leprechaunmomma

Hey Yukon, welcome to the party =) I am getting oober excited! The ladies and the few gents in here are freaking AWESOME!

QOTD-How/When did you decide you wanted to have bariatric surgery? Why did you choose the sleeve? I was approached by my doctor to consider the sleeve at my physical. I had a clear cancer check up which was AWESOME! Then he told me in the next breath, that I was up for having a massive heart attack if I didn't lose bare min 80 pounds. Like PRONTO! I have been trying and faithful for two years and can't move the weight. For my lifestyle, I shouldn't be this big. He has been helping me with my weight and monitoring me for a couple of years. He told me the best way for someone like me was Mexico as the provincial programs were hard to get into, and hard to keep qualified since I am only a level one, two at best. My health is starting to suffer, and I never cared about being the pudgy fluffy mom. I was happy, but in the last year...the more I struggle with the side effects of my weight the more it robs my joy, and my families joy. I want to play ball all day, and go to a bbq at night and go dancing. Like I used to. I want to laugh from my toes, and not have that blech feeling right behind it. The sleeve was an obvious choice for me, I don't have to fill it, or have two surgeries (to put in and eventually take out), the rny is holy batman scary, as in ten years down the line, and the effects of not being able to keep up to your mineral and vitamin content. I wanted a TOOL something that would make me stop having my body fight me. But, I want to live to be a ginger old granny with tons of laughs, not more health struggles. Ronda at A Lighter Me has been fantastic! Even though sometimes I am completely neurotic she has got me set straight. It's all going to be groovy, a little scary...but groovy

Did you receive your post op diet from Janese yet? I just received mine today. My husband is freaking out about going lol. So who knows, I might be by myself too . Have you joined the August Sleeve group yet? It's really great, a lot of fabulous ladies. A couple of gents as well. Everyone is so in tune with being focused and trying to not be freaked out by the actual surgeries that are fast approaching. Our journey is really beginning to take shape Feel free to inbox me, ttyl.

Oops lol you said you were going alone oh well I will look out for you

That's awesome! I was getting nervous about not having a surgery pal lol I can't believe how fast a lighter me got everything put together are you bringing someone with you for the ride?

Welcome to the party

my doctor told me flat out that waiting for the govt list which is like three years and my stage is low to medium that if I could afford it to hop a plane and actually start living if I could lose a base minimum of 80 pounds I might just start looking healthy inside he has tried with me for the past two years to lose naturally

Thanks for that, I was a puddle of indecision and that awkward weird feeling I don't know what to call. I don't start my preop till August 13th, but I have quit soda pop already...coffee is going to be a major challenge for me though. I only have one cup in the morning, but I deeply love that cup of coffee. Freezing dinners is a great idea! How come I didn't think of that? lol My girlfriends have told me fifty shades of grey is ummm risky...I think you are right though, it would keep my mind off of things lol. I just started to try and reread the Hunger games series last night...it's not as good the second time out of the gate, but it is still good. I do need to find something to read, and just breath lol. I am pretty sure the part that is freaking me out the most about all of this, is I have never pictured myself as the pretty mom. I am the fat, funny mom. and sister, and daughter, and friend, and wife. What is going to happen when I am the pretty mom,sister,daughter,friend and wife? lol I need a distraction, I am going stir crazy lol...and I think you are right though...I DO deserve this, so do you and everyone else in this forum. We deserve to LIVE, not just sit in the shadows of our own lives. Thanks for the encouragement It is greatly appreciated!

Holy Batman! I had 42 notifications lol, glad to see that everyone is doing great today =) and welcome new comers. I am having a blech day...sitting on the fence wondering....so StormWarning THANK YOU for the pick me up. I still haven't considered long term goals, heck getting on the plane without throwing up is my goal at this point lol. My husband getting through homeland security is my second goal lol...ummm I ate like a pig today, that's probably a huge reason I am blechy...actually all things considered I was a reasonable pig. I had to rush to a meeting with the kidlets in tow. So we stopped at McRotten's I got a big mac and sugar free iced coffee...no fries =) does that count? I bought my kids their school supplies today, so now we can just veg the summer away and my responsibilities can start on the fourth of September instead of the mass shopping blitz that make sane women crazy and hysterical ....although, I must confess, I got more than one funny look. The thing is though, it was like a beautiful oasis, not a single other shopper to be found in those aisles. Sigh...what if I mess this whole thing up? This self doubt is like a slow poison...it is robbing me of my peace tonight, that's for dang sure. I am trying to keep busy, be on top of everything, but inside I am scared stoopid.(yes I know I spelled that wrong) I just read what I wrote...sorry for jumping around so much...when my brain jitters, that's what it sounds like. I feel sorry for my husband regularly for it lol. Anyways, I am going to call it a night, I have a specialist appt. for my daughter's feet tomorrow. I just wish my blech would go away. I need to find or make a list of the top fifty reasons I am doing this. yup, I think fifty is a good number, then by the time I hit number twenty I will be like oh wow...this IS the right path. I am NOT insane to dream that I can live to play with my grandchildren, and have laugh lines with my husband...sorry to verbally vomit on everyone tonight....sweet dreams jelly beans =)

I will be heading there in August...but cool beans, I would love to hear as much as possible before I go there. I don't know if I would join a FB group, but I love floating around here and learning from actual patients =) I keep thinking that this whole thing is surreal lol. Did you find a new general doctor? I have to wait to book my follow up as he isn't booking September yet. It's all falling into place. I am more nervous about going through Homeland Security lol. My hubby has a d.u.i. from 1980 something and a dangerous driving conviction. He is harmless and older now...but I am freaked out all the same.

I am booked on 08/27 with Dr. Lopez. Thank you so much for sharing! To be honest, I am in the same nervous boat as I can't find much info online. My doctor is the one who is sending me to Mexico lol...funny how some are for it, and some are so opposed. Miss, has your incision healed? When you say popping open....ummm...how open??

Has anyone tried Body Fortress Whey? It comes in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry. I just bought some unflavored stuff the other day...but post op I don't know what I can add to it...it wasn't a well thought out plan lol.

I think we are all playing the what if game...I keep myself super busy so I don't think about it lol...then when I try to sleep at night...that's when I batter up for hours upon hours of what if's.I am sure it will all be groovy once you get there....it's just getting there sane that is the trick lol. Try playing the goal game instead Like I want to fit in a roller coaster ride, or go to the theater and not squish random strangers when I have to excuse myself for ummm the privy. OOooh or be able to throw my seat belt on with careless abandon. Go grocery shopping without sweating would wicked awesome cool! So, that's my advice try switching games =) Good luck, and congrats on your decision. And heck, chances are if you are a wrinkled old bitty...we will be too lol sorry couldn't resist.

Congrats on your decision to reclaim you life! My date is August 27, I am officially jealous that you don't have as long to sit with the jitters lol. Where are you getting it done? And with whom?

I can totally understand your worry as a mom it is absolutely surreal the idea of going to have a surgery in Mexico so far from home. In the end though we all know it is going to improve our lives...but it's still scary as hell. I haven't told my family yet...I am guessing at Christmas they will figure something out lol....my in laws know about it though...does that count? I think we just need to breathe, we know we have done our research, we know that we didn't get here lightly. I think your son will admire you when he is older for taking control of your obesity and enjoying his childhood with him. I just wish it wasn't so damned scary lol. I want to be around for a VERY long time, the path that I was on....that probably wasn't a option. VIVA LA SLEEVA! lol note to self, I should probably try to learn some basic spanish...especially where are the cabana boys? hehehe J/K my darn hubby will be there Seriously though, I don't know if I could go to Mexico without him there. It does stress me out, but I know it's for the best. My doctor at home is the one who brought up Mexico, as our provincial system would take too long for me and my medical needs. I wonder what life is going to be like post sleeve? I haven't even thought about what size I will end up, or clothes or anything. I am a chicken and don't want to get my hopes up too much lol. I just want my health. I want to be the best momma and wife possible. If that makes sense lol

LOL! I will have to take small bites and chew a lot after I am sleeved teeheeeheee....Actually on a responsible note I just bought ten months worth of Biotin today lol...the supplement store is closing down, so I got a great deal...I am not THAT organized lol. I also purchased protein powder and ummm I got a herb that acts like a anti-inflamatory for after the surgery. I figure better to err on the side of caution against leaks. EEK! I am taking Jello sugarfree down to Mexico, as I was told they don't sell it at the market there lol. Oooh and I was oogling the sugar free candies for after the barium test. I restrained myself though, and just thought to myself....soon my little darlings you will be bouncing in my purse across TWO borders lol! The only ironic part about enjoying my shopping trip today, is that I woke up this morning completely panicking about this whole decision. I was actually sick to my stomach and then I had a shower, and put on my big girl panties and brushed it off. I just hope when I wake up like that I can remember to put one foot in front of the other each time. Do you guys get nightmares? Or wake up anxious and completely back on the fence about this? I am a hot mess 50% of the time lol

Question of the day- what type of exercise will you do after your cleared? Dvd's? Treadmill? Running? Walking? Gym? Wii? Weight lifting??? I've always wanted to be a runner, i feel so free when I run (or when i used to) I can't wait to run my first 5k I am going to do it ALL! As soon as I am back to Canada I have my first belly dancing class (two weeks post op) I am going to curl, and hike and jump up and down and frolic gaily in the fields...hopefully when the neighbor isn't combining them lol. I quit almost EVERY committee I have chaired forever, I am going to bust a move, cut a groove and shake what my momma gave me as I leap into being healthy My kids are going to have a MOMMA! Not a grumpy frumpy dumpy grouch that has no energy! OH yeah honey, I am going to work my butt off and lift weights and use tension bands to improve my posture and LOVE LOVE LOVE LIVING!! Wow...I didn't realize how excited I am about this chance to reclaim who I lost...well honestly, I think I ate the old me lol...sorry that was horrible...

Good Morning ladies =) I have my date, August 27th with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Osuana in Tijuana Mexico. I am 33 on August 2nd and 5'2 and 230ish. I need to lose aprox 120 lbs to be healthy. Genetically speaking....well I have one thin cousin I am sooo thankful that I found this thread. Waking up panicking about this decision has not been fun the last week or so. I sent off my deposit yesterday, booked the flights and updated my passport (it will be here by the end of July) ....so now I get to stew...yup, pure delight.... I chose my doctors from review lists, and the fact that I got two for the price of one appealed to me. As some of the doctors down there are on call for more than one hospital and don't have time to come and check on you. I wanted to make sure I could improve my odds if something should come up to have a doctor see me sooner rather than later. Cost also was a factor, not going to lie. I am a self pay. I am using A Lighter Me to coordinate the surgery which is nice too, because then I know that a third party that is knowledgeable in these matters can guide me with my apprehension. I have two amazing daughters, :wub: and want to make this process as easy as possible on them. So, having someone setting everything up and doing it via email is easiest so that they don't have to worry as much. As my 11 year old has rather large ears lol. Good luck and peaceful dreams till your journeys hit fruition.

Okay, so here is another question for you all...I have been looking at A Lighter Me, and just generally googling about. They seem to use the same surgeons as Obesity Solutions International....does that seem hinky? Are the two affiliated somehow? Does anyone know if they are what they say they are, with no hidden costs? And the rate of success that they boast? As I will be traveling from Canada to get this done I am thinking Mexico is the best option financially...yikes... I just don't want to go there and be banboozuled. Not to mention I think I am going to go by myself, my hubby wants to go....but.... did you guys take companions?

Wow guys! THANK YOU!! I know that this is the path I want to take. At 32 I shouldn't be concerned about diabetes and heart attacks... I will get in touch with them, as for hand holding when I am hurt I am a bear lol. O.T.R, when did you get your procedure done? Benjammin that is an awesome pic LOL (had to mention that) when was yours? Kemo, thanks for your blogspot link. So, pre and post op, what is the hardest thing to get used to? Did you vomit for two days after your surgery? Do you have enough energy to carry out your day? Sorry, I have a billion questions lol, but I will go easy on you to start.

Hi, I am trying to find a surgeon that is reasonably priced but completely reliable. Feeling overwhelmed! I am also curious if using a booking service, or going directly is the way to go. ANY guidance would be appreciated!