Slim Lola Slim

It's been a while since I posted last, as I haven't had much to share. Well, now I am happy to say that I've got a date! January 9th!!!
The scheduler called me this afternoon, I almost didn't answer because it was an "unknown caller" and I was just waking up from a nap. But I answered and was given the date! So unreal, especially since I was half awake and I had to repeat everything she said and write it down as she confirmed it, lol! So now I will have a 4 week liquid only diet starting on Dec 9th, and must lose 23 pounds before the surgery.
I'm excited and still in a daze that I have a date!

My date is also Jan. 9th!

Congrats on your date-your'e on your way!

Wow! you look amazing! I hope I will look this good when my time comes!

I have pretty much avoided being in pictures for years, when I did take them I usually hid behind everyone or stategically placed one of the kids in front of me. Then I was sad as I went thru pics and didn't have me and my kids together. Now even though I'm still heavy and am coming to terms with this is how I really look. I am embracing it because I know I am changing it soon. I want to remember what it was like, how I looked and felt about. So once the pounds begin to shed I can see where I came from and where I'm going. I don't love my size now, but I don't hate myself either, I've been thru alot in my life and I give myself credit and love for making it thru. Yeah the pounds added up, but now as I feel better about me, I am ready to take the pounds off. I've put everyone first and now I love me and am putting myself first.
I know I won't be perfect, I will most likely sag and droop but it beats how I feel now, big, saggy and droopy, lol, so I will just subtract the "big" from that equation. If I think I need plastics, then I will do just that

I have pretty much avoided being in pictures for years, when I did take them I usually hid behind everyone or stategically placed one of the kids in front of me. Then I was sad as I went thru pics and didn't have me and my kids together. Now even though I'm still heavy and am coming to terms with this is how I really look. I am embracing it because I know I am changing it soon. I want to remember what it was like, how I looked and felt about. So once the pounds begin to shed I can see where I came from and where I'm going. I don't love my size now, but I don't hate myself either, I've been thru alot in my life and I give myself credit and love for making it thru. Yeah the pounds added up, but now as I feel better about me, I am ready to take the pounds off. I've put everyone first and now I love me and am putting myself first.
I know I won't be perfect, I will most likely sag and droop but it beats how I feel now, big, saggy and droopy, lol, so I will just subtract the "big" from that equation. If I think I need plastics, then I will do just that

Hello All!
This is my first post here as now I am officially on board for WLS! I joined VST a little over a year ago when a dear friend started her journey and had VSG. I replied to a few posts but never posted my own, since I had no idea when I would be starting the process.
I was living in California when I joined VST and was planning to go to Mexico to get sleeved. Life changed and I now live in Sweden and wasn't sure if I'd ever have WLS. I spoke with my primary Dr and asked about WLS and was happy to learn they offer VSG and RNY to those who qualify with BMI and weight related health condtions. Sad but fortunately I qualify.
So now I will be going to the information group and meeting my surgeon on Aug 21st! Hoping I can have surgery in Sept-Oct. So now I shall try to participate more and embrace the change that is to come

I'm in the same boat :-) I live in Sweden and they do it a little different here, so it's pretty frustrating trying to compare notes. I have my first info meeting Aug 21st. I will meet the Nut, Surgeon and whoever else, then at the same meeting have a one on one with the surgeon and Nut. Then by the powers that be, I should get my surgery date by the end of the meeting.
I am pushing for the sleeve as my primary dr said they cover them now, so if the surgeon agrees it's right for me that's what it shall be,( otherwise I may have RNY. ) Either way I am so ready! Hopefully, I will have sleeve surgery in Sept/Oct and will be cool to have company on the journey with you all :-)

Don't worry, you will rock those not so famous white pants. Then have to put them away shortly after, since they will be much too big

Congratulations! A double Blessing! You will definitely be lighter after delivery. I was 10lbs less than my prepregnancy weight after the birth of my last baby.
Happy and Healthy 9months! Wow! Twins!

Congrats and welcome to the journey!
Hope it continues to move quickly for you :-)

I'm in the same boat :-) I live in Sweden and they do it a little different here, so it's pretty frustrating trying to compare notes. I have my first info meeting Aug 21st. I will meet the Nut, Surgeon and whoever else, then at the same meeting have a one on one with the surgeon and Nut. Then by the powers that be, I should get my surgery date by the end of the meeting.
I am pushing for the sleeve as my primary dr said they cover them now, so if the surgeon agrees it's right for me that's what it shall be,( otherwise I may have RNY. ) Either way I am so ready! Hopefully, I will have sleeve surgery in Sept/Oct and will be cool to have company on the journey with you all :-)

Btw this is a great tool, i read most of the post and i now know what to expect ????

That is so great. I am so ready for mine too.

Hi guys, love all the "can't wait ideas" there all inspiring!! Here are my top ten things.
1. Look good so my husband will be proud of me! ( even though he has not said anything like that).
2. Go hiking with my 9, and 12 year old
3. Get healthy.
4. By cloths in the single digests!
5. Be confident in front of my husband with the lights on!!
6. Get rid of a lot of aches and pains!
7. Zip line
8. To feel what it's like to be skinny or at least smaller again.
9. To not fall into my moms foot steps of just gaining more and more weight as years go by.
10. Feel in control of my health.
And many more!!!

Ok... I live in Texas so I am looking forward to being out in the 100 degree heat without having a heat stroke....I have way too much insulation lol I used to be fine in the heat when I was younger...that means biking hiking swimming and taking my nephew to the zoo! I can't do that now for several reasons...
I didn't make a list of ten bc I think I have a thousand things I am looking forward to

Here are my 10!
1. Physically have babies (My 2 boys are adopted) Years of infertility issues.
2. Dance non-stop
3. Get dressed up and not have to wear my 2 girdles
4. Restock my shoe closet with Italian Cut shoes that I can not wear now because of my fat feet.
5. Have my husband pick me up and not let me go.
6. Chase after my boys without being tired.
7. Play a round of Volleyball with my boys and my Sister.
8. Live a healthy life.
9. Be an example for someone who struggles with weight issues.
10. Continue to make more list because this one will be completed one day.

1. For my wedding rings to fit again
2. To go running errands with my daughter without feeling exhausted
3. To feel confident in my career
4. To shop in the "cool" stores
5. To not dread getting up in the morning because I have nothing that fits well
6. To go out in nature and hike and have fun with my family
7. To drastically cut the number of pills I take.
So far, that's all I got

I love reading these! We have so much to look forward to..we better make sure we seize the day(s) and get all these adventures done! I hereby promise to make sure I don't let the day-to-day stuff get in the way, and make the most of my slinky, healthy body when I get actually get one!

Wow, how inspiring....Here is my list: 1. Wear a bikini 2. be comfortable in anything I put on. 3. be able to go all day without having to stop for a break when we are at the zoo or theme parks. 4. not struggle with finding a pretty well fitted bra. 5. be able to show my daughter a positive body image. 6. be able to get a pedicure, without feeling self conscious. 7. eat a single portion of gourmet food and be full. (I can already do that but haven't yet) 8. be a MILF 9. feel good enough about my body to DANCE again. 10. wake up and like what I see in the mirror.

What a great list! Here's mine:
1) go caving in the "wild" part of Mammoth (maximum chest circumference = 44 inches)
2) SCUBA certification
3) be able to snorkel without asthma attack
4) buy lingerie at Victoria's secret
5) indoor rock climbing
6) be able to excercise without needing ibuprofen
7) be able to sleep through the entire night (without waking up 10 -15 times because my back hurts or I can't breathe)!
8) wear my wedding ring
9) horseback riding on the beach
10) get to Onederland!

This is a lot of fun to think about! Here are my ten:
1. Walk into a room and have my husband do a double take.
2. I want to be able to make my kiddo tired
3. I want to wear a dress and not look like a bell.
4. I want to have clothes that reflect my style and not what I coud find that would fit me.
5. To run in the many marathons in my state. They have a Zombie run that looks awesome!
6. To travel to other countries.
7. To not immediately notice that I am the biggest person in a room, or that people are talking about me.
8. To want to go out and do things, instead of thinking of them as chores.
9. To go out for a run
10. To be smaller than my husband and more confident in the bedroom :wub:

1. To be able to walk more easily....improve my mobility!
2. To rock a black dress again, and a red one, and a blue one, and a purple one...you get the idea!
3. To wear my rings again...
4. To have my legs become one of my best features again instead of just hair & teeth
5. To try new things ...confidence & mobility to be able to
6. To go to the 'other' side of clothing stores again and be comfortable regardless of the size
7. To feel more comfortable in my own skin again...regardless of what Mr. scale says
8. To feel like the old & real me again...
9. To hopefully, lower my health risks (lots of bad health issues on both sides of my family) of many problems at my age
10. To have George Clooney, or Joe Manganiello (excuse my spelling), or Vince Vaughn, or John Cusack, or Russell Crowe, or Gerard Butler...fall madly in love with me, of course, and live happily ever after!!! LOL

I am looking forward to lots of the things listed above, and will add paragliding, ziplining, and zorbing. There's an adventure sports enthusiast inside of me that wants out!

Thanks for starting this! My surgery is July 2nd and here are my ten things:
1. Wear all my old favourite clothes in little sizes. I have held on to them for ten years!
2. Have a long, leisurely soak in my RV-sized bath tub!
3. Go on a trail ride. I just couldn't do this to a horse right now!
4. Ride my bike on this special trail we have near my home....it's about three hours on an old rail bed, down-hill through a forest all the way but I don't have the stamina right now.
5. Buy roller skates and use them up and down my back alley!
6. Visit my family in England. The flight and walking around for all the sight-seeing overwhelms me right now--never mind having my family seeing me 100 pounds heavier than my last visit.
7. Have coffee and a good visit with a few ex-boyfriends who remain friends and stay in touch, and don't understand why I avoid them.
8. Order a pile of adorable dresses and cardigans from Modcloth and Anthropologie.
9. Wear my beautiful rings and bracelets again.
10. Buy lots of super-cool antique and vintage clothes, which don't seem to come in plus sizes!
I think I have many more, but that's a good start!