cherrybombknits

My husband and I have lost over 100 lbs collectively, and I can confirm that, uhm, new depths have been reached *blush*.

I wish weightloss was linear! We'd all be happy with our sizes if simple math would work. How are you liking the bodybug?

Does it come with fudge on top? I'm not getting off the couch unless there's hot fudge involved.

You can do it Justine13! “Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.” William Shakespeare famous quote

Yay, sleeve sisters! I'm actually a little stunned, don't know how to feel. Mostly excited, race you to goal!

My paperwork to insurance was based on my initial consultation weight, and I was approved today. When did you do all your tests? I guess it would be based on your weight at the time your bloodwork and other hoop-jumping was done. Good luck!

I just had ceviche for the first time this weekend. It was HEAVEN on guacamole.

Congrats!

I just received word that insurance has approved my surgery. I will be going in October 4th and have already lost 8 lbs. It doesn't seem like much, but I think I'm trading fat for muscle. I was really excited and wanted to share the news.

Congratulations! Today is my one-month countdown date and I am so nervous/excited/scared. We're all rooting for you!

I got on a power plate at the county fair this year. The shaking hurt my back and knees without anything cut up on me. I have to admit it seemed like a gimmick to me, but in any case I wouldn't try it until you are absolutely healed up.

Yay for bikes! I did bike in a skirt and nylons for my commute, the girl bike "dip" wasn't that helpful. I've chewed through so many bikes in the last few years, but this thread has inspired me to start looking for my next baby. Yay for quad skates too! Am I the only person who aspires to join a roller derby team?

Thanks for the inside scoop anonteensleeve! I feel much better about the facility. How are you doing?

Barely There is the most comfortable shapewear I've ever worn. I have a problem with "bloomers" not being long enough in the leg or scooching up. Not with the BT's.

My starting weight is the weight I started the WLS journey at.

I am so glad to hear that. I had my first drain for almost three weeks. I told the sugeon if he didn't take it out I would cry and make him feel like a schmuck.

Vixkey, how are you doing now? Any updates?

I've found relief with ginger chews, but they're essentially ginger/sugar clumps. I'm just getting used to the idea of sugar-free, thanks for the peppermint tip!

What is MSM?

My oncologist highly recommended me to the NEW Program in Newport Beach, CA. I am pretty comfortable with Dr Tihonov doing the surgery although I found almost nothing on Google about him. Tri City Regional in Hawaiian Gardens sounds a little scary if the Yelp reviews are true... Any sleevers out there with first-hand experience to share?

I thought I would get a jumpstart on smoothing out my soon-to-collapse backside. What are you doing to celebrate the future you?

Ooh ooh, do the knitting! I'm trying to get a crafty VSG group together.