anniemay

May 9th here

You look GREAT!

I quit just over five weeks ago. Used chantix and still using it for maintenance. I took my blood nicotine test at three weeks and cleared it. The doc said he would still do surgery but lectured on the issues related to it. I feel so much better and don't want to go back but admit there are times that I really want one. I have cheated only twice and it was directly related to stress. Luckily I have two little ones who have no problem keeping me in line.

I smoked close to a pack a day. Started cutting back and then took chantix. I'm still using chantix for maintenance. I feel much better there have been some tough moments when I really wanted to cheat.

I took a blood nicotine test exactly three weeks after I quit. I was VERY nervous as they told me 3-4 to be clean. The test came back <2 which apparently is very low and luckily in my case acceptable.

I am using Dr Michael Lee at the medical school. Fairly new to Dallas but my experience has been top notch. Exceptional background. Quick replies. Easy appointments and I'm scheduled for early May.

Hi Sondra - just saw your post - we are all about the same time - maybe we could get a small group setup and work together and not necessarily all the 1000's of people out here. lol

Hi Ash - I am getting sleeved in May and definitely need someone to hold me accountable!! Where are you from?

Congrats!

DPD yoga

so to all you folks that got sleeved in march - how are you doing? Looks like mine will be the first part of May.

I'm in Dallas (wish I was still in my 20's!!!). But would love to share as well

My biggest fear is failure. And I'm not talking about 6 months post op. but it seems whenever I get close to the goal that I get complacent and never lose those final 20 pounds. An that eventually opens the door to regaining everything. Of course the anesthesia scares me a little but I have faith that I will be ok in that perspective.

Although I haven't been sleeved yet this is actually one of my biggest concerns. Always in the past I would get to 10-20 lbs of my goal. I felt so good and comfortable that I would just let it slide and never make those last few pounds. I worry the same will be true with the sleeve - as much as I don't want it to be!

But the price is lower??? Not used to seeing that....

Damn girl - you look good - and 100 pounds in four months!!! awesome

when you are ready to get out rid of clothes, wash them, fold them nicely and with a super sweet smile bring them all to her and simply say, "I thought you might want first pick of these before I get rid of them." Leave it at that - as my mama always said, be sweet enough to leave them wondering if you are being a b***h or just clueless.....a nicey b***h was her exact term.

Great work!!! And love the cat!!!

You'll do great!

Either the 6th or 7th here!!

I had my last visit today and they submitted me as well. So ready to move forward.

Sounds like the year limit is randomly set by your PCP. If it isn't for insurance or specific health issue then dump him. You shouldn't have to wait because of his own guidelines for WLS.

Awesome work! You deserve to celebrate!

Rollargirl please just put an end to this thread. It's self inflicted torture and so far off point there's no need for the pissing match to continue.