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I'm being pretty selective with who I tell. I know the psychological part of this...why do you feel you can't tell everyine?..but truth is' date=' I'm not ready for everyone to have an opinion on something I'm doing to save my life. I'm the type that doesn't care what others say or think, but I still respect people enough to listen to their point. I don't want to deal with that until after I've made it threw the surgery and I am out of the complication risk stage at the beginning. The people that know are the ones I have no problems telling to relax and back off if need be. The others that I know would not be supportive won't know anything is up until the see me. Which will be later rather than sooner anyways.[/quote']

I am the same way. I'm doing this regardless

Of others opinions so why deal with anyone

Who may not be supportive?

I'm 5'7" Surgery 7/30 Highest 279 Surgery 272 Current 228

Love to see that!!

She said that know that I'm fully healed' date=' NSAIDs are OK. Yay![/quote']

Omg so great, I hope my doc has the same answer.

Searching out a group...support group would be helpful...In my area we don't have one...And we were not allowed to go to the one where I had my sleeve done until the surgery was done. So even though I watched countless videos and talked to the pros where I was having the surgery..I was not prepared..... I don't know anyone personally that has had weight-loss surgery. One night about a week before I left the hospital a woman peaked her head around my curtain and said.." I know you think this is never going to get better but I promise you it will." she slipped away as quietly as she came...I laid there thinking was she even real...And wow a sleever! I never saw her again... That made me realize for the first time that this was my life now and I needed to make it or break it on my own...Yes I read and joined this forum and it gave me a lot of help....I did however have the nerve to think this won't happen to me or that won't happen to me...And it all happened to me..I was so close to death that the Doctors told my husband that they did not have much hope for me making it through it.... When I look back on that I think that preparing myself before surgery by detoxing was a good idea..I stopped a lot of bad habits before I even got close to the surgery...That part I would do again! Don't give yourself the pleasure of thinking that you know what is going to happen and how you are going to DEAL with your sleeve. One persons experience is different then another's..One day at a time...one step at a time....one victory at a time....And remember who's life it is. And who is taking the risk. There is your family to consider and their emotions will run high at times...Embrace their caring spirit and feed on it..There will be times when you will cry and no one will be able to help you except the ones that know you the most.... So before you even have the surgery commit to a life long change..Working at it day to day....Whether a slow loser or a fast loser don't put pressure on yourself to have yourself at goal in 3-5 months..It can take 2 years.. After a few months go by' date=' your excited and scared that you have lost some weight and you are down a few sizes...Fear is the enemy here...We look at what we have accomplished and still do not see what we have done..How far we have come...And all the time we are dealing with our heads and it is playing games with us and we have to fix the reasons why we came to this point in our lives... All the small changes that you will experience. Like the first time you cross your legs or fit into a airplane seat without a extension...All good! But you are still afraid of what lies ahead of you....where will you fit in and how will you change if you change at all..And you will change in some way..Everybody does who has great changes in their lives.... Some days I am so proud of myself I can't stand me..and at the same time scared to death about who I may or may not become....I am invisible to everyone who knew me before surgery. No one recognizes me at all...It is fun but sad at the same time... There are so many scenarios that you read on here....Different experiences of the good the bad and ugly of it all..... Learn to be patient. Don't expect perfection. And hit the scale with a sledge hammer and get weighed at the doctors office. Treat yourself to something nice like jewelry..never food! Take your time and enjoy each step you are making to make yourself a better and healthier you...Don't look at the sleeve as another diet..but as a program for life...And when you think that you failed when you make a slip up..it is not like all the failed diets...This is you and your life now...Tomorrow is a new day.. 11 months out and I am learning more and more about myself and the issues that got me to this place...You have to learn to love yourself![/quote']

Wonderful post!

HW 325 SW 265 CW 219 DOS 5/22/13 First goal is to be 199 by my 40th bday this December. GW between 170-180

So I haven't looked in a full length mirror in forever. But it's time to take a long look, get before picture taken and say goodbye to the old me. I'm so scared to look at myself but knowing that everything is going to change beginning next week will help. Eeeekkkk

I go for my psych eval on monday. My surgeon referred me to Dr. Kenneth Davison for the psych evaluation. I'm a bit nervous about this' date=' any tips??[/quote']

Where do you live?

Mexico for 8600. I got VSG. If I wanted to get my plastics done I could now but I cant afford them yet. Im 9 months out and have lost 123 pounds. I got a consultation for breast lift with implants here in michigan USA for 11' date='000 . Im so happy with the results. I feel like woman![/quote']

Wow the price of plastics is crazy.

It will happen!! I used to sweat just thinking about shopping putting my son in the car' date=' pushing a cart around, going to formal dinners, lunch, anything! Now 6 wks, 35 pounds, 21.5 inches out No sweating like that at all!!! It will be life changing and you'll love it!![/quote']

So great to hear

I can shop for HOURS now... No more sweating after barely walking into one store. Man' date=' I don't miss that. Although I mostly shop thrift stores because I've found such amazing deals - paying retail prices isn't as much fun as finding a killer deal. I have to dress in layers for work AND have my little heater on under my desk. I even wear fleece arm warmers (kind of like long fingerless gloves). Brrrrrrrrrrr!!! I wear sweatshirts and socks to bed too. BUT... I wouldn't trade it for anything. Then again, I say that NOW and it's only 52 degrees out. Let's wait to see what my tune is when it is 30 degress below zero. (I guess there isn't a limit as to how much clothes a person can put ON, right?!)[/quote']

Great just as winter is setting in, I will be double cold. At least I will be able to wear jeans again.

After years of being known for never wearing a coat in winter and' date=' on one occasion, flip flops to a hospital appointment in the snow, I now have 5 coats. And new thermal gloves. And thermal socks. And three fleeces. I have even bought a hat....[/quote']

Well from one extreme to the next. At least I won't be a sweaty pig!

How did you get such a great price in the US?

My kids are doing to LOVE that. I sleep with the window open at 20 degrees out. Oh how fun it will be to actually wear cute sweat shirts!!

If I could go back I would ask the lady that came to talk to us after she had been very successful with the sleeve..

I would ask her....What was your lowest point? What made you decide to do the sleeve? What was the worst habit or junk food that you found was difficult for you to give up? How has your life changed since surgery? Would you recommend it to others? What did you eat as a staple in this program' date=' because chocolate is not a staple? When did you start to feel different and getting the results you wanted?

Did you ever regret it? And so on and so on...

If you had the chance would you ask different questions now that you are succeeding compared to having that wide eyed awe staring at the before and after picture of that one who was there to encourage you.....[/quote']

Well I am set for surgery on Wednesday, but I feel that this forum answers those questions over and over. I feel like any questions that need answering are done so in volumes. I am very great full for this site!

So I was wondering, while dripping in sweat from doing laundry, have you stopped sweating like a pig after you lost weight?

I am curious to know

1. We're did you have surgery?

2. What did you have done?

3. How long after your sleeve did you get plastics done?

4. If you got plastics out of the country, what was the price difference from the US to where it was done?

5. What was your cost in the us if that's where you had it?

And mother of all questions, are you happy with the results?

I know aspirin is not recommended for Sleeved patients' date=' but it's the only thing that works for me in catching a headache early before it turns into a Migraine. Otherwise it's Percocet and a dark room. I see my surgeon tomorrow for my 10-week check, and plan on begging then, but in the meantime, anyone still use aspirin on occasion?

TIA,

Lisa[/quote']

What did the doc say? I get Migraines, couldn't imagine not being able to use something for them.

Scheduled for the 9th!

I'm glad someone asked this. I'm 3 weeks post-op and not being able to drink a few gulps is so annoying. I like to run and not being able to drink enough afterwards is frustrating! I'm also going to start a Bikram yoga class and I'm a little worried about the dehydration if I can't guzzle a bottle of Water like I used to.

That was also a big concern of mine. Can't imagine how dehydrated we would be only being able to sip.

Mine charges 5750 above & beyond what insurance covers. It's for the one year follow up care including NUT. But since she sucked I no longer go to her. Now fighting with the practice to get a refund.

That should be illegal. It's way to much money!

I have no program fee and they give us the NUT at no cost. They feel like it should be a paid insurance benefit just like PT is for someone with a broken ankle. Mind you the cost is prolly in my surgery somewhere. However better I pay 20% than the thousands some of you are. At least insurance has a cap for what they will allow.

I am a chugger too. That was the most difficult thing for me. Now I can chug a few times and be ok. I have never counted but I would guess 5 or so like a previous post mentioned. I'm 3 months out.

Water is my best friend and I couldn't imagine not being able to take more than a sip forever.

Like others said' date=' Absolutely!!! I was at about 8 weeks and was starting to feel discouraged because I was still having to take small sips due to nausea. Got better nausea meds and now magically, I can drink reasonably! Maybe 2-3 full mouthfuls of Water or milk before I need to pause for a few minutes. If the forced sipping lasts a long time (like, maybe 6-8 weeks?) be sure to discuss it with your surgeon during your followup (or just call if you are experiencing anything that is distressing to you!) Good luck![/quote']

Thanks Daydra! There is so much light at the end of the tunnel, I can't wait.

I am two months tomorrow and I can turn up a water bottle and chug exactly 5 chugs. Any more than that and its uncomfortable. I've always been a Water chugger' date=' and those first few weeks were torture for me. Now I can feel satisfied with my 5 chugs. :-)[/quote']

That is totally me! I hope I still love water when I'm changed.

This month is crazy busy!!

On the way to the hospital... It's my Dday

Good luck!!!!