Sleevie WonderLand

Awesome! Congratulations!

Sweetybabs, for me it wasnt really about the pain. I had to come face-to-face with my problem of grazing. The sleeve does not allow me to just eat because I'm bored, or in a greedy mood. I was resenting the restriction aspect of it all, and threw a fit when I realized that there was no turning back. I'm doing much better now, and have come to grips with the fact that this is THE ONLY WAY i will be able to lose this weight. I'm still craving my favorite foods, but am finding consolation in the fact that I will be able to indulge in them (tho in very small quantities) in due time. The physical part of me is healing, and I"m still massaging the mental part of me to match my new sleeve.

Sheesh...3 nine pound babies huh? *bows down and fans SweetyBabs feet*

Recovery will be a breeze for you because you are probably one of the most positive people on this site, and a positive attitude will def get you thru with flying colors. All the best to you!

If you are convinced that this is the best way to get you to a thinner and healthier place in your life you should def do it. Just prepare yourself mentally now because it sounds like a walk in the park until you actually go thru it. As the days go on and my woes lessen a bit i am less resentful and my tantrum is subsiding. Im happy to be sleeved but i still cant stop wishing that i could eat some real savory food. Food was my baby and i am trying to get accustomed to the fact that my visitation rights have been taken away lol.

I cant wait until the judge (my sleeve) lets me have supervised visits in a few weeks.

Thanks yall. I know this was the best decision I've made concerning my health. I'm just being a big baby and promise I will get outta this funky mood soon...lol

The great thing about this blog and writing posts is that I can look back in a few months and remember that all the issues Im dealing with now were so worth it!

My surgeon said I wont have a drain after surgery which I was happy to hear about.

OOoh, that "pretty face" thing always drove me crazy! lol

Glad you've found the time to realize that you deserve to have a good quality of life to share with your family. Sometimes we give so much of ourselves until we have nothing left. I'm happy that your family is supportive, it makes it all so much easier to deal with.

Girl you have 8 babies? You DESERVE this time for you! Wishing you much success on your journey...dont be a stranger, ask lots of questions and read every post that grabs your attention. VST has been nothing but a help to me, dont know where I'd be without it!

OMG, this is just what I needed to read. So inspiring. I cant wait to get to that point in my weight loss life!

I'm beaming from ear to ear, happy that you're finally LIVING!

You're a fighter and a survivor. You have a great positive attitude so you've already won part of the battle. It's easy for someone who's not in your situation to say hang in there, but trust me, I'm struggling with things financially too and know how easy it is to just want to give up on everything. But as long as you stay positive and see the good in your situation, you'll be able to get through. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for continued health, body and mind.

Keep pushing through!

I'm so looking forward to getting sleeved and having that "clarity" that you're talking about. It seems that once you can get a major issue/hinderence in your life cleared up, you can focus on how to rearrange everything else to better suit you. I'm excited for you, I can feel your positive energy in your post. Congratulations!

Only HALF the man you were a year ago? What a loser! (of course I meant that in a GOOD way!)

Congrats on all your success!

Yayyyy! Congratulations on EVERYTHING - being faithful, gettin some good sleep, holdin down your liquids, extending your recovery time at work, having minimal pain, and losing almost 30 pounds already!

Of course you'll be reading this after you've been sleeved, so let me start by saying CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Looking forward to hearing about your experience, and wishing you an easy and speedy recovery.

I'm so happy you and your sleeve are working so well together. I'll probably be running to you after my surgery for those "soft" recipes.<div><br></div><div>I am honored to know that I was an influence on you and your decision. I hope you know that your words have been encouraging through our short time together. I'm honored to be your almost-sleeved sister!<img src="http://cdn.verticalsleevetalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif" alt="" class="bbc_emoticon"></div>

I understand you 100%. I've been eating everything in sight, especially since I've completed my tests and am in the "waiting" stage. I keep saying that I'm gonna go on my own pre-op/workout thingy too, but that hasnt happened yet. I just cant seem to get it together.

Good luck with the mountain climbing. I'll be here rooting you on with my pint of Haagn-Dasz pistachio ice cream.

OMG, I have to rewrite this letter to my fat once I'm sleeved. This was so on point, I'm smiling and crying at the same time! A dear john letter to my fat. I LOVE this!

Your "friend" (wink wink) seems a little insecure. All you can do is reassure him that you're not gonna go hollywood, you're just going "healthywood". Let him know it'll be to his advantage, because you'll be more open and willing to share new experiences with him that you wouldnt pre-surgery. It may or may not work. If he doesnt trust your friendship enough to understand that you arent doing this to leave him, then maybe you gotta figure out if his stress is going to be a help or hinderance during your transformation time.

so far I've only told my husband, and he's so supportive that I cant thank God enough everyday for him. He's secure enough in himself and our marriage to know that I dont have any plans on leaving once I lose this weight, but I do plan to make things spicier than ever with him once I'm physically able! LOL

Stay blessed, enjoy the rest of your day! Oh, and thanks for commenting on my blog!

Best of luck! Be sure to give us all the details, but only when you're up to it. So excited for you!

OMG!!! REB is sleeved! I'm so happy for ya lady!

Keep pushing through. You're almost at the finish line, dont get discouraged and lose focus now! You CAN do this, just keep remembering all that you went through just to get to this point! Take a breather and remember how important this surgery is to you! Your entire VST family is rooting for you! Next stop....Loser's Bench!

Good luck tomorrow with your surgery!

Inspiring! I too am looking forward to reconnecting with my hubby by doing things I wouldnt have done before being sleeved. Continued success on your journey and with your gall bladder surgery!

Loved it!

@G-Diva...glad I could inspire you. I'm realizing more and more that our success is based in our attitude. It's such an obvious thing, but hard to live sometimes, especially when we're judged on our appearance THEN our attitude. You encourage me with your words, and I appreciate that more than you know.

@ BigSexy...girl, I cant wait to give ERRYBODY fever! I'm big now, but I still like to think I raise temps a little bit when I walk into some rooms! Again, it's all attitude. If I'm feeling myself on a particular day, you cant tell me nuffin! I cant wait to see your pics...you better be sure to take lots of them, especially of those people who's jaws hit the floor when they see you...PRICELESS!

I had an ex boyfriend that used to call me Big Sexy. *fanning myself after having a few flashbacks* Dont tell my hubby! LOL

Fighting with that inner you is always stressful...just glad to hear the faithful you is in control! As long as you know this stall is temporary and that your body is trying to find it's way to the new you, you'll keep winning.

Be encouraged my sister! ((((hugs))))

I need to broaden my soup horizon. Must find a Vietnamese restaurant so I can try some Pho and Bahn Mi!

You give me hope (dont bust out into song here)...I keep worrying that I'm going to "miss" scarfing down massive amounts of food at one sitting once I'm sleeved. You just reminded me that I will still be able to enjoy foods that I like, I just need to be smart about it!

Gardendiva, you might be on to something. I've been watching "Sister Wives" and am almost convinced that I can live and share Sue with you, but you cant bring yellow oreos to the compound, only the originals will do.