shastadaisy

and they don’t bleed for a week a month...
so unfair.

yes - it’s true.
i know they didn’t tell you that is one of our super powers...
bleed for a week and we don’t die.
we have many other talents.

and they don’t bleed for a week a month...
so unfair.

At only 154#'s, you have a significantly lower difference between your starting weight and your goal weight than most of us do. We are losing more initially because there is a greater difference in our previous typical calorie intake and our post-surgery caloric intake. With only 34 pounds to lose, it will be a much more gradual loss than what most of us experience. You're basically starting at the point where we will be in many, many weeks - or months.
If you want to increase your rate of loss, exercise is probably the way to go as you can only cut out so many calories and remain healthy.
That being said, I'm totally amazed that you would go through this to lose only 34 #'s. Also amazed you found a surgeon willing to do the surgery.
No matter what though, I do with you the best!

You had the sleeve at 154 pounds?

and they don’t bleed for a week a month...
so unfair.

OMG.. Men?!?! Why is it so flippin' easy for you? ;P

I've done more damage to my body before this surgery then this surgery ever will.

It's been almost 3 years since y'all have posted on this thread. Do y'all have any new recipes or hints for us newbies? I'm 3 weeks out from surgery.

CONGRATS!!!!
I can’t wait to go to old navy and buy something from the FEMALE side of the store that doesn’t have xxx in front of “L"

Surgery date 10/16/12!! Right around the corner. Having it done at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. ????

I got sleeved September 18th at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox IL. It's a suburb of Chicago.
I feel amazing! I'm walking between 4-8 miles everyday and I'm down 27lbs since Sept 5th.
I'm ok on getting fluids and working on Protein but I'm feeling super strong and healthy! I have been off anti-anxiety medication since 4 days before surgery! Feeling great
I have found that there has not been a single day I have regretted my decision. It feels like a blessing. God has given me a second lease on life and I'm going to embrace it.
Wishing all the sleevers all over all my best!
You got this!

Fmla has very specific rules and all companies are NOT required to offer it - further Fmla doesn't address pay - just keeping your job while you take the time off - dol (department of labor) regs are very specific. Just don't assume everyone is entitled to Fmla.

You look GREAT ... and I’m a chicago girl too! 150 at 5’11 - your gonna be HOT
Keep up the good work.

Hahaha, Shasta Daisy!!!!
This is one of the simple things I am most looking forward to. Congrats, it's an awesome NSV!

CONGRATS
I was wearing a diaper when I had a shirt tucked in...
I was about 12lbs

Hey! Pale and proud here! LOL I know I'm an odd ball in our society, but I think pale skin is beautiful. That and with my Irish genes I burn pretty bad, so I'm a moon flower and sun dodger. Don't let pale skin stop you from posting pictures if thats what you really want to do.

She did them in fitting rooms - she’s a student and the pictures were pretty basic
I’m a photographer and there is more than one way to skin a cat -
you can tripod your camera and put it on a timer - or get a cordless remote (i use those for the real little kids when I’m on the floor all the time)
I plan to journal once a week - I probably should start soon as I’m on my 6 month mandatory diet thingy and have lost 10 already...
good luck to everyone.

It really depends upon the specifics of the BCBS policy bulletins on WLS (and which BCBS you are covered by - there are dozens of them.) See if you can look up the bulletins on their website (they are usually there somewhere) or check with the insurance coordinator for your surgeon (if you are that far in choosing a surgeon) as they know how to translate insurance-ese.

I worry about my breasts shrinking away to nothing, like deflated ballons (ACK!!)...and loose skin "flapping"! LOL Oh well, my hubby assures me he will love and be attracted to me at any size