jenni_867

I'll be there at the same time! November 3rd for me! See you there

I also forgot to type that I can't wait to not suck in my tummy ALL the time! It's something I do constantly and don't even realize I do it.

<br /><br /><br /> Yep....this is totally me! I hate running into people from my past that knew me "back in the day". I also have no photos of me and my kids. The ones I do have, I would never ever post on facebook. I also can't wait to wear jeans and and have no rolls that hang over the side.... I can't wait to not wear spanx under my clothes..... I can't wait to wear a bikini.... (I have never ever worn one!) I can't wait to wear a tight fitting shirt with no rolls popping out everywhere... And last but not least, I can't wait to shop at Lu Lu Lemon and all the other "cool" stores that have teeny tiny clothes

The ideal protein shakes work well, and don't taste to bad. Good luck! **EDIT** OOPS....I see your appt. was on the 16th...hope it went well....

Strange is right..... Did you notify your co-ordinator?

Thanks for the reassurances guys! Such a silly thing to worry about (turkey dinners, etc ) But I'm glad to hear that I won't have to drink protein shakes forever! Good Luck Lob1999 on your decision! Just know that you're not the only one with these feelings of "OMG what am I doing?" and being in the mental trap....

I'm also a lightwieght at a BMI of 30. I'm undecided yet on Dr. KELLY or Dr. POMPA. I've heard good reviews on both. The only thing that is I can't decide on is the price. Dr. Pompa is roughly $3500 more than Dr. Kelly. When I first started researching WLS, I would have been able to book on my own through LIMARP, but now they go through a co-ordinator here in Canada and the price is jacked way up.... Please update on how your surgery goes with Dr. Kelly. Sorry I can't answer any of your questions, but I saw you were a "lightweight" like me... Good Luck!

I have been feeling exactly the same way. I'm going with the sleeve, and I backed out last year, because of this same thing... As of right now (i'm self pay) I've been approved, have my financing, and am all set to go. I just have to let my co-ordinator know the dates I'm available. But like you, I'm worried about all the unknowns. I read about everyone that has had the sleeve and how wonderful it is, and how great it is to be thin, but at the same time, I read that everyone has to live off of protein shakes, and basically "diet" for the rest of their lives. Is this how it is going to be after the surgery? I don't want to completely give up food forever.... I know it sounds silly, but to be honest, I think about Christmas times, and Thanksgivings with the turkey, etc and family. I don't want to spend it drinking a shake while the rest of the family enjoys a hot meal. It is frivolous, i know that. But that's what I think about, and all the things I will miss out on after the sleeve.