Weight-less Beauty

Anesthesiologists appointment tomorrow surgery on December18th on liquid diet until then, having mixed emotions right now, I'm more then happy about the surgery b/c this journey has been long awaited but the reality is... I'm fearful of not seeing my children again :'( my prayers are simple tonight; Father God protect me as I go through this journey help me to indure a little if any pain, let this surgery be a success help me to fully and quickly recover and pls..... God deliver me safely back home to my babies and my love ones.This prayer I pray for everyone who's surgery day is approaching.Amen.

Anesthesiologists appointment tomorrow surgery on December18th on liquid diet until then, having mixed emotions right now, I'm more then happy about the surgery b/c this journey has been long awaited but the reality is... I'm fearful of not seeing my children again :'( my prayers are simple tonight; Father God protect me as I go through this journey help me to indure a little if any pain, let this surgery be a success help me to fully and quickly recover and pls..... God deliver me safely back home to my babies and my love ones.This prayer I pray for everyone who's surgery day is approaching.Amen.

Keep going! The good thing is - by the time my "cocktail" was mixed by the anesthesiologist and they were preparing to wheel me into OR - I was OUT! Next thing I knew I was in recovery waking up thinking....is it over...wow...I actually did it! I've even had the opportunity to drink some of those Medifast shakes and other drinks that have been in my cabinet for months because I could not stay on the plan longer than a week! The sleeve is a GREAT tool and you will be very happy!
Keep on moving - don't stop (that's a song that came to mind!)

Yes, yes, and yes! Sooo normal. I almost backed out myself. I have had a PE in my lung before so it was extra scary extra risky. I am 5 weeks out and I am so glad I did it. I just had to take that leap of faith and trust God and my surgeon. Down 23 pounds and already feel better. Before you know it you will be on the losers end!

What u are feeling is totally natural. In fact if u weren't feeling scared/nervous etc, I would be worried. I felt all those same fears. Even the minute before they took me in as I was praying I contemplated getting off the bed and saying I'm out!! 3 weeks later I see results and don't regret my decision at all! Especially on a site like this ur gonna hear horror stories...stories of complications...stories of anything! But what u rarely are are the uneventful surgeries, the simple recoveries..think about it. When u turn on the news or open up a newspaper, are u going to read or hear about the thousands of planes that landed safely? No. Ur going to hear/read about the 1 plane that crashed. All surgeries come with a risk but this is one of the safer ones. To be honest the surgery was easy. It's the mentality that comes with the pre op that I found the toughest. Hope I shed some light on how ur feeling. Wish u nothing but the best on this journey!!

Well, after 2 years of contimplating this I went for my consultation today!!!! The amazing thing is that I have really good insurance and and was pre-approved (of course pending pre-op consults) and scheduled surgery for January 11th. Wow, now what? It is it normal to have the fears of the worst things that could happen run through your mind? That is what has held me up for the last 2 years, now it is a reallity and it makes those fears grow. Of course the reason for the fears are the exact same reasons I want to go ahead with surgery, family, health etc..... If someone can let me know this is normal and everyone goes through it, maybe I can rationalize it a little better. Anyway, great day and a busy next 2 months getting these evals done and let me know what you think. Thanks

I'm getting sleeved on 12/19 as well. Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Good luck to you and keep in touch!

Hey I' m finally getting my operation after years in the works. I'm 320 right now and although I want to lose weight, I can't really imagine myself " unround" lol. I find myself checking women out saying " I wouldn't mind being that size or is it possible for me to be that size?" I think I'm driving myself crazy....

My surgery is Friday on 12/14...i find myself doing that as well. I try to go on youtube and find sleevers who are the same height as me just a gauge on what certain weights would like on me.

You his have no idea just how u have lifted my sprits. Thank you so much for talking the time for each of you saying what you said! I'm so very grateful. Surgery went well i slept all day yesterday pain is not bad at all only when i stand or roll over. I sure hope ours the same when I'm off these meds!! Thanks again you all. Thanks from the bottom of my heart

When I lived in HI, I had a neighbor who weighed approximately 280 pounds, judging by her appearance. I had not seen her in maybe 4/5 months, but when I did....boy did she look good! She had shredded her fat cocoon and was now rocking a much smaller body..probably size 12/14. Now me, being the lifetime dieter that I am, just had to know what diet she was on that caused her to lose so much weight so fast. Now I was pretty ignorant when it came to the wls, so this was not the first thing that had come to mind. So after complimenting her weight loss and engaging in some petty conversation, I asked her what did she do to get her weight off. Her response....wait for it....wait for it...wait for it...her response was Water AEROBICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the heck? Was all I was thinking after she responded with that. Did she really believe that I would believe what she had just told me?
Why lie about having weight loss surgery, especially to someone that is going through the same struggle that you once went through? We should not be ashamed to announce to those who want to attain a better health the tools that we have used to achieve that.
Have any of you lied to someone about having surgery, if so, why? I understand that it is your personal decision to share whatever information with whomever you wish.

i'll take a stand with you! I am in Mexicali about to meet my new tool for improved health!

So I said that I would keep everyone updated well.... Im happy to announce that my surgery day is December 18th I couldnt be more ecstatic long time coming. Everyone else who's still waiting for "that day/surgery day or even your approval" to come be patient stay positive and it will come !!!
Signed Happy Camper.

I felt the same way you did and was even able to eat regular foods 2weeks out. You'll won't be able to push the limits BELIEVE me!!! I had the same worries!!! I'm 6 months post op now. Highest weight was 283 I'm now 186 and expecting my 1st child they say I would never have!!! Take it easy and enjoy your journey!!! It will DEFINITELY work for you!!! Best wishes!!

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I ate veggies and minimal meat. i was losing the weight but I wanted to come off faster. I didn't work out that much before I got the sleeve. I am not really that motivated to do the work. I was thinking that after the surgery would do it. Getting the weight off suppose to be easy now! I sleeved 10/10/12. Hoping that I change my thought of having regrets.

Hey everyone! I am in Alpharetta and my surgery is December 4. My surgeon is Dr. Alejandro Lopez in Tijuana Mexico.

Weightless-Beauty, I wish you the best. Are you nervous? What are you doing during pre-op?

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub:

Tired of being the size that was genetically giving ready to be the size that I feel i should be
because I know that It better suits me.
Lets make a stand to a healthier you,
I'm in your corner and willing to be buddies with anyone who's ready to take a stand we all can do it!!! :wub: