Peazwithin

We had so lonnnnng to look at our 'heavy' bodies, that our brain has 'accepted this a the new norm. As so many have said here, you gotta love the new you. That means all of you. Because the new you is a healthier you. Only you can determine if you will be a happier you and make no mistake, it is a choice. I bet on you. As you continue to loose all of us have heard of the body lift, arm lift (I now have the wing span of a boeing 747!) But I love it! I am not rocking Michelle Obama arms but I am proud when I go sleeveless and yep, I do that! I am proud that my arms wave bye more than my hands do but I know they are not hoarding fat. My legs hang like living room drapes, but I walk every day 2-4 miles a day. Under all the drapes of skin, in various rooms called my body, there is a rocking, healthy firm form in there that was not there before the vsg! All I am saying is, Honey, Celebrate you! There is a world of people out there to criticize you, don't join them. You celebrate you. All of you. And your true friends and fans will join in with you! Love on you, this is a proces and your brain will catch up to your body's success.

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I agree with JD13! I got Weight Loss surgery for Dummies (this years version) it mentions the Sleeve. The Cookbook is also good to have. I will have to look into the Sleeved Life. Thanks for the recommendation.

Soo happy for you! My date is 10/2 so I know how you feel. Keep us posted with how you are doing pre-op!

You Go GIRL! I don't do my pre-opp exams until the 17th! When is your surgery date?

I identify with you so much (cleaning like crazy! ), but I think so many here have said it best, It's your time. You have got to take this wonderful God given opportunity and grab it with both hand and not let go. For no other reason except you deserve it and all that that means to you. You are important, You matter! You have to make yourself your new project, concern, number one priority. Everything else in your life will follow your lead! Like Purplicious (love the name & wish I had thought of it!..) I have added you as a friend and will keep you in my prayers. I have found this site to not just be informative but soo very supportive. God Bless you honey {{HUGS}}

Hi all! So many October sleevers! I just turned 50 and my date is Oct. 2nd! Single with no kids but ready to make real changes to have the active life I want. Started at 299 and now down 17lbs. Just taking it one pound at a time. I don't get my pre-op diet until Sept 17th. So just chew, chew, chewing and chewing some more! The hardest thing for me is not drinking water with my food. But, as it has already been posted here, one change at a time. I'm in it for the long haul! Congrats to all ~ Shelia

Just don't lick the wallpaper or drink the fizzy-lifting drink!