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Im with Ellie4me, I only told my husband. I have two adult children, and a wonderful extended family but I do not need their approval. I also prefer not to deal with all the added opinions, I have enough with planning and preparing to fill my time. I actually had a hysterectomy a few years ago and did not enjoy all that attention. That was a worse feeling than the surgery. I plan on being sleeved in the beginning of 2012 so I started a diet now so when I am slowly losing it won't be that shocking. I have gained and lost over the years so not to many will be surprised. I must say, my fellow coworkers are clucking hen women that stand around and gossip about anything and everything, so I thought let them wonder. lol . The reason I do not tell my kids is they will completely freak about going to MX, and that topic will become my daughters new drama in her social circle. I might share it with them after I return and heal but I have to see how I feel about it then. We travel frequently through out our state so they won't think anything of us being gone.

What a great testimony to what to look forward to. (Looking forward to being sleeved at the beginning of the year) I have always invisioned myself being more active, and I have tried many times but diue to my weight and lackl of being able to breath, it always seemed impossible. I wanted to exercise to lose weight but couldn't breath to exercise. It seemed before I got very far, I was discouraged. The sleeve will hellp me to attain that goal. I can not wait!!!! Congrats on your success, your posts are very inspiring, I thank you. I am so glad you were able to enjoy Europe. That is another dream I have hope of living out. In the future, I will fit comfortably in the airline seat .

That is so encouraging!!! I love that video. Keep up the great work. keeping posting can not wait to see how your journey is going

That is wonderful, what an inspiration. I can not wait to be sleeved!!! That is one of the many NSV's that are high on my priority list that I can not wait to experinece. Congrats!!!

Sorry, somehow I missed this. I am heading to the border........lol. Mexico with Dr. Kelly I hope in the beginning of the year.

Hi, I have hesitated sharing this for it is hard to put in words. I plan on being sleeved at the beginning of the year. My mind is completely made up. I realize that the sleeve is a tool, you have to work it. I believe it is pretty common, (pre sleeve) to mostly consider the end result, which is weight loss, the ultimate goal and of course, hopefully for the majority, to be healthier. I wonder how many consider before hand that you have to mentally, physically and emotionally prepare for the entire experience to get the best results. I assume the ones that rush in just looking for the end result are inevitably confronted with this post -op. I have several little questions that are a result of the same weird issue I have been stuck on, which hopefully I will be able to convey. Is working the sleeve just like being on another diet? Do you always still have to have tremendous will power? This might sound rediculous but I hear some say they are craving foods and are some really hungry and others full, are you ever hungry and full at the same time? What does that feel like? I am ambaressed to say this but being heavy my entire life, I do not think I have ever been so full that I can not eat. I can not fathem that one. I have thought a lot about this and have come to realize (over many failed attempts at losing weight) that I have always been a grazer, a chip here, some nuts, ice cream, lots of this, a little of that through out a day. Then I hear of people still doing that. I am so confused and don't understand. I know the sleeve is different for everyone. I am scared for what I can not rap my head around! I have will power, I have lost tons of weight, just did not keep it off. I can handle pain & being uncomfortable. I am having a hard time trying to explain what I mean. Sorry I am all over the place. Okay... how bout this scenerio... You see an island( not being fat any longer) far away in the distance, you want to be on that island . There is a boat ( the sleeve) to bring you there. Your excited, you can not wait. How do you row the boat, will I be able to ? I have never driven a boat, and matter of fact, the sea is different (my stomach) not at all what I am used to. Does that make any sense? Maybe I am just overthinking but I can not wrap my head around this. I am not asking if I can do it or what is it like but what does it feel like. Not the sleeve it self but the difference in our eating habits pre surgery vs post op. My husband always comments on how in tune I am with my senses, like knowing when I am getting sick or an infection or whatever. Yet I am worried about not being able to be in tune with my "newness". It's like not knowing what it's like to be pregnant for you have'nt experienced having any children. I did have "mothers instincts" once I gave birth, is it like that? Will I have a sleeve instinct? I hope I do. I do not fear the surgery, I fear my sleeve- nancy (preg nancy) Writing this, I am starting to feel like it is a control issue of some sort. Does anyone understand or have felt like this? I would like to ignore this nervousness and push on but I think that would be totally unhealthy going into it, without acknowledging it. I am going to Mexico, I have no health insurance, so I do not have a Nut Dr. so I turn to you wonderful informative compassionate sleevsters. I want it so bad. I see the island!!!! I have read a lot where people regret for a while and I think it is because of this I fear, when the unknown becomes reality. I have a panicy feeling about it, so I pray! For someone supposably being so "in tune" with thier senses, I sure can not explain them very well. I sound like a crazy woman lol. thanks so much for any input.

Hi, I am an ISFJ . I have to say, I do not usually agree with things like this b/c I have found they are quite off or sub consciously I am not givng my true answers but this one was soooo me. lol P.Sl New to this site and really enjoy your blog. A lot of good info, thank you.

Thanks for the encouragement, I can not wait! I am so excited!!!!

lol......38 long... lol

Hi, I am not sleeved quite yet (hopefully beginning of year). I am really looking forward to wearing high heels. I really have always been overwieght and never mastered that. Are heels a lot different after losing weight. I want to wear a belt at least once also. Also, in the past , on many unsuccessful diets, I would try jogging. I was miserable at it and never could go more than 15-30 seconds at a time, without almost dying. It has never felt like I have imagined it, I can not wait. Can anyone tell me how it feels to do these two things now? I have so many NSV's that I am looking forward to experiencing. What NSV's are/or were all of you looking forward to? Thank you.

Congrats! Your post made me teary eyed, it is very encouraging! I am so happy for you. I can not wait to be on the other side!!!!

I know that is an awful experience. I wish you the best.

Hi Everyone, I am new to VST. I am pre op. I made my mind up and am heading to MX in the near future. I weigh 227 , am 5'3 and live in Valrico (out side of Tampa). I love Fl. I absolutely can not wait. Trying to gather info, prepare myself physically and emotionally and breath!!! I look forward to hearing from all of you. Anyone go to MX? ~

Hi, I am still getting my finances in order. I have chosen my Dr. in MX. that I feel good about. Any suggestions on things I can do to be more prepared while I am waiting? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am excited and want to be proactive. I really want to keep the ball rolling. Also, Is there anything you know now that you did not know before your surgery that would helpful pre op. Thank you so much!

Hi, I am not sleeved, have not quite got all my ducks in a row to take a trip to Mexico. I wait tables at a very high volume restaurant. I also clean houses ( stilt homes, a lot of stair climbing) How long afterwards would you say I could return to work performing regular duties. I do not plan on sharing my surgery experience with anyone other than my family. Any ideas? Thank you,

You look great, very pretty and you have great skin!