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What an inspiration! Congrats, you look amazing.

Read this weeks blog........ you look awesome. Good luck in Italy, that would be my downfall for sure!

You are a true inspiration. You have so much to look forward to and I hope you continue to share so we can see you to the finish! I can not wait to be sleeved!!!! I am so happy for you!!!

I always wanted to be a "hot" skinny chick, I guess I will settle with being a cold skinny chick.....lol

I do not have insurance. If it wasn't for the $'s I would be on my way to Mexico 3 months ago. I have been researching it for sometime. I am almost there. Passport, airfare most of the cost of surgery .......... CAN NOT WAIT!!

Putting all the advice aside......... it sure does feel good though doesn't it? lol..like........ "look at me now" .

You look amazing. What an inspiration you are.

Printing my copy out right now, this is exactly what I needed. It might not be exactly what each Dr. intends but it puts in perspective what pre-sleevers will be reintroduced to and a basic timeline. Thank you so much!!

Congrats! When were you sleeved?

Thank you both! Wise words. I considered the band a few years ago but was hesitant b/c my ex sister in law had one, lost a lot of weight then almost died and has several issues to this day. That kind of did it for me. I kept looking it up and found the sleeve. I never seen it as a option for I do nto and have not had insurance for several years, one that has covered WLS anyway. I thought it was always out of reach ($$$$, in the US) then i heard you can go to MX for less than $6K. I actually decided and this was for me and commited to it several months ago. I

I was so excited to be sleeved. I planned on going to MX. I had high hopes of making it happen by Jan. Long story short, everything financially wrong that could of happened, did. I was not approved for a loan at my credit union , like I assumed I would be and some unexpected $'s are needed for one of my children. I have a sizeable amount saved now, (yard sale, working doubles) about a third. The remaining amount I do not see happening that quick. I have options to pay a much higher rate of interest but really am not comfortable with that or the high monthly payment. I do not want to stress over financial issues after being sleeved. I also do not want to put all the pressure on my husband to carry the load. I wait tables in a high volume restaurant and also clean house a couple days a week. That is something I will not be able to do I believe, for at least 3or 4 weeks minimum. post surgery. On top of that I have chosen not to share my surgery with anyone at work for they are very caddy and judgemental, including my boss at the restaurant. Not legal, or fair but it is what it is. I do not want conflict or drama. The more low key the better. So what do I say about leaving work that long, no Dr. note to be out of work for a few weeks for surgery. I can take a leave of absence but lose my seniorty (perks of being there, good sections, schedule, it effects your tips) On top of that, I have no health insurance, what if I have issues afterwards? I want the surgery sooooo bad, but sometimes I wonder if I am talking myself out of it. I believe these are legitimit concerns. Everything looks so uphill, so now all these things are whirling in my mind...... I just start eating crazy again, discouraged. I sit at the computer and get on VST and look all around, I post some and comment but the last few weeks feel like the the person no one picked to be on the team. Yep, I am feeling sorry for myself!!! I hear others excitment and see so many move forward, it actually has not been that long for me, and people are setting there dates and I just want to cry. I am happy for everyone that is able to get this surgery and I know my time will come but I just can no longer visualize it. Now my slender , no fat issued husband just seems to be pretty laid back and not so ready to make all this happen for me. It is like he thinks it might of been a fleeting thought with me , like "maybe one day we can take a trip to Hawaii thought". You know like....... "maybe I can be sleeved one day". I need some encouragement and inspiration. I am not liking myself or my attitude. I feel really alone. Can not find spell check and forgive my lack of computer skills. Sorry so long. Thanks for any thoughts.

Take the high road, if you run into him be pleasant. Be sure to be happier than when you last seem him lol. Do not leave the place YOU ENJOY! He is doing it because he is curious or regrets his decision. That attitude gives him more reason to realize what a mistake he has made. Keep your head up smile (have some earphones in, mp3 maybe) and most importantly...... keep walking.

Does anyone please have an email for Dr. Jamie Ramos Kelly in Mexico? Any contact info for him would be greatly appreciated, thank you. I had written to jrkelly@hotmail.com but had not got a response. It has only been a couple of days but thought maybe it was not correct. Anyone have anything different? -thanks

i am so excited for you. Let us know how you do.

God Bless you Fit! He hears your prayers. You will do just fine. I pray you have a fast and comfortable recovery. Can not wait to hear about your surgery.

When people tend to act like that they generally act like that no matter what you do or do not choose to tell. What I mean is if you shared, you might of had a negitve reaction anyway. Obviously she is one that is put off easily. It is not like you are sisters or forever friends, where not that it is right but her hostility would make more sense. Pray for her and enjoy your new you! lol

You are really doing awesome!! keep up the good work. Your willpower is paying off!

Out of all the changes you had to make ; sipping, eating slow, no longer drinking with meals, ect, which was the hardest to change and what are some things you still struggle with. Please let us know how long you have been sleeved. Thank you.

Congrats on being sleeved! Thank you for sharing, it is very informative.

LOL. Halarious! She is real. Right? As real as you are. What a healthy approach, I really like it. While I am waiting to be sleeved I will think of my sleeve's name. I don't know I might have to adopt yours, it is so good and fitting.

LOL! What an awesome story! You go girl. How encouraging!!!

Hi, I have not been sleeved yet, but I must say I have felt the same way. I wonder when my chance is right there, the door opens, will I get nervous like that? Are you afraid of the actual surgery, the pain? My sister disagrees with the surgery all together. She just think it is the worst thing you could ever do, so she sits there sruggling to lose 20lbs back in forth forever and then has 100 more to go after that 20. Reach out to some of these long time sleevers, keep posting. I noticed when you posted this it was last nite, at 8ish, very easy to get lost, lots of posts coming in, others will chime in. Your not alone. I will be praying for you. Man, how I wish I was in your shoes right now! I know it is a struggle where you are at,I am not trying to say that it doesn't matter or it does not hurt you, mine is the opposite. I can't get it done yet. Hang in there!! I hope this helps you a little.

Your not looking to shabby yourself girl..

Congrats to you. Praying for a speedy recovery.

I bet that puts a little pep in your step, doesn't it? lol