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you sound like me (haven't been sleeved yet, just a weepy kinda gal ) good luck--soon you'll wake up from your "nap" a brand new woman!

Congratulations! I didn't know you were in Chicago--that's where I'm from!

Checking in here...I'm planning on getting sleeved by Dr. Weiss in Lexington. I'm still doing pre-op stuff: I have a cardiology consult on 1/20 and an upper GI and h plylori breath test coming up hopefully soon. I would love to be sleeved by 2/14--my birthday! I think there were a couple of people who were also sleeved by Dr. Weiss here in Lexington, and I would love to hear more of your stories!

dang, i hope that happens to me, gurl--thanks!

Thanks for the kind words, Lilu, and good for you for sticking to your plan all this time--sounds like you are getting closer and closer!

I agree with every one else--bring it up in a situation far removed from the physical stuff, and be honest with him. Honestly, I don't think he will care one way or the other, but you never know until you ask, and better to find out before than when you're "exposed." I think we're much harder on ourselves than anyone else would be. Good luck, and congrats on your weight loss and on this new relationship!

I haven't been sleeved yet, but I had surgery last year and had to have a catheter inserted. Like RipCord said, I was asleep when they put it in, and a female nurse took it out the next day. It was a little weird for me, but it was really quick--she told me what she was doing and there was this really quick stinging sensation, but that was it. They're professionals and surely will be careful and respectful, but I think if you tell the nurse that you're anxious about it, they will probably be extra kind about helping you relax.

That. Is. Awesome. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing such a happy story!

I haven't been sleeved yet, but my surgeon's paperwork says no alcohol for at least 6 months. An apple juice toast for the new year would work though!

Sorry for the length of this post--this just happened and I had to get it out: So, I mentioned my plans for WLS to a co worker who has been very supportive of me and kind to me in the past (why I felt ok telling her before I even have a surgery date). But when I said it, her eyes bugged out for about half a second, then she launched into this 5 minute infomercial about some nutritional supplement that she'd given to another person who works in my office and how that person has lost 20 lbs. She told me all about it, and asked something like how soon was I planning the surgery and wouldn't I like to just try this Vitamin for 3 months and see what happens? Um, nope. I've been thinking about this for months, and trying everything under the sun for years--I'm done. I told her that I've already started the process and don't want to wait 3 more months, but she could feel free to send me whatever info she had, or that I could just google it. It was SO awkward (for me, at least)! Then some other people walked over and the conversation sort of faded away. I don't know, it left me with a bad taste in my mouth, I mean, it's not like I just woke up one day 20lbs overweight and decided to have this surgery. I need to lose more like 100. And she did say something about maybe it'd be better if I could lose without their being "stapling of [my] insides" involved. She's about 20 yrs older than me, and maybe it was some maternal reaction on her part, so I get the concern part, but ugh, I just really needed some support (and I also know she's never had a weight problem). I've also shared with another co-worker whom I consider a friend, as well as with my boss, and they've both been awesome, so maybe it's just a fluke, but it's giving me pause about telling other people. And for whatever reason, it's making me want to cry. Ok, thanks for reading all of this

Thanks, Lilo. It turns out that all I really have to do is get my PCP to say that there's "nothing alarming" in my bloodwork that would prevent me from getting the surgery. Still waiting on the word from her, but the staff at the bariatric center is being really helpful and advocating for me. Hopefully it will work out soon--thanks again for the positive thoughts!

GRRRR! I got a letter in the mail today from the bariatric folks saying due to some abnormal lab results, i have to see my pcp before things can move forward. the nurse circled my LDL of 118 (which is "near optimal") and sodium which is 133 (normal is 136-145). Seriously?! This is so very upsetting

i haven't started my pre-op diet yet, but the nutritionist told me it would be 2 shakes and a "real" meal everyday. so i would think what you've done would be fine--i also wonder if they assume a certain amount of "cheating" because it is such a drastic change?

Funny, because had you always been the size you are now, no one would've come up to you asking if you were "feeling okay," or asking/telling you not to lose weight. It's like seeing the transformation has given them the right to be in your personal business. Stick and move, guys, stick and move!