aznurse4u

Congratulations to all of you! I had my VSG on 8/6/12. My highest weight was around 317. This morning I was 192! I am 6'0" tall. I am so grateful that I was approved by my insurance BCBS for my surgery. Even though I developed complication because of a blood clotting disorder - not from my sleeve, I would totally do it all over again.
Even though I am happy with how I look in cloths now and I am able to buy some really cute one, I have focused on other dislikes now. Flappy belly, flabby thighs, saggy butt, "deflated face" and increased facial wrinkles. But only me and my husband if 24 years sees this part. Because of my clotting disorder plastic surgery is not an option for me.
So just realize that we are always going to focus on our imperfections. Just remember to try and be grateful for losing the weight and to be alive and healthier!
Best wishes to each and everyone of you!
Xoxo

I started my surgery process Sep 18 2014..I had a follow up appointment this morning with the NP. Happy to report that I started this process at 357 pounds. This morning I weighed 348.6.
I have one more appointment next week with my dietitian then they will review my chart and submit for surgery authorization. I have completed all my pre surgery requirements. I am hoping for surgery January 2015..
I am so ready for my healthy life to reapper and to get off all my diabetic. .hypertension and high cholesterol meds.
I read on this forum every day and have learned so much.
Thank you all for sharing your journey
~~Bear

A friend of mine just went to see my surgeon after seeing my results. That's the kind of reason I've been telling people.

On my last diet when I lost 25 lbs (which took 4 months - btw). I was complaining so my husband had me carry five 5 lbs bags of flour around in the grocery store. My perspective changed.

18 days post op and not a single regret. Sure, there's been a few bumps along the way but they are short lived. If I feel this good 18 days out, I'm looking forward to feeling absolutely awesome in 4 months time.
Dealing mentally with the fact that my portion sizes have decreased by 90% has been and continues to be the biggest hurdle for me. However, I no longer want to stuff my face with all the wrong foods all day long, to end up feeling bloated and lethargic and fatter.
I eat less, I eat healthier, I'm way more energetic and I feel amazingly good. Not a single regret.
Good luck with whatever path you choose.
Starting weight 205 pounds. Weight now 193. Goal weight 134. Height 5"4

I'm almost 7 weeks out from surgery now. I'm just now getting to a place mentally where I'm ok with the decision I made. Its not the easy way out for sure, but I think that at least for me personally, the benefits, in the end, will far away the things that frustrate me.
I've lost almost 50 pounds. I'm already off my blood pressure medication, and I have PCOS (and it seems that my symptoms are lessening). I feel more energetic and can move better now that I'm exercising. When I wake up, I don't feel achey or hurt when I walk my dog in the AM.
The things that frustrate me, really are the or were the mental challenges for the 6-7 weeks you don't really eat food. It gets old, and I was a little slow at healing because I pulled an internal stictch.
I think in another month, I'm going to sound like all the rest of the people on this forum who say its the best thing they ever did. Only, I want to also be one of the people, who say its not magic, and you will have hard times, and you might struggle with things, but sometimes, when we face our fears and fight through the hard parts, good things await us.
I didn't think I would mourn food, but I sorta did. I mourned the ease of going into the kitchen to cook dinner for me and my bf, instead he would have dinner (trying to hide it from for guilt of eating around me) and I'd have a Protein shake. After weeks of this, I did feel frustrated. Once I was on mushies, and now back on real food... this feeling is deminishing and I'm the happiest I've been in a long time.
Its a big decison, and I encourage you to take all the time in the world to make your decision. If you have any questions about anything that I can answer, totally willing to give you an honest none glittery answer.

I've had hello too. I'm so sick of Protein shakes! Bring on the softys is right! I tolerated a yogurt & a couple bites of cottage cheese well and it made me feel sooooo much better. I've been light headed dizzy and felt soooo calorie deprived. Just curious if any other 11 dayers are hvn soft food? ??

I'm 11 days post-op and the only thing I have tried is sugar free Jello. I was told not to eat until day 14 like you... I never wanted scrambled eggs so bad in my life. I'm not really hungry, I just miss chewing something in my mouth. I am way over the shakes. Bring on the softies!!!

So it turns out I'm missing my 10 year high school to get the sleeve instead. This is playing major head games with me, split between wanting to reunite with all my old friends, and wanting to hide under a rock embarrassed of what I look like. I guess that's what FB is for, so here's to a new me, and my 20 year reunion where I plan to have six pack abs.

Name- Sheila
Surgery August 1st
and just found out today- so 5 days until the big one
St. Bernardines with Dr. Chin
Age-) 50 (4 days ago)
Location-So California
highest weight/current weight/ goal weight- 309/289/159 (I am 5"10)
Anything else you'd like to share?
25 years married, 3 children 11-16 & 21
I spent 2 years of talking about WLS unaccepting the complications of bypass to hear benefits of the sleeve and realize I was willing to do it ....then a 6 month process to be approved by Kaiser for Surgery. Was skinny until I had babies then just kept adding on pounds. Taking a 1 yr. radical sabatical to focus on establishing this new lifestyle and to take care of myself instead of everyone else. I have been very active in my church, love fun, friends, family, photos and am so excited for this adventure to freedom!

Hey!!! My surgery is August 2nd! I'm nervous & excited!!!

No leaks, No regrets only that I didnt do it sooner and i'm sure 99.9 % of the people registered on this site would agree..

Wendy Lynn Hatt
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317/288/165. I'm 6'0 tall
Tucson, AZ
Married almost 22 years, son is 19, daughter is almost 17. Been over weight since I was 19-20 yrs old. Done Jenny Craig, Atkins, pills, HCG... Surgery date is Aug 6, 2012

I'm now officially an August sleever: Aug 28

Ha ha, this is the 1000th post in this thread:D

Ahhhhh I have knots in my stomach. Surgery is in 6 days. I've been on an emotional roller coaster today. Sunday I'm starting my liquid diet.
August 1st can't get here soon enough!!!!

oh i am all over that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

Jenn, I had some cheese last night too. It is a weakness of mine, for sure. I made my boys a Mexican casserole for lunch today and I did eat a tsp of grated cheese. We can't beat ourselves up over it, just have to move on
Carla, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Finally got my date! August 20th with Dr. Kuhn in Dallas.

I finally FINALLY got a date for surgury. August 27th. A little later than i wanted but what can ya do. The only other date was Audgust 13th and I had to pass that up because of a previous conflict I cannot get out of. AH!

Hahaha! I meant today's weight is 258!
I have been so fortunate to have zero complications. No food issues and no throwing up, like ever! I am crazy about getting my Protein in and rarely go without meeting that daily goal. I was walking 2 miles a day until the temps started soaring over 100!! Right now I am swimming laps 3 times a day for about an hour, it's the best!
I won't sugar coat this--the hair loss has been rough. I don't think it's that noticeable to anyone but me, but it's me that it bothers anyway.
Would do it again in a heartbeat!!

It would be impossible to put into words how absolutely fabulous I am feeling. I will let my pics explain!
Pre-op: 368
Today (5 months po): 358
For all the pre-sleevers, I went through days even weeks when I got so discouraged. The scale had times no matter how I stood on the scale it wouldn't move. I promise though, before you know it, it's dropping again!

So, I set up my fitness pal....my name is scottishrocker lol...i couldn't believe leprechaunmomma was taken!

My surgeons office called...I was approved by my insurance company! Yay!!!!!!!! Now it feels real, I'm getting sleeved on the 22nd. I'm doing my happy dance!