ASKSARAH - Sleeve

Good morning
I am sitting at the Las Vegas airport waiting to board to head to Mexico
I hope I am as successful as each of you
There's no turning back now

hands down the best decision I ever made. It's natural to be nervous but you'll never regret the choice to get healthy and live longer.

i am only a few weeks away and i am totally starting to freak out

Yea, you'll be okay and be on your way to a happier healthier life!!!

The week before surgery I was a wreck. One minute I was so excited the next I felt like I was going to throw up. I made a list of all the reasons I wanted to have the surgery and pulled it out every time I got nervous (event he night before surgery). I also took pre-op pics (wish I had taken some in underwear, all mine are fully clothed), shopped for all all the drinks & supplies I thought I'd need.
You will be so glad you did this. I have no regrets at all. I've hit my original goal and am pressing downward. :wub: Good luck!

My stomach has been on the outs for a week now. I keep getting sick everytime I think about this.
I am gonna feel silly when it all over for being so nervous. Right?!

I stumbled across this webpage today. I especially like the head hunger Vs. Real hunger page.
Check it out
http://kimbensen.com/tips
Sarah

Amanda I am using Dr Ponce and I feel so confident in that decision. You should do it with him.

Amanda I am using Dr Ponce and I feel so confident in that decision. You should do it with him.

At the complication board. OMG. now that scared the pants off me.
Other news I went and saw my pain manager today and kinda brought it up. She said I am going to call this doctor right now and find out more details for you. Her husband is an anesthesiologist and worked in Mexico. Maybe I can get some good info On dr. Ponce de leon. It didn't hurt that I made her a knitted scarf either!
Don;t go reading those complication boards!

At the complication board. OMG. now that scared the pants off me.
Other news I went and saw my pain manager today and kinda brought it up. She said I am going to call this doctor right now and find out more details for you. Her husband is an anesthesiologist and worked in Mexico. Maybe I can get some good info On dr. Ponce de leon. It didn't hurt that I made her a knitted scarf either!
Don;t go reading those complication boards!

i just went to see my PCP and ask for a full panal to get on top of me post op care and she sat there and tried to talk me out of it for an hour. She would come back to it 4 times.
she is like my hands are tied of anyhitng goes wrong and you have complications.
I said great I will just die then. those are my options. Die a slow fat deathor die a little sooner maybe thinner..
Jesus.

I am having my big day January 4 with Dr Ponce de leon.
I WILL arrive home on the 7th safe and sound.

I am having my big day January 4 with Dr Ponce de leon.
I WILL arrive home on the 7th safe and sound.

I don't think He could comprehend that. I have a 4 year old. And I plan on telling him I am going on a small vacation and you get to hang with grandma. That's all he's gonna hear anyway.

Hi Stoongal and welcome Bookgirl,
Great to see more chatter in this part of the forum. I love reading all the forums, but it is nice to see people here too.
Thanks for answering on the other post Stoongal.
Bookgirl - have you posted your details yet?
Nancy

I never quire How to read a food label. I mean I understand kinda but today it hit me.
I am pre op and trying to do What I would be doing with the sleeve to prepare and I was purchasing some Greek yogurt and that was easy. My daughter asked me to get sour cream for Turkey tacos. So I read that label. I normally get the full fat kind and so I looked at the label for the fat free and I was able to understand even though It's lower in fats and a slight decline in calories but there is more sugar. So I am staying away from sugar and even though It's full fat it has less sugar and in moderation It's in reality a better choice.
I personally had greek yogurt as sour cream on my taco lettus wrap and I was happy with it
But for the first time in my life I feel like I have a grasp on labels.

I never quire How to read a food label. I mean I understand kinda but today it hit me.
I am pre op and trying to do What I would be doing with the sleeve to prepare and I was purchasing some Greek yogurt and that was easy. My daughter asked me to get sour cream for Turkey tacos. So I read that label. I normally get the full fat kind and so I looked at the label for the fat free and I was able to understand even though It's lower in fats and a slight decline in calories but there is more sugar. So I am staying away from sugar and even though It's full fat it has less sugar and in moderation It's in reality a better choice.
I personally had greek yogurt as sour cream on my taco lettus wrap and I was happy with it
But for the first time in my life I feel like I have a grasp on labels.

I never quire How to read a food label. I mean I understand kinda but today it hit me.
I am pre op and trying to do What I would be doing with the sleeve to prepare and I was purchasing some Greek yogurt and that was easy. My daughter asked me to get sour cream for Turkey tacos. So I read that label. I normally get the full fat kind and so I looked at the label for the fat free and I was able to understand even though It's lower in fats and a slight decline in calories but there is more sugar. So I am staying away from sugar and even though It's full fat it has less sugar and in moderation It's in reality a better choice.
I personally had greek yogurt as sour cream on my taco lettus wrap and I was happy with it
But for the first time in my life I feel like I have a grasp on labels.

I never quire How to read a food label. I mean I understand kinda but today it hit me.
I am pre op and trying to do What I would be doing with the sleeve to prepare and I was purchasing some Greek yogurt and that was easy. My daughter asked me to get sour cream for Turkey tacos. So I read that label. I normally get the full fat kind and so I looked at the label for the fat free and I was able to understand even though It's lower in fats and a slight decline in calories but there is more sugar. So I am staying away from sugar and even though It's full fat it has less sugar and in moderation It's in reality a better choice.
I personally had greek yogurt as sour cream on my taco lettus wrap and I was happy with it
But for the first time in my life I feel like I have a grasp on labels.

Can I just say for someone that has been eating different variation of Soups for 3 weeks, y'all are killing me! Damn both plates look good!

I have been a Lurker for a while and decided to come out.
I am finally taking the step and doing this. I have the same story that my insurance said No way so I found other options. After many nights of thought and conversation I have choose Dr Ponce de leon and knocking thus outta the park..I am doing it the first week of January
. Just waiting to hear from Trish on the actual date. I asked for first week I would do it sooner but I need the ta, break being self employed
I hope to comment and post often and become a part of this Fab group

I have been a Lurker for a while and decided to come out.
I am finally taking the step and doing this. I have the same story that my insurance said No way so I found other options. After many nights of thought and conversation I have choose Dr Ponce de leon and knocking thus outta the park..I am doing it the first week of January
. Just waiting to hear from Trish on the actual date. I asked for first week I would do it sooner but I need the ta, break being self employed
I hope to comment and post often and become a part of this Fab group