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I was just sleeved by Kelly on 9/14, and my friend across the hall was done on 9/13 (there were some other sleevers there, too, but I didn't know them). From what they said, September is sort of a slow month for VSG down there. I haven't been talking a lot because my entire surgery and recovery were so textbook and uneventful that it doesn't even seem right to mention! My care was exceptional and my husband was really impressed with the entire process. I have lost 22 lbs. from pre-op diet to today, 12 lbs. from post leak test weigh in to today. I was up and walking around within hours of surgery, had minimal pain. Dr. Kelly visited us at the hotel to check up and Omar took us sightseeing and for several nice dinners (mine were broth, of course). Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

It is so crazy how ounces can effect our determination to keep working that sleeve. What a great day, congratulations!

I'm getting the new Fitbit when it comes out in October...preordered from Amazon! I looked at the other ones in that range and they all charge monthly subscription fees to access your data.

I was sleeved 9/14 and have some soreness that I think wouldn't make it fun. I feel bad for my hubby, though. Hopefully next week!!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but that surgery trip has to be one of the most fun things I've ever done. I was so glad to meet you and your mom as well as everyone else. The weather was beautiful, the hotel was beautiful, and it was just trippy to sit around eating our broth afterwards and really enjoying the whole thing. My husband has said that usually if I haven't eaten I get really cranky, but he said I was unbelievably pleasant the whole trip. It still feels like a dream, and I am all for a reunion if I can get the $$ together!!

You are my hero...hoping to get off my blood pressure meds ASAP. Great job!

Sleeved in TJ 9/14 and everything's great so far. Met a lot of other sleevers down here...awesome people.

Are you kidding? My surgeon made me wait 6 weeks (after hysterectomy)!! I didn't 'quite' make it that far, but that was excruciating. I'm hoping just as soon as I feel better we'll figure something out.

I was really (really really) concerned with malabsorption with RNY, so I had to go with the sleeve. I have insurance that will cover the RNY and Lap-band, but I'm paying for the sleeve out of pocket because that's how much I believe in it. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that there is always the option to get RNY after the sleeve if the sleeve does not complete your weight-loss goals, but there's no going back from RNY to anything. The reason you don't see many sleeves is that up until recently in the US, many insurances wouldn't cover it because they deemed it "experimental". Now that they have been testing for quite a few years, IMO it's going to be the new "gold standard" for WLS. With Medicare now approving it, I believe other insurances will follow suit (including my beloved TriCare). I'm not willing to wait any longer to start my life. I know quite a few people with RNY who have stretched their pouches and gained some or all of their weight back...from what I can tell, the sleeve can't stretch. Sorry to go on and on! Good luck with your choices. I think any procedure to get healthy is worth it!

When your ahem...chest sticks out further than your belly, that's always an awesome day. You look fantastic...I can't wait! Congratulations!

I am being sleeved by Dr. Kelly in TJ. It was supposed to be on 9/15, but now they're thinking they might be able to get me in on the day I fly in, 9/14...fine with me! Good luck to everyone who's heading in and healing thoughts to those who are just coming out of the surgery!

The plain chocolate is my favorite, the chocolate peanut butter isn't as good, but it's not as bad as many other ones I've tried. I do them with a couple of ice cubes and a little milk in the magic bullet. One scoop is definitely enough!

Look at all of that belt! You could have had someone sit on your lap.

Thank you so much for the laugh. I am getting sleeved 9/15 and this really keeps my mind off the liquids...awesome!

Great schedule, thanks for sharing. I'm really worried about this part, though, it seems like a full-time job. I'm worried about when I go back to work.

My pre-op diet is to eat healthy, three meals a day, cut down sugar and caffeine. Liquids only 3 days prior to surgery.

Amazing and inspirational. Enjoy your family and your new energy!!

I went through the entire same thing, months of hard work (including the written test) and got denied. After wallowing in it for over a year, I started researching self-pay in Mexico. The approval process was painless and I'm heading out 9/14 for surgery on 9/15. I know not everyone can do it, but I'm so glad I kept researching and trying. Please don't give up! There are many avenues to success.

Good luck, can't wait to hear how it goes!

Thank you so much for sharing all of the details of your story...it's so nice to get an idea of what it's going to be like!

You look so cool...I love the shirt. I can't wait to be able to wear stuff like that without feeling like a sausage. Don't think of it as bragging, think of it as inspiration to those of us who are waiting. I LOVE to see pictures!

Wow, I just realized how much money I will save on yarn! I mostly knit or crochet for my daughter because it's too expensive to buy the yarn for things for me.

Amazing...you look super happy, too!

I want to get a family portrait with my husband and 3 kids. I've always said it was because we didn't have the money, but in truth, I have been so embarrassed by how I look that I didn't want to ruin our pictures.

So glad your husband is supportive of you in this endeavor. My husband and I had a very similar talk. He felt bad because I have helped him in so many ways and he feels helpless to help me with my issues. Having that support behind you...it's priceless. You tell who you want to tell and in your own time. The great thing about this board is that you get to read a lot of different experiences. My surgery date is 9/15, so we'll be pretty close together!