DivineMissM

Sleeved on the 6th-- did anyone get the license plate on the truck who ran me over? Aye carumba!! Feeling rotten!! But they all day I am doing well!

Yippee! I am done! Just had my barium swallow and it's all good! Seriously best perk so far is the fact I could only swallow 2 sips of the barium!! New life here I come!

Not sure what the letters are at the end of post!! Forgot to add that I also do an anti microbial scrub tonight @ tomorrow am!

I am being sleeved tomorrow & starting yesterday evening I Started a bowel prep. It continues this evening as well. Fluids only today then nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Surgery booked for 1130 am! ACK!!????

Applebee's has a whole section under 550 calories. Restaurants in Canada are just getting with the calorie info program! Getting sleeved on Tuesday!

Nov6th!!!! Picked up my heparin today , along with all the bowel prep( talk about fun!!) haha!! Feeling nervous but also excited! Starting weight May 2012 --310 Weight today 260 And it's just the beginning! Keep breathing, everyone!!!

The difference there is that with a tummy tuck, the incision is quite extensive, whereas with laparoscopic cases, the incisions are small... Of course, all of this being said, it is surgeons preferences! And God knows, those are varied!

Surgeons don't worry about you having showers, but they don't want you sitting in a tub! That's like sitting in a swamp!

Thank you OneManWolfPack! I am getting sleeved next Tuesday and even though I am an OR nurse, and well versed in the surgery and what goes on with patients.. when its me as the patient, it all flies out the window. I appreciate your candor and your willingness to tell your story! I can't wait to see your updates! Highest weight: 310 ( June 2012) PreOp weight: 262 ( as of Oct 31, 2012) Best of luck to all. I am so grateful for this site and the support we give each other! You all rock in my book! ( And I can't wait to add some new photos either!!)

November 6th

Sorry about that ForMyFamily!!! No matter what, you are kicking ass!!! love it!

I wish the button to LIKE this, was actually a button that said LOVE THIS!!! Way to go.. Yep, doctors dont' know everything.. and this says everything about the will to live and a positive attitude... You go, Girl!!!

I am scheduled for my sleeve on Nov 6th! Can't wait!! whats your story AuroraB?

I had a cardiomyopathy, now I have an internal defibrillator. On a few drugs for my heart. Scheduled for Nov 6th. Starting weight was 310, now 266! Looking forward to a better me!

If you are getting a dry mouth you need fluids!! First sign of dehydration. You need to drink, sister!!

I'm 5'4. Starting wt 310, lost 35 lbs & am down 42 lbs after 3 days on preop liquids. Surgery November 6th! I anticipate losing 25-30 lbs on protein shakes.

Do you know why the program is being cancelled? is it that they can not get OR time? or has the hospital determined not to perform anymore? I know that there is still a program in Victoria, with Dr. Amson, Dr. Tang and Dr. Malik. Dr. Amson has a HUGE waitlist. There has been no discussion about cutting back on the program in Victoria, and I know they have been in discussion to increase the number of surgeries, but so far they are limited. I agree that pressure needs to be put on the provincial government and there needs to be a true Bariatric program. Do not lose all hope, people.. there are still options available, but I do agree is it a shame to see this Richmond program close.

Me too! Those two items are my mainstay! I start my shakes tomorrow , getting sleeved Nov 6!!! Pre liquids wt loss 40lbs! Ready to get this next phase started!!!

You will be great! No worries girl! My peeps are ready for you!!!

What's dirt jelly? Getting sleeved nov 6th! I'm down 35 lbs, and start the 4 week liquid diet in a couple weeks! Met a woman today who was sleeved in July and is down 35 lbs in 6 weeks. Can't frigging wait!!!!

Hey, if anyone in BC is going to be in Victoria near the end of September! There will be a forum on Obesity on Sept 27th at UVIC. I have attached the information here. It's FREE. You just need to book and reserve a seat. It will be an excellent couple of hours. I will be there, along with other VST members here in Victoria.. See you there! The surgeon presenting is a friend of mine and is excellent! LafayetteHealth2012-Aug-email.pdf

You deserve better. He's a fool.You look to YOUR future!!! You will do so much better without him. Think of it as you have lost 250 pounds already!!!!!

Hi! I have a tentative booking for Nov 6th! Can't wait!!! Lost just over 30lbs so far, looking to lose 150 total! I'm excited!!!

Hi SM2B! We should talk! Yes, they have all been asking for more OR time and it is a huge political pot right now. They have been speaking to the provinicial government about a proper Bariatric program for BC. But it is still a long way off. If you want to talk privately, it might be better than in this forum. My email is marcy@shaw.ca

My date has not been confirmed yet, SkinnyMinnie2Be ( love that name!) It might change due to what is happening at that time with surgical bookings ( not Maliks), availability of beds etc in the hospital. But I do know he has a couple of patients booked in October. He is only allowed to do 2 a month ( as there are other surgeons in town who also do these). The hospital restricts how many can be done. But I would say things are looking good!