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I'm with the OP on the whole day spa thing. I hope to some day be able to opt for no swimsuit in swimsuit optional situations (hot springs, day spa, jacuzzis). That may be a tall order but it's very important to me.
I want to be able to tuck my shirt into my pants! I work in a professional environment and currently feel so frumpy
I want to enjoy sex again, and be able to run again, I want to ride my bike for miles and miles.
I don't want strangers to avoid sitting next to me on the bus.
I want to feel comfortable in my body and proud of my accomplishments.
I am SO ready for this! 8/31 cannot come fast enough!

I used to eat this late time pre-op. I'm still on clears but I certainly plan on trying it as soon as I can have solids. Since rice is pretty much off the table (for me) I plan to rely heavily on quinoa for filling that carby void.

I also thing this sounds gallbladdery. That was the most excruciating and indescribable pain I've experienced. My whole torso was in agony, I couldn't tell if it was my back or an organ in my abdomin. The the pain would be gone as fast as it came on.

Alright Hot stuff! YOU BETTER WORK!!!!

My surgery is 8/31 too! Time is flying by and yet moving slowly. How can that be?!
I'll be thinking of you on Friday, well at least before they drug me

My surgery is 8/31 too! Time is flying by and yet moving slowly. How can that be?!
I'll be thinking of you on Friday, well at least before they drug me

My surgery is 8/31 too! Time is flying by and yet moving slowly. How can that be?!
I'll be thinking of you on Friday, well at least before they drug me

I am finally in my room recovering, in pain (a 6) but glad to start my new life in the losers bench.

It has been one year and I have lost 111 pounds! Just wanted to share my before and in progress pic! Still have a few more pounds to lose, but I am almost there!

Awesome!! I want that! I am currently between 18-20 at 220lbs. Surgery is 1 week from today, and I cannot wait!!
Thanks for sharing, you are doing awesome!

I've been very concerned about these strange, hard lumpy things under my skin. Some are bumpy and growth-like. Some are long and more smooth. They've been appearing more and more as the days go by. They seem to have something to do with body structure....Oh wait........what?? My husband informs me that these are called "bones." Is anyone else finding weird stuff like this?

I was wondering about this too....

I'm going to Dr Aceves for surgery next week. My total cost was $8750 and he was able to get me on schedule quickly.

Wow!! I just wanted to take a moment now that I'm officially on the losers bench to share my experience with Dr Aceves and his staff.... Wonderful is the only word I can find!! The entire experience felt like going to a spa!!
From beginning to end it was quick efficient and organized. From emails and phone calls with the coordinator Nina to the driver Ramon!
I was always escorted everywhere ... Anything my friend that went with me needed was seen to... Like she wanted her teeth cleaned... Yolanda... Ninas mom set it up!! The doctors come in three times a day! The housekeepers clean constantly and clean your room three times a day!
Almater hospital is a small efficient private clean hospital filled with really nice nurses and every staff that even passed me in the hallways always smiled and greeted me warmly!
I have been in USA hospitals as a nurse for 32 yrs and know good care.... This was a fabulous experience!
I highly recommend Dr Aceves !
The lucerna hotel we stayed at the night before surgery was so beautiful! And excellent service!

Congrats Dolly! I'm having surgery on the 31st, I just know this week will fly by!

Awesome!! I want that! I am currently between 18-20 at 220lbs. Surgery is 1 week from today, and I cannot wait!!
Thanks for sharing, you are doing awesome!

Today I started my liquid pre-op diet in preparation for surgery on Wednesday morning. It's almost here!

Awesome!! I want that! I am currently between 18-20 at 220lbs. Surgery is 1 week from today, and I cannot wait!!
Thanks for sharing, you are doing awesome!

He subject says it all! I finally after almost 6 months broke down and shopped for new clothes! Everything I bought is a size 4!!! 97 pounds down and 21 to go to goal! I started at 228 and now weigh 131! Thank you God for VSG!

My journey into WLS began over 5 years ago. I went to Dr. Clif Thomas' seminar on WLS options and why WLS is a good idea. I knew he was right. I worked with his office staff to get Gastric Bypass approved. Denied. Appeal. Denied. Appeal. Denied. A year or two later I ended up with a new insurance. Denied. Appeal. Denied. Appeal. Denied. And yet a 3rd insurance company... same results.
I was finishing nursing school at the time. I knew I wanted to work for the State in Mental Health and I've always heard that the State's insurance covers it. I committed myself to getting it ASAP. I started my new job last year. I check out the insurance... Oopsie... You have to be employed for 5 years, 1 year of psychological counseling, another millionty hoops to jump through. I was so sad and distraught. I kept my vow that if I ever worked out a way to pay for it, it was totally happening.
I should mention... during the 5 years of all this mess of trying to get approved, I decided VSG was the way to go. Good results, less invasive, fewer negative side effects... it's a winner, all around.
Late June 2012 I get a call from my Mom. My parents are getting a lump payment and are fronting me the money for my surgery. Time to get a surgeon, get a date, and get back with her with the total. Late June I go in with Dr. Clif Thomas for my consultation. The following Thursday I go in for my EGD. Two weeks later is my follow up appointment with surgery details. I have a massive hiatal hernia that he will repair for me. 07/19/2012 I am sleeved and I wake up into a new life.
PreOp Weight: 290lbs
It's funny that I truly feel like a new person since I woke up from surgery. food is not the forefront of my mind any longer. It's funny that I am getting ready for my drive to work and I think "Oh, I'll go to Sonic... Oh wait... why would I do that?" LOL! I have had little interest in food since surgery. Sure, recipes look good and I cannot wait to cook them... but the day to day drive to eat constantly is gone.
My parents are both proud of me. My GRANDFATHER is proud of me... and I can't remember any time in my life that he's ever actually told me that he's proud of me. My Mom is actually working on her pre-operative stuff for her insurance to cover her procedure.
Today is 08/19/2012... I weighed in 260.4lbs. I'll take a 30lb weight loss for my first month... sure I was stalled for 10 days... And it's over. Hooray! My goal weight is probably 145. In my mind I'd like to be under 150lbs. I'm 5'3'' so I don't think that's too small... My surgeon says 150-160lbs.
My newest goals are more simple... at least on paper... 48-64oz fluids daily... 80g Protein daily... Walk my Zoee girl daily... In September I'd like to get a cruiser bike and have a little variety...