Goody2shoesmelissa

Excited for all of you! You won't regret this new way of life! This journey is incredible! God bless you all!

Kansas!
Sleeved 8-22-12 35 pounds gone!
Dr. Hashem Fouad
GCH-flint Hills Surgical Center

I will be 6 weeks post-op Oct 4, 2012. I maybe get a 1/2 cup down. It is an adjustment, it's also all in my head that I need more. I'm full and totally satisfied but, my love for food and certain tastes gets the best of me at times! My mouth is saying MORE but my tummy says Nope! I'd never change it though! I love my sleeve! In six weeks I'm down 35 pounds and lots of inches. I feel like a new person! It is a change of life but so worth it! This new journey is a blessing! Good luck to you, may your experience be a great one!

Kansas!
Sleeved 8-22-12 35 pounds gone!
Dr. Hashem Fouad
GCH-flint Hills Surgical Center

Ottawa ks...

Topeka KS

Well saw my surgeon today....I was sleeved on 8-22-12 was hoping to get to go to soft/smooth/puree foods but nope, one more week on Clear liquids and Protein shakes. On the positive side, at least I get something and the shakes fill me up! I get to start the soft foods next Thursday.
Date of surgery I weighed in at 221 down to 200 today. Off all meds and good Blood pressure. Soon to be under 200 and it feels so good!!! People are noticing and commenting...I'm so excited for this new journey.
Hope all is going well with everyone else...I have soft food ready and frozen for the day I get to indulge. Counting down!!!
God Bless you all...I enjoy this forum and the information and suggestions I find here.

You look great!!! Keep up the good work!!

Pics are two months out after being sleeved.

Here is our list of Aug 21 sleevers up for tomorrow, sending you all the blessings and the best wishes and your Doctors will have steady hands....
8.21.12
-lucysmama215
Nicole / Sleeveme81Tx Dr. Scott Stowers
Robyn AKA nurse05 Dr Garcia MX
angelofmercy36 Dr. Michael Peters
traci670
tybeeanna
Linda Strugnell AKA Serendipity -UK Roger Ackroyd
pinkbwlr16 Dr Srikanth Federal Way, WA
cdube10
Nikki613-Dr. Stowers

I am up to bat first thing in the morning!!! See you all on the losers bench! Sending iyt big hugs and prayers for everyone tomorrow!!!!

My surgery is Wednesday morning at 6am. I'm excited but find myself freaking out!! Am I doing the right thing? Will I fail with this too? Will the pain kill me? Oh my mind won't stop with worry!?!!! I know I want this, I know I'll be ok! I'm just scared!!!! I have faith all will be well!!! Why am I so nervous?!?! I've finally made it through the 30 day Pre-op diet, tomorrow only Clear Liquids and bowel prep! Then it's MY day!! 8-22-12 will forever be the date of my new journey!
I wish everyone else a safe and successful journey!
God Bless!

Good luck to all the pending sleevers for this month,

Anyone who says you took the easy way out obviously knows nothing about this procedure. The easy way out would have been just giving up and accepting we were fat. I watched my mom do this last October and it gave me new respect for the woman. You have to watch Proteins, carbs, fats, your meds, your Calcium, your Vitamins, your liquids... Seriously, how is that easy? Plus, the actual fact that they all but TAKE YOUR STOMACH OUT.
When I hear people say I took the easy way out (and so far no unsuspecting soul has) I'm going to tell them that they don't have a clue as to what they're talking about and my mama told me better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool that to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Well fellow August sleevers.. I a
Also an August sleever but from 2011! Just to give you a little something to look forward to... Since I was where you guys are now a year ago.. This year has been nothing short of amazing. I went from a size 14/16 to in between a size 1 to sometimes 3.. I run.. Which is something I have never been able to do.. Even at my thinnest in high school.. I am in the best shape of my life.. I eat healthy and look forward to my work outs... Your journey is only just beginning but before you know it your life will be so changed and you will be happier than you ever thought possible... Many blessings to all you newbies and may you all have a speedy recovery and a kick a$$ bod in a few short months.. I was at goal in 5 months and have had to change it several times to accommodate all the extra I lost that I never imagined would...

A couple of things. First, don't compare yourself to your friend. That will drive you crazy. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. BUT everyone that does this loses weight! You have done great so far. You have lost an average of five pounds per week! If you had done that on a diet like weight watchers, you would be celebrating! Second, I have read on this forum that stalls are completely normal. I had my surgery the day before you and experienced a stall for a couple of weeks and then a very small creeping down of the scale for a few weeks and then boom, suddenly losing again. Based on what I have read, I expect that this will happen again. It's frustrating, but it happens. If you are following the plan, drinking your fluids, eating your Proteins and keeping carbs low, and exercising you will continue to lose weight and get to your goal. As for shake, look at how much Protein you are getting with food alone. If you are making it to 60-80 grams per day, then you are doing fine. If not, consider adding a Protein Shake to get you there. I have to drink at least one shake per day because I can't get all my protein in with food alone.
Keep up the good work!

I feel your pain!!! Being at work when they bring "real" food in, is a KILLER!!! Yep, 30 days, trying to decrease the size of my liver! Will have been on it for 2 weeks come Monday....then only 2 more weeks to go!!! Surgery is on the 22nd of Aug. GO ME!!! I will not cheat!!! LOL I have to look at the big picture!!
Ready for the NEW ME!!!
Melissa

I did, but I knew me. I had lost about 60 lbs on Nutrisystem but then gained it all back plus some. I think it is natural to feel this way. But for me, I knew that even if I succeeded at losing weight myself, my tendency would be to put it back on again. I had these feelings right before I went into surgery. I am so happy I went through with it. This is a tool to help us learn to how to eat again. It has changed my life for the better and I have never regretted my decision. Good luck!!

I am also on a 30 day Pre Surgery diet. I am allowed 5 Protein shakes, 1 Protein Bar, 2 cups of certain veggies, and I cup of fruit, and 1 lean cuisine (350 calories or less). My surgeon wants 15-20 pounds gone by my surgery date of the 22nd of Aug. I will have been on this diet 2 weeks on Monday. I have lost 6 pounds so far. It's not easy but I've got to remember the big picture!!! I'm almost half way to my surgery date..I can do this. Also, increase your activity....maybe walking more etc. Drink ALOT of Water too.
I am thinking about you, we are having to do the same thing almost....GOOD LUCK to you! Stay positive YOU CAN DO IT!!
Melissa

I had surgery on Monday and I feel 80% better today then yesterday... Im not as tiredvand moving doesnt hurt as bad, so hopefully tomorrow you'll notice a big difference too.

God continue to bless Umi whos having surgery today and watch over and guide the surgeon hand who's performing it. In Jesus name Amen.. Good luck Umi and keep us posted!

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!!!!! I am so nervous! 2 weeks of liquids (I didn't think I was going to make it). Sending prayers up for us all who will be having surgery today! Congratulations!!!

Welcome Melissa, I am also a newbie here. Having my surgery on Aug. 14th, this site is so awesome. Everyone is so helpful.I am starting my 2 week diet on Monday, we can do this it's gonna be great.

Hello I am new to this forum and will know my date for surgery next week I am hoping for the second week in August I am excited yet nervous I look forward to keeping up with this group. I lived in New York all my life and moved to Delaware 6 years ago. Dr Iragau is my surgeon I can't wait to begin this journey back to me.
I am currently 217 lbs my heaviest weight ever!! I praying to loose loose loose would anyone else like to keep in touch?
Tx parris