sleeveorbust

Hey everyone.... since i can not figure out how to change my signature effectively on this new system... i figured id make a forum about the fact that i just weighed myself and I am already down 12lbs!!!!!! I had surgery last friday (oct 1) and now i checked to see where i was standing with the weight.. and my eyes were the size of my old appetite when i saw how much i was ... CELEBRATING 202lbs!!!!!!! only 3 more til Im back in ONEDERLAND!!!!!!

omg guys! The adhesive from the tape that's holding my gauzes are creating blisters! I discontinued use of the adhesive but it scare me a bit... Should I be worried?

thanks so much girl!!... When I think about it.. I really want to start crying but.. I'm glad that's over with! .. On to feeling better and living life to the fullest

hey everyone! I am now officially sleeved!... Its definitely not exactly what I was expecting!... The drain really freaked me out and I was so ready to put something wet in my mouth .... Yesterday was the hardest for me.. The drain was taken out and I think everyone in TJ probably heard my screams! ... Nobody ever prepares you for that or the contast test YUCK!! Today was better.. I got a pedicure and went to a movie (wall street) I drank about one regular sized bottle of water that had cystal lightin it and a grape popsicle.. And that was all I could do today! Tomorrow I'm heading home .. But I'm waiting til I feel more like myslef again! Ugh!.. I'm trying to look into the positives and the future!

hey everyone.... I'm 3 days out of surgery now!... Things are progressing which is great... No leaks.. But I'm not going to lie I screamed bloody murder when my drain was taken out!... That was by faf the worst!.. Other than that things are ok.. I am sipping walking and resting.. I had some diarehia from the contrast solution but its not that bad... Hope everyone is doing well!!

hey everyone... Today is the big day.. I'm in my private hospital room.. Waiting to be prepped for surgery.. But I'm watching americas next top model so my mind is clear!! Its surreal to think the day has actually come! I will let you all know how it goes!

hey everyone! I arrived in mexico yesterday afternoon!... I was taken to the surgical centre and I did my ekg and blood work done!.. I am going back there in an hr to start preparing for surgery! .. I'm not really nervous and I had a fantastic sleep last night! I feel like this is all surreal because I have been anticipating this day for a while now! ... I would say that I am a little aprehensive about the pain that I will be feeling after the surgery.. But I know it should pass with time!.. Please keep me in ur thougts today :blushing: everyone that I have met so far at the centre is really nice and well spoken in english! No communication blocks there :drool: well everyone, I will be seeing you on the other side... Joining to losing bench today!!!:w00t:

hey everyone! Today is big day ... Wish me luck!

you are going to be making a life altering decision that in most cases enhances your quality of life for not just you but your children too! The risks are so miniscule compared to the benefits!!!... I really hope that for your sake your family comes around and realizes even if they do not agree with this decision.. They can at least show their love for you regardless!.. Afterall, this decision doesn't happen overnight to get vsg or any other wls but giving them the facts might help to simmer them down a bit!!... All the best to you! Stick to your guns on this one and I hope it all turns out for the better :thumbup:

I'm leaving on a jet plane!!... In 9 hrs I will be on a plane headed across north america to tj!!! I'm starving it feels like lol so I'm anxious to get my sleeve and get on with it already!

perfect idea :thumbup:

OMG PEOPLE!!!! im getting my sleeve in only 3 more days!!!!!!!! my pre op diet is clear liquids 3 days before... and so right now im finished my 2nd day... its really hard to only consume CLEAR liquids because i sometimes feel SOO hungry! but i just cannot wait til that feeling is obliterated!! hahah! cant wait to let you all know how i am progression POST OP!!!!! <3

sounds like your doing really great!!! way to go DIV!!

WOOT WOOT... we are all getting CLOSERR!!!! 4 more days!! AHHH!

thanks for all of the nice encouragement!! :scared0: no regrets everyone!!!!

jane your hilarious! I wonder if your internal thermostat will adjust over time!? Has anyone experienced that?

I can't wait til I can wear skirts and shorts in the summer without worrying about my legs rubbing and getting really uncomfortable... Yoga capri pants were my staple this summer.. I'm hoping to throw that concept out the window for next summer in my metamorphisis of a body!

we have the exact same coping mechanism!! I'm expecting this all to go down really difficultly but I'm sure I will be pleasantly surprized... I think this way we r not disappointed if something is hard or what have you!... Thougt and good vibes are being sent your way! I will be there on friday!

Im only taking 3 days off of work in total.. i was already booked for a four day weekend so in total after my surgery i will have 5 days off... its definitely a good idea to look into that if need be... but i know with alot of people.. its not impossible to function properly shortly after surgery!

Yeah ... i totally think about the surgery like all of the time!!!... Dr. Pompa is a great surgeon and she is around the 9000$ range (American funds) I know alot of people that have gone to her and have had amazing results and just great success overall... they are so much happier healthier and have a new lease on life.. LOL Thanks for the encouragement... it is now only 5 days away!!! ahhh!

my clear liquid diet starts tomorrow!! Friday is the big day.. and i fly out on thursday whew!! its going to be a whirlwind for sure.. wish me luck on these clear liquids... its going to be difficult but sooooo worth it

all the best girl!... I will be following you shortly... My dat is friday! .. I hope that ur dad won't be too much trouble once you tell him! Good luck with everything :001_tt2:

Hey!!!... i only have to do a 3day preop diet as well... so yay for us... im now only 6 days away from being sleeved!!! YIKES its cooooming up :w00t:

I hope you feel better soon!!... Congrats on getting to the other side!

6.5 hrs or so.. not including layover in chicago