LezzieLez

Congratulations!! I know this may not help much because you want something off the rack, but have you seen the dresses on igigi . com? I absolutely love the entire line and the sizes are more in line with normal clothing.

I am sorry that I wasn't much help in answering your question - I am pre-op.. http://www.gastricsleeve.us/gastric-sleeve-post-surgery-diet.html I know from reading the posts on the boards that different surgeons have different post-op diets and the length of the phases differ as well. My surgeon told me Clear Liquids for a week, full liquids for 2 weeks, mushy/soft foods/blended foods for 2 weeks and regular foods starting my 6th week. Keep checking in the forum, I am sure you will find some ideas as well.

Wow! 44lbs in 3 weeks? That is great! How is your energy level?

I was thinking about that too! I am driving myself crazy, and lately have had some depressed moments where the only thing that calmed me was "Coldstone Creamery Therapy". However, I am an analyst and my job is to save our clients money so I am constantly looking at the financial aspect. BeLiteWeight is charging $8500 with $3500 down. I will have the $3500 in June. Two other surgeons are charging $5000 with no financing. Paying an additional $1500 is far more attractive than paying $5000 plus interest. I will let you know what I decide.

Congrats!!!!

My insurance plan with the company I work for changed at the beginning of the year and it now excludes wls. I was in month 5 of my 6 month pre-op diet and planning on a March sleeve. Now I have to pay out of pocket and am debating on going for a loan and trying for May/June or waiting until next year (tax return) and paying cash. The only thing is that the loan would be for $8500 vs paying $5000 out of pocket a few months later. I am just anxious and impatient - I want to be on the losers bench now!

I totally understand what you are saying. I have decided to get the sleeve, but only because I know that my health outweighs my vanity. I am 5'10 314, with a very shapely body and a small stomach. No one ever thinks that I am over 300lbs, and not many feel my pain of being over 300lbs. I tore my achilles tendon in November and have heel spurs, knee and back pain. I cannot climb more than 2 flights without losing my breath and feeling lightheaded. I can no longer wear high heels for longer than 10 minutes without feeling immense pain. I don't like dancing anymore because I start sweating profusely (which my doctor claims is due to my weight). My father had diabetes before dying and my mother has high blood pressure and cholesterol in additon to severe arthritis. BUT I AM SEXY AS HELL! LOL Not going to get into it much, but I have been to nude beaches and nudist resorts and have no problem being nude. I see a beautiful woman that has some "slight" imperfections in my mirror each morning. I am worried that my skin and breasts will sag and that I will hate looking at myself. I worry that my slight insecurities will turn into major insecurities preventing me from being happy and thus sabotoging my journey. I will be paying out of my pocket and worry that I will not have the funds available in 2-3 years to have plasitc surgery. I am having the surgery - my mind is made up. My health is more important especially since I have 2 children that depends on me to be there. Write it down, what you feel are the advantages and disadvantages of the surgery. I know you will make the right decision for yourself.

Wait, she said they will find out who gets laid off on the 26th? Are they going to be let go that day as well? I had a job where I was laid off, but they told us a month in advance. Your mom may also want to check with her HR department to see if there will be a severance package entitling them to severance pay/benefits. Also check and see if the benefits end on the day they are let go, at the end of the month, or 30 days. If it was me, I would keep the same date and arrangements but pay the high COBRA costs (if your mom is let go) because if you have the surgery and complications occur, you still have insurance to cover you. I am sorry to hear about your troubles, and I hope your mom is not one of the 24! Leslie

Hello Sleevers! My name is Lez and I have been lurking around the site for quite awhile. Late last year, I had my sleeve scheduled for this month, and then my company was acquired. The new insurance totally excludes wls which left me depressed and looking at my self-pay options. Being that I am a single mom and living almost paycheck to paycheck, it will probably be at least 7 months to a year before I can have the surgery. On a daily basis lately, I have been struggling with emotional eating. I feel crazy, internally arguing with myself over what I should/shouldn't be eating and then I get into "F IT" mode and choose the wrong thing. I have put on 11lbs since the new year due to this and feel like I totally lost control. My question is mainly for the post sleevers but anyone is welcome to reply - How do you now handle emotional eating? Has it diminished for you after the surgery or do you still struggle with it? Any suggestions other than "get over it"? Hugs! Lez