emelia.larock

I want the tickey thing too...CONGRATS ON YOUR DATE IM JOINING THE SLEEVED FAMILY ON 4-2-12

My insurance company made me wait 6 months, but it is almost over...thankfully! Initially, I too struggled & couldn't choose between the sleeve & lapband surgeries. 2.5 months into the process I decided that the sleeve was the best choice for me. Once I start my liquid diet, I will start a video blog.
Good luck with everything!
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I've told most anyone who has either complimented me on my weight loss or if I've had to go out to eat with them (lots of work associates, clients, etc.). I'm a pretty open person in general so it hasn't bothered me; I had some friends at work who were concerned about me before surgery but they are thrilled for me now. I even encouraged a girl at work to get sleeved and she says it's the best thing she ever did! There are a few others who are considering it too.

I second everything that was said...and, I can't wait to buy something sexy to wear for my husband. He is my rock. And has loved me and called me beautiful regardless of what size I was...he is my hero. I also can't wait to look great in our family photos. We haven't ever done any with all of us. Because of my weight gain I didn't want to be in them. So much to look forward to!

I can't wait till I can shop in normal stores.

Good Luck and God Bless to all of you!! it's almost more exciting than we can stand, huh? Please let us know how you are all doing, and WELCOME TO THE VSG FAMILY!!!!!

I say don't worry about what people around you think. There is always going to be someone out there that is jealous or that just doesn't understand. If they are truly your friend they will stand by you and support you in this exciting journey. Remember you are doing this for yourself !!! YOU DESERVE THIS!!!!

Who cares what they think... at least you doing something to make yourself healthy! Everyone in my house was very supportive. And... they are all eating healthier, because I do the cooking & I don't cook like I use to! Good luck, the sleeve was the best decision I ever made!

I was told it would take 15 days...I wasn't even home yet from the doctors office when I got the approval call,...it took them 30 minutes!

During my pre-surgery class, one of the presenters stressed the importance of our breathing exercises, coughing up what is in our lungs, and how having a pillow to hold can assist. One of my friends had heart surgery last year and had a heart-shaped pillow for such things. I decided that I wanted a stomach-shaped pillow to have with me, so I made one. I am a bit offbeat and combined the stomach pillow idea with Frankenstein, as I lightheartedly joke about how my new stomach will be a "Frankenstomach."

The pillow as a little bit of a rush job because I ended up putting the project off until a couple of nights ago. I'm still debating whether or not to add a stitch line on its forehead. I did make it two-sided, though. As you can see, one side is smiling. The other side now has a frowny face with black eyes for when I'm not feeling that great. (I haven't taken a picture of the frowny side yet.)
Given the pillow's size, it's more of a pre-surgery look rather than a post-surgery look. This pillow is nice and big and firm.

I took my own robe too, it felt so much better than the hospital gown. I listened to my MP3 player a lot - the hospital I was at has you up and walking quite a few times a day - I watched TV and dozed off a lot - I think I was too groggy to read. I didn't think the pain was too bad, I had morphine, then liquid vicodin but didn't use it. Good luck!

Hang in there! Once you get your approval, you will have a new set of things to be anxious about.