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Maybe because it's an elective surgery, we question if we should have it, or keep trying the diets and keep failing, I second guessed myself up to the minute they rolled me into the OR and then I realized this was a gift, a second chance to live a healthier,longer life and here I am 53 yrs old feeling 10 yrs younger. Grab the chance, it is wonderful to feel good about yourself, to succeed at the weight loss.

I went online searching uhc website, called them and registered for someone to call me back, it took a week and they gave the ok to attend seminar and gave me Dr's names to choose from. I was lucky I went to seminar Feb 26th and surgery was April 29th. Good luck!

Thanks, walking only does so much, I've got the neck waddle too! lol...gonna go check these out.

My BMI was 39.2 on surgery day and my surgeon used a 36 bougie, he uses the same size for everyone.

Wow Breezy you have done amazing!! I know you are lovin life and enjoyin those grandgirls..and Stacy you aren't far from goal either. Life is good!:crying: I see myself in pics now and still think how much there is to lose but I forget to look and appreciate how much is gone for good!!

If you don't mind me asking what is your BMI? My surgeon said in his seminar " if your BMI is in the 40's range you are not going to have as much loose skin" and so far he is right. I hit the treadmill as soon as I could and I think it has helped too.

Hi, Melinda. I'm 53 yrs young and choose the sleeve because you still have a functioning stomach even tho it's teen tiny and at my age/health there are medicne I have to take,ugh not big fan on the crushing. I love the sleeve, I feel 10 yrs younger and the quality of life is awesome. Hang in there for the pre-op diet and before you know it you'll be slidng onto the loser's bench with us. WELCOME!

I will def buy a wig if my hair loss gets to bad, no bald spots yet but I'm only 3 1/2 mos out it supposedly gets worse at 4 mos.

We're here for support, I'm not sure if obesity runs in your family but if you have the surgery and are thin and baeutifuil then they may want your support!!:crying: I love my sleeve!

With that kind os attuide you'll definitely rock your sleeve. Way to go!!

My daughter had RNY 8 months before I had sleeve, she has lost more in a short time but she has fainted on us twice, we've been to kidney,gastro specialist and next week a cardio Doctor, she eats like a pregnant woman just trying to counteract the malabsorption issue. The Dr. removed her gallbladder also.She had a longer recovery time, and even at my age 53 I had no issues.

I enjoy my small portions now just as much as I enjoyed the supersized ones pre-surgery. You'll still be able to go out to dinner and order -you will probably have to take it home in a doggy bag or order a appetizer as a main. I only felt grief for food one time after surgery and it was very brief because I was so happy to finally succeed at losing weight.You'll be with all of us on the loser's bench and it feels pretty damm good.

no drain for me either, and was I ever glad~

Well I'm 3 months out and hopefull by the end od October it will stop if not I will buy a wig. I hate to cut it shorter, it's shoulder lenght but I guess that would help.

Only 1 lb to go!!! The pics are amazing and you look so much happier!You inspire us still trying to work the sleeve.

Good Luck with surgery and recovery, you're on countdown now and you'll be done. wishing you a speedy recovery, just rest,sip and walk and let us know ur ok as soon as you feel up to it.

Way to go!! it's just a tool and we have to work it and you're inspiring us all!!

Wonderful to hear everything went well, take care of each other

I'm shedding ALOT too, more than normal, my pcp says hair loss won'r happen if you get your protein but I've taken vitamins,biotin and got protein in, it still happening.did you get a new cute haircut Wannalise?

Wow, that is awesome..you must be soo happy. I hope your date is soon! BTW you are so right this board is soo awesome!

Thanks for the info :thumbup:

if there is a website you can type your recipe into for the nutritional values?

Congrats on your amazing loss, we have the same surgey date, I have a sleeve sister! yay! I hope you continue to do well and sorry for all you've had to deal with.

I only wish I had done it sooner!!

Mine didn't, he waited for 3 month post op