IrishEyes

Well I am married, however I did go out with my girlfriends and I practically had to fight the guys off. I did tell my hubby he was gonna have to buy me a bigger diamond ring to scare off potential suitors. The sex is a lot better. My legs can bend like I never thought, and it doesn't hurt when I we go out for dinner dates it's great, I feel so sexy and confidant, I love getting all dressed. I feel like I'm slowly but surely becoming eye candy...what maybe one day I'll be that trophy wife that I always knew I could be.

So, I've been reading about everyone and wanting to lose weight and be there for their spouses/kids/grandkids. Now I want to hear from the single ladies (men). How have you been now that you've lost (losing) weight? Do you have dating worthy confidence now? Have you been on dates? Have you discussed the surgery? How have you handled going out to dinner? I want all the juicy details.
Personally, the depression looms as I turn 35 in a couple days and I'm alone (no kids). I haven't been on a date in maybe 5 years. This is so embarrasing. I look forward to having the confidence to go back online.

Finally scheduled for surgery September 26 with Dr. Yu in Houston. Start my 2 week pre-op diet Wednesday. I am past ready for this. I have been ready for several weeks. Now things will start to be fast. I have my pre-op exam on Sept 19th.

Scheduled for Sept 18, 2012 with Dr. David Kim at Baylor Trophy Club Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. Nervous but sooo looking forward to feeling better and starting my new life. Can't wait to be on the losers bench! Good luck to all of the other September sleevers...

Hello All
I'm scheduled for Sept 28th NJ Dr. N. Ballam
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May God hold you in the palm of His hand and guide you through this whole process. Sending many prayers for a successful surgery and uneventful, speedy recovery to all being sleeved today... ((hugs)) too!!

Good luck on your surgery. Mine went great

so - i was getting really bored last night so i went ahead and packed my hospital bag. Had my pre-op visit with the hospital on the phone yesterday and answered their 100 questions so that's done. Now the anxiety stage sets in for the weekend.....will find plenty of stuff to do to keep me busy and my daughter and granddaughter are driving up so I will get to play with her over the weekend and that should keep me busy!!
So ready to get this new 'me' started and can't wait to throw away all my yucky size 16's away.....maybe I'll bring them to south texas over the holiday's and have a bonfire!!!
Congrats to everyone who's on their way and good luck to all those who are going under the 'knife' next week!! I'm sure we will all be rocking our sleeves in no time!!

Little nervous anxious and fear. Wish me luck.

I just arrived to the hospital...yeah I am so excited to start a healthy life

Tomorrow am I will have my surgery. It has been a long journey but I ready. A little nervous but I know it is for the best.

Sept 19th Dr. Lopez and Osuna, Puerto Vallarta, MX

Im on Sept 12 here in Tennessee

My surgery is scheduled for sept 24. Have been wavering between rny and vsg but I think vsg is the best option for me. Talking to the surgeon tomorrow so we'll see.

September 11th, San Diego, Dr. Horgan

I thought I responded to this thread? Hmm.. Sept 12

september 20th for me! dr garcia tj mx

Sept. 11, Dr. Reyes, Mcallen, Tx

I am September 19th too!

Sept 17th , Dr Feteiha , New Jersey

September 18th @ East Texas Medical Center - Dr. Hugh Babineau Both excited and very nervous !!!

my surgery is sept 11th with dr. Jeffrey Strain

Sep 11th for me. Eating last meal right now.

I loved looking at the before/after/progress pics while I was just getting started here, so I always try to reciprocate
Before: 241 (probably got up into the 250's but wasn't tracking)
No real pre-op loss.
Currently: 166-168.
Nutrition: Focus on Protein and Water. Can basically eat and drink whatever I want in very small portions. Foods that don't agree with me: bread, tortillas and rice generally don't sit well so I avoid them. Pasta is ok, and so are crackers/toast. My favorite foods: anything seafood. In the last few weeks I've eaten salmon, swordfish, shrimp, and sushi. Also: cheese, in any way, shape or form. I've had more caprese salad in the last month than in the rest of my life combined. Yum yum! My not-guilty-at-all guilty pleasure: coffee, with full fat Creamer and occasionally some sweetener (read: on my period, heh). Every day. Mmmm. Stuff that goes down easier than I wish it would: Anything made of potato. DAMN YOU, POTATOES! *shakes fist*
Also worth noting - I can eat as much fruit and veggies as a "normal" person. No one would ever know I had surgery when eating from a veggie tray. For some odd reason, there's no restriction with those two items. I can't eat as quickly as I used to, but I could graze all day. Weird!
I've taken a purposeful no-stress policy over this. Stress stalls weight loss. You heard it here first! I had no pre-op, I have very, very laid-back post-op, and although my weight loss has slowed, I'm still losing consistently. 75lbs in 4.5 months is more than good enough for me My current exercise routine is... well, nothing. Not NOTHING, I guess, if you count typing as exercise. I work a lot and am terribly out of shape. So it's been slow going to get started.
Pictures:

Size 18/20. That's an XXL shirt from Kohl's. Summer 2011.

This is a before/progress. Winter 2012 on the left, and about 40lbs down (or about 35lbs ago) on the right.
Approx. 168lbs
Approx. 168lbs. Size L yoga pants from Target (Champion) and size M shirt (unisex)


Trying on at Old Navy Sweetheart boot cut jeans in 12 short. Hoodie is a L. Both fit comfortably and will likely be loose in approx. 2-3 weeks.
IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN. Hope this gives someone out there the inspiration they need to get healthy!