Changing39

You look great!

I'm sitting in my first WL seminar. I'm the "smallest" person in the room and my BMI is 34.5. (yeah, I'm self pay)

I wish this doc would pull an Oprah and say....Surgery for everyone here today!!!!

How long have you been sleeved? 9 months or since Feb 7, 2012?

I'm sorry, I just need clarification.

I"m in an envious fit that I'm not on the list yet!!!

I will be.

Someday.

I won't miss automatically going straight to the accessories because I know this store or online store does not have my size.

I won't miss just dealing with my long hair because I can't stand having to sit that long and look at myself while getting my hair cut.

I have to go alone when I go. I know icon23 went alone.

I've heard some people say...I wish I would have come alone, I felt like I had to entertain my companion and I just wanted to rest and heal.

On the other hand, I'm sure there are sleevers that went alone that really wished they had someone.

I am looking forward to going alone. I get some ME time. Me and ice chips and broth time.

Looking for size 14 pants... 12/14 skirts... and XL shirts... anyone got stuff?

LoL!! When you're done, I'll take them!

I wanna go to Sexytown with you guys!

I think I'll show up fashionably late. I am aiming for a mid/late May or early June date.

And.....now you don't have to worry about that AT&T connection at Mi Doctor and the Marriott.

Oh my gosh! I used to have a friend that would do that to me. One of the last things she said is....Is your Mom okay? I have a weird feeling something is going to happen. (she doesn't get along with her mom and me and my mom have the best relationship with tons of love) So, EW! to my so called friend, she is no longer in my life.

The "Hmmmm. I guess I have a lot of thinking to do." was meant to be sarcastic but it didn't read that way and in no way did I imply it. lol. I just felt like ranting about not getting support. I have since told my mom and she is scared but she will support my decision.

No one is changing my mind. I keep changing my mind regarding the dates because of the financial part but I have tentatively decided on the middle-end of May.

Hey 2013isit! I'll be back in SD for Thanksgiving/My birthday. We should meet up!

Yes! I can see the difference. Can you 'feel' the difference?

This might be a weird question for this topic but since we are all low BMIers....

Has anyone ever had a high BMI person from this forum question you on why you want this surgery?

Hi Changing39,

This is a life long decision and should be taken super seriously. No guarantees that the tool will keep you thin and active either. It is only a tool and if you have tried everything else and exhausted every diet like myself and your health is in serious jeopardy then personally I felt I had to other way. It took me about 4 years of "thinking about it" before I felt mentally ready to do it. Your life will change dramatically so serious questions on whether to do this must be answered. I believe that is why most doctors ask you to see a psychologist to make sure you have really thought this through. So if you havent seen a professional yet then it may be a good next move. It helped me alot.

Does it seem like I'm not taking this 'super seriously'?

My main issue is protien. I bought many many many kinds there is not one named on this site I feel I have not tried $$$$.

Hmmmmm. I'm subscribing to this. I need to know what experienced sleevers have to say.

I'm still pre-op and I'm getting out voted by every one I know to NOT have the surgery. Poop.

So we don't have to get the passport book just the card will work?

Yes, just the card will work. No need to get the book unless you are flying into Mexico.

If you go across the land border, only a card is needed.

Heck yeah! You have to go Zoriah!! If you don't, I'll go in your place and I'll pay you back. lol.

That's great!

I will be applying for mine next week. Not that I have surgery scheduled but I hope it doesn't take too long to get.

Thanks so much Gracie. That was very helpful!

Thank you so much everyone! I really love to hear your personal stories and advice. I always come back to....Yes, I'm going to do this.

I was discussing my "crazy idea" to have sleeve surgery with someone. (It will be in Mexico.) This person has never been overweight and has admitted to not understanding addictions or why people are obese.

According to them......

I really need to think about why I want to do this.

"You want to lose weight, why don't you just do this pre-op and post-op diet on your own? I mean, you are gonna have to do it with the surgery, just do it without the surgery."

Ummmm....okay. That sounds easy! (sarcastically)

I really need to think about what it is that is making me eat.

"Why do you use food for a coping mechanism? I mean, you quit drinking right? Just use that same will power to quit eating so much."

Oh yeah! Will power.....duh!!!

I really need to do this right and make serious changes.

"You need to make sure you exercise like you are supposed to. Even without exercise, I don't see how this will give you more energy or make you feel better."

Hmmmm. I guess I have a lot of thinking to do.

Thanks for the Google idea Gracie.

I also suffer from depression and have done a small amount of research on Proteins in the stomach and how it would effect me if my stomach was 85% gone. I quickly read a tiny portion of an article in your Google search idea. Along with reading various topics from this website, I'm really worried about my depression getting worse or my meds (or any meds for that matter) not working any longer.

How soon after surgery can you start taking meds again?

Gracie, would you have this surgery again if you knew how it would affect your depression?

I just got the you are crazy for doing this and you need to seriously think about this lecture from my bf.

Awesome! I'm still doing it.

He's been thin all his life. He has Crohn's so he will always be thin. I've never been thin. In high school I was a healthy weight and played basketball.

Jesser, I feel exactly the same as you. I'm afraid that if i don't get this done this spring, I might never get it done.

If r4ac had that financing option, I would probably take it even though the interest rate seems to be through the roof.

Who is Judy?

Thanks for posting about the desk jobs. I also have a desk job and was hoping I could only be out for a week. I mean, I would love to take off longer but it's hard in a smallish office.

May I ask why gummies are a no no?

I'm pre-op but I am compiling my list of post-op needs.

I asked my NUT about gummies and she also said gummies are a no no. She recommended some bariatric specific Vitamins. chewable. EW. But Its what you gotta do! I would just do it fast and drink Water. Its only for a minute!