesome. Mine blows constantly and sometimes i feel quite suffocated. Can't wait till I can GIVE IT AWAY!!!!!!!

I have been researching "fruit infused water". Google it and maybe you will see some combinations that will entice you. I am going to try a cucumber basil one real soon. Or what about ice? You don't get as much but it might be a change.. Pre sleeved so I can't relate yet but I wish you the best!!

Not sleeved yet but I am so sorry to hear this. I think if ever in doubt call the nurse. Can you see anything? Maybe hold a pillow on it when you go to get up, like a little travel pillow. I am sure somebody experienced will chime in but I wanted you to know I care. Hope you are better soon.

Ok... Not reading everyone's posts because this is a hard subject for me. I WISH at 32 when I went to the first doctor they had told me more then lose 20 lbs and you'll get pregnant. Fast forward to age 41 and I am getting a hysterectomy the same time as my VSG. Moral of the story is: Take the year to lose the weight, learn to eat right, and when your weight is stable GO FOR IT BABY!!!!! I unfortunately waited to long, but you have time to take the year to get you healthy and ready. Not to mention the crazy hormonal stuff that comes with BOTH, pregnancy and vsg.. And, if you stayed on the pill, it is my understanding that as soon as you stop you are way fertile!! Again, if this has already been said, please forgive me. It is an emotional topic for me but I wanted to share with you. I am thrilled for the gift you are being given!!!!!!!

Ok... Not reading everyone's posts because this is a hard subject for me. I WISH at 32 when I went to the first doctor they had told me more then lose 20 lbs and you'll get pregnant. Fast forward to age 41 and I am getting a hysterectomy the same time as my VSG. Moral of the story is: Take the year to lose the weight, learn to eat right, and when your weight is stable GO FOR IT BABY!!!!! I unfortunately waited to long, but you have time to take the year to get you healthy and ready. Not to mention the crazy hormonal stuff that comes with BOTH, pregnancy and vsg.. And, if you stayed on the pill, it is my understanding that as soon as you stop you are way fertile!! Again, if this has already been said, please forgive me. It is an emotional topic for me but I wanted to share with you. I am thrilled for the gift you are being given!!!!!!!

Ok... Not reading everyone's posts because this is a hard subject for me. I WISH at 32 when I went to the first doctor they had told me more then lose 20 lbs and you'll get pregnant. Fast forward to age 41 and I am getting a hysterectomy the same time as my VSG. Moral of the story is: Take the year to lose the weight, learn to eat right, and when your weight is stable GO FOR IT BABY!!!!! I unfortunately waited to long, but you have time to take the year to get you healthy and ready. Not to mention the crazy hormonal stuff that comes with BOTH, pregnancy and vsg.. And, if you stayed on the pill, it is my understanding that as soon as you stop you are way fertile!! Again, if this has already been said, please forgive me. It is an emotional topic for me but I wanted to share with you. I am thrilled for the gift you are being given!!!!!!!

OMG! I can NOT get my ticker to say sept 28!!!! I put it in and it goes right to the 27th!!!! I put in the 29th thinking it will show the 28th and it shows the 29th!!! PITB!!!!

September 28!!!!! Tentative date was August 31!! But, because I am having VSG and hysterectomy, and they are using the davinci robot, that was the soonest all things could line up. LOL.. And I have a raging headache cuz today I was giving up soda. NOT NOW!!!!!!! September.. hahahahahah SOMEDAY I will be on the losers bench.