Umi

You're gonna do great. What a roller coaster of emotions it is getting sleeved. I would not trade a second of it =) I am soooo grateful for my sleeve. Keep us updated on how you do!

August 23rd, here. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Noel Williams. Is anyone else obsessing about every little thing??? Haha. Good luck to everyone!!!

Best of luck. You will be in my prayers.

Congrats! Good luck - I am getting my "sleeve" on the 3rd of September, so I will watch with great interest to see how you are going as you'll be about a month ahead of me

Good for you! I love my sleeve & I'm sure you will too. Your weight related health problems will be gone in no time.

How exciting! Keep us updated on how everything goes!

Whew, I can't believe I will be sleeved within the next 24 hours. When I first started this journey it seemed like the day would never come soon enough. Up until I was not afraid of the surgery and only feared the mental changes that i would have to make afterwards in order to be successful. They way I see it that was always going to be the hardest part for me. Now as the time winds down I am beginning to have all of the “what if” scenarios.
I know this is only normal but I can't wait for the surgery to be over. Instead of starting a new chapter I feel as if I am starting a new book.

Well I made it- surgery went well but the first part of recovery was rough. It hurt to breath and I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. They gave me some iv valium and brought my anxiety level way down which helped a lot. I stayed 24 hours and came home this morning. Have moderate pain but the pain meds are keeping up with it. I didn't have any nausea at all- none, zip, nada- which surprised everyone. Going back to sleep for awhile.

7.31.12-txjina1-up to bat today!!!! We're all sending you good vibes, Get skinny soon Hope your feeling wonderful!!! Congrats!!!
8.1.12-slenderella-Dr. Scott Stowers
icle1234-Dr barker dallas tx
MsDallasSleever Dr Wade Barker
ugot2laff Dr Myur Srikanth WA
EcuaTrucho dr richard Nguyen
BarbH Dr. Medvetz Middletown PA
irainb aug 1 dr david martin
Nina88-Dr Casillas west LA
shrinkydinkme- Dr Philip Chin


8.2.12-allnewme-Dr Alvarez MX
mamamelly dr matthew Bettendorf MN
carlab51 dr mccarty dallas tx
Shell12
Umi-Dr Alec Beekley

8.3.12-Made2beme- Dr Garcia MX

8.4.12-Icandothis Dr Alveraz mx

8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Richmond VA
Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA
Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx
Pdog Dr. Halmi in Fairfax,Va.
Tabbymonroe
sleevealicious dr nain woodbridge va
bug-indiana
dreamnslim2012 Dr david Kim tx
thickiest2thick dr david suh
ReeTee Dr S. Killeen TX
aznurse4u Dr Monash Tucson AZ
kaykay20 Dr Kim
pebbles99-Dr. Amit Tivedi
prada-mexico

8.7.12-cegull dr david kim Dallas tx
zack515 dr aceves in mexicali


8.8.12-Futureskinnypants - Dr morris washington Sc
sv2- Dr suh murrieta ca
sweeteelme-Dr. Norwood Shreveport,La.
Phranquie-Dr Almanda MX
Forensikchic (*1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!!)

8.9.12 shaniceh01 Sabrena Noria New orleans louisiana
iceshayw
jh5497 Dr Garcia


8.10.12-thetruedream- Dr Almanza MX
findingme2012dr kelly Tijuana
Jaoleen Dr verboonen MX
charmichelle NC
bethL dr richardson New orleans.
smithpy dr james davidson
*TrAcY* Dr Garcia TJ mx

8.11.12- lolo11 dr kelly mx

8.13.12-harleymb-Dr Spaw
Sabstar22-Dr. Almanza Mx
Southern Oregon-Dr Ortiz
Mickey- Dr Arnold- Dallas TX
txjina1- dr kim-Tx july 31st
melissa kirk- dr mcmahon seattle wa
mom_24 dr alvarez mx
peacelove&tash dr douglas olsen TN
just peachy Dr adolfo fernandez
half~of~bri dr roc bauman
Amyl219 OH
harleymb dr albert spaw

8.14.12- strawberrysoul-Dr. Almanza MX
laurenss-Dr Gregory walton
jorsea- dr degara canada
bound4bway
mczoo33 dr alverez
atelux17 Dr Kim TX
vixkey
timetochange

8.15.12-whodatfishinfool Dr David Rau Houma La
nikiw714-Dr. Kelly
aprilsolea Dr.Lopez



8.16.12- MichT Kaiser West LA
612belly
IMSKINNY- Dr. Chu Louisiana

8.17.12- Beanieandrosiesmom- Dr. Rodriquez MX
Lisa1977
sassafras dr kelly mx
dlmeekie-dr alvarez mx
shapeshifter Dr Keith Kim Orlando

8.18.12- dooter55 dr alvarez piedro negres mx

8.20.12- Audrey523- Dr. Yatco NYC
Shoe_vixen- Dr rosen Chicago
Skye-Dr. Joyce
lifesaver-dr george merriman-LA
kczar-dr kuhn dallas.

8.21.12-lucysmama215
Sleeveme81Tx
nurse05 Dr Garcia MX

8.22.12-minniemouse dr wayne weiss
laceyloveland Dr emma patterson portland oregon

8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX
beanzilla Dr Garcia MX
mschina415- dr arron hoffman NY
msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!)
irishgirl78 dr liao (23rd or 30th)
Onlyone Dr Garcia MX
mandmcd-scotland
skboone1
smvemt78-Dr Noel Williams Univ. of Penn, PA
Iggychic Dr Billings Seattle Wa


8.24.12 Weight_no_longer
tammy ansley topeka kansas

8.27.12 washffpm dr mcmahon
KRBullardRN Dr. Babineau, Tyler TX
leprechaunmomma Dr lopez/Dr. Osuana TJ MX
krbullardrn dr babineau tyler tx
bluelemons, Dr Alvarez MX
yukonmomma Dr Lopez-Ortega TJ MX
bound4bway dr. nicole pecquex
klewcrew- Dr Trace Curry, OH
CNTWT2BMINIME Dr David Le San Fran

8.28.12 JLOR Dr David Kim, Dallas TX
Red597 Dr Eric Mallico
randgalt Dr Thomas Lavin
tipintx dr kim
ready4success Dr. Yu Houston Tx

8.29.12 cantw8t2bme dr esteban varela
Dolly

8.30.12 Runner
nawlinzlady
gigimamma dr kelly mx
kimmyiet Dr R marvin houston TX
Irishgirl78

8.31.12 ATLSara dr kelly mx
readytolose2012 dr garcia in Mexico
Frza Dr Aceves
Ladybuglv-Dr Aceves
funnyfarm319 Dr Kelly TJ mx
Welcome new sleevers and congrats to txjina1 who is getting sleeved today!!!
Update on me: I've screwed up a bit the last couple days with this stupid pre op diet, trying to get back on track. It was so easy in the beginning now its so hard. Still hovering at 268.4 when i should be around 262 right now. 1 more week left. It's time to buckle down! My bags are already packed and in my car (yes im not leaving til friday lol) We're leaving a day early and staying over night somewhere in the half way area....probably virginia or north carolina. I will be recording EVERYTHING!!! I'm getting so excited! And holy moly ---look how many people we have going tomorrow!!!!!!
Don't forget to join the group on Facebook. ....you will need an invite so please add myself or klyn
www.facebook.com/jaybeevsg
http://www.facebook.com/klyn.mcmickell
add us and one of us will send you an invite!

I want to give you all a (((((((HUG))))))) and tell you I'm cheering you on!!!! This is a big step and a new start for all of us and I know you will do great! Your encouragement really does help lower my anxiety. I am so nervous! 2 DAYS!!! CHEERS (with a nice glass of Water or a mug of broth lol) and congrats!

I want to give you all a (((((((HUG))))))) and tell you I'm cheering you on!!!! This is a big step and a new start for all of us and I know you will do great! Your encouragement really does help lower my anxiety. I am so nervous! 2 DAYS!!! CHEERS (with a nice glass of Water or a mug of broth lol) and congrats!

I want to give you all a (((((((HUG))))))) and tell you I'm cheering you on!!!! This is a big step and a new start for all of us and I know you will do great! Your encouragement really does help lower my anxiety. I am so nervous! 2 DAYS!!! CHEERS (with a nice glass of Water or a mug of broth lol) and congrats!

The list has grown sooo since the last time I checked it! There are several other 8/1s on the list now!!!
It was soooo hard for me to concentrate at work today. Going to get my eyebrows waxed and a pedicure after work to prepare. I wish it was Weds already, it sucks that I won't know my surgery time until tmrw. I hope its early, I want to be on the loser's bench ASAP!

7.31.12-txjina1

8.1.12-slenderella-Dr. Scott Stowers
icle1234-Dr barker dallas tx
MsDallasSleever Dr Wade Barker
ugot2laff Dr Myur Srikanth WA
EcuaTrucho dr richard Nguyen
BarbH Dr. Medvetz Middletown PA
irainb aug 1 dr david martin
Nina88-Dr Casillas west LA
shrinkydinkme- Dr Philip Chin


8.2.12-allnewme-Dr alvarez MX
mamamelly dr matthew Bettendorf MN
carlab51 dr mccarty dallas tx
Shell12
Umi-Dr Alec Beekley

8.3.12-Made2beme- Dr Garcia MX

8.4.12-Icandothis Dr Alveraz mx

8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Richmond VA
Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA
Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx
Pdog Dr. Halmi in Fairfax,Va.
Tabbymonroe
sleevealicious dr nain woodbridge va
bug-indiana
dreamnslim2012 Dr david Kim tx
thickiest2thick dr david suh
ReeTee Dr S. Killeen TX
aznurse4u Dr Monash Tucson AZ
kaykay20 Dr Kim
pebbles99-Dr. Amit Tivedi

8.7.12-cegull dr david kim Dallas tx
zack515 dr aceves in mexicali


8.8.12-Futureskinnypants - Dr morris washington Sc
sv2- Dr suh murrieta ca
sweeteelme-Dr. Norwood Shreveport,La.
Phranquie-Dr Almanda MX
Forensikchic (*1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!!)

8.9.12 shaniceh01 Sabrena Noria New orleans louisiana
iceshayw
jh5497 Dr Garcia


8.10.12-thetruedream- Dr Almanza MX
findingme2012dr kelly tijuana
Jaoleen Dr verboonen MX
charmichelle NC
bethL dr richardson New orleans.
smithpy dr james davidson
*TrAcY* Dr Garcia TJ mx

8.11.12- lolo11 dr kelly mx

8.13.12-harleymb-Dr Spaw
Sabstar22-Dr. Almanza Mx
Southern Oregon-Dr Ortiz
Mickey- Dr Arnold- Dallas TX
txjina1- dr kim-Tx july 31st
melissa kirk- dr mcmahon seattle wa
mom_24 dr alvarez mx
peacelove&tash dr douglas olsen TN
just peachy Dr adolfo fernandez
half~of~bri dr roc bauman
Amyl219 OH
harleymb dr albert spaw
8.14.12- strawberrysoul-Dr. Almanza MX
laurenss-Dr Gregory walton
jorsea- dr degara canada
bound4bway
mczoo33 dr alverez
atelux17 Dr Kim TX
vixkey

8.15.12-whodatfishinfool Dr David Rau Houma La
nikiw714-Dr. Kelly
aprilsolea Dr.Lopez



8.16.12- MichT Kaiser West LA
612belly
IMSKINNY- Dr. Chu Louisiana

8.17.12- Beanieandrosiesmom- Dr. Rodriquez MX
Lisa1977
sassafras dr kelly mx
dlmeekie-dr alvarez mx
shapeshifter Dr Keith Kim Orlando

8.18.12- dooter55 dr alvarez piedro negres mx

8.20.12- Audrey523- Dr. Yatco NYC
Shoe_vixen- Dr rosen Chicago
Skye-Dr. Joyce
lifesaver-dr george merriman-LA
kczar-dr kuhn dallas.

8.21.12-lucysmama215
Sleeveme81Tx
nurse05 Dr Garcia MX

8.22.12-minniemouse dr wayne weiss
laceyloveland Dr emma patterson portland oregon

8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX
beanzilla Dr Garcia MX
mschina415- dr arron hoffman NY
msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!)
irishgirl78 dr liao (23rd or 30th)
Onlyone Dr Garcia MX
mandmcd-scotland
skboone1

8.24.12 Weight_no_longer
tammy ansley topeka kansas

8.27.12 washffpm dr mcmahon
KRBullardRN Dr. Babineau, Tyler TX
leprechaunmomma Dr lopez/Dr. Osuana TJ MX
krbullardrn dr babineau tyler tx
bluelemons, Dr Alvarez MX
yukonmomma Dr Lopez-Ortega TJ MX
bound4bway dr. nicole pecquex
klewcrew- Dr Trace Curry, OH
CNTWT2BMINIME Dr David Le San Fran

8.28.12 JLOR Dr David Kim, Dallas TX
Red597 Dr Eric Mallico
randgalt Dr Thomas Lavin
tipintx dr kim

8.29.12 cantw8t2bme dr esteban varela
Dolly

8.30.12 Runner
nawlinzlady
gigimamma dr kelly mx
kimmyiet Dr R marvin houston TX
Irishgirl78

8.31.12 ATLSara dr kelly mx
readytolose2012 dr garcia in mexico
Frza Dr Aceves
Ladybuglv-Dr Aceves
funnyfarm319 Dr Kelly TJ mx
Hey friends! First off- Carla- My prayers are with you, I hope everything goes well and your mass turns out to be nothing. Please keep us updated. <3
2nd- If your name is not on the list Please do me a favor and MESSAGE me to add you...the thread has grown SO much that i can't keep up with it lol.
3rd- If you would like to join the group on Facebook, please click the link in my signature. That will bring you to my page...add me and then send me a message letting me know who u are so i can add you. I have a lot of random requests every day so i dont know who you are all and i'm having trouble keeping up. I've put Klyn (mczoo) as administrator too on the facebook page so you can request her as well and she will add you.
4th-OH MY GOD!!!!!! ITS ALMOST AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have our first vsg family member up for bats tomorrow! TxJina1!!! She was originally an august sleever but was lucky enough to get moved up! So Jina- good luck, we'll all be thinking of you tomorrow!!!!!! Everythings going to go great, please update when your able!!!! Congrats!!
NEW SLEEVERS!!!! there were so many in the last couple days...so welcome to all of you! I'm sorry I can't welcome each of you individually but i hope to see you on the facebook too!!!
Thanks Klyn for helping out!!!!!!

WLS Do’s and Don’ts

DO remove the word ONLY from your vocabulary. Ex: I’ve ONLY lost 10 Lbs in 2 weeks… Now let’s look at this again without the word ONLY: I’ve lost 10 Lbs in 2 weeks!! See what I mean? Perception is reality folks!!

DON’T assume you’ll never eat all of your favorite foods again. This is just an excuse your brain has designed to allow you to indulge. You WILL eat all your favorites again someday, just much less but find it to me more enjoyable. Which leads directly into the next:

DON’T do the “last meal” syndrome. You will only sabotage your weight loss you might have pre-surgery or set you back further from your ultimate goal post-op. This surgery is very serious and is for the serious minded. Use this time wisely to get the feeling of how life might be like post op.

DO learn all of the rules pre-op that you will endure post-op. Such as, no drinking with meals, using smaller utensils and plates, engaging in some type of workout routine, limiting your sugar and sodium intake, joining as many WLS support groups as you can.

DO Celebrate every single pound lost! Imagine one pound of butter. Yeah… that’s gone from your body forever. It is noteworthy and worth every bit of a pat on the back as any others that may go along with it.

DON’T compare your successes and losses to others. Chances are very high that you will only come out on the short end and only find yourself disappointed. Everyone’s journeys are their own…

DO keep track of your losses in many different ways than just the scale! Examples:

DO keep one set of your largest clothes you’ve ever worn. Make it a point to try them on, especially when you’re having a down moment. You will find this will really pick up your spirits! This is a real rollercoaster of a ride, and anything that will keep you positive is what you should do!

DON'T keep any other fat clothes around. Get rid of them ASAP. You're never going to fit them again, right? So... off to donations they go.

DO take photos of yourself just before your surgery. Keep them close. Again, having a bad day? Look at them and compare them. As a matter of fact, take photos of yourself often. You will also find that the more you lose, the more you will want to take pictures. Nothing wrong with that!!! That goes with celebrating your losses.

DO take measurements of yourself often. Keeping track of all your inches lost will really keep you on the right track when your scale is being stubborn!!

DO reward yourself every time you hit a mini goal. Make some more worthy than others. I like to go shopping when I hit a goal, it is my favorite thing to do now.

DON’T let the scale define you. Great majority of us will endure many fluctuations and stalls in this journey. It is what it is… patience is the key here. Meditate and envision yourself months down the road at your goal. Smile, then move on!!

DO find out about measuring body fat! It’s more than just weight loss, FAT LOSS is the real goal here. Keep in mind that the BMI scale is greatly inaccurate and most Health Studies do prove this. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE) our body fat % ranges should be average: 25-31% for Women and 18-24% for men. Any higher is considered obese. However it does go more in depth, according to ages and more. Everyone has different genetic make ups, frame sizes and fitness levels... even a different ethnicity can post differences.

DO have many goals in sight. Having only one, especially a simple weight goal you will find can be difficult. Have many MINI goals along your journey, and more than just ones that involve the scale. Such as, clothing size goals, body fat% goals, fitness or workout goals, dietary goals, etc…

DO challenge yourself always!! Whether it’s a global challenge with others, or personal challenges... It will keep you motivated and always willing to go further than you ever thought you could!

DO have a mentor! Find someone that you can trust and confide in, and that you know has “been there”. Preferably someone you know in person. You will find many folks in your life who have been there, for obesity is worldwide now and there are so many who have been able to defeat this demon. It’s not easy! It quite literally is the toughest feat I’ve ever had to endure. I can say this too, my job will never be done. This is for life!
DON'T believe the myth that your tool has an expiration date. Yes, it's true you will lose the most weight in the first year and it's also true that the further out you are and the closer you are to goal, the harder it is to lose. However, as long as you keep up with your healthy eating and fitness routines you will continue to lose weight and / or keep it off in the many years post op. It all boils down to calories in vs. calories out.
DON'T believe the myth that having WLS will keep the weight off forever. That is our individual responsibility.

And finally…

DON’T ever beat yourself up! We all make mistakes, and dare I say not one person on this Earth is perfect. I try hard to be, no doubt! I always admit that I’m a perfectionist – but I’m far from perfect. I just try to be… The only thing you can do is pick yourself up, give yourself a pep talk, perhaps contact your mentor for reassurance and move on!!! Again, this is for life. Every day you wake up is a second chance.

DO look for solutions to your problems. Otherwise they will just become excuses.


DON’T EVER GIVE UP! I don’t think any explanation is necessary here.

DON'T expect the scale to post a loss every single day. As a matter of fact, don't expect it to move that much even weekly! Just keep doing all the right things and the scale will move in the right direction when it needs to.

DO expect to see fluctuations on the scale, both down AND up. DON'T lose your head over it either. This isn't a miracle cure and the weight isn't going to magically disappear in a few weeks. You have to keep pushing with healthy eating, some type of workout and getting plenty of Fluid.

DON'T let the scale define your journey when there are so many pieces to that puzzle!!!



Good luck to all of you. This journey is a tough one, but if you are here, then you believed in yourself enough to give yourself the life you’ve always dreamed of. YOU WILL BE successful. Always keep that in mind.

Add-ons by other experienced sleevers:

DO keep a list of NSV (Non scale victories) to reflect on when times are getting hard. Can you walk up 2 extra flights of stairs before getting winded? Cross your legs?" and

"DO NOT be afraid to change things if they aren't working. Stalls happen even gains happen. If you are on a long stall look at your eating and decided if changes need to be made. Utilize your tool!" -- Southern Sleever

DO: Keep a food diary of what you eat and drink. This is a great learning tool as to which foods have what amounts of fat, Protein and carbs that add up to your daily intake goals. There are many ways to diary your food - from old fashioned pen and notebook to many options via smartphone apps. Keeping one is the important thing - however is right for you. I use mine now to look back for meal ideas when I hit a blank as to what to prepare for a day or a week.

DO: Realize this is not a diet to be followed for a while then set aside. This is a permanent lifestyle change. Yes, the amount of food you eat will increase as time passes, but your relationship with food will be forever altered. How you Celebrate your joys, successes and holidays will be different. How you mourn your sorrows will be different. Some people need outside help to get through the sometimes overwhelming mental changes this process brings. If you need help with this part of the deal- reach out and get it. -- SKCUNNINGHAM

DO roll with the punches!! -- fern

Hello to you congrats I hope your mind will allow your spirit to shine through for a safe happy and blessed surgery!!

I must say....I really like your name....I fits with what we're all about to go thru.....there will be lots of peeks and valleys on this road...but I hope we can remember to laugh thru some of the lows. God willing they won't last always. I'll keep you in my prayers....looks like you and Umi will be leading the parade of AUGUST SLEEVERS!!!!!

My surgery date is Augus 2nd. I'm so anxious! Congrats to you all!

Hey!!! My surgery is August 2nd! I'm nervous & excited!!!

Name: Stephanie
Surgery Date: August 2nd
Dr. Alec Beekley
Age: 35 (36 8/30!)
From: Philadelphia, PA
Highest Weight: 386
Current Weight: 370
Goal Weight: 160
A little About me: I am a nursing student and mother of 6. I m so excited to be so close to my surgery date! I wish all of you the best on your journey to a healthier YOU!

Hi, Stephanie,
You and I have the same surgery day! Whoo-Hoo!! Almost here! I am so ready to do this!
Best wishes to you for a terrific surgery and speedy healing.

Hey!!! My surgery is August 2nd! I'm nervous & excited!!!

Hey!!! My surgery is August 2nd! I'm nervous & excited!!!

Almost everybody, but don't worry, you'll have the opposite problem soon.