MamaM

Has it really been almost a full month!? Wow!
I'm not sure what I'm going to do after the end of the month after this! (Just kidding)
For those being sleeved today welcome to the Loser's Bench! I hope your surgeries have gone or will go smoothly and successfully and your recovery has been easy as a small tiny sliver of cake (no more jumbo sized pieces for us anymore!)
For those over the next couple of days:
June 29, 2012
EileenFrances -- Dr. Subhash Kini
Robin33 -- Costa Rica
tonibugg -- Dr. Rod Juarez
SunnyCox - Dr. Kelly in Mexico
TinaP - Dr Rodriguez

June 30, 2012
lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali
Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez
We have a spot waiting for you on the best bench in the world. The Loser's Bench!
May your surgery be successful and complete. May your recovery be speedy and without issue. May you have no complications after coming home. And may you lose all the weight you ever dreamed of losing!
Prayers and well wishes to all of you!
Eric

Mine was yesterday. June 27

Prayers to all that are getting sleeved today:
June 28, 2012
kkm23 -- Dallas
Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision
Sleevertobe
Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA
Apricot111
ready4change79

Thanks for the prayers. I have been keeping track of this thread. I love seeing people praying and it makes me feel good. Pray every one has a blessed recovery and we continue to support each other.

My name is finally on the list!! woohoo! Thanks Eric!

I want to be able to have just a bite of stuff. I don't want anything to be off limits. I truly enjoy food and want that to continue. I love to cook fresh, healthy stuff for my family. I'm not a baker and have never gone tooooo much for the sweet stuff. Unless it's ice cream. My problem is volume. I've always been a volume eater. I won't miss that at all!!!

I had tuna tonight too! Family had green salad w/tuna on theirs. I got the hot and spicey tuna packet, used a little ranch dressing, finely chopped some of the cucumber and put some shredded colby/jack in it! Yummm! Only managed a few bites of it but it was sooo good and I was eating w/my family and what my family was having!!

I want to be able to have just a bite of stuff. I don't want anything to be off limits. I truly enjoy food and want that to continue. I love to cook fresh, healthy stuff for my family. I'm not a baker and have never gone tooooo much for the sweet stuff. Unless it's ice cream. My problem is volume. I've always been a volume eater. I won't miss that at all!!!

I had tuna tonight too! Family had green salad w/tuna on theirs. I got the hot and spicey tuna packet, used a little ranch dressing, finely chopped some of the cucumber and put some shredded colby/jack in it! Yummm! Only managed a few bites of it but it was sooo good and I was eating w/my family and what my family was having!!

Everyone here is who's up for starting their new lives tomorrow!
June 28, 2012
kkm23 -- Dallas
Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision
Sleevertobe
Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA
Apricot111
ready4change79
We will keep you in prayers and send good thoughts your way as you get ready for your seat on the Loser's Bench! I look forward to hearing from each of you as to how you are doing!!
God Speed, good luck and here's to a successful and safe surgery and a speedy healthy recovery!!
Eric

VJSLIM: Yes this is me. I got brave and had my daughter take a pic and I posted it.

Good luck and God Speed to those being sleeved today! May your surgeries be successful and your recoveries be speedy and safe!
June 26, 2012
locoladi
Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico
JTmoas
s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg.
Nardelkn
cherryseven
chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin
Misslorlor
MsPerry
1920-Zeta
tumblersmom
glocks90
suzilouise
rudekitty
ShrinkingBellyKelly
loulou123
And to those who are being sleeved tomorrow, we wish you all the best with prayers for a safe, successful surgery and a speedy, healthy and successful recovery! We'll leave your seat on the Loser's Bench ready for you!
June 27, 2012
herewegoagain
Edward Mun -revision
GivingItMyAll
pkehrer
mcsleevy - Dr. Sherman Yu in Houston, Tx
Joyce Ellis-joy686 - revision
MoreganK
Praldous - Saranac lake NY Dr.Hill
Carlashooter-
Aworkinprogress - spider single incision with Dr. Robert Marema
Ris26
kymwalla
Eric

Good news, they dont think there's any blockage. Did the leak test and all went through ok but he wants to redo it tomorrow with more liquid. Due to having a hard time breathing and an elevated blood rate he tested for clots. No clots! Ultrasound on my tummy pancreas kidneys and gal bladder and there is some sludge in my gal bladder but should be ok with IV treatment. They have me on zofran, pepsid, reglan, and Ativan along with a potassium saline bag. Knock wood not many tests left.

Alright everyone, lots of people starting their new lives today. Some should have already been in surgery and in recovery and some who are waiting.
To those of you joining us on the Loser's Bench, Welcome! Prayers and well wishes have been and are being sent your way!
To those of you who are getting ready for tomorrow:
June 26, 2012
locoladi
Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico
JTmoas
s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg.
Nardelkn
cherryseven
chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin
Misslorlor
MsPerry
1920-Zeta
tumblersmom
glocks90
suzilouise
rudekitty
ShrinkingBellyKelly
Know that you are in our prayers for a successful surgery, a healthy, rapid, successful recovery with no complications! Your places on the Loser's Bench are set and waiting!
It's almost over for us June Sleevers. When June ends, there are still a lot more people being sleeved in other months, so be sure to join in on those conversations and cover them in prayers too!
Eric

Sleeved June 19 th Barker Bariatrics procedure done by Dr. Charlotte Hodges

Big day tomorrow - we'll have to make plenty of room on the loser's bench. Good luck!!!

Sending my thoughts, prayers and positive vibes and wishes to all those that are getting sleeved tomorrow. Keep a happy thought, stay positive, sip, walk and know that we are thinking about you.
June 25, 2012
Looking Ahead
Ready Rudy
Artichokes -- Dr. Lautz Brigham & Women’s in Boston
Jubjub07 -- Dr. Aceves
anais02 -- Dr. Garcia
Skane10 -- Dr. Garcia
Janedeaux3
Lose4good2012 -- Dr. Billy (may use spider surgical tool)
aled
carolinagirlz
136HereICome- Lawerance hospital in NY
ChristianMomma7
CRichard1107
SMP1126

I'm turning in for the night. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am. I have 2 clocks set so I don't oversleep! Put my name in your prayers, too. I,m pretty anxious, as well!

Prayers and positive thoughts to everyone having surgery tomorrow! I can't wait to join you all later in the week!!

Sorry, my email wasn't letting me know there were responses. I had the second CT and went to the surgeons...the computers were down so they couldn't look at the scan. They said they would call me but haven't. The surgeon did say that the fact that my pain is gone is a good sign and gave me the ok to go off the antibiotics. Been feeling ok and started exercising finally. Thanks for the support and positive thoughts everyone!

BTW, GREAT choice for the member spotlight! PDXMan is one of my inspirations here!

Wow! Thanks!! I guess that, for once, my long-windedness is paying off! The iPod touch will be great for those gym workouts!

I did the exact same thing. I put my whole family first before me...but what I didnt realize was that I was depriving them of the very essance of me because I didnt want to go anywhere or do anything for fear of those other people judging me. Before I gained weight I was this person who did everything, and I realized that my children didnt really know the real me....the person who went skating and swimming and danced when nobody else was dancing. Every day know my kids are discovering something new about me. My oldest daughter said to me the other day that I got girly since I have lost weight. I told her I was always girly....its just harder when your bigger for others to see it. She also told me I laughed more and she likes it. That made me smile. If you put yourself first this time....it will mean the difference of just being there for the kids vs actually participating with them. You go get it girl! I wish the best for you and all others that are on the fence!

I have been looking back at some old pictures of myself at the heaviest weight that I was....and I cant help but want to cry for that woman I see in the pictures. I remember how sad she was. She hated herself everytime she looked in the mirror. She felt judged everytime she ate in public, or did anything in public. She felt like she didnt belong in her own family because they were all thin, and she was so fat. She felt so desperatly trapped, and didnt know what to do to get out. I dont miss her, I just feel sad for her, and want to cry for her because it took so long to get out of her prison.
Now the person that I am is a free woman. No longer am I scared to eat in public, or be seen with my family. I love shopping, and dont feel like all the skinny women in stores are asking why I even bother shopping. I have energy, and sass. I want to do everything now....no more hiding! I am sexy, and my husband cant keep his hands off of me !!!!
For anyone who is unsure if they should take this drastic measure to get everything back, and stop being in your own prison......DO IT! My only regret is that I didnt free that woman sooner.
Thank God for the sleeve!

Prayers and thoughts to everyone getting sleeved tomorrow and this week!!