mom2five

Wow.. its crazy that it moved like that. I have a rose on my shoulder blade in memory of my mom. I hope it doesn't migrate.

I am offended by the fact that you are offended. :-/

My older kids were worried too. (I haven't had surgery yet) but I talked to them about the risks and the odds... and showed them some success stories. I also told them that my risks of dying WITHOUT having surgery are pretty high too because of my weight and health problems. They are still worried about it but are not against it anymore. Maybe you need to have a heart to heart talk with her about the odds of the risks of having surgery/not having surgery.

Great to hear this! I remember when you posted about this before and I was so disappointed for you. I'm happy for you now! Hope all goes well.

Great job! Looking good!

I'm trying to eat better and exercise. I keep wanting to eat everything I see though.

My doctor told me that the staples hold the sleeve together while it heals. Within a few weeks, scar tissue will form over top of the staples and form a strong bond that will be permanent. The staples are only necessary for the healing period. They will still be there, but the scar tissue will be holding it together after that point. Our bodies are so miraculous! :-D And, they won't set off metal detectors. They are soooo very small... There are a lot of them, but they are so small that they won't be setting off any alarms.

Thank you. I just added you.

I'm pre surgery but trying to lose weight and be accountable before surgery. I need good examples and I've been using myfitnesspal off and on for a while. I'd like to add people who can help me with that. My username on there is jynacay. I was just going to start adding people but I wanted to make sure y'all knew I am pre surgery so you don't wonder why I'm eating so much. I'm not sure how I should be eating right now. I'll be having surgery before the end of the year but I don't have a date yet. I keep trying to eat right but I also keep thinking I better eat now while I can! Trying to control that though.

You look awesome! Great job!

I cringe when someone says "expecially" instead of "especially" Most of my pet peeves are written. For example, when people use an apostrophe to make a word plural and when people use the wrong your and you're. There are plenty more but I usually just cringe inwardly and go on. I homeschool my sons and we go over these common mistakes frequently so that they hopefully won't make them.

You look awesome! Great job!

I think the OP was being sarcastic. At least that's how I took it.

Great article. So many times I've said "If I could just lose all this weight, I think I could maintain it." so here's my chance. It's a little scary and I know how lazy I am. I am trying to make better habits now (before surgery) especially with exercise. It's nice to know what to expect and that I need to make the most out of the first 6-12 months. It's not the time for procrastinating!

Today I saw my PCP and had my labwork done that my surgeon requested. I also had my EKG. My surgeon also requested a lung capacity test. I wasn't able to do that test today though because I ran out of time so I will go back in a few days. I also have to have an endoscopy so my surgeon can look at my hiatal hernia, and a sleep study. I have to meet with the psychologist in October and see the NUT twice and then I will get my surgery date! I'm excited... can't wait to get it behind me so I can move on... I was embarrassed doing the EKG because I had to get undressed from the waist up.. I'm just so fat that it was embarrassing and uncomfortable because I don't even get undressed in front of my husband unless its dark in the room.. lol.. But the nurse made me feel more at ease by talking about trying to lose weight the whole time.. she doesn't look very big to me but she said she needs to lose 50 lbs. I wish thats all I had to lose. Anyway, I feel like I am making progress a little at a time..and hopefully I will be sleeved before the year is out! :-D

I'm still waiting to be sleeved. My doc told me that I will eventually be able to eat/drink whatever I want in moderation. He said its not a diet.. It's a lifestyle change and he doesn't want me to feel deprived. That being said, I think it's an individual thing some people end up not being able to tolerate certain things. It may come and go. And some people decide to give up certain things because they feel those things are detrimental to their new lifestyle. I know people who drink pop and people who eat Pasta at times. Its a very individual thing.

I have anthem bcbs and they will cover a panniculectomy if it is medically necessary. Basically, the skin has to hang down over the pubic area and you have to have documented problems with rashes. I think they will also cover breast procedures under similar conditions; documented rashes, etc. I'm not sure about the breast coverage, but I am positive about the panniculectomy. Edited to add that I am not in Ct. I didn't realize this post was for ppl who are in Ct. LOL

I exercise. Its required by my doc. I'm supposed to diet and exercise for three months leading up to my surgery. And afterwards too, of course. I've exercised off and on since Spring too.. I was trying to lose weight on my own. It didn't work out very well, but exercising does make me feel good. I lift 5 lb weights too. I really want to tone up my arms... I do not want bat wings! I'll probably still have bat wings because my arms are really fat at the top but I'm trying.

I decided to tell only family members until after surgery. And once I start losing weight, if people ask I will not lie about surgery. Anyway, I told my dad today. I always respect him and really care what he thinks. He said that it's my decision and that if I could do it with just diet and exercise it would be best, but if I can't, he thinks surgery is a good decision and he would like to see me get rid of the weight. My sister in law had vsg about a year ago and is doing great. I think that has a lot to do with how accepting he is about it. I'm so glad he is supportive. <3 So now I have the support of my husband, kids, sister, brothers, and my dad! I think that's all I need until after surgery. Except you guys of course! I love coming here and reading about all of your experiences!

I'm bigger than you and worried about skin too. I'm going to exercise and lift weights and use some good moisturizing lotion and hope its not too bad. If it is, I might consider surgery to fix it.

Ok thank you. :-) I printed it out and I'm going to take it with me to my next appointment. I'll see if they will use it.

I will pray for your family. I know all about money problems. We had a rough time for a while too b/c my hubby was laid off. I hope it doesn't last much longer for you.

My surgeon requires 3 months of supervised diet before surgery. It's not the insurance requirement but his requirement. He said programs like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig count. I haven't done that but I do have about a month and a half of Myfitnesspal from earlier this year. It's detailed with everything I ate and the nutrition information and all my workouts. It has my weight info too. I wonder if he would accept that as part of my 3 months and shorten my diet that I'm on now so I can have surgery sooner. Did anyone else use myfitnesspal for their proof of diet?

Looking good!! Congrats! You are an inspiration to me. My surgery will probably be in December.

I've always been pear shaped... well now I'm just kinda ROUND..lol. I was just wondering... Those of you who have met your goal weights, if you were pear/apple etc before, are you still shaped the same? I'm hoping to be more proportionate after my weight loss. (I tell my kids I have the figure of a coca cola bottle...too bad it's a two liter. LOL)