Traci J.

Congrats on your decision for a better life, and glad you found the site. I'm getting sleeved tomorrow and have been on this site for a few months during the wait and there is a ton of support here. I wish you a quick and smooth recovery, and hope you enjoy the ride

Congrats, I'm getting sleeved tomorrow also. Don't be scared, you WILL lose weight, just don't freak out if you go into a stall. They are normal. Even if you just lose an average of 2-3 lbs. a week that is a good, healthy rate and it will stay off and is more than most people will lose without the surgery. Slow and steady wins the race Good luck, and hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

It really depends on the individual. I've talked to quite a few people that have no problem with it, others do. And if you don't tolerate it the first time you try it, you might tolerate it a few weeks later as your stomach adjusts.

You look awesome! Congrats on your success.

Congrats!! Hope everything goes well and you have a smooth recovery.

If they submitted the information yesterday, you can call your insurance company today and see where they are at in the process of reviewing it. My insurance approved me same day. I didn't wait for my surgeon's office to call or for the letter of approval....I'm too impatient for that, plus I didn't want to get "lost in the shuffle". Good luck!

Thanks for the ideas, even though I won't be there until 12/31. At least I'll start the new year off with a good bite of something

You shouldn't have any problem meeting the ladies, it's just the matter of getting a good one Congrats on your loss so far, and good luck with all your goals next year. I'm sure you will surpass them all.

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow at 9:45 and have so many feelings right now. I am so excited and can't wait for it to be done, but on the other hand am thinking about all the food I will miss eating....although I know I'll be able to eat most of them eventually in a more healthier portion. I'd just like to say how much I appreciate this site and want to thank every one of you for your posts, words of encouragement, and just all around support. I feel like I am ready for whatever happens and am glad and honored that I get to share it with such inspirational and strong people. To all my fellow same-say surgery buddies, I hope you all have a quick and smooth recovery and that all your efforts pay off. Good luck to you all and I will talk with ya soon.

My surgeon told me no bending, twisting or lifting/pushing/pulling more than 7 lbs. for 3 weeks; I will be sure and follow his directions now. Thanks!

Hi Greg, I'm getting sleeved tomorrow to! Isn't it exciting and nerve racking at the same time? Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Keep in touch so we can compare apples to oranges lol

Good luck. Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. I'll be right behind you, set for 9:45 tomorrow

I am getting sleeved on wednesday and my mom-in-law is making me her famous potato soup and is going to blend it for me for xmas....I told her I'll only need 2 tsp. lol Hope it fairs well for me. Wish me luck!

You look amazing, that is a major difference in just 2 months. You should be very proud. Keep up the good work!

70 lbs. in 2 months! Wow...i really really hope I can do that, although men do lose much faster than woman due to all their muscles. Congrats!!

I'm 2 days away and I totally understand. Good luck and hope you have a speedy recovery.

I feel ya girl, I have 2 days left and am soooo excited and a bit nervous. It'll all be worth it in the end Good luck and hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

Well you're definitely not alone.....you will be fine. 30 lbs. is a great loss!

North Carolina, checking in!

Hi Lauren, I am also getting sleeved Wednesday morning. Isn't it exciting?! Myfitness pal is, although I've had trouble getting into on my PC in order to sink, etc. I've also used myplate on livingstrong.com Good luck and I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

That's a bummer, but hopefully they'll get you cleared up in a jiffy. Good luck!

I've heard people get kidney stones following, but as long as you drink plenty of liquids to help flush the system it's not too big of a problem, unless you're already prone to them.

They forgot the sagging skin...lol

search lilmissdivas boot camp, heard alot of people on here swear by it to get out of a stall. Good luck!

You look fantastic!