Fallenangel2904

I have very curly hair too so I know what you mean. I straighten it a lot but when I wear it curly it gets really dry really fast. A few things that have worked for me, a product called WEN. If you've ever been up late and night and randomly came across one of those infomercials for it lol, I was very skeptical but my aunt recomended it to me and I tried it and it definitly restored a lot of moisture to my hair. I basically damaged the heck out of my hair by bleaching it for over a year which killed my curl and left my hair like STRAW. The WEN helped quite a bit, especially the leave in conditioner that comes with it, so check out their product line if you can. And something else that I LOVE LOVE LOVE and really can't live with out, especially when wearing my hair curly is a product called Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy from Organix. You can find it in the drug store in the hair care isle- its a little brown bottle and its SO good. It just makes my hair soft and silky. You use it right after the shower on towel dry hair and it just makes it SO soft and shiny. I think it might be intended for when your straightening your hair, but I used it even when I'm not because it makes my curls look awesome.

Fear is normal. All the what ifs are normal part of the process. I can relate, I'm having surgery in a few weeks too and the fear is starting to creep in. But as JerseyGirl said as long as we follow the program and do what we are suppose to do we will be okay. Don't set yourself up for negative thoughts even before you have surgery. Good luck and it will all be okay!

Hi all! I'm 23, I'll be sleeved in a few weeks. I'm single. I've dated a little bit as a big girl. I was with someone for a while and it ended over a year and a half ago and the break up has been really rough for me. To tell you the truth I think a part of me has settled and feels like maybe I won't be able to find anyone else which is why it's been so hard for me to move on. It's really touch to admit that, but it's importan to realize. I've always gravitated towards guys who preferred bigger girls so I didn't have to face rejection dating in a 'skinny girl world' my ex did- so it's going to be a real shocker to me to date in the normal dating world lol. Looking forward to getting out there truthfully!

I feel ya. I've never been thin, literally not since I was age 5 or 6. I was obese by age 7 and onward so I have a very hard time imagining what I'll look like thin- especially my face. But we will look like ourselves- only different versions of ourselves. Your beautiful now and will be beautiful after!

Definitly a difference!! You look great!

What an amazing transformation!! I have surgery in a few weeks so I'm starting to get to the part where nerves hit, but seeing this has been a great motivation today- thanks so much for posting and sharing your sucess. You look amazing!

That must be tough for both of you. I dont have any children but I know what it feels like to be obese at that age. It's terrible, and I'm sure she feels like having you there to understand her struggle was a comfort but now she is going to lose that. It's tough, I didn't have any obese family members growing up so I really feel no one was there to understand my struggle. I actually began looking into WLS when I was that age. I think it's important to just be there for her, talk to her about her feelings. Explain to her your decisions. Its going to take her a while, afterall teenagers are tough even with out this added issue. Explain to her that even though you had this done you still have to commit to a healthy lifestyle and maybe you can work on that together. I agree- try to exercise together and getting in the habit of doing healthy things together. Good luck and I wish you and her both lots of success!

Good luck to everyone this month! I'll be sleeved the week of the 15th (I get my actual date on Oct 9th. Its been SO frustrating having to wait until this close to the day for it lol) The nerves are starting to set in lol

I've heard people say they mixed the protein powder into their pudding maybe you could try that? Or buy some unflavored and add it into soups/broths

I never thought of doing it. That's a great idea though! I have surgery in a few weeks so it's something I should start!

I'm getting kind of nervous now. I go in for my pre op Oct 9th and I've been told to expect surgery sometime the following week. I feel like mentally that's not a lot of time to wrap my head around things. Not having an official date yet makes it seem kind of uncertain. I'n worried I won't have enough time to process it in my head. I have to have surgery before the 24th because my medical clearance, which for some reason they had me do back in July expires Oct 24th so it's a bit of a rush job to get me in before then. I just wish I had longer to know my date and get used to things- though I'm NOT complaining...just having some jitters!

Add me everyone! fallenangel2904 I need to start tracking more pre op since I'll be post op very soon! I could use the inspiration to see what other post opers are eating!

I have surgery in a few weeks. My heigheat weight (known weight anyway- I'm SURE I was over 380 at some point) but my heighest known was 379. Now I'm 367- down 12lbs and hope to be down 5-10 more by surgery. So we'll see how things go! I'm very hopeful!

Congrats! Im 23 andI'll be sleeved around the same time, I find out the exact date on my pre op appointment on October 9th but it will most likely be the week of the 15th from what they've told me. I'm excited but nerves are starting to set in. I think when I actually know the official date they'll be worse but luckily I won't have too much time to dwell on them lol.

I'm a small C cup now, they're already not the prettiest pair, I've had sagging since I was 12 sadly and weight loose and gain over the years has left them even more saggy. When I had lost weight in the past (down to 270lbs) my boobs shrunk ALOT to a B cup...so when it's all said and done I fully expect to be an A cup lol. As weird as it is I'm hoping when they shrink it takes away from some of the sag. I'd rather have less saggy A cups then the saggy Cs I have now. But plastics are definitly in my future!!

Thanks CO. I'm gonna see what happens Tuesday. I'm hoping they will still schedule me for a mid October Surery and all I'll have to do is get the final word from pulmonary in a month (October 12th) at least it was exactly a month- I was afraid it was going to be mid to late October or something. I still have hope- I'll see on Tuesday. Keep fingers crossed for me!

They weren't very specific with instructions- it came from the sleep center and my doctor wasn't so much involved in the process of getting it, but I'm assuming it was to be used every night. I honestly have been using it- more then I thought I would be- but I guess it wasn't enough for them since it wasn't every single night. I know this is my own fault, I'm just disappointed.

So I had my appointment with the pulmonary yesterday and she asked me some questions. I was honest and told her I hadn't been using my CPAP every night but I do use it most nights (my sleep apnea is very mild anyway- I only use 6 on pressure) She didn't think I've been using it enough so she wants to see me again in a month before she clears me for surgery. I'm so upset. I have an appointment with the surgeon Tuesday and I was suppose to get my date then- which would give me an October surgery date. Now I'm not sure that will happen. I'm trying not to be disappointed since this will only slow me down a few weeks to a month but I still am dissapointed when I've waited this long already. I known I need to make sure I use the CPAP every single night for the full 8 hours now- which I am. Has this happened to anyone else?

What about a comfy dress? Not sure what your job is and how strict they are on wardrobe. I live in sun dresses in the Summer- a nice cardi over it can dress on up a bit perhaps?

I love boca burgers. I've been eating them for years. Ive used the ground meat substitute with Mexican seasoning in tacos. Post op I would just add the seasoning serve with out the taco shell of course, melt a little cheddar cheese and add some FF sour cream and yum!

I love MIO. It's not as asidic is crystal light tends to be and they even have a sweet tea flavor which surprisingly tastes a lot like mcDonalds sweet tea! It's great and a nice change from the fruity type drinks.

Im still pre op but I'm around 370 so your not alone hopefully I loose at least 10 more pounds on the pre op diet. Good luck to you!

This is fun to think about! Let's see... Shop at Victorias Secret, Express and Zara Wear boots Go to the Water parks and amusement parks and not be afraid of weight restrictions Further my career goals with out fear of judgment of my size Zipline (I'm afraid of heights but I would do this if I ever got to my goal weight- just for the 'I can' factor) Learn to ride a bike- this is sad but I never learned because I've always been fat, uncoordinated and afraid. I want to cross that off my list Go hiking Compete in a race. I don't care the distance, how fast I go, but to be able to. Cut my hair short just because- and not fear my head looks like a basketball I'm sure I have a ton more lol

Hi all. I'm 23, from NYC and I'm an October Sleever with no date yet. I get my date in a few weeks (September 18th! Can't wait!) I'm hoping for early October. I'm so excited but also kinda nervous! so glad us October sleevers have grown in numbers! When I first checked in June when I started this process there was like 1 other person and now we're a whole group! Feel free too add me I'd love to talk to other October people!

Welcome Phillip thanks for sharing your story! I'm in the process of everything and will get my date in a few weeks- excited! I love reading everyones stories, especially fellow 'heavy weights' lol. Your doing great so far!