Thistlegirl

Thanks for your posts cowgirljane!! You are my new inspiration in this process!! I have a similar experience to yours. I had the lapband for lost 10 years with crappy results and here I am excited for a new weight loss surgery to lose 150 pounds that the lapband failed to help me with! I lost weight at the beginning of my banded life but started regaining during my two subsequent pregnancies until i regained it all back and that darned band didnt do anything to stop it!! i never felt much restriction with the band!! I am scheduled for surgery at the end of this month. I hope my successes with the sleeve will be similar to yours as well!!

Jane you nailed it! My band was either too tight so I could only eat sliders or loose to the point I it was like it wasn't there. I felt like I had totally failed. But, I also think we have some advantages - we've already learned the tiny bites, chewing like crazy and the drinking thing. We've also learned that WLS isn't magic.
It's so hard not to compare your loss to others. My opinion is that the yogurt is okay. Yes, it's high in carbs, but it's healthier carbs. Watch though for added sugars. I'm not familiar with that brand so I don't know if they add in sugars or if the carbs are just naturally from plain yogurt.

I have had a million happiest post op moments. I have to say probably the most memorable was when a guy I have known for years, very conservative, very polite, professional type relationship says to me "holy ****, you are HOT!" On days when I feel low, I remember that moment and smile...lol.. I have come along way from the 300+ pound woman who hated to be seen by others.
So, early on, your tummy sensations are not mature. I don't have time to type a novel about this, but bottom line, don't believe the bull that you are somehow not going to be as successful since you are a revision. The REASON for that is bandsters have learned how to cheat... lets me honest... that band trained us to go for sliders etc. If you take that lesson "how i failed at weight loss surgery without really trying" and be determined to learn from it and have a different experience this time - there is no reason you can't rock the sleeve and have awesome results.
I beat the odds - started at 50+ BMI, was banded for 10 years with crappy results... and here I am now... at goal and feeling great. You too can do this and it doesn't matter if the weight comes off fast or slow... steady and smart choices wins at this race.

Good Morning,heading to the airport this is it,,,,March 4th.this was a year wait,waiting on....

Ok everyone, I had my surgery this morning at 11:30 and I feel pretty good right now. There is a little bit of tenderness when I move but other than that no real pain. I think my gallbladder surgery was worse lol. I'm not allowed any liquid with the first day, the doctor said he will start me on Ice chips tomorrow. It's not as bad as I was thinking it would be the surgery only took about 35 minutes. So good luck to the rest of you getting it done this month , I heard from other people the first day is the worst and if this is the worst I`ll take it any day! Lol The best thing to remember, is to get up and walk as soon as you can. They bloat your stomach during surgery which makes you have gas pains , the best way to get rid of this is a walk, just a little heads up.

In scheduled the 26th super excited, anxious, nervous, and eager lol but mâinile excited yay to all of us for being brave enough to Take this huge step!!

Hi all, I decided to go through this post and try to make a list of people getting it done and the day they are doing it, in case you'd like to make a buddy. I did my best to include everyone. I didn't include anyone who had tentative days, or days they were 'hoping for'. Sorry if I left anyone out. Feel free to take it and edit it if I made any mistakes.
1 SKgirl27, Kaleen, racoon_439
2 Tryingtobringsexyback
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4 Lmariewj, Leo815, Just1Girl, JeffNNJ, mattsbelly
5 MissFae, teetani
6 bringiton, Presher87
7 Mommielissa06, Jenniferg, ashley18, Misconduct, Bvl, krissj
8 Courtney, toya3901, pacificpeach, BigDaddyJoe
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11 Caspinelli712
12 PeacockMama, onelessfatgirl
13 SerendipityHappens, adoptmom2_3, PressOnward
14 BigFatLoser
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18 Canadagurl, AmandaRaeLeo
19 aneke26
20 BeBeSpArKLeS, Nicole2013, Kristy Giovanelli, busybeingme
21 Reneetrom
22 floridafd
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25 Vsgbrandy77, youngtammy50
26 Thistlegirl
27 Oldnavee
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Yes, I'm counting the days too! I only have 27 days left to go! I feel like I'm pretty relaxed about the surgery, but a part of me must be nervous because I keep having food night mares... Last night, I dreamed I was eating a big huge sub. About half way through I remembered that I was just sleeved and was supposed to be on a liquid diet... and I started freaking out.. And a few nights ago I dreamed I was in the hospital and I pulled fried chicken from inside my pillow case and started eating it... then I had to go for a leak test and I was trying to stall the doctor because I didn't want him to see the fried chicken in my belly.
Ya. I'm trying to play it cool but the dreams don't lie!

I am with you on that too!

You hit the nail on the head. I think this one is HUGE! You have to do it to break the awkward silence. Tonight I had to tell my boss who had been bugging me and buggine me about joining the rest of the department at a baseball game that I didn't want to go because I couldn't fit in the seats. Her 100 pound butt didn't have anything to say after that.
The saddest thing about this post is the things people say about us and we take it. I hate when skinny people say they don't notice weight and they don't treat large people differently. I want to yell bull. But you can't convince them.
I can't wait to get enough confidence to start dating.

To NOT feel like my boobs are choking me when I am laying down....to NOT have constant back pain....to NOT have to adjust my top constantly.... To NOT have to pull myself up into my 4wd..... To NOT have to worry about fitting in movie seats....to NOT feel people are watching what I eat.... To NOT have to search my cupboard for ages every day to find something that fits....to NOT wear holes through the inner thighs of my favorite jeans..... To NOT feel embarrassed to be naked in front of my Husband..... To NOT miss out on special cuddles because I am too ashamed of how much I have let myself go since we first met.... Gee I could be here all day......this isn't the half of it. If only the skinny people could walk a day in our shoes then maybe they might not be so quick to judge / comment!

I can't wait to not have a rash under my boobs (or find food in my bra when I take it off)
I can't wait to stop accidentally bleaching the belly line of my shirts when I clean the kitchen counters
Ahh, not holding my breath to put on a shoe.
To not have little kids tell me I must be a good cook because I'm fat (actually happened)
TMI but to not fear crushing my hubby during 'adult activities'
And this is a big one for me: to NOT make fun of myself before someone else can.

I can't wait to not be ignored, like I don't exist

My final realization point came when me and my wife separated, my wife is not good at being a parent so the kids stayed with me and that is when I realized if something were to happen to me she would have to take the kids and I didn't think that would be good for them, so I felt I needed to get healthy so I could continue to be around for my kids. Fortunately since then me and the wife have reconciled and she is getting a lot better with the kids.

Honestly and this might be TMI but its the truth , When I could no longer reach to wipe my backside after using the restroom .... went and looked at some pics and noticed I looked like Jabba the hut and said enough is enough .... That was my turning point

Lets see, could it have been the same inconsiderate person asking me on 2 different occassions when I was 'due'? Or distant relatives saying "well if you are happy at that size then it shouldnt matter what others think"? Or always having to squeeze into a restaurant booth? Or being ashamed to even eat in front of people for fear of being judged? Or always having to shop in the big girls section at any store and only fitting into clothes my gramma would wear? Or not being able to reach to shave the back side of my legs? Or having to be a contortionist to wipe my ass? Pick one. I lived with constant humiliation and shame. Now I dont shop at the big girl stores, no one asks if Im pregnant, people are amazed at how little I eat at one time, I can fit in any booth, shave my legs and wipe my ass like a champ I love my sleeve. I have so much energy, I sleep great and most importantly, Im proud of myself.

Awww... Your brain well that makes sense! My brain did the same thing! It turns out my being fat wasn't my stomachs fault as much as it was my big ole fatty brain saying EAT. Yep your brains pissed right now cause your showing it who's the the boss. Give it a couple if weeks then it will shut its big yap and leave you in peace

I buy a new charm for my bracelet! When I get to goal it should be full!!! X

I asked my wife who also had WLS if we had any lack of support from anyone. She said, "We didn't ask any one's permission!" That about sums it up. Don't be sheepish. Tell em like you know what you are doing and not like you are looking for approval.
This surgery is a journey of discovery in many ways. You will discover what it is like to be in the non-normal world. You don't fit right in anymore, and when people find it out they can be like bratty little boys poking you with a stick. Being "normal" is not a virtue, especially given the state of our society. I've jumped out of the herd many times, this jump was a smart one.
I love it when folks say, "Easy way out" as if the word easy was a cuss word. I demand the keys to their car and tell them I'll be over tomorrow to pick up their washer and dryer.

laceymmm88 WLS has been my life saver
most people here will agree there main regret is "not having the surgery earlier "
my doc was fine - but i do wish i had "interviewed" other dr too
i told my family i was going to have the sleeve - family was very supportive
didn't tell any else
i'm 13.5 months PO - i tell people about the sleeve, on occasion when "they" start discussing my weight.
"they" have ALL been happy for me - never heard a bad "easy way out comment"
i wish i had taken /kept"records" before, during period of WLS
measurements
pictures
blog
keeping track of my weight/weekly/monthly
i finally learned you can't look back with anything - regret or not - can't do anything about the past - what your/my weight used to be
that is "behind" us
i am concentrating, enjoying the present and soon to be future
wishing you the best on your trip through sleeveland
speedy recovery
take care
good luck

After all my rants I finally got approved today. Yeah I am on my way.

Yes had sleeve done feel better now first 12 hours uncomfortable but as gas pain goes way better I have 6 incisions though and on pain killers. Op went well apparently by dr Audun siggurdson.
At princess royal hospital
No eaten just Water for 42 hours is weird.
Thanks for support

Good luck fatgreek, keep in touch let us know how you get on.
gilx

I am still pre-op. I am having my procedure at the end of this month. I hope you're doctor comes to her senses and acts decent.... I can tell by your posts that you present yourself and your concerns in a rational manner (even though you have every right to be irrational at this point)