Nina88

I know exactly how you feel. I am also waiting for that call.

I had my sleeve done it will be three years in October. I will just say it was the best thing i could have ever done! I was 216 before i had my surgery, my goal was to get to 145 because after all that's a significant amount of weight to lose. However i now weigh 111! It is life changing. I wouldn't take it or my experience back for anything. If you are thinking about doing it, i say go for it. Yes its a huge decision and it does require you to change your current lifestyle but you won't regret it, if your wanting to make a change. Good luck everyone!

I have retaken over the Compilation thread as of June 15th and just got it up to date. Please realize I had surgery June 4th and I'm still struggling a bit. If anyone sees someone post in the section that is outside of June mainly a thread called "Any June Sleevers" which is located in the preop section and not June section, please post their name at the end of this thread or direct them here. It will help me keep up. Unfortunately, I can't be online as long as I used to presurgery.
Thank you so much. My prayers continue to go out to those that had surgery and to those that are coming up on their surgery. Best wishes for speedy recovery to all.
June 1, 2012
BigGirlVee -- Dr. Coirin, Modesto, CA
2thenewme -- Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Mexico
AChristie -- in Juarez
SouthernDonna45 -- Dr. Alvarezta
ta1020 and comfortably numb - Dr. Kelly
June 2, 2012
Dizzle
Ready2Bthin -- Dr. Aceves Mexicali
June 4, 2012
ptprincess93
DcMak72
Furby036 -- Emma Patterson Portland,Oregon
6-4-12_sleever
Karenb4729
Teasha1 -- dr. Ponce de leon, Mexico
Tlaff79 -- Dr. Blaine Nease
Angelakay2 -- Dr. Brad Waggoner
IrishSoul -- waiting on okay from insurance
Dkna2 -- Dr. Garcia, Tijuanna
MamaM -- Removal/Revision
Mina T -- Dr. Paul Stanish
labubakari
Ready for the new Lay-Lay -- George Woodman, Memphis TN
Sallyincincinnati --
Thegoddesszili
Calicolea
June 5, 2012
shereebarb
Chichis77
Bubblesbgood -- Dr. Michael Nusbaum
Kstalvey -- Dr. Nick Nicholson from Plano
Miss scarlet
Back­­~To~Amy -- Dr. Nick Nicholson from Plano
ShannonK
Aznoel -- Dr. Stephen Burpee
New_Hope -- Dr. Stowers, Decatur, Tx.
txdee -- Dr. Nick Nicholson
Amom2twins -- Dr. Aviv Ben-meir
raindrop
Erica E
Cat Scratch Fever
Redbottoms82
IlyssaDel
newnin - Abington, PA Dr. Fernando Bonanni
June 6, 2012
Sunshine08 -- Atlanta, GA
Kmaskery
SylviaMom -- Dr. Aceves – lap to sleeve
MadisonPA
kfitch
Soon2bhotmama -- Dr. Ryan Heider
Pooh
Krystina
kiki green
June 7, 2012
Giselle3264 -- Dr. David Kim, Dallas
LULU TAT
justsleeveme23 -- Dr. Minkin, St. Louis
Lovingmeforever -- Dr. Almanza
butterflylegacy -- Dr. David Kim
MsYoYo -- Fl.
Alp50 -- Dr. Kelly
Debbiesclipper
Bigzoe32
TCBunny - Atlanta GA
Jennifer SoFla
June 8, 2012
Mari6257
Cristal602 -- Dr. Jaime Kelly
Jenz531
Crystalaine -- Dr. Kelly
TinaP -- Dr Jose Rodriguez
Moms3boys
June 9, 2012
cissiesue
June 11, 2012
PEvette
Vanb0052 -- Dr. Svendsen, Methodist Hospital in Minnesota!
Readytobeslimxoxox -- Dallas
Blondeej Dr. Aceves, Mexicali -band to sleeve revision
KamloopsMom -- Mexicali w/sister surgeries
Healthy Mama
Kat1 -- Dr. Garcia
Pam2011 -- Dr. Orlando Icaza
bogeydog
blackdahlia -- Dr. Clark
celticharpist -- Dr. Brock Borderlon
Detroit_Tom
cindyandhersleeve - Houston
karrina-D
cissiesue
June 12, 2012
Eager12 -- Dr. Robert Wegner, Memphis
Iwant2Bthatgirl
need2change -- Dr. David Kim
Dayo -- Dr. Robert Casillas
Denalisa -- Dr. Wittgrove
CRosa -- Dr. Pavlos Papasavas
glsun0612
Wolfgirl1978 -- Dr. Keith Chung
Joy00
Newme_38 - Dr Babak, Maryland
June 13, 2012
Gene1970
JRoybal
Slimwithin
DuranFan1969 -- Dr. Christopher Hart, Atlanta
New Orleans Lady -- Dr. James Redmann, Slidell / Covington, La
SweetSusie1 -- Dr. James Davidson
NJHANIBAL
rherrera
Kiloalphatango - Australia
Wolf3749 - Dr. Patterson, Portland OR
ZoobDude - Dr. Lopez
June 14, 2012
Ssilian -- Dr. Anthony Terracina, VA
Karma84
Finding Myself -- Dr. Kelly in Tijuana Mexico
Goofycathy -- Dr. Kelly in Tijuana Mexico
thinmymind -- Dr. Kelly
Estrovan - Dr. Bauman in Charlotte NC
Pdubbaya23 -
June 15, 2012
TLC223
HolyCow1234
Territravel --
June 16, 2012
june16 -- Dr. Jorge Daes, Columbia, SA
June 18, 2012
ChrissyDeex3
VeronicaH
Pteri -- Dr. Srinivasan at Emory
innerme
Naturals --
mommieof3
Kymwalla
June 19, 2012
Sunshine25 -- DFW area
DadTo2 -- Dr. Nicholson, Dallas, TX
Littlebits
Zoobdude -- Dr. Almanza
Lehg520 - Dr. Kristin Noonan
Katrina8l
Katelynrose
June 20, 2012
Ready! Set!
Brandy Riggen
nmg4unj5
JRoybal - Dr. Garcia
jonamarie2012
June 21, 2012
Angie_Musgrave
Skinnytata - Dr Le at Kaiser South San Francisco
MDZNCSLIM
June 23, 2012
MirandaK -- Dr. Almanza, Mexico
June 25, 2012
Looking Ahead
Ready Rudy
Artichokes -- Dr. Lautz Brigham & Women’s in Boston
Jubjub07 -- Dr. Aceves
anais02 -- Dr. Garcia
Skane10 -- Dr. Garcia
Janedeaux3
Lose4good2012 -- Dr. Billy (may use spider surgical tool)
aled
carolinagirlz
136HereICome- Lawerance hospital in NY
ChristianMomma7
CRichard1107
SMP1126
June 26, 2012
locoladi
Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico
JTmoas
s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg.
Nardelkn
cherryseven
chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin
Misslorlor
MsPerry
1920-Zeta
tumblersmom
glocks90
suzilouise
rudekitty
ShrinkingBellyKelly
June 27, 2012
herewegoagain
Edward Mun -revision
GivingItMyAll
pkehrer
mcsleevy - Dr. Sherman Yu in Houston, Tx
Joyce Ellis-joy686 - revision
MoreganK
Praldous - Saranac lake NY Dr.Hill
Carlashooter-
Aworkinprogress - spider single incision with Dr. Robert Marema
Ris26
June 28, 2012
kkm23 -- Dallas
Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision
Sleevertobe
Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA
Apricot111
ready4change79
June 29, 2012
EileenFrances -- Dr. Subhash Kini
Robin33 -- Costa Rica
tonibugg -- Dr. Rod Juarez
SunnyCox - Dr. Kelly in Mexico
TinaP - Dr Rodriguez
June 30, 2012
lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali
Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez

I think I am going to have to choose which topics I read more carefully. I am a little frustrated so please forgive me when I say this, but seriously people! Almost every day there is another post that goes something like this:
OMG! I have only lost 50 lbs in 45 days and now its stopped! Am I broken? Am I ever going to lose anymore weight?
Why do people ask this question? They are losing more than a pound a day and their body needs time to adjust before continuing with weight loss. Don't get me wrong, I am not completely happy with my 28 lbs, but I am happy with many of my NSV's, including not having a ton of extra skin to contend with.
I'm just saying, come on!, you have to know your body has practically performed a miracle for you and just needs a rest. I believe that EVERYONE here is smart enough to know this. Saying I'm frustrated because I am in a stall is one thing. After major surgery it is frustrating to have to wait. I just can't believe that people think that if they continue eating between 600-900 calories a day that they are never going to lose another pound even if it takes a while.

Hey gang - in doing great - pain isnt bad at all - what is bad is the constant peeing!!!!!! Omg - been up and down 100 times. Plan is for me to go home tomorrow . I'm a looser!!!!!!!
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Hey everyone!!! After almost 6 months of tests and a 3 month program that is required through my insurance I finally have a surgery date for June 26!!! woot woot!! Im super duper exited!!! I cant wait to lose weight and my chances of being a mother can increase!!

I'm so sorry to hear that but I know it will work out. I can honestly say I have been HORRIBLE with food since I set my date. It's like I am enjoying food even more cause I feel like its the "last dance" and, ya know...thank you for posting what happened. It was an eye opening wake up call for me. I was going to start my PRE-op liquid diet 1 week earlier than I was supposed to, but thanks to you, I am going to be vigilant with my choices and amounts prior to my PRE-op diet. Thanks again for reminding us yet to be sleeved, some of the things that can happen.

Congrats on getting one step closer. I'm also a kaiser patient, going through WLA. How long did it take for you to get the call to schedule your appointment with the surgeon?

well ladies it took about week for them to give me an appointment with my surgeon!! after options was over but I was the one that called or else i feel like they dont care and call you like 2 or 3 weeks later lol so Im on them calling them..and he just asked basic questions and he wants me to lose 10 pounds before surgery. I also signed all the paperwork already lol gosh Im soooooooo happy I cant wait to be skinny!!

I can't wait to buy off the rack in the obnoxious cheap teenage stores.

I can't wait for my husband to be able to pick me up. That is what I want my GOAL pic to be; my hubby holding me in his arms like a rescued princess :wub:

In our options class we were told the Protein Shots were the wrong type of Protein.< /p>

Hi I have started using myfitnesspal. Please add me ninalara88. Can't wait to follow you on your journey.

I'm determined to lose my 10% I'm 5'2 270. My goal is to go to surgery weighing 240. I have a stationary bike in front of the tv watching the biggest losser on netflix. It's so motivating. I just finished my first hour and a half = 30 miles =1000 calories burned. The only reason I'm stopping is my back is killing me.

Hi, congrats on starting class. I learned a lot.
Karen 2012- I am being referred to the west los Angeles location from Fontana. Did you already meet with the baritrition and mental health?

This is a nightmare for you. Sending healing energy your way. I'm picturing your blot clot getting smaller and smaller and just going away! This is a mental exercise you can do in addition to medical interventions. Use it through out your day. Will be thinking about you so please keep us posted as to how your doing.

I'm in the same boat with you. Let's make a plan to do this together. All the suggestions are great. I'm thinking I might start a 2 Protein Drinks /low carb diet on Monday. Lol why do I always say Monday?

From my research, it depends on how long you've been overweight (how long has your skin been stretched out), genetics and health. How long have you been overweight? Did your mother or sisters ever have loose skin after weight loss or repeated birthings? Do you or have you ever smoked? Do you wear hats and sunscreen when outside?
How quickly you lose the weight will be a factor, too, but if you have good elasticity, determined by the above factors, it should rebound after some time.
I believe these are the factors for saggyness. I have lost just over 100 pounds and I do have sagging skin, but as time has gone by, it is getting better, but I am sure when all is said and done, I will have some excess skin. I currently use some compression shirts and pants/shorts when I run to keep everything held together.

I have lost almost 90 lbs and I have zero saggy skin. I have a few wrinkles on my abdomen thats it. and I am almost 29. there is hope!

LOL the title made me laugh out loud for real... Clears suck there is no other way to put it. Just keep focused!! Good Luck

Hi, my name is Nancy and I think my journey started about 20 years ago. My childhood and teen years were filled with a very appropriately-sized young lady that thought she could eat anything and not gain weight. Well I was wrong! And so wrong because when I did start gaining weight I tried every possible, unhealthy option I could to lose weight. The older I got the wiser my weight loss choices, but by then my body had found a rhythm of dropping 25 and gaining 35. Ugh! A few years ago I started going to my doctor regularly. I had prescription appetite suppressants and I tried hard to get the workouts in, but by this time I had done enough damage to my body and had been carrying excess weight for such an extended period of time, my skeleton rejected everything my head and heart truly wanted to do. Bike riding seemed to be the only thing my body would allow without too much pain, but it wasn't enough.
Bariatric surgery used to be a non-option unless you were at least 100 pounds over weight. I never did fall into that category, I usually hovered around 80 pounds overweight. But then this year I found out there are other ways that someone like me can qualify (high cholesterol) and BMI, arthritis, swelling, GERD, etc. (I hit about 4 more categories as well)! So I jumped through the hoops and had my surgery on March 27, 2012!!!!
One of the hardest parts of my journey, so far, is being judged. I'm judged by people that think I'm taking the easy way out and should just eat less and exercise more; and I've been judged by people that are significantly heavier than I am questioning why or how I should qualify. The bottom line is I did qualify and I am deserving of this opportunity- this is my gift to myself!
So here I am! Eleven days post surgery and feeling like a million bucks! Happy losing Everyone!! I'm looking forward to meeting people and sharing in this journey!

Yes god its my turn and if someone trys to take this from me I am going to hurt them! That right I jump, I hopped, I ran, I even begged for this and finally I have all my "T" crossed and my "i" dotted. My ducks in a roll. What ever people can say I did it and I never give up. I thought I was going to have to change my name to neverforme! But GOD you made it possible for me. I to thank everyone for there kind words when I would hit the wall hard and allowing me to vent. I want to thank GOD for the courage you have given me to ensure that I don't have second thoughts about doing this with all my medical problems.
I went in today for my pre-op testing and found out what the problem was for the last cancellation and had it remove from my medical records. The doctor said I thought you were not going to do this because you were so heart broken. I told him about the many friends I found on this site and there words would not let me quit.
I am on cloud nine and see such a bright future in front of me. I am finallying do me so that I can do my family. I started to look at the pictures of the wedding dress I want to renew my vows at a church cermony because I got married at city hall.
I will no longer be in pain. I will no longer be breaking chairs when I sit in them.
Look out world here I finally come!!!!! April 11th Bye Bye fat me and all the stupid saying like she has such a pretty face.!!!!
Thanks everyone for allowing me to cry, vent, and laugh.
Well all are going to get there because God said so!!!!!!!

Yep. It's those hormones a raging. Once you lose weight, they start flowing the way they're supposed to. Every time I start losing, I chase my hubby around the house like a crazy woman. I can't wait for that to kick in again!!

It is surprising to have so much energy so soon... right? I was pleasantly surprised as well. Don't push it though, remember you still had major surgery. Pamper yourselves for a few more weeks.
Congrats MissMarbe on your upcoming surgery!

You'll do great. The motivation to stay on the liquids once you get there is this: If you don't- the surgeon could cancel your surgery if he sees conditions are not right- or- he could convert to an open incision surgery. NO THANKS! I did not take ONE sip or bite of ANYthing I was not supposed to. You can do a LOT more than you think you can. Trust me!