ASKSARAH - Sleeve

WEll good for you for making this decision. It will be the easiest thing you have ever done for yourself.
You can tough it out for 48 hours! I promise.
If you don't get an IV you don;t get to be put under, get meds, iv fluids. So you just tough it out and move on.
Not everyone gets a drain. I did and it wasn't a big deal. I didn't really notice it unless I was nude. I wrote snug pants and a zip up jacket and tucked it in my underware and pants or in my pocket.
The sooner and more you are up and walking after you wake up the less pain you will have from the gas. I did not have any pain other than that gas. It sat on my breastbone and it was no joke. Just ask for meds when you are in pain. I took a shower the next morning after my surgery and I felt amazing, I was up and shopping on Sunday evening ( I had surgery friday afternoon) with no issues. I flew home monday and it was a comfortable flight.
You will be just fine. Let's put something into perspective for a second. There are children who have to have huge IV lines and pics and all sorts of treatments and they tough it out. You can get through this pretty simple surgery! I promise,

WEll good for you for making this decision. It will be the easiest thing you have ever done for yourself.
You can tough it out for 48 hours! I promise.
If you don't get an IV you don;t get to be put under, get meds, iv fluids. So you just tough it out and move on.
Not everyone gets a drain. I did and it wasn't a big deal. I didn't really notice it unless I was nude. I wrote snug pants and a zip up jacket and tucked it in my underware and pants or in my pocket.
The sooner and more you are up and walking after you wake up the less pain you will have from the gas. I did not have any pain other than that gas. It sat on my breastbone and it was no joke. Just ask for meds when you are in pain. I took a shower the next morning after my surgery and I felt amazing, I was up and shopping on Sunday evening ( I had surgery friday afternoon) with no issues. I flew home monday and it was a comfortable flight.
You will be just fine. Let's put something into perspective for a second. There are children who have to have huge IV lines and pics and all sorts of treatments and they tough it out. You can get through this pretty simple surgery! I promise,

I used Dr Ponce de leon and I am more than happy to refer you,
That comment of some so called surgeon in Mexico is 100% unasked for. The surgeons there are a hell of a lot better than any doctor here in the states. I told my husband that I would consider him, as he is a general surgeon as well, to treat our kids first before any so called doctor in the states.
So that poster canl stfu.
I say go for it. I paid$5500 and a cheap plane ticket. And my dear this was the easiest thing I have ever done for myself. Your kids will do great. Keep me posted!!!

Tel them to leave you alone, It probably looks thin due to the fact it was fat before.
Don't send any more photos you do not need the negitivity, you do what you want!

Tel them to leave you alone, It probably looks thin due to the fact it was fat before.
Don't send any more photos you do not need the negitivity, you do what you want!

Tel them to leave you alone, It probably looks thin due to the fact it was fat before.
Don't send any more photos you do not need the negitivity, you do what you want!

Get back to square 1, get back on liquids and start from there. Retrain your brain. I have had to do this a couple of times and it works fabulously!

Its pretty much impossible to stretch out your stomach. The surgeon cut all the stretchy part out. you would have to be seriously self abusing to do that. You would know if you were doing that. And your body will get sick before you could really do much damage.
Enjoy your vacation and relax.

I am Feb 1 2013 sleever!
I have done fabulous. I was 264 and today I weighed in at 170 went from a 24 pants and 3x top to a 8 bottom and s/m top!
How are you doing

you will be just fine.
They do plenty of tests.
Relax, take a Valium and call it a day.

I think its perfectly normal! I was headed down to Mexico by myself and I was as cool as a cucumber!
I was ready, on a mission and just looking forward to being a tiny girl. My goal was 130 lbs and to be in a size 2-4. I am mostly there!

I would advise you to do this, Measure 1/2 cup of cream Soup ( for instance) Don;t warm it up yet,
Take an acid reducer like zantex ( its great for immediate and 24 hours results)
Go for a 10-20 minute walk ( dogs love this) While walking drink some Water like 6 oz
Once your walk has done heat up your food.
eat slow like overly slow,
You may not feel FULL because your stomach has just been traumatized. I did not feel real restriction for about 6 weeks.
Enjoy your 1/2 cup.
Find something to do afterwards. maybe another small walk
Then eat again in 2-3 hours.
Enjoy your life!

I love the way you write, paint such a picture.
I personally have had a couple of those "whoaa is that me??" moments mostly because I was looking for them and founds them in the weekly photos I take! Even a week of no weight or inches lost but my body shifted a lot of weight and I was gifted thighs that don't touch.
From others perspectives I hardly get the WOW from friends and co workers and family that see me daily or weekly. I do get the gushing wow you have changed into a beautiful person by my friends and family I don't see but once or twice a year. That’s where the big comments comes in.
Don't fret and go look for people you haven't seen or connected with in a while. Also I share my before and after photo with strangers, big ego boost because all they see if the you in front of them and that fat person in your phones photos.
Good luck and just be at peace with the new Demi Moore inside you.

I have Aetna POS and they have a 100% no on any WLS. Be grateful you have it covered either way.
I would ask for it in writing to cover any future issues.
I personally went to MX to avoid all this.
Good Luck to you!

That's how I feel right now. I'm headed to Mexico on Saturday, flying out to San Diego on Saturday by myself! I think I'm just prepared for this....although on the OR table I may freak out a bit

Ok, when you're losing you typically say "i'm losing wieght.....when you not losing, most would say "I stopped losing". However, you said "Stall" , which means you're already assuming it's temporary and you probably read about stalls before. So you know it's only temorary.....so what's all this freaking out about. Relax. The losing will resume.

hmmm kettle?

I think its perfectly normal! I was headed down to Mexico by myself and I was as cool as a cucumber!
I was ready, on a mission and just looking forward to being a tiny girl. My goal was 130 lbs and to be in a size 2-4. I am mostly there!

hmmm kettle?

lol you better get used to it..
Most of it comes from a good place.. But there are those, on the odd occasion, who lack, what do we call it?.... The ability to tailor their communication to the audience and ability to convey their message with tact and diplomacy...
You can't censor people from having an opinion.. Because that's what makes life interesting! Plus and this is the best part about it, it can give a different perspective on things that you might not have considered..
However, this also comes with the caveat that some people just go for the contrarian view, just to get a rise out of people..
My rule of thumb - if they're directly attacking you, its one thing. I don't take kindly to that myself (it's also against the rules) If they're trying to be 'helpful', give them a chance. If it's loaded with 'holier than thou', you, too, have the choice to ignore or respond.
Either way, it'll always happen! Ain't internet life grand?!

I love the way you write, paint such a picture.
I personally have had a couple of those "whoaa is that me??" moments mostly because I was looking for them and founds them in the weekly photos I take! Even a week of no weight or inches lost but my body shifted a lot of weight and I was gifted thighs that don't touch.
From others perspectives I hardly get the WOW from friends and co workers and family that see me daily or weekly. I do get the gushing wow you have changed into a beautiful person by my friends and family I don't see but once or twice a year. That’s where the big comments comes in.
Don't fret and go look for people you haven't seen or connected with in a while. Also I share my before and after photo with strangers, big ego boost because all they see if the you in front of them and that fat person in your phones photos.
Good luck and just be at peace with the new Demi Moore inside you.

I love the way you write, paint such a picture.
I personally have had a couple of those "whoaa is that me??" moments mostly because I was looking for them and founds them in the weekly photos I take! Even a week of no weight or inches lost but my body shifted a lot of weight and I was gifted thighs that don't touch.
From others perspectives I hardly get the WOW from friends and co workers and family that see me daily or weekly. I do get the gushing wow you have changed into a beautiful person by my friends and family I don't see but once or twice a year. That’s where the big comments comes in.
Don't fret and go look for people you haven't seen or connected with in a while. Also I share my before and after photo with strangers, big ego boost because all they see if the you in front of them and that fat person in your phones photos.
Good luck and just be at peace with the new Demi Moore inside you.

I used dr. Ponce de leon,
I think every single one of us has had these fears. My husband was very quiet about all this when I started talking to him last November (2012) about it. Then one day I said tell me what your fears are because I have come to the conclusion this is what I Am doing with or with out you and I want you to be ok with this. We finally spoke about his fears and concerns and he was very much on board with this.
I worked very hard to be sure we had enough money in the bank for the surgery and for any time I needed off. I am a realtor, the main bread winner and I needed to be set for a few months!
These were his fears as well.
WHAT IF???? So I asked everyone. If I needed help I would go to the ER and get help. Period. They cannot not help you. I was close enough to the boarder/San Diego that they would take me there by ambulance if necessary. When I got home and needed something I had a doctor who takes cash petients and could help me.
Guess what I had an amazing expereince! I had a safe surgery! I was back on my feet, flying home in fantastic condition 3 days later. I took the largest listing of my life the next day I was home (I had surgery Friday afternoon came home monday).
I only needed to see a docotor once to get some blood work done and my insurance covered it and I needed to try a couple acid reducer until I found the right one ( over the counter zantex) .
I lost large amounts of weight and my giggest complaint is how am I going to keep up with my work clothing. LOL I personally have sent 3 freinds and 1 stranger down to Dr. Ponce De Leon and they have all had the exact same experience I did.
If you are not feeling these fears I would be concerend for you, the fact that people who love you are worried thats a good thing. BUT this is your body, this is your surgery, this is your money. You go there with your head held high, get your stomach out of your body and come home.
I can't wait to see your results!
Sarah
If you want a texting buddy I do that for people. just PM me

I will be having surgery in Mexico on 2/27/14. I did all of my research and I will be going with Dr. jaime Ponce de leon. I also contacted my insurance who informed me that they would cover complications. It is important to talk to your insurance company to clarify with them.
Good Luck and Well Wishes!

It was the 45 lb mark for me to even notice much of a body/clothing difference.
But let me tell you do not let other peoples comments or lack of discourage you. I have lost 110 lbs and by all means 1/2 the person I was and I do not look like the same girl and there are some people who never say anything, even after not even knowing I was doing this ( like clients who buy homes from me and se me 1 or 2 times a year).
I had a client say I don't want to offend you but did you lose weight? I laughed and said yes and its ok to say something, because they said they didn't want to say something and have a negative or schocked responce from me.
So people may think something but not say something in fear that they are wrong or you are embarrassed about it.